2012 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID Owners Manual

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Certification for the smart entry & start system electronic key (vehicles
sold in South Africa)
Except hybrid vehicle
CAUTION
Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should main-
tain a reasonable distance between themselves and the smart entry &
start system antennas. (P. 73)
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for details,
such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio
waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry
function.
Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers
and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices.
Ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details on disabling the entry function.

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Push-button start system
: If equipped
Starting and stopping the hybrid system can be performed simply by
carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your
pocket. (P. 243)
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Electronic key

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Antenna location and effective range
Antenna location
Antenna inside the cabin
Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
When starting the hybrid system
or changing “POWER” switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is inside
the vehicle.

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Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms 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.
Conditions affecting operation
P. 7 8
Note for the push-button start system
Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly.
For example, the electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage
cover, floor or in the glove box when the hybrid system is started or
“POWER” switch modes are changed.
Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.
To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not func-
tion.)
If the push-button start system does not operate properly
P. 619
Electronic key battery depletion
P. 8 1
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 5
secondsAn attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is openClose all of the doors and
lock the doors again