2011 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN steering

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
Steering wheel
• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after park-
ing?
Tire • Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-
aged?
• Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
n If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
ItemsCheck points

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
13 ECU-B
7.5 ADaytime running light system, front
passenger occupant classification
system, power windows, door lock
system, theft deterrent system,
meter and gauge, traction control
system, vehicle stability control
system
14 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
15 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control
system
16 HAZ 10 ATurn signal lights, emergency
flashers
17 H-LP RH/H-LP
LO RH 10 A Right-hand headlight
18 H-LP LH/H-LP
LO LH 10 A Left-hand headlight
19 EFI2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
20 HTR SUB2 40 A Air conditioning system
21 EPS 50 A Electric power steering system
22 ABS1/VSC1 50 A Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
23 HTR 40 A Air conditioning system
24 RDI 30 A Electric cooling fan
25 HTR SUB1 30 A Air conditioning system
26 H-LP CLN/PWR
HTR 30 A No circuit
27 AMT 50 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit

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9 ID/UP/MIR HTR 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, outside rear view mirror
control, outside rear view mirror
heaters
10 IGN 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, SRS airbag system, front
passenger occupant classification
system
11 MET 7.5 A Meter and gauge
12 WIP 25 A Windshield wiper and washer
13 RR WIP 15 A No circuit
14 WSH 15 A Windshield wiper and washer
15 ECU-IG 10 A Daytime running light system, anti-
lock brake system, electric power
steering system, power windows,
door lock system, vehicle stability
control system, electric cooling fan,
meter and gauge
16 GAUGE 10 A Charging system, turn signal lights,
emergency flashers, back-up
lights, instrument panel light con-
trol, shift lock system, rear window
defogger, air conditioning system,
automatic transmission system
17 OBD2 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
18 STOP 10 A Stop lights, high mounted stop-
light, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, shift lock system,
anti-lock brake system
19 D/L 25 A Door lock system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
l The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
l The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for
short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the front, the vehic le’s rear wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (→ P. 294)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

292 5-1. Essential information
nEmergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Put the transmission in N.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC (engine off) or ON (engine run-
ning) position.
CAUTION
n Caution while towing
lUse extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
use caution for the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
l If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
nTo prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
n When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rear
Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: We recommend to use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the ACC
position and shift the shift lever to
N.
NOTICE
nTo prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
NOTICE
nTo prevent causing serious da mage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
n To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
lDo not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
l When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(except Canada)
(Canada) ABS warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering warning light Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system.
Slip indicator The indicator light comes on to indicate a malfunc-
tion in:
• The VSC; or
• The TRAC.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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*2: Front passenger’s seat belt reminder:The front passenger’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently for
10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/
h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 20 more seconds.
n Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed (with the engine
switch in the ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door opened).
n Light reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the headlight switch is left on (with the key
removed and the driver’s door opened).
n If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
l Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
l Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
n Electric power steering warning light
When the voltage is low or drops, the electric power steering warning light
may come on.
n Front passenger detect ion sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on
its weight, the reminder light to flash and buzzer to sound.
n
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
(vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).