2009 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN Owners Manual

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1-1. Key information .................. 22Keys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 24
Wireless remote control ....... 24
Doors.................................... 26
Trunk .................................... 31
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 34
Front seats ........................... 34
Rear seats (split rear seats only) .......... 35
Head restraints ..................... 38
Seat belts ............................. 40
Steering wheel ..................... 47
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 48
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 49
1-4. Opening and closing the windows...................... 52
Power windows .................... 52
1-5. Refueling ............................. 54 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 54
1-6. Theft deterrent system ...... 58 Engine immobilizer system ................................ 58
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 60 Theft prevention labels
(except Canada) ................. 62
1-7. Safety information .............. 63 Correct driving posture ......... 63
SRS airbags ......................... 65
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 77
Child restraint systems ......... 82
Installing child restraints ....... 86
2-1. Driving procedures............. 96 Driving the vehicle ................ 96
Engine (ignition) switch....... 106
Automatic
Transmission...... 110
Manual Transmission ......... 112
Turn signal lever ................. 113
Parking brake ..................... 114
Horn .................................... 116
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 117 Gauges and meters ............ 117
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 122
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 126
Headlight switch ................. 126
Fog light switch ................... 128
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 129
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 132
Cruise control ...................... 132
Driving assist systems ........ 135
2-5. Driving information ........... 137 Cargo and luggage ............. 137
Vehicle load limits ............... 140
Winter driving tips ............... 141
Trailer towing (except Canada) ............... 144
Trailer towing (Canada) ...... 145
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 153
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a
manual transmission)........ 154
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger...... 158
Air conditioning system ....... 158
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 164
3-2. Using the audio system.... 166 Audio system types ............. 166
Using the radio .................... 169
Using the CD player ............ 175
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ........................ 181
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 188
Using the AUX adapter ....... 190 3-3. Using the interior lights ... 192
Interior lights list ................. 192
• Interior light ...................... 193
• Personal lights.................. 193
3-4. Using the storage features ........................... 194
List of storage features ....... 194
• Glove box ......................... 194
• Console box ..................... 195
• Cup holders (front) ........... 196
• Cup holders (rear) ............ 197
• Bottle holders ................... 198
• Auxiliary box ..................... 198
3-5. Other interior features ..... 200 Sun visors........................... 200
Vanity mirrors ..................... 201
Clock .................................. 202
Portable ashtray ................. 203
Cigarette lighter .................. 204
Power outlet ....................... 205
Armrest ............................... 206
Floor mat ............................ 207
4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 210 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 210
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 212
4-2. Maintenance...................... 215 Maintenance requirements .................... 215
General maintenance ......... 217
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care

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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

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Abbreviation list ........................ 362
Alphabetical index ..................... 363
What to do if... ............................ 371
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