2009 TOYOTA YARIS headlight

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When driving
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
except
Canada Canada

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■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the
parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.
■ Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the key is removed and the driver's door is opened
while the lights are turned on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
Fog light switch (if equipped)
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
■ Front fog light switch
OFF
Front fog lights ON

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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Clutch pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have correct amount of
free play?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
13 ECU-B
7.5 AEngine immobilizer system, day-
time running light system, front
passenger occupant classification
system, power windows, door lock
system, theft deterrent system,
meter and gauge
14 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
15 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control
system
16 HAZ 10 ATurn signal lights, emergency
flashers
17 H-LP RH/H-LP
LO RH 10 A Right-hand headlight
18 H-LP LH/H-LP
LO LH 10 A Left-hand headlight
19 EFI2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
20 HTR SUB2 40 A Air conditioning system
21 EPS 50 A Electric power steering system
22 ABS1/VSC1 50 A Anti-lock brake system
23 HTR 40 A Air conditioning system
24 RDI 30 A Electric cooling fan
25 HTR SUB1 30 A Air conditioning system
26 H-LP CLN/PWR
HTR 30 A No circuit
27 AMT 50 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perfor m, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 352)
■ Front bulb locations
Headlights
Front fog lights
(if equipped)
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights

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Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlights
Unplug the connector.
Remove the rubber cover.
■Rear bulb locations
Back-up lights
Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail and rear
side marker lights
License
plate light

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Maintenance and care
■
Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED high mounted stoplight
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Installing the clips
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
Insert the clips.