2010 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN warning lights

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reach a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada)
(Canada) Brake system warning li
ght (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system (vehicles with the ABS)
This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 164
ABSABS ...................................... 139
Warning light ........................ 298
Air conditioning filter .............. 258
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 258
Air conditioning system ........ 164
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 72
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 76
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 72
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 76
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 81
General airbag precautions .... 76
Indicators ................................ 81
Locations of airbags ............... 69
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 80
Proper driving posture ...... 67, 76
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 72
Side airbag precautions.......... 76
SRS airbags ........................... 69
Warning light ........................ 298
Alarm .......................................... 64
Antenna .................................... 178
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 139
Warning light ........................ 298
Armrest .................................... 212
Ashtrays ................................... 209
Audio input .............................. 196
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 178
Audio input ........................... 196
AUX adapter ......................... 196
CD player ............................. 181
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 187 Optimal use ...........................194
Portable music player............196
Radio .....................................175
Type ......................................172
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........114
Fluid ......................................339
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................320
Indicators...............................114
Shift lock system .... ...............320
AUX adapter .............................196
Auxiliary box ............................204
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............274
Wattage .................................342
Battery
Checking ...............................242
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................322
Preparing and checking before winter .......................148
Voltage ..................................338
Warning light .........................298
Bottle holders ...........................204
Brake assist ..............................139
Brakes Fluid ......................................240
Parking brake ........................118
Specifications ........................340
Warning light .........................297
Break-in tips .............................102
Care Exterior ..................................216
Interior ...................................218
Seat belts ..............................219
Cargo capacity .........................144
CD player ..................................181
Chains .......................................148A
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If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 297
If the warning light turns on .. 297
If you have a flat tire ............ 307
If you lose your keys............. 321
If you think something is wrong ................................. 293
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 328
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 330
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 287
If your vehicle overheats ...... 325
Engine Compartment........................ 234
Engine switch ....................... 110
Hood ..................................... 231
How to start the engine ........ 110
Identification number ............ 334
If the engine will not start...... 318
Ignition switch ....................... 110
Immobilizer system................. 62
Overheating .......................... 325
Specifications ....................... 335
Warning light ........................ 298
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 337
Checking .............................. 239
Indicator................................ 126
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 148
Type ..................................... 337
Warning light ........................ 298
Engine immobilizer system ...... 62
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 336
Checking .............................. 235
Grade ................................... 336
Initializing the maintenance data .................................... 237
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 148 Warning light .........................298
Engine switch ...........................110
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................237
EPS
EPS .......................................139
Warning light .........................298
Event data recorder .................295
Floor mat...................................213
Fluid
Automatic transmission .........339
Brake .....................................240
Clutch ....................................339
Warning light .................297, 300
Washer ..................................244
Fog lights Indicator ................................132
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................132
Wattage .................................342
Front fog lights
Indicator ................................132
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................132
Wattage .................................342
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................300
Front seats Adjustment ..............................37
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................130
Wattage .................................342
Front turn signal lights Indicator ................................117
Lever .....................................117
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................117
Wattage .................................342
Fuel Capacity ................................335
Fuel pump shut off system ....294
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Gas station information ......... 380
Gauge ................................... 121
Information ............................ 343
Refueling .................................58
Type ...................................... 335
Warning light ......................... 300
Fuel door.....................................58
Fuel filler door ............................58
Fuel gauge ................................ 121
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 294
Fuses......................................... 263
Gas station information........... 380
Gauges ...................................... 121
Glove box.................................. 201
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 286
Head restraints Adjusting .................................41
Headlights
Indicator ................................ 130
Replacing light bulbs ............. 274
Switch.................................... 130
Wattage ................................. 342
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............. 274
Wattage ................................. 342
Hood .......................................... 231
Horn........................................... 120
I/M test....................................... 226
Identification Engine ................................... 334
Tire ........................................ 346
Vehicle .................................. 333
Ignition switch .......................... 110
Illuminated entry system ......... 198
Immobilizer system....................62
Indicator lights ......................... 126
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 361 Inside rear view mirror .............. 52
Interior light
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage................................. 342
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 232
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 307
Jack handle .............................. 307
Keys Electronic key.......................... 24
Engine switch ........................ 110
If you lose your keys ............. 321
Ignition switch ....................... 110
Key battery ............................ 261
Key number plate .................... 24
Keys ........................................ 24
Mechanical key ....................... 24
Wireless remote control .......... 26
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 274
Switch ................................... 130
Wattage................................. 342
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 274
Wattage................................. 342
Lights
Emergency flashers switch.................................. 286
Fog lights switch ................... 132
Hazard lights switch .............. 286
Headlights switch .................. 130
Instrument panel lights
switch.................................. 130
Interior light switch ................ 199
License plate lights switch .... 130
Parking lights switch ............. 130
Personal lights switch ........... 199
Replacing light bulbs ............. 274
