2012 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID ignition

284 2-2. Instrument cluster
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*1: Except hybrid vehicle: These lights turn on when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart entry & start
system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start system) to indi-
cate 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 mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
*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: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system
check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds.
*4: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light
flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not
been released.
*5: Except hybrid vehicle: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*6: The light turns on to indicate a malfunction.
*7: Hybrid vehicle: The light comes in yellow to indicate a malfunction.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Except hybrid vehicle
The front position,
tail, license plate and
instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and
all the lights listed
above turn on.
Vehicles without a
smart entry & start
system: The head-
lights, front position
lights and so on turn
on and off automati-
cally (when the
engine switch is in
the “ON” position.)
Vehicles with a smart
entry & start system:
The headlights, front
position lights and so
on turn on and off
automatically (when
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON
mode.)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)

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Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
When the light switch is in
or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned off.
When the light switch is in : The headlights and all the lights turn
off automatically when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to
IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to
or .
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
When the light switch is in
or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically when the engine switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position.
When the light switch is in : The headlights and all the lights turn
off automatically when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” posi-
tion.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to
or .
Vehicles with an electronic key:
When the light switch is in or : The headlights turn off auto-
matically if the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off and the driver’s door is opened.
When the light switch is in : The headlights and tail lights turn off
automatically if the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or .

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This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
Except hybrid vehicle: When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicle without a smart entry & start system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicle with a
smart entry & start system).
Hybrid vehicle: 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 electronic key).
When the light switch is operated.
When the door is opened or closed.
Turning on the low beam headlights when the vehicle is parked in dark
areas
Turn off the engine (except hybrid vehi-
cle) or hybrid system (hybrid vehicle) with
the light switch in or off, and pull
the light switch toward you and release it.
The low beam headlights will turn on for
about 30 seconds to light up the area
around the vehicle.
The lights are turned off in the following
situations.
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start
system:
The engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start sys-
tem:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
The light switch is turned on.
The light switch is pulled toward you
and then released.

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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with an electronic key:
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
Raindrop sensor (vehicles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wiper operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc.
are present on the windshield.

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When driving
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Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine
switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper will operate once to show that
“AUTO” mode is activated.
When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wiper will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90C (194F) or higher, or
-15C (5F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wiper in any mode other than “AUTO”.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system or a push-button start sys-
tem
Except hybrid vehicle: If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position
while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the
wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
Hybrid vehicle: If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while
the “POWER” switch is in ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show
that “AUTO” mode is activated.
When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wiper will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90C (194F) or higher, or
-15C (5F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wiper in any mode other than “AUTO”.
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with an electronic key:
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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The Stop & Start system protection feature
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
When an excessively loud sound is being projected by the audio system, the
audio system may be automatically cut off in order to maintain power for the
Stop & Start system function.
If this occurs, turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position then to the
“ACC” or “ON” position re-enables the audio system.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
When an excessively loud sound is being projected by the audio system, the
audio system may be automatically cut off in order to maintain power for the
Stop & Start system function.
If this occurs, turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off then to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON mode re-enables the audio system.
Steering wheel operation
When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the steering wheel
may become heavier than when driving.
Hood
If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system,
the engine cannot be restarted by the Stop & Start system or by the auto-
matic engine start function. Restart the engine with the engine switch opera-
tion. (P. 224, 228)
Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system and the shift lever is in N or P, the engine will
restart.
Hill-start assist control (vehicles with a Multidrive)
On a steep uphill grade, the vehicle may roll backward after hill-start
assist control is released. In this situation, apply the parking brake and
operate the brake pedal when putting the vehