2012 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK engine

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■Downshift restriction
The maximum allowable speeds are as follows.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
When driving downhill, there may be cases where the vehicle shifts down
automatically to obtain engine braking. As a result of the downshifting, the
engine speed may increase.
■ When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
Engine braking will not occur when downshifting from D. ( →P. 158)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→ P. 328
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
DownshiftingMaximum speed mph (km/h)
3 → 2 53 (85)
2 → L 25 (40)

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When driving
Manual transmission∗
∗: If equipped
■Maximum downshifting speed
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-
revving the engine.
■ Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
If it is difficult to shift in reverse, shift the shift lever to N, release the clutch
pedal momentarily, and then try again.
Shift positionMaximum speed mph (km/h)
1 30 (49)
2 57 (92)
3 83 (134)
4 113 (181)

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Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

134 2-2. Instrument cluster
Vehicles with a tachometerTachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Outside temperature display
→P. 2 1 1
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Display change button
→P. 140
Odometer, trip meter and multi-information display
→P. 140
Clock
→P. 210
Clock adjusting buttons
→P. 210

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When driving
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument pa nel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■The meters and display operate when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●On vehicles with a tachometer, do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates the maximum engine
speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(
→P. 334)

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 130)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 158)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 146)
(if equipped)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 158)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 148)*1,2
Slip indicator ( →P. 163)
Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Indicates the engine
coolant temperature is
cool.*1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 164)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(→ P. 163)
(if equipped)
Engine immobilizer/
alarm system indicator
(→ P. 72, 74)*1“AIR BAG ON” indicator
(→ P. 93)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 115)*1“AIR BAG OFF” indica-
tor (→ P. 93)
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Shift position and shift
range indicator
(→ P. 127)
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)

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When driving
CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 305)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating and comeon to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(except
Canada)(Canada)(except
Canada)(Canada)
(except
Canada)(Canada)(if equipped)
(except
Canada)

(if equipped)(except
Canada)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1,2*3
*1*1

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When driving
■
Driving range
■ Average vehicle speed
Eco Driving Indicator Light cu stomization (vehicles with an
automatic transmission) Except Canada
Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
When adding fuel, turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position. In case fuel is added without
turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position,
the display may not be updated.
Canada
Except Canada Displays the average vehicle speed since the
engine was started or the function was reset.
Canada
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be activated or
deactivated by pressing t he display change button
when the Eco Driving Indicator Light customiza-
tion display is displayed.
To change the Eco Driving Indicator Light customiza-
tion display, display the odometer and press and
hold the button until the display changes.