2010 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN Owners Manual

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
CAUTION
n
Caution while driving
lKeep the trunk lid closed while driving.
If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage in the trunk may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the trunk lid before driving.
l Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the
trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, caus-
ing an accident.
l Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a colli-
sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
n When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
lDo not allow children to enter the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could have heat exhaus-
tion or suffocate.
l Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

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CAUTION
nUsing the trunk
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury.
lRemove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again
after it is opened.
l When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.
l If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the trunk is about to open or close.
l Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.
l Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk
lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to fall closed
again after it is opened.
lThe trunk lid may fall if it is not opened
fully. It is more difficult to open or close
the trunk lid on an incline than on a
level surface, so beware of the trunk lid
unexpectedly opening or closing by
itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is fully
open and secure before using the
trunk.
l When closing the trunk lid, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
l When closing the trunk lid, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the trunk handle is used to fully close
the trunk lid, it may result in hands or
arms being caught.

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Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment
lDo not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
l After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Rear seats (split rear seats only)
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Insert the key into the hole on
the center seat belt buckle to
release tab (with hooked end),
and allow the belt to retract.
Remove the seat belts from
the seat belt guides.
Check that the security lock
levers in the trunk are in
unlock position.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
nReturning rear seatbacks
Lower each head restraints
while pushing the lock release
button.
Fold the seatbacks down
while pulling the seatback lock
release knobs.
Tilt the rear seatback up until it locks,
making sure that you hold the seat belt to
prevent it from getting caught between
the seatback and the inner side of the
vehicle.
Make sure the shoulder belt passes
through the guide and the seat belt
is in the position before folding
down the seat when returning the
seatback up.

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CAUTION
nAfter returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
l Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
lMake sure that the seatback is
securely locked in position by lightly
rocking it back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release knob. Make
sure that the red marking is not visi-
ble.

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1
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Head restraints
nRemoving the head restraints
Front seats
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seats
Vertical adjustment
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraints down
while pushing the lock release
button.
Rear seats Vertical adjustment
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraints down
while pushing the lock release
button.
Lock release button
Lock release button
Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.

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Rear seats
n Installing the head restraints
Front seats
Rear seats
n Adjusting the height of the head restraints
Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.