2009 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN light

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Cruise control switch∗ P. 132
Engine (ignition) switch P. 106
∗: If equipped
Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 121
Cup holders P. 196Outside rear view mirror
switches
∗ P. 49

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1-1. Key information
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Before driving
n
When required to leave a key to th e vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the luggage security system on. ( →P. 3 2 )
Carry the master key for your own use and leave the valet key only with the
attendant.
n Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. ( →P. 317)
NOTICE
nTo prevent key damage (vehicles with engine immobilizer system)
l Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
l Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
Vehicles with engine immobilizer system (type B)
Master keys
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
nOperation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
nPanic mode
nKey battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(→P. 257)
n Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle
from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Sounds alarm
(push and hold)
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
When is pushed for longer than about
1 second, an alarm will sound for about
60 seconds and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
nAfter returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
lCheck that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
lMake sure that the seatback is
securely locked in position by lightly
rocking it back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release knob. Make
sure that the red marking is not visi-
ble.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
nEmergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend so that you can move around fully.
n Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then
retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be
extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly.
To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once
more. ( →P. 86)
n Pregnant women
n People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. ( →P. 40)
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occu-
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-
pletely over the shoulder and position the
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact
over the rounding of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus
could suffer death or serious injury as a
result of sudden braking or a collision.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
CAUTION
nCaution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Normal position
Anti-glare position

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
nFuel types
Unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
n Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 Imp. gal.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system (if equipped)
nSystem maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.
n Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
lIf the key is in contact with a metallic object
l If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle’s keys have built-in tr ansponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.