2009 TOYOTA YARIS Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 28
Side doors ............................ 31
Back door ............................. 36
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 38
Rear seats ............................ 41
Head restraints ..................... 48
Seat belts ............................. 52
Steering wheel ..................... 62
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 63
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 64
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws
Power windows .................... 67
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 70
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 74
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 76
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) ................ 78 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 79
SRS airbags ......................... 81
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 93
Child restraint systems ......... 98
Installing child restraints ..... 102
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 116
Engine (ignition) switch....... 125
Automatic
Transmission...... 128
Manual Transmission ......... 130
Turn signal lever ................. 131
Parking brake ..................... 132
Horn .................................... 134
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 135
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 141
2-3. Operating the li ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 145
Fog light switch ................... 147
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 148
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 151
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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
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 239
Hood................................... 242
Positioning a floor jack ....... 243
Engine compartment .......... 245
Tires ................................... 258
Tire inflation pressure......... 264
Wheels ............................... 268
Air conditioning filter ........... 270
Key battery ......................... 273
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 275
Light bulbs .......................... 286
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 296
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 297
If you think something is wrong ............................... 303
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 304
Event data recorder............ 305
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 307
If you have a flat tire ........... 317
If the engine will not start ... 329
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 331
If you lose your keys .......... 332 If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 333
If your vehicle overheats..... 337
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 340
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 344
Fuel information .................. 353
Tire information................... 356
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 369
Items to initialize ................. 371
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 374
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 375
Abbreviation list ........................ 380
Alphabetical index .................... 381
What to do if... ........................... 389
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights (low and high beam)
P. 145
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights  P. 147
Hood P. 242
Windshield wipers P. 148
Outside rear view mirrors P. 64
Parking lights P. 145
Front turn signal lights P. 131
3-door models
Front side marker lights P. 145
Side turn signal lights P. 131

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 258
P. 317
P. 264
P. 356
: If equipped
Back door P. 36Side doors P. 31
Fuel filler door P. 70
Rear turn signal lights P. 131
Rear window defoggerP. 185
License plate light P. 145
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 145
Rear window wiperP. 151

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Pictorial indexExterior
5-door models
Headlights (low and high beam)
P. 145
Front fog lights P. 147
Hood P. 242
Windshield wipers P. 148
Outside rear view mirrors P. 64
Parking lights P. 145
Front turn signal lights P. 131
Front side marker lights P. 145
Side turn signal lights P. 131