2011 TOYOTA YARIS hood open

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fog light switch P. 152Rear window wiper
and washer switch
 P. 155
Tilt steering lock release lever P. 65
Hood opener P. 253
Gauges and meters
P. 140
Audio system P. 195
Glove boxes P. 221
Fuel filler door
opener
P. 74
Auxiliary boxes
P. 225
Bottle holder
P. 223
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 153Turn signal lever P. 136
Headlight switch P. 150
: If equipped

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (Puerto Rico)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the fo llowing situations when the alarm
is set.
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the key.
● The hood is opened.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and
hood, and lock all
doors using the key.
Use the key to lock the
last door. When the back
door is the last, turn the
key to the unlock posi-
tion and then turn to the
door lock position.
The system will be set
automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light
changes from being on to
flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
●Unlock the doors.
● Turn the engine switch to the ON position or start the engine.
(The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
■ When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

408 Alphabetical index
Odometer .................................. 143
OilEngine oil .............................. 257
Manual transmission ............. 364
Warning light ................. 320, 322
Opener Fuel door .................................74
Fuel filler door .........................74
Hood...................................... 253
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting .................................68
Folding ....................................69
Overheating, Engine ................349
Parking brake ........................... 137
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Personal lights Switch.................................... 219
Wattage ................................. 366
Power outlet ............................. 231
Power windows ..........................71
Radiator .................................... 262
Radio ......................................... 197
Rear seat Folding down ...........................44
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Rear turn signal lights Indicator ................................ 136
Lever ..................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 136
Wattage ................................. 366 Rear window defogger ............ 193
Rear window wiper .................. 155
Replacing
Key battery ............................ 284
Fuses .................................... 286
Light bulbs............................. 297
Tires .............................. 269, 329
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 388
Seat belts Adjustment .............................. 56
ALR ......................................... 60
Automatic Locking Retractor ... 60
Child restraint system installation................... 103, 107
Cleaning and maintaining ..... 242
Comfort guide ......................... 58
ELR ......................................... 60
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 60
How to wear your seat belt ..... 55
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 61
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................. 61
Reminder light ....................... 322
Seat belt extenders ................. 61
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 60
Seats Adjustment .............................. 39
Adjustment precautions .......... 41
Child seats/child restraint system installation ...... 103, 107
Cleaning ................................ 241
Folding down the rear seat ..... 44
Folding down the rear seat precautions ........................... 48
Front seat adjustment ............. 39O
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 253Fuel filler doorP. 7 4Hood lock release lever P. 2 5 3
Fuel filler door openerP. 7 4Tire inflation pressure
P. 365
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 3 6 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 361
ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30