2009 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN inflation pressure

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a)The sidewall that cont
ains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer,
brand, and/or model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same molding on
the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords

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Tire related termMeaning
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line
on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which
is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Te s t r i m
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire

368 Alphabetical index
Child restraint system installation .......................82, 86
Cleaning and maintaining...... 213
ELR .........................................43
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 43
How to wear your seat belt......40
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................44
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................43
Reminder light ....................... 296
Seat belt extenders .................44
Seat belt pretensioners ...........42
Seats Adjustment ..............................34
Adjustment precautions...........34
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........82, 86
Cleaning ................................ 212
Folding down the rear seat......35
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................37
Front seat adjustment .............34
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................34
Head restraint..........................38
Properly sitting in the seat .......63
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 122
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 110
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 316
Manual transmission ............. 112
Shift lock system ..................... 316
Side airbags................................65
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 270
Switch.................................... 126
Wattage ................................. 337
Side mirror Adjusting .................................49 Defogger ............................... 164
Folding .................................... 50
Spare tire Identification number............. 341
Inflation pressure .......... 248, 336
Information ............................ 341
Replacing .............................. 303
Size ....................................... 336
Spare tire .............................. 303
Spark plug ................................ 333
Specifications .......................... 328
Speedometer ............................ 117
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 47
Column lock release ............. 108
Electric power steering.......... 135
EPS ....................................... 135
Specification.......................... 335
Warning light ......................... 294
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 270
Wattage................................. 337
Storage features
Auxiliary box.................. 194, 198
Bottle holders ................ 194, 198
Console box .................. 194, 195
Cup holders................... 194, 196
Glove box .............................. 194
Storage precautions ................ 139
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 324
Sun visors ................................ 200
Switch Cruise control ........................ 132
Emergency flashers
switch................................. 282
Engine switch ........................ 106
Fog lights switch ................... 128
Ignition switch ....................... 106
Hazard lights switch .............. 282
Headlights switch .................. 126
Light switch ........................... 126

369
Alphabetical index
Power door lock switch........... 26
Power window switch ............. 52
Turn signal lights .................. 113
Window lock switch ................ 53
Wiper and washer ................ 129
Tachometer .............................. 117
Tail lights Indicator................................ 126
Replacing light bulbs ............ 270
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 337
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 60
Engine immobilizer system..... 58
Theft prevention labels ........... 62
Theft prevention labels ............. 62
Tire inflation pressure ............ 248
Tire information Glossary ............................... 348
Size ...................................... 345
Tire identification number ..... 344
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 346
Tires
Chains .................................. 141
Checking .............................. 242
If you have a flat tire ............. 303
Identification number ............ 341
Inflation pressure .......... 248, 336
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 243
Information ........................... 341
Replacing ..................... 242, 303
Rotating tires ........................ 242
Size ...................................... 336
Snow tires............................. 141
Spare tire .............................. 303
Tire pressure warningsystem........................ 242, 296
Warning light ........................ 296
Tools......................................... 303
Total load capacity .................. 140 Towing
Dinghy towing................153, 154
Emergency towing.................283
Trailer towing.................144, 145
Trip meter .................................120
Trunk ...........................................31
Trunk light Wattage .................................337
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................113
Lever .....................................113
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................113
Wattage .................................337
Vanity mirrors...........................201
Vehicle identification number ...................................329
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................293
Seat belt reminder .................296
Warning lights ABS .......................................294
Airbag system .......................294
Anti-lock brake system ..........294
Brake system ........................293
Charging system .... ...............294
Driver’s seat belt ...................296
Electric power steering system ................................294
Electronic engine control system ................................294
Engine oil replacement..........296
EPS system...........................294
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........294
Front passenger’s seat belt ...296
High engine coolant temperature ........................294
Low brake fluid ......................293
Low engine oil pressure ........294
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370 Alphabetical index
Low fuel level ........................ 296
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 296
Low washer fluid ................... 296
Malfunction ............................ 294
Open door ............................. 296
Seat belt ................................ 296
Seat belt pretensionersystem ................................ 294
SRS ....................................... 294
SRS airbag system ............... 294
Tire pressure ......................... 296
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 296
Washer
Checking ............................... 240
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 141
Switch.................................... 129
Warning light ......................... 296
Washing and waxing ............... 210
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 137
Load limits ............................. 140
Weight ................................... 328
Wheels ...................................... 252
Window glasses ............52, 164, 210, 212
Window lock switch ...................53
Windows Cleaning and protecting .................... 210, 212
Power windows .......................52
Rear window defogger .......... 164
Washer .................................. 129
Windshield wipers ................... 129
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery...... 257
Wireless remote control ..........24
WMA disc .................................. 181

376
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 225Fuel filler doorP. 5 4Hood lock release lever P. 225
Fuel filler door openerP. 5 4Tire inflation pressure
P. 336
Trunk openerP. 3 1
Fuel tank capacity 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 3 3 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil. P. 332
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
4
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 220
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 221
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 221
Hood................................... 225
Positioning a floor jack ....... 226
Engine compartment .......... 228
Tires ................................... 242
Tire inflation pressure......... 248
Wheels ............................... 252
Air conditioning filter ........... 254
Key battery ......................... 257
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 259
Light bulbs .......................... 270
5-1. Essential information....... 282 Emergency flashers ........... 282
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 283
If you think something is wrong ............................ 289
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 290
Event data recorder............ 291 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 293
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 293
If you have a flat tire ........... 303
If the engine will not start .... 314
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 316
If you lose your keys ........... 317
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 318
If your vehicle overheats..... 321
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 324
6-1. Specifications ................... 328 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 328
Fuel information .................. 338
Tire information................... 341
6-2. Customization ................... 354 Customizable features ........ 354
Items to initialize ................. 356
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................. 358
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 359
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners