2009 TOYOTA YARIS brake fluid

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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperatur e warning light flashes or
comes on
● Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reach a speed of approximately 3 mph [5 km/h])
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada)
(Canada) Brake system warning li
ght (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system (vehicles with the ABS)
This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

350 6-1. Specifications
Clutch
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 67.4 lbf(300 N, 31kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 45 lbf (200 N, 20kgf).
Steering
Clutch free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Pedal clearance *1Vehicles with the ABS
2.9 in. (73 mm) Min.
Vehicles without the ABS
2.8 in. (70 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel *26 — 9 clicks
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 178
ABSABS ...................................... 155
Warning light ........................ 308
Air conditioning filter .............. 270
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 270
Air conditioning
system................................ 178
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 84
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 88
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 84
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 88
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 93
General airbag precautions .... 88
Indicators ................................ 93
Locations of airbags ............... 81
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 92
Proper driving posture ...... 79, 88
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 84
Side airbag precautions.......... 88
SRS airbags ........................... 81
Warning light ........................ 308
Alarm .......................................... 76
Antenna ............................ 191, 228
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 155
Warning light ........................ 308
Audio input .............................. 209
Audio system Antenna ................................ 191
Audio input ........................... 209
AUX adapter ......................... 209
CD player ............................. 195
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 200
Optimal use .......................... 207 Portable music player............209
Radio .....................................189
Type ......................................187
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........128
Fluid ......................................349
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................331
Indicators...............................128
Shift lock system .... ...............331
AUX adapter .............................209
Auxiliary boxes ................217, 225
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............286
Wattage .................................352
Back door ...................................36
Battery Checking ...............................253
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................333
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Voltage ..................................349
Warning light .........................308
Bottle holders ...........................215
Brakes Fluid ......................................252
Parking brake ........................132
Specifications ........................350
Warning light .........................307
Break-in tips .............................118
Care Exterior ..................................228
Interior ...................................230
Seat belts ..............................231
Cargo capacity .........................157
CD player ..................................195
Chains .......................................161A
B
C

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Alphabetical index
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 307
If you have a flat tire ............ 317
If you lose your keys............. 332
If you think something is wrong ................................. 303
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 340
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 297
If your vehicle overheats ...... 337
Engine Compartment........................ 245
Engine switch ....................... 125
Hood ..................................... 242
How to start the engine ........ 125
Identification number ............ 345
If the engine will not start...... 329
Ignition switch ....................... 125
Immobilizer system................. 74
Overheating .......................... 337
Specifications ....................... 346
Warning light ........................ 308
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 348
Checking .............................. 250
Indicator................................ 141
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Type ..................................... 348
Warning light ........................ 308
Engine immobilizer system ...... 74
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 347
Checking .............................. 246
Grade ................................... 347
Initializing the maintenance data .................................... 249
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Warning light ................ 308, 310
Engine switch .......................... 125 Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................249
EPS EPS .......................................155
Warning light .........................308
Event data recorder .................305
Floor mat...................................224
Fluid Automatic transmission .........349
Brake .....................................252
Clutch ....................................350
Warning light .................307, 310
Washer ..................................256
Fog lights Indicator ................................147
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................147
Wattage .................................352
Front fog lights Indicator ................................147
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................147
Wattage .................................352
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................310
Front seats Adjustment ..............................38
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................145
Wattage .................................352
Front turn signal lights Indicator ................................131
Lever .....................................131
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................131
Wattage .................................352
Fuel Capacity ................................346
Fuel pump shut off system ....304
Gas station information .........392
Gauge ...................................135
F

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Low brake fluid ...................... 307
Low engine oil pressure ........ 308
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 310
Low washer fluid ................... 310
Malfunction ............................ 308
Open door ............................. 310
Seat belt ................................ 310
Seat belt pretensionersystem ................................ 308
SRS ....................................... 308
SRS airbag system ............... 308
Tire pressure ......................... 310
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 310
Washer Checking ............................... 256
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 161
Switch.................................... 148
Warning light ......................... 310
Washing and waxing ............... 228
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 157
Load limits ............................. 160
Weight ................................... 344
Wheels ...................................... 268
Window
glasses ............67, 185, 228, 230
Window lock switch ...................68
Windows
Cleaning and protecting .................... 228, 230
Power windows .......................67
Rear window defogger .......... 185
Washer .................................. 148
Windshield wipers ................... 148
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery...... 273
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc .................................. 200

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What to do if...
■
Warning lights
P. 310
or
P. 3 0 7P. 308
P. 3 0 8P. 308
P. 3 0 8P. 310
P. 3 0 8P. 310
P. 310
or
P. 3 0 8P. 310
P. 310
or
P. 3 0 8
Brake system warning
light
SRS warning light
Charging system warning
lightElectric power steering
warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light