2009 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual

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*1: Driver's seat belt reminder:
The driver’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the driver that his or her
seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the ON or START
position, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle has reached a \
speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds intermittently for
approximately 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound in a different tone for approximately 20 more seconds.
*2:Front passenger’s seat belt reminder:
The front passenger’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is
not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently for
approximately 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least
12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for approximately 20 more seconds.
(except Canada) Engine oil replacement
reminder light
• Illuminates for about 3
seconds and then flashes
for about 12 seconds: Indi-
cates that the engine oil is
scheduled to be changed. Check the engine oil,
and change if neces-
sary.
• Comes on and remains: Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed. Check and change the
engine oil.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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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.

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nIf the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:

(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
lIf tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
lIf the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
lIf the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
lIf electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
lIf a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
lIf a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
lIf there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
lIf non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
lIf tire chains are used.
nIf the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1
minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is tu rned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
n After changing the engine oil (except Canada)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( →P. 249)

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nCustomization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
l The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 369)
l The key reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 369)
l The light reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 369)
CAUTION
nIf the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and re sult in death or serious injury.
lStop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
lIf the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a fl at tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
lAvoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
nIf a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
nMaintenance of the tire
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle pl acard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)

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CAUTION
As an added safety feature, your v
ehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pre ssure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire main tenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illu mination of the TPMS low ti re pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system det ects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installati on of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction tellt ale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.

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NOTICE
nPrecaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
nBefore jacking up the vehicle
lS
top the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
lSe
t the parking brake.
lSh
ift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
l S
top the engine.
lT
urn on the emergency flashers.
n Location of th
e spare tire, jack and tools
Spare tire
Jack
Jack handle
Tie-down belt
Tool bag

(including towing
eyelet)

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Taking out the jack
Move the driver seat to the
front-most position.
Remove the cover.
Tighten
Loosen
Taking out the spare tire
Turn the knobs to the
UNLOCK position
Remove the deck board.