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2009
Yaris Liftback
!Awordaboutsafevehicleoperations
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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Enginemaintenance7Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry* 6
Air Conditioning/Heating13Audio 14-15Automatic Transmission 8Clock15Cruise control14Door-Back 12Lightcontrol-Instrument panel9Lights& turn signals11Luggagestoragebox15Parkingbrake 8Power outlet 15Seat adjustments-Front9Seat adjustments-Rear9Seat-Foldingrear seat10-11Seats-Head restraints 12Tilt steeringwheel8Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 13
Child comfort guide17Door locks-Power 16Seatbelts16Sparetire & tools17
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 16
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INDEX
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
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Instrument panel light control
Power rearview mirror control switches
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Front passenger seatbelt reminder light
Audio system*
Instrument panel
A
R
12
C
E
T
i
H
*
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Driver seatbelt reminder2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seatbelt reminder
2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
1,2
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.2For
5-2,
3For
Indicator symbols
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Clock
Clock reset knob
Tachometer
Instrument cluster
Without tachometer
With tachometer
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
Owner’s Manual.
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2For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds,” Section
5-2, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
3For details, refer to “If your vehicle overheats,” Section 5-2, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
Charging system warning1,2
Low engine oil pressure warning1,2
Anti-lock Brake System warning1,2
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1,2
Open door warning2
Low windshield washer fluid level warning2
Engine oil replacement reminder1,2
AIR BAG ON indicator
AIR BAG OFF indicator
Headlight low beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Low fuel level warning2
Headlight high beam indicator
High engine coolant temperature warning
1,2
Airbag SRS warning1,2
Electric power steering system warning1,2
Low engine coolant temperature indicator3
Front fog light indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1,2
Cruise control SET indicator
Cruise control main indicator
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Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shiftfrom Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
P
R
N
D
3
2
L
Tilt steering wheel
Angle
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and return lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Parking brake
Sea
Sea
Non
Pull (2) Push
Set
Release
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Spli
Seat
Lig
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shift
ays
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat adjustments-Rear
Non-split seat
Seatback angle
Seat position
Angle
htly
Split seat(type A)Split seat(type B)
Position
Seatback angle/FoldSeatback angle
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
+
-
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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Headlights
Parking lights
High beam
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)(if equipped) Automatically turns
on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Tu r n
Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Fold (non-split seat)
(1) Push
(3) Pull up(2) Lower
(4) Fold down
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