2011 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN Owners Manual

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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
n
Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
mph (km/h)
n When driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from D to 3. ( →P. 138)
n If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (→P. 324)
n Shift position uses
*: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable
for the driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is
recommended for normal driving.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
3Position for engine braking
2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking
DownshiftingTire sizeMaximum speed
3 → 2 175/65R14
53 (86)
185/60R15 54 (88)
2 → L 175/65R14
26 (43)
185/60R15 27 (44)

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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)

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When driving
Turn signal lever
nTurn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
n If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
nSet the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake
while depressing the brake
pedal.
At this time, the indicator will
come on.
nRelease the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever
Press the button
Lower it completely
except
Canada Canada

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When driving
n
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
n Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (→ P. 150)
NOTICE
nBefore driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

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Hor n
nAfter adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(→ P. 51)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Vehicles with Optitron type metersThe following gauges, meters
and displays illuminate when
the engine switch is in the ON
position.Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel
remaining in the tank.
Clock
Indicates the time.