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2009 
Yaris Sedan
!A word about safe vehicle operations
This 
Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The  Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual  located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Yaris.
This  Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Yaris
operations. Every Yaris owner should review the  Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the  Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this  Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle. 
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota
does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty. 
     
        
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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
CAUTION
n
When driving on slippery road surfaces
lSudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
l After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
n When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
n When the vehicle is stopped
lDo not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (automatic transmission only) or
N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause
an accident.
l Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
l Vehicles with an automatic transmission, always keep a foot on the brake
pedal while the engine is running to prevent an accident caused by the
vehicle moving. 
     
        
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170 3-2. Using the audio system
Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning   or   or
pressing “
∧” or “ ∨” on   or  .
Press and hold the button (from   or 
 to  or
) that the station is to be set to until you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
n Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold   or   until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again.
n Scanning all radio stations within range
Press  or .
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again.
XM® Satellite Radio* (if equipped)
n Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press   or   and select the XM
® band.
The display changes as follows each time   or 
is pressed.
AM →  SAT1  → SAT2  → SAT3
  
     
        
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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Turn   or   to select the desired channel in the all
categories or press “
∧” or “
∨” on   or  to
select the desired channel in the current category.
n Setting XM
® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Press and hold the button (from 
or   to   or  ) that the channel is to be set to until
you hear a beep.
n Changing the channel category
Press “
∧” or “ ∨” on the   or  .
n Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
l Scanning channels in the current category
Press  or .
When the desired channel is reached, press   or again.
l Scanning preset channels
Press and hold   or   until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press   or again.
n Displaying text information
Press  or .
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
lCH NAME
l TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
l NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
l CH NUMBER
  
     
        
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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
n
If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the dis-
play. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested
corrective action.
ANTENNA The XM
® antenna is not connected. Check 
whether the XM® antenna cable is attached 
securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the sur-
rounding antenna cable. See a Toyota certified 
dealer.
UPDATING You have not subscribed to the XM
® Satellite 
Radio. The radio is being updated with the latest 
encryption code. Contact the XM
® Satellite Radio 
for subscription information. When a contract is 
canceled, you can choose the “CH000” and all 
free-to-air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not autho-
rized. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio 
returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it 
does not change automatically, select another 
channel. If you want to listen to the premium chan-
nel, contact the XM
® Satellite Radio.
NO SIGNAL The XM
® signal is too weak at the current location. 
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a 
stronger signal.
LOADING The unit is acquiring audio or program information. 
Wait until the unit has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any 
programming. Select another channel.
-----There is no song/program title or artist name/fea-
ture associated with the channel at that time. No 
action needed. 
     
        
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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
The first 10 seconds of the first track on each CD will be played.
Press the switch again wh
en the desired CD is reached.
Repeat play
n Repeating a track
Press   (RPT) or   (RPT).
n Repeating all of the tracks on a CD (with external CD changer
only)
Press and hold   (RPT) or   (RPT) until you hear a beep.
Random playback
n Current CD
Press   (RAND) or   (RAND).
Tracks are played in a random order until the button is pressed once
more.
nAll CDs (with externa l CD changer only)
Press and hold   (RAND) or   (RAND) until you hear a
beep.
Tracks on all loaded CDs are played in a random order until the button is
pressed once more.
Switching the display
Press  or .
Each time the switch is pressed, the display changes in the order of Track
no./Elapsed time →CD title→Track name. 
     
        
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3-2. Using the audio system
3
Interior features
n
Scanning the desired file by  cueing the files in the folder
Press  or .
The first 10 seconds of all files in the folder will be played.
When the desired file is reached, press the switch once again.
Fast-forwarding and reversing files
To fast-forward or reverse.
Type A: Press and hold   ( ) or   ( ).
Type B: Press and hold   ( ) or   ( ).
Repeat playn Repeating a track
Press   (RPT) or   (RPT).
n Repeating all of the files in the folder
Press and hold   (RPT) or   (RPT) until you hear a beep.
Random playback
n To play files from a partic ular folder in random order
Press   (RAND) or   (RAND).
n To play all of the files on a disc in random order
Press and hold   (RAND) or   (RAND) until you hear a
beep.
Switching the display
Press  or .
Each time the switch is pressed, the display changes in the order of
Folder no./File no./Elapsed time →Folder name→File name→Album title
(MP3 only) →Track title →Artist name.