2011 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK brake light

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear IndicatorsVIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETYANDEMERGENCY FEATURES
Enginemaintenance 7Fueltank door release andcap 6Hoodrelease 7Indicatorsymbols 45Instrumentcluster 4
Instrumentpanel \f3
Keyle
ss entry* 6
AirConditioning/Heating 13Audio 14AutomaticTransmission 8Clock 14Cruisecontrol 13DoorBack 15LightcontrolInstrument panel 9Lights&turn signals 9Luggagestoragebox 15Parkingbrake 8Poweroutlet 15SeatadjustmentsFront 10SeatadjustmentsRear 10SeatFoldingrearseat 11SeatsHeadrestraints 10Tiltsteering wheel 8WindowsPower 1\f
Windshield wipers&washers 1\f
Childcomfort guide 17DoorlocksPower 16Seatbelts 16Sparetire&tools 17
Tire P
ressure Monitoring (warning)System 16
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETYAND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
*Visit yourToyota dealerforinformation oncustomizing thisfeature.
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Driver seat belt reminder\f
(alarm will sound if speed is over 1\f mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
\f
(alarm will sound if speed is over 1\f mph) Brake system warning
1,\f
1\ff indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.2For
\b2,
3For
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator (if equipped)
Odometer/Trip meter switch and trip meter reset button
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Clock
Clock reset button
Tachometer
Without tachometer
With tachometer
Charging system warning1,\f
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section \f\f, 2011
Owner’s Manual\b
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2For details, refer to “\ff a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...” Section
\b2, 2011 Owner’s Manual.
3For details, refer to “\ff your vehicle overheats,” Section \b2, 2011 Owner’s Manual.
Low engine oil pressure warning1,\f
Antilock Brake System warning1,\f
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1,\f
Open door warning\f
Low windshield washer fluid level warning\f
Engine oil replacement reminder1,\f
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,\f
Airbag SRS warning1,\f
Electric power steering system warning1,\f
Low engine coolant temperature indicator3
Front fog light indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1,\f
Cruise control SET indicator
Cruise control indicator Slip indicator
1,\f
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shiftfrom Park\b
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill\b For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position\b
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Angle
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and return lever\b
\fOT\b: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Pull (\f) Push
Set
Release
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Fron
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Manual transmissionWith the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
nDriving in the rain
lDrive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
l Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
l Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
n Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
lFor the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
l For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
l For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
n Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 360)

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When driving
CAUTION
n
When starting the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission, always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from
creeping.
n When driving the vehicle
lDo not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the clutch, brake and
accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
l Do not drive the vehicle over or st op the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
l Vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not let the vehicle roll back-
wards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the
shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
l If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehi-
cle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a
serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
l Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P, R or N (automatic
transmission) or R (manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and
may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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CAUTION
nWhen driving the vehicle
lDo not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the engine brake to not operate properly and lead to
an accident.
l Do not turn the engine off while driving.
The power steering and brake booster systems will not operate properly if
the engine is not running.
l Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( →P. 133,135)
l When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
l Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
l Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
l Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
n When driving on slippery road surfaces
lSudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
l Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
l After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.