2009 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual

172 2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
nTo avoid an accident
lDo not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or posted towing speed limit, whichever
is lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combination
increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause
loss of control.
l Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
l Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.

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When driving
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
NOTICE
nTo avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground
To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC position.
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.
nNecessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con -
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom -
mended equipment.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
Dinghy towing does not elimi -
nate the possibility of damage
t

o your vehicle.

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When driving
NOTICE
n
Dinghy towing direction
n To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure the engine switch is in the ACC position.
Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings
nAdjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control di a
l clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the “
MAX A/C”
position and set the air intake selection dial to (recirculated air)
mode.
Fan speed control dial
Air outlet selection dialAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch
Temperature control dial
Air intake selection dial

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
nAdjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (
increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to “0” to turn the fan off.
n Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection di al to
an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
: Some models

180 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
When the dial is set to ,
mainly air flows to the feet.
: Some models
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet and the wind -
shield defogger operates.
: Some models
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
w
indows to defog them.
Set the air intake selection dial to
(outside air) mode.
Pressing
to turn the air
conditioning on clears the wind -
shield and side windows faster.
n Selecting the air intake modes
Set the air intake selection dial to (outside air) mode or
(recirculated air) mode.