2011 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK light

176 2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
nTo avoid accident or injury
lThe total trailer weight (trailer weight plus the weight of cargo) must not
exceed 700 lb. (318 kg)
l Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
l Do not tow the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed.
n Hitches
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the
hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be rated for towing a
higher weight, the operator must never exceed the maximum weight rating
specified for the trailer hitch.
lIf you wish to install a trailer hitch, your Toyota dealer should be consulted.
l Use only a hitch that conforms to the total trailer weight requirement.
l Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
l Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
l Remove the trailer hitch whenever y ou are not towing a trailer to reduce
the possibility of additional damage caused by the hitch if your vehicle is
struck from behind.
n When towing a trailer
lNever tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.
l Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently w hen towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious in jury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
l Before starting out, check the trailer’s light and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
l Practice turning, stopping and reve rsing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle.
NOTICE
n When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
n Brakes
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.
n Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
n Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a
malfunction.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers∗
∗: If equipped
nThe rear window and outside rear vi ew mirror defoggers can be oper-
ated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
n Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
n When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defoggers off.
Vehicles with timer: The defog-
gers will automatically turn off
after approximately 15 min-
utes.

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
NOTICE
n
CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the
CDs or the player itself.
lDo not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
l Do not apply oil to the CD player.
l Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
l Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
lLow-quality and deformed CDs
l CDs with a transparent or translucent
recording area
l CDs that have had tape, stickers or CD-
R labels attached to them, or that have
had the label peeled off

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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
nIlluminated entry system (if equipped)
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position, the interior light auto-
matically turns on/off according to whether the doors are locked/unlocked
and whether the doors are open/closed and the engine switch position.
n To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior light remains on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light switch is in the DOOR position, the light will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
n Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 383)
Interior light ( →P. 219)
Personal lights ( →P. 219)

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3-3. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Interior light
ON
OFF
DOOR position
Personal lightsOn/off
Interior light and personal lights

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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
CAUTION
nItems that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
l Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
l Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
Cup holders
Auxiliary boxes
Glove boxes
Bottle holders

240 4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
nCleaning the exterior lights
lWash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
l Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
n Antenna installation and removal precautions
lBefore driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
l When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.
n To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.