2011 TOYOTA AYGO power steering

OVERVIEW OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS3
MS11002a
1. Headlight, turn signal and rear fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Rear window defogger switch
4. Audio system
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Air conditioning switch
7. Air conditioning controls8. Power outlet
9. Engine switch
10. Tilt steering lock release lever
11. Airbag manual on−off switch
12. Hood lock release lever
13. Headlight beam level control switch
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OVERVIEW OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS5
MS11004a
1. Rear window defogger switch
2. Emergency flasher switch
3. Audio system
4. Air conditioning switch
5. Headlight, turn signal and rear fog
light switches
6. Wiper and washer switches7. Headlight beam level control switch
8. Airbag manual on−off switch
9. Engine switch
10. Tilt steering lock release lever
11. Power outlet
12. Air conditioning controls
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8OVERVIEW OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Engine preheating indicator light
Electric power steering system warning light∗
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Headlight low beam indicator light
Rear fog light indicator light
Slip indicator light
∗: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 127 in Section 1−6.
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11 2STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
MS13019
To change the steering wheel angle,
hold the steering wheel, push down the
lock release lever, tilt the steering
wheel to the desired angle and return
the lever to its original position.
CAUTION
DDo not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. Doing
so may cause the driver to mishan-
dle the vehicle and an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
DAfter adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to make
sure it is locked in position.
INFORMATION
Vehicles with electric power steering
system:
When the steering wheel is turned, a
motor operating sound (whining
sound) may be heard. This occurs
when the power steering motor works
and is not defective.
MS13020
Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the side of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the ve-
hicle and an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
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Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors—

134GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
If the light comes on while driving, the
systemdoes not work. However, as con-
ventional braking operates when applied,
there is no problem to continue your driv-
ing.
In the following cases, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional:
DThe warning light does not come on
after the engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
DThe warning light remains on after the
engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
DThe warning light comes on while driv-
ing.
(m) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
It goes off after about 6 seconds or
remains on when the airbag manual on−
off switch is in the “OFF” position.
This means the airbag system is operat-
ing properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, side airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, front seat belt pretensioner assem-
blies, inflators, warning light,
interconnecting wiring and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the components monitored by the warning
light system. Contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
DThe key cylinder cannot be turned.
The airbag manual on−offswitchisinthe
“ON” position:
DWhen the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position, the light comes on
for more than 6 seconds and then
flashes.
DWhen the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position, the light either re-
mains off or flashes.
DWhile driving the vehicle, the light
flashes.
The airbag manual on−offswitchisinthe
“OFF” position.
DWhen the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position, the light comes on
for more than 6 seconds and then goes
off or flashes.
DWhen the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position, the light remains off
or flashes without illuminating for more
than 6 seconds.
DWhile driving the vehicle, the light goes
off or flashes.
(n) Electric Power Steering System
Warning Light
The light comes on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position. If
the electric power steering system warning
light works properly, the light turns off
after a few seconds. If thesystem has
malfunctions, the light comes on again.
If the following conditions occur, this
indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning
light system. Contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped profession-
al, as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.
DThe light does not come on when the
engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position or remains on.
DThe light stays on while you are driv-
ing.
The warning light turning on while racing
the engine for a long time may not indi-
cate malfunction. To turn off the light, re-
start the engine and start driving.
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CAUTION
If the electric power steering system
warning light comes on, take your ve-
hicle to any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, as soon
as possible. In this case, more effort
is required for the steering wheel to
turn than usual. Drive your vehicle
while firmly gripping the steering
wheel.
(o) Light Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer will sound if the driver ’s door
is opened while the engine switch is
turned to the “LOCK” position with the
headlight switch on. Removing the key will
not stop the buzzer as long as the head-
light switch is on.
(p) Warning function of the Multi−mode
manual transmission (Multi−mode
manual transmission only)
When driving, if any incorrect operation
that may cause damage to this system is
performed or if the gear is not shifted as
desired by the driver, the warning buzzer
will sound and the gear position indicator
will blink to warn the driver in some
cases. For details, see “—Warning
functions” on page 154 in Section 1−7.
When the shift lever is shifted to “R”, the
reverse buzzer sounds once. This is to
indicate the shift lever position, not a
malfunction. For details, see “(d) Backing
up” on page 143 or 150 in Section 1−7.CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators should
come on. The “ABS”, “VSC”, “STOP”, en-
gine coolant temperature, Multi−mode
manual transmission warning lights and
electric power steering system warning
lights go off after a few seconds. The
SRS warning light goes off after 6 sec-
onds.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA193
Section 2
INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
DBreak−in period 194.......................................
DFuel 194..................................................
DFuel pump shut off system 196..............................
DOperation in foreign countries 196...........................
DThree−way catalytic converter 197..........................
DEngine exhaust cautions 198...............................
DFacts about engine oil consumption 199.....................
DBrake system 200.........................................
DElectric power steering system 204..........................
DLuggage stowage precautions 205..........................
DYour Toyota’s identification 206.............................
DTheft prevention labels 207.................................
DSuspension and chassis 208................................
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204INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA
The electric power steering system, us-
ing an electric motor, assists the turn-
ing of the steering wheel.
In the following cases, you may feel the
steering becomes heavy. However, the
electric power steering system warning
light does not come on. (Because it is
not a malfunction.)
DWhen maneuvering or turning frequently
over a long time
The power steering effect will be re-
duced to prevent the system from over-
heating. Avoid turning the steering
wheel, or stop the vehicle and turn the
engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”. The
system will become cool inabout 10
minutes.
NOTICE
Frequent maneuvering and turning
over a long time may cause damage
to the system in which the mecha-
nism prevents overheating of the elec-
tric power steering system.
DWhen racing the engine for 30 seconds
or more with the vehicle stopped
The normal power steering effect will
be obtained when you start driving.
DWhen the battery is discharged
Check the battery’s condition. If
necessary, recharge or replace the
battery. For details, see “Checking
battery condition” on page 278 in
Section 7−3.
INFORMATION
When the steering wheel is turned, a
motor operating sound (whining
sound) may be heard. This occurs
when the power steering motor works
and is not defective.
MS21008
Electric power steering system warning
light
The light comes on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position. If
the electric power steering system warning
light works properly, the light turns off
after a few seconds. If thesystem has
malfunctions, the light comes on again.
If either of the following conditions oc-
cur, this indicates a malfunction some-
where in the parts monitored by the
warning light system. Contact any au-
thorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional, as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
DThe light does not come on when the
engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position or remains on.
DThe light stays on while you are driv-
ing.
The warning light turning on while racing
the engine for a long time may not indi-
cate malfunction. To turn off the light, re-
start the engine and start driving.
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Electric power steering
system