2011 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK transmission

128 2-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE
nWhen driving the vehicle
Vehicles with a manual transmission
l Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
l Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
l Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
l Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
l Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
l Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
n When parking the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Always put the shift lever in P.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
n Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
lDo not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
l When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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When driving
NOTICE
n
If you hear a squealing or scrapin g noise while driving (brake pad wear
limit indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.
n If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
lIt may be difficult to control your vehicle.
l The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
l The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( →P. 332)
n When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
lEngine stalling
l Short in electrical components
l Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.
l Brake function
l Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid, etc.
l Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Engine (ignition) switch
nEngine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
nStarting the engine
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 20 seconds, which-
ever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.

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When driving
n
Turning the key from ACC to LOCK
n Steering lock release
n If the engine does not start (vehic les with engine immobilizer system)
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 78)
Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N. Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the engine.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 20 seconds, which-
ever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal until the
engine is completely started.
Shift the shift lever to P (auto-
matic transmission) or N (man-
ual transmission).
( → P. 133, 135)
Push in the key and turn to the
LOCK position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the LOCK posi-
tion. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly in either direc-
tion.

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When driving
Automatic Transmission∗
∗: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
nShifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.

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When driving
Manual Transmission∗
∗: If equipped
nMaximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
mph (km/h)
nShifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 31 (51)
2 59 (95)
3 86 (139)

148 2-2. Instrument cluster
nIndicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 136)
(vehicles with
tachometer)
Low fuel level indicator
Remaining fuel
•Flash (Approximately 1.6 gal.
[6.3 L, 1.3 lmp.gal.] or
less)
• Fast flash (Approximately 1.1 gal.
[4.2 L, 0.9 lmp.gal.] or
less)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 150)
(vehicles
without
tachometer)
(except
Canada)
Headlight indicator
( → P. 150)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 156)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 150)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set
indicator ( →P. 156)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 152)*1,3
(if equipped)
Slip indicator ( →P. 161)
(Automatic transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( →P. 133)
*1,2
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 162)
*2
(if equipped)
TRAC OFF indicator
(→ P. 161)
Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Indicates the engine
coolant temperature is
cool.AIR BAG ON indicator
(→ P. 98)
AIR BAG OFF indicator
(→ P. 98)

158 2-4. Using other driving systems
nCruise control can be set when
lThe shift lever is in D or 3 (vehicles with an automatic transmission).
l Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
n Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
n Automatic cruise control cancellation
The set speed is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.
lActual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
l Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
l VSC is activated.
n If the cruise control indicator flashes
Press the ON-OFF button to turn the cruise control off, and then reactivate
the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.