Side marker lights switch ...... 130
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Tail lights switch ................... 130
Turn signal lights switch ....... 117
Load capacity .......................... 147
Lock steering column ............. 112
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 227
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 226
General maintenance ........... 223
Maintenance data ................. 332
Maintenance requirements ... 221
Vehicle exterior..................... 216
Vehicle interior...................... 218
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............ 116
Oil ......................................... 339
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................ 125
Meters .................................. 121
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 52
Side mirror heaters ............... 170
Side mirrors ............................ 53
Vanity mirrors ....................... 207
MP3 disc................................... 187
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ................................. 124
Oil Engine oil.............................. 235
Manual transmission ............ 339
Warning light ................. 298,300
Opener
Fuel door ................................ 58
Fuel filler door......................... 58
Hood ..................................... 231
Trunk ...................................... 33 Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting .................................53
Defogger ...............................170
Folding ....................................54
Overheating, Engine ................325
Parking brake ...........................118
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................130
Wattage .................................342
Personal lights Switch....................................199
Wattage .................................342
Portable ashtray .......................209
Power outlet .............................211
Power windows ..........................56
Radiator ....................................240
Radio .........................................175
Rear seat Folding down ...........................38
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................130
Wattage .................................342
Rear turn signal lights
Indicator ................................117
Lever .....................................117
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................117
Wattage .................................342
Rear window defogger ............170
Replacing
Key battery ............................261
Fuses ....................................263
Light bulbs .............................274
Tires ...............................246,307
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ......................364
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Seat beltsAdjustment ..............................45
ALR .........................................47
Automatic Locking Retractor ...47
Child restraint system
installation .......................86, 90
Cleaning and maintaining...... 219
ELR .........................................47
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 47
How to wear your seat belt......44
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................48
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................47
Reminder light ....................... 300
Seat belt extenders .................48
Seat belt pretensioners ...........46
Seats Adjustment ..............................37
Adjustment precautions...........37
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........86, 90
Cleaning ................................ 218
Folding down the rear seat......38
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................40
Front seat adjustment .............37
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................37
Head restraint..........................41
Properly sitting in the seat .......67
Service reminder indicators .............................. 126
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 114
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 320
Manual transmission ............. 116
Shift lock system ..................... 320
Side airbags................................69
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 274 Switch ................................... 130
Wattage................................. 342
Side mirror Adjusting ................................. 53
Defogger ............................... 170
Folding .................................... 54
Spare tire Identification number............. 346
Inflation pressure .......... 252, 341
Information ............................ 346
Replacing .............................. 307
Size ....................................... 341
Storage location .................... 307
Spark plug ................................ 338
Specifications .......................... 332
Speedometer ............................ 121
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 51
Column lock release ............. 112
Electric power steering.......... 139
EPS ....................................... 139
Specification.......................... 340
Warning light ......................... 298
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 274
Wattage................................. 342
Storage features Auxiliary box.................. 200, 204
Bottle holders ................ 200, 204
Console box .................. 200, 201
Cup holders................... 200, 202
Glove box .............................. 201
Storage precautions ................ 146
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 328
Sun visors ................................ 206
Switch Cruise control ........................ 136
Emergency flashers switch.................................. 286
Engine switch ........................ 110
Fog lights switch ................... 132S

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Ignition switch ....................... 110
Hazard lights switch ............. 286
Headlights switch ................. 130
Light switch........................... 130
Power door lock switch........... 28
Power window switch ............. 56
Turn signal lights .................. 117
VSC OFF switch ................... 140
Window lock switch ................ 57
Wiper and washer ................ 133
Tachometer .............................. 121
Tail lights Indicator................................ 130
Replacing light bulbs ............ 274
Switch ................................... 130
Wattage ................................ 342
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 64
Engine immobilizer system..... 62
Theft prevention labels ........... 66
Theft prevention labels ............. 66
Tire inflation pressure ............ 252
Tire information Glossary ............................... 353
Size ...................................... 350
Tire identification number ..... 349
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 351
Tires Chains .................................. 148
Checking .............................. 246
If you have a flat tire ............. 307
Identification number ............ 346
Inflation pressure .......... 252, 341
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 247
Information ........................... 346
Replacing ..................... 246, 307
Rotating tires ........................ 246
Size ...................................... 341
Snow tires............................. 148
Spare tire .............................. 307 Tire pressure warning
system ........................246, 300
Warning light .........................300
Tools .........................................307
Total load capacity...................147
Towing Dinghy towing................160, 161
Emergency towing.................287
Trailer towing.................151, 152
Trip meter .................................124
Trunk ...........................................33
Trunk light Wattage .................................342
Turn signal lights
Indicator ................................117
Lever .....................................117
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................117
Wattage .................................342
Vanity mirrors...........................207
Vehicle identification number ...................................333
Vehicle stability control...........139
VSC............................................139
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................297
Seat belt reminder .................300
Warning lights
ABS .......................................298
Airbag system .......................298
Anti-lock brake system ..........298
Brake system ........................297
Charging system .... ...............298
Driver’s seat belt ...................300
Electric power steering
system ................................298
Electronic engine control
system ................................298
Engine oil replacement..........300
EPS system...........................298
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What to do if...
nWarning lights
P. 301
or
P. 2 9 7P. 299
P. 2 9 8P. 299
P. 2 9 8P. 300
P. 2 9 8P. 300
P. 301
or
P. 2 9 8P. 300
P. 300
or
P. 2 9 9P. 301
*: Slip indicator comes on.P. 2 9 9
Brake system warning
lightEngine oil replacement
reminder 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 fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Tire pressure warning
light
Slip indicator*