2012 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK steering

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift Control ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control TWI Treadwear IndicatorsVIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1
Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Driver’s seat
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (if equipped)

44 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front passenger’s seat
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seatback lock release lever
(3-door models only)

45
1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Moving front passenger seat for rear seat entry (3-door models only)
■Getting in or out the vehicle
For easy access to the rear seat , use the seatback lock release
lever or seatback angl e adjustment lever. When the seatback lock
release lever or seatback angle adjustment lever is used, the
seat’s original slide position is memorized, so the seat may be
returned to that original positi on. The seatback will be returned to
the fully upright position.
Lift the seatback lock release
lever or seatback angle adjust-
ment lever.
The seatback will fold forward,
and the seat’s slide lock will be
released.
Move the seat all the way for-
ward.
■Seat slide position memory function (3-door models only)
Slide the seat backward and then lift the seatback. The seat will be set and
locked to its previous slide position automatically, and the seatback will be
returned to the fully upright position.
In the following situations, the seat slide position memory will not be saved
or will be overwritten.
●The seatback is lifted upright at a slide position farther forward than the
memorized position.
● The seat slide position is memorized when the seat is slid all the way or
nearly all the way forward.
● The seat is slid farther back than the memorized position by using the
seat position adjustment lever.
■ If the seat cannot be returned to the memorized slide position
Lift the seatback lock release lever or seatback angle adjustment lever after
removing the luggage, or after having the passenger get out or sit properly
so that the seat can be slid back to the previous position.

46 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
● Never allow anyone to touch seatback lock release levers while the vehi-
cle is moving.
● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are clear of the seat back path
and let them know that the seat is about to move.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To prevent the seat lock mechanism malfunction
Do not use the seatback angle adjustment lever and seatback lock release
lever at the same time. If they are used together, the seat lock mechanism
may be damaged.

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1
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Stow the rear seat belt buckles
as shown.
Stow the seat belts.
Center
→ P. 5 5
Outside Use the seat belt hangers to
prevent the belts from being
tangled.
Remove the outside head restraints. ( →P. 5 1 )
Vehicles with a split rear seats Lower the center head
restraint to the lowest position.

48 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Pull the seatback lock release
knob and fold the seatback
down.
Each seatback may be folded
separately.
Vehicles with a non-split rear seat
Lower the center head
restraint to the lowest position.
Pull both seatback lock
release knobs at the same
time and fold the seatback
down.