2009 TOYOTA YARIS steering

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rear
Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: We recommend to use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the ACC
position and shift the shift lever to
N.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious da mage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
●Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(except Canada)
(Canada) ABS warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the ABS.
Electric power steering warning light Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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■Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
● The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 369)
● The key reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 369)
● The light reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 369)
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and re sult in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tire
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure ( P. 125) or releasing the steering lock (P. 126), confirm
the following points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 125)
● Vehicles with engine immobilizer system: There may be a
malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 7 4 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 333)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.

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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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TWI Treadwear Indicators
VIN Vehicle Identification Number

382 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ..........98
Booster seats, installation ..... 102
Convertible seats, definition ....98
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 102
Front passenger occupant classification system .............93
Infant seat, definition ...............98
Infant seats, installation......... 102
Installing CRS with LATCH system ................................ 104
Installing CRS with seat belts .................................... 105
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................ 109
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................88
Battery precautions ....... 255, 336
Child restraint syst em..............98
Child-protectors .......................34
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................58
Installing child restraints ........ 102
Power window lock switch.......68
Power window precautions .....69
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 274
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................61
Seat belt precautions ..............59
Child-protectors .........................34
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 228
Interior ................................... 230
Seat belts .............................. 231
Clock ......................... 135, 137, 221
Clutch Fluid ...................................... 350
Pedal ..............................116,130
Comfort guide ............................55
Condenser ................................ 252
CRS .............................................98 Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 152
Indicator ................................ 152
Cup holders .............................. 214
Curtain shield airbags ............... 81
Customizable features ............ 369
Daytime running light system .................................... 146
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 185
Side mirrors........................... 185
Dimension ................................ 344
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 239
Doors Back door ................................ 36
Door glasses ........................... 67
Door lock ................................. 31
Side doors ............................... 31
Side mirrors............................. 64
Warning light ......................... 310
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 310
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 118
Correct posture ....................... 79
Procedures............................ 116
Winter driving tips ................. 161
Electric power steering Electric power steering.......... 155
Warning light ......................... 308
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 296
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 329
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 331
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 333
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 307
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