2010 TOYOTA YARIS Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 28
Side doors ............................ 31
Back door ............................. 36
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 40
Rear seats ............................ 43
Head restraints ..................... 50
Seat belts ............................. 56
Steering wheel ..................... 66
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror .................................. 67
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................... 71
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 78
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 80
Theft prevention labels
(except Canada) ................ 821-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 83
SRS airbags ......................... 85
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 97
Child restraint systems ....... 102
Installing child restraints ..... 106
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Engine (ignition) switch....... 129
Automatic
Transmission...... 132
Manual Transmission ......... 134
Turn signal lever ................. 135
Parking brake ..................... 136
Horn .................................... 138
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 139
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 145
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 149
Fog light switch ................... 151
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 152
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 155
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 156
Driving assist systems ........ 160
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2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 165
Vehicle load limits ............... 168
Winter driving tips ............... 169
Trailer towing
(except Canada) ............... 172
Trailer towing (Canada) ...... 173
Dinghy towing (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 181
Dinghy towing (vehicles
with a manual
transmission) .................... 182
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 186
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 193
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type............... 195
Using the radio .................... 197
Using the CD player ............ 203
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ........................ 208
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 215
Using the AUX adapter ....... 217
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 218
• Interior light ....................... 219
• Personal lights .................. 2193-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 220
• Glove boxes ..................... 221
• Cup holders ...................... 222
• Bottle holders ................... 223
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 225
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 227
Vanity mirrors ..................... 228
Clock .................................. 229
Power outlet ....................... 231
Floor mat ............................ 232
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 233
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 236
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 238
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 241
General maintenance ......... 243
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 246
3Interior features
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 247
Hood................................... 250
Positioning a floor jack ....... 251
Engine compartment .......... 253
Tires ................................... 266
Tire inflation pressure......... 272
Wheels ............................... 276
Air conditioning filter ........... 278
Key battery ......................... 281
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 283
Light bulbs .......................... 294
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 304
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ............................... 305
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 311
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 312
Event data recorder............ 3135-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 315
If you have a flat tire ........... 325
If the engine will not start .... 337
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 339
If you lose your keys ........... 340
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 341
If your vehicle overheats..... 345
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 348
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency........................ 350
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 352
Fuel information .................. 361
Tire information................... 364
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 377
Items to initialize ................. 379
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Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 382
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 383
Abbreviation list ........................ 388
Alphabetical index ..................... 389
What to do if... ............................ 397
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Headlights (low and high beam)
and daytime running lights
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P. 149, 150
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights P. 151
Hood P. 250
Windshield wipers P. 152
Outside rear view mirrors P. 68
Parking lights P. 149
Front turn signal lights P. 135
3-door models
Front side marker lights P. 149
Side turn signal lights P. 135

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 266
P. 325
P. 272
P. 364
: If equipped
Back door P. 36Side doors P. 31
Fuel filler door P. 74
Rear turn signal lights P. 135
Rear window defoggerP. 193
License plate light P. 149
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 149
Rear window wiperP. 155

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Pictorial indexExterior
5-door models
Headlights (low and high beam)
and daytime running lights
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P. 149, 150
Front fog lights P. 151
Hood P. 250
Windshield wipers P. 152
Outside rear view mirrors P. 68
Parking lights P. 149
Front turn signal lights P. 135
Front side marker lights P. 149
Side turn signal lights P. 135