2009 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK headlight

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
n
Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
l Large drop
s of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
l W
ater has built up inside the headlight.
n LE
D high mounted stoplight
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn
out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
n Inst
alling the clips
CAUTION
nReplacing light bulbs
Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
n To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
Insert the clips.

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NOTICE
lHalogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. \
Do
not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the bulb by
the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
l Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

312 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
nKey reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed (with the engine
switch in the ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door opened).
n L
ight reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the headlight switch is left on (with the key
removed and the driver
’s door opened).
n If the malfunction indic
ator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
l Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
l Is the fue
l tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
n Front p
assenger detect ion sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on
it
s weight, the reminder light to flash and buzzer to sound.
n
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
nThe tire pressure warning light ma y turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such
a
s natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper -
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn of
f the
warning light (after a few minutes).
nWhen a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and trans
mitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will
not turn off even though the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire.
Replace the spare tire with the repair ed tire and adjust the proper tire
inflation pressure. The ti re pressure warning light will turn off after a few
minutes.

5
When trouble arises
329
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure ( →
P. 125) or releasing the steering lock ( →P. 126), confirm
the following points.
n The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper -
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
l There
may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
l The eng
ine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
pro

cedures. ( →P. 125 )
l V
ehicles with engine immobilizer system: There may be a
malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( → P. 7 4 )
n The
starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
lThe battery
may be discharged. (→ P. 333)
l The
battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.

330 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
nThe starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
l One or
both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
lThe battery
may be discharged. (→ P. 333)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

5
When trouble arises
335
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
n
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
n A
voiding a discharged battery
lT
urn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
l T
urn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run -
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
CAUTION
nAvoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
lMake sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
l Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
l Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.
Reinstall the cover.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

352 6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Single end bulbs
D: Single end bulbs (amber)
E: Wedge base bulbs
F: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
G: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb NoWTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights 9003 60/55 A
Parking lights 168 5 E
Front fog lights

(if equipped) —55 B
Front side marker
lights 168 5 E
Front turn signal lights — 21 D
Side turn signal lights — 5 F
Rear turn signal lights 7440 21 E
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights 7443 21/5 E
Back-up lights 921 16 E
License plate light 168 5 E
Interior Interior light — 8 G
Personal lights — 8 E
Luggage compart-
ment light
—5 G

370 6-2. Customization
Illumination
(
→P. 210) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
to the LOCK position ON OFF
Operation when the
doors are unlocked ON OFF
Seat Belt
Reminder
Buzzer
(
→P. 310) Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
ON OFF
Key
Reminder
Buzzer
(
→P. 127) Remind driver to
remove the key
Cycle time
1.2 seconds 0.9 seconds
0.6 seconds
Light
Reminder
Buzzer
(
→P. 146) Remind driver to turn
off the headlights and
others
ON OFF
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting