2009 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK light

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
3
Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)
nThe rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers can be oper -
ated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
n Out
side rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
n When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defoggers off.
Vehicles with timer: The defog -
gers will automatically turn off
af
ter approximately 15 min -
utes.

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3-2. Using the audio system
3
Interior features
NOTICE
n
CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the
CDs or the player itself.
lDo not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
l Do not apply oil to the CD player.
l Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
l Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
lLow-quality and deformed CDs
l CDs with a transparent or translucent
recording area
l CDs that have had tape, stickers or CD-
R labels attached to them, or that have
had the label peeled off

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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
nIlluminated entry system (if equipped)
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position, the interior light auto -
matically turns on/off according to whether the doors are locked/unlocked
and whether the doors are
open/closed and the engine switch position.
n T
o prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior light remains on when the door is not fully closed and the inte -
rior light switch is in the DOOR position, the light will go off automatically
af
ter 20 minutes.
n Customization that can be co nfigure
d at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 369)
Interior light (→P. 2 11 )
Personal lights ( →P. 2 1 1 )

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3-3. Using the interior lights
3
Interior features
Interior light
ON
OFF
DOOR position
Personal lights
On/off
Interior light and personal lights

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3-4. Using the
storage features
3
Interior features
Lower glove box
Pull up the lever.
CAUTION
nUpper glove box: Items that should not be left in the upper glove box
Do not leave anything flammable or deformable such as a lighter, glasses,
etc. in the box.
If the interior of the vehicle becomes hot, they may explode, warp or crack.
n Caution while driving
Keep the glove boxes closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove boxes

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CAUTION
nType A: Items that should not be left in the auxiliary box
Do not leave anything flammable or deformable such as a lighter, glasses,
etc. in the box.
If the interior of the vehicle becomes hot, they may explode, warp or crack.
n Caution while driving
Keep the auxiliary box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Auxiliary boxes

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
n
To prevent deteriorati on and body corrosion
l Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
l If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
CAUTION
nCaution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
nTo protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
n Cleaning the exterior lights
lWash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
l Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
n To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.

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NOTICE
nCleaning detergents
Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or alka-
line solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
n Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration o\
f
leather surfaces.
lRemove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
l Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
l Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
n Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and
may also cause the body to rust.
n Cleaning the inside of the rear window
Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.