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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2009
Yaris Liftback
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This
Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manualand supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Yaris.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Yaris
operations. Every Yaris owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operatinginstructionstohelpyouavoidinjuryorequipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Loosen and remove the bolt.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire
changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Tool bag
Tie-down belt Jack handleSpare tire
Jack
Child comfort guide
Rear seat center position guides provide added comfort for children who
have outgrown child restraints.
Split seat
Non-split seat
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fog light switch∗ P. 147Rear window wiper
and washer switch
∗ P. 151
Tilt steering lock release lever P. 62
Hood opener P. 242
Gauges and meters
P. 135
Audio system P. 187
Glove boxes P. 212
Fuel filler door
opener
P. 70
Auxiliary boxes
P. 217
Bottle holder
P. 215
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 148Turn signal lever P. 131
Headlight switch P. 145
∗: If equipped
212
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Glove boxes
Upper glove box
Pull up the lever.
Cup holders
Auxiliary boxes
Glove boxes
Bottle holders
Glove boxes
213
3-4. Using the
storage features
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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
270
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter (if equipped)
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
n Removal method
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box.
Push in each side of the glove
b
ox to disconnect the claws.
Pinch the latches.
Remove the filter cover.
384 Alphabetical index
Indicator ................................143
Information ............................ 353
Refueling ................................. 70
Type ...................................... 346
Fuel door..................................... 70
Fuel filler door ............................ 70
Fuel gauge ................................ 135
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 304
Fuses......................................... 275
Gas station information........... 392
Gauges ...................................... 135
Glove boxes.............................. 212
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 296
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 48
Headlights Indicator ................................ 145
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 145
Wattage ................................. 352
Hood .......................................... 242
Horn........................................... 134
I/M test....................................... 238
Identification Engine ................................... 345
Tire ........................................ 356
Vehicle .................................. 345
Ignition switch .......................... 125
Illuminated entry system ......... 210
Immobilizer system.................... 74
Indicator lights ......................... 141
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 371
Inside rear view mirror .............. 63
Interior light Switch.................................... 211
Wattage ................................. 352Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 243
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 317
Jack handle .............................. 317
Keys Electronic key.......................... 26
Engine switch ........................ 125
If you lose your keys ............. 332
Ignition switch ....................... 125
Key battery ............................ 273
Key number plate .................... 26
Keys ........................................ 26
Mechanical key ....................... 26
Wireless remote control .......... 28
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 352
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 286
Wattage................................. 352
Lights
Emergency flashers
switch.................................. 296
Fog lights switch ................... 147
Hazard lights switch .............. 296
Headlights switch .................. 145
Instrument panel lights
switch.................................. 145
Interior light switch ................ 211
License plate lights switch .... 145
Parking lights switch ............. 145
Personal lights switch ........... 211
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Side marker lights switch ...... 145
Tail lights switch ....................
145
Turn signal lights switch ........ 131
Load capacity ........................... 160
Lock steering column.............. 126
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386 Alphabetical index
Seat beltsAdjustment .............................. 53
ALR ......................................... 57
Automatic Locking Retractor ... 57
Child restraint system
installation .....................98, 102
Cleaning and maintaining...... 231
Comfort guide.......................... 55
ELR ......................................... 57
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 57
How to wear your seat belt...... 52
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................58
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................58
Reminder light ....................... 310
Seat belt extenders ................. 58
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 57
Seats
Adjustment .............................. 38
Adjustment precautions........... 40
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ........98, 102
Cleaning ................................ 230
Folding down the rear seat...... 43
Folding down the rear seat
precautions ...........................47
Front seat adjustment ............. 38
Front seat adjustment
precautions ...........................40
Head restraint.......................... 48
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 79
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 141
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 128
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 331
Manual transmission ............. 130
Shift lock system ...
..................331
Side airbags................................ 81Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 352
Side mirror
Adjusting ................................. 64
Defogger ............................... 185
Folding .................................... 65
Spare tire Identification number............. 356
Inflation pressure .......... 264, 351
Information ............................ 356
Replacing .............................. 317
Size ....................................... 351
Storage location .................... 317
Spark plug ................................ 348
Specifications .......................... 344
Speedometer ............................ 135
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 62
Column lock release ............. 126
Electric power steering.......... 155
EPS ....................................... 155
Specification.......................... 350
Warning light ......................... 308
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Wattage................................. 352
Storage features
Auxiliary boxes .............. 212, 217
Bottle holders ................ 212, 215
Cup holders................... 212, 214
Glove boxes .......................... 212
Storage precautions ................ 159
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 340
Sun visors ................................ 219
Switch Cruise control ........................ 152
Emergency flashers
switch.................................. 296
Engine switch ........................ 125
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2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ...................... 152
Driving assist systems ........ 155
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 157
Vehicle load limits ............... 160
Winter driving tips ............... 161
Trailer towing (except
Canada) ............................ 164
Trailer towing (Canada) ...... 165
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 173
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 174
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 178
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 185
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............... 187
Using the radio .................... 189
Using the CD player ............ 195
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ........................ 200
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 207
Using the AUX adapter ....... 209 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 210
•Interior light ...................... 211
• Personal lights................... 211
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features
....... 212
• Glove boxes ..................... 212
• Cup holders ...................... 214
• Bottle holders ................... 215
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 217
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 219
Vanity mirrors ..................... 220
Clock .................................. 221
Power outlet ....................... 223
Floor mat ............................ 224
Luggage compartment features ............................ 225
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 228
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 230
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance
requirements .................... 233
General maintenance ......... 235
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 238
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care