2010 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK power steering fluid

5
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds,” Section
5-2, 2010 Owner’s Manual.
3For details, refer to “If your vehicle overheats,” Section 5-2, 2010 Owner’s Manual.
Low engine oil pressure warning1,2
Anti-lock Brake System warning1,2
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1,2
Open door warning2
Low windshield washer fluid level warning2
Engine oil replacement reminder1,2
AIR BAG ON indicator
AIR BAG OFF indicator
Headlight low beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Low fuel level warning
Headlight high beam indicator
High engine coolant temperature warning
1,2
Airbag SRS warning1,2
Electric power steering system warning1,2
Low engine coolant temperature indicator3
Front fog light indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1,2
Cruise control SET indicator
Cruise control indicator Slip indicator
1,2
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Traction Control OFF indicator

128 2-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you hear a squealing or scrapin g noise while driving (brake pad wear
limit indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( →P. 328)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of eng ine oil, transaxle fluid, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

390 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ........ 102
Booster seats, installation ..... 106
Convertible seats, definition .. 102
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 106
Front passenger occupant classification system .............97
Infant seat, definition ............. 102
Infant seats, installation......... 106
Installing CRS with LATCH system ................................ 108
Installing CRS with seat belts .................................... 109
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................ 113
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................92
Battery precautions ....... 262, 344
Child restraint system............ 102
Child-protectors .......................34
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................62
Installing child restraints ........ 106
Power window lock switch.......72
Power window precautions .....73
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 282
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................65
Seat belt precautions ..............63
Child-protectors .........................34
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 236
Interior ................................... 238
Seat belts .............................. 239
Clock ......................... 139, 141, 229
Clutch Fluid ...................................... 358
Pedal ..............................120,134
Comfort guide ............................59
Condenser ................................ 259
CRS ........................................... 102 Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 156
Indicator ................................ 156
Cup holders .............................. 222
Curtain shield airbags ............... 85
Customizable features ............ 377
Daytime running light system .................................... 150
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 193
Side mirrors........................... 193
Dimension ................................ 352
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 247
Doors Back door ................................ 36
Door glasses ........................... 71
Door lock ................................. 31
Side doors ............................... 31
Side mirrors............................. 68
Warning light ......................... 318
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 318
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 122
Correct posture ....................... 83
Procedures............................ 120
Winter driving tips ................. 169
Electric power steering Electric power steering.......... 160
Warning light ......................... 316
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 304
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 337
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 339
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 341
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 315
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What to do if...
■
Warning lights
P. 319
or
P. 3 1 5P. 317
P. 3 1 6P. 317
P. 3 1 6P. 318
P. 3 1 6P. 318
P. 318
or
P. 3 1 6P. 318
P. 318
or
*: Slip indicator comes on.
P. 3 1 7
P. 3 1 7
Brake system warning
light
SRS warning light
Charging system warning
lightElectric power steering
warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Slip indicator*
Engine oil replacement
reminder light