2012 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID warning lights

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 204
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid vehicle
[vehicles without a smart
entry & start system])........ 224
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid vehicle
[vehicles with a smart
entry & start system])........ 228
Engine (ignition) switch
(hybrid vehicle [vehicles
without an electronic
key]) .................................. 238
Power (ignition) switch
(hybrid vehicle [vehicles
with an electronic key]) ..... 243
EV drive mode
(hybrid vehicle) ................. 250
Hybrid transmission ............ 252
Multidrive ............................ 255
Multi-mode manual
transmission ..................... 260
Manual transmission ........... 265
Turn signal lever ................. 269
Parking brake...................... 271
Horn .................................... 2722-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters............ 273
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 278
Multi-information display .... 286
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 293
Fog light switch .................. 302
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................. 304
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 309
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 311
Speed limiter ...................... 315
Stop & Start system ........... 318
Driving assist systems........ 326
Hill-start assist control
(hybrid vehicle)................. 332
Diesel particulate filter
system.............................. 334
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 336
Winter driving tips............... 338
Trailer towing
(hybrid vehicle)................. 342
Trailer towing (except
hybrid vehicle [except for
South Africa]) ................... 343
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Before driving
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Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor
Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting
from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures for the warning light
that comes on. (P. 575)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
Use your thumb to push the lock sensor.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 5
secondsAn attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
smart entry & start system
while the electronic key
was still inside the vehicle.Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
vehicle and lock the
doors again.
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.Close all of the
doors and lock the
doors again.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 204
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid vehicle
[vehicles without a smart
entry & start system])...... 224
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid vehicle
[vehicles with a smart
entry & start system])...... 228
Engine (ignition) switch
(hybrid vehicle [vehicles
without an electronic
key]) ................................ 238
Power (ignition) switch
(hybrid vehicle [vehicles
with an electronic key]) ... 243
EV drive mode
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 250
Hybrid transmission .......... 252
Multidrive .......................... 255
Multi-mode manual
transmission ................... 260
Manual transmission......... 265
Turn signal lever ............... 269
Parking brake ................... 271
Horn .................................. 272
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 273
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 278
Multi-information display ... 2862-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 293
Fog light switch ................. 302
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................ 304
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 309
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 311
Speed limiter ..................... 315
Stop & Start system .......... 318
Driving assist systems ...... 326
Hill-start assist control
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 332
Diesel particulate filter
system ............................ 334
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 336
Winter driving tips ............. 338
Trailer towing
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 342
Trailer towing (except hybrid
vehicle [except for
South Africa]) .................. 343

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Except hybrid vehicle
Instrument cluster (vehicles without a tachometer type A):
Instrument cluster (vehicles without a tachometer type B):

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*2: Hybrid vehicle: These lights turn on when the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without an electronic key) or
the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with an elec-
tronic key) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the hybrid system on, 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 any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*3: The light turns on when the engine coolant temperature is low.
*4: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 565)
(red)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(yellow:
hybrid
vehicle)(if equipped)(if equipped)(diesel
engine)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(diesel
engine)(diesel
engine)(hybrid
vehicle)(hybrid
vehicle)
(hybrid
vehicle)(hybrid
vehicle)
*1,*2*1,*2*1,*2*1,*2*1*1,*2*1,*2*1,*2
*1,*2*1,*2,6*2*5,*7*1,5*1*3*4
*1*1*2*2
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with
the vehicle having reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Red indicator*)
Brake system warning light and warning buzzer
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.

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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)*
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Indicates that a door is not
fully closed.Check that all the doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Except hybrid vehicle
Gasoline engine:
Indicates that remaining fuel
is about 5.8 L (1.5 gal., 1.3
Imp. gal.) or less.
Diesel engine:
Indicates that remaining fuel
is about 6.4 L (1.7 gal., 1.4
Imp. gal.) or less.
Hybrid vehicle
Indicates that remaining fuel
is about 5.2 L (1.4 gal., 1.1
Imp. gal.) or less.Refuel the vehicle.
(On the instru-
ment cluster)Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)*
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Warns the driver and front
passenger to fasten their
seat belts.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center
panel)Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(warning buzzer)*
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(if equipped)
Warns the rear passen-
gers to fasten their seat
belts.Fasten the seat belt.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C..................................... 356, 363
ABS ........................................... 326
Air conditioning filter .............. 502
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter.............. 502
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 363
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 356
Airbags
Airbag manual on-off
system ................................ 177
Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 168
Airbag precautions for
your child ............................ 173
Airbag warning light .............. 568
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ........... 168
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 172
General airbag precautions... 172
Locations of airbags .............. 166
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 176
Proper driving posture... 164, 172
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 168
Side airbag precautions ........ 172
SRS airbags .......................... 166
Antenna .................................... 384
Anti-lock brake system ........... 326
Armrest ..................................... 436
Ashtray ..................................... 430
Assist grips .............................. 438Audio input............................... 413
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 384
Audio input ............................ 413
AUX port ............................... 413
CD player .............................. 385
iPod....................................... 396
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 390
Optimal use........................... 411
Portable music player ........... 413
Radio .................................... 381
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 414
Type ...................................... 376
USB memory ........................ 404
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 363
Automatic light control
system .................................... 293
AUX port ................................... 413
Auxiliary box ............................ 441
Back door ................................. 119
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 535
Wattage ................................ 677
Battery
Checking ....................... 482, 487
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 624
If the vehicle has a
discharged 12-volt
battery ................................ 631
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 338
Bluetooth
® audio*
Bluetooth® phone*
Bottle holders .......................... 423
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B
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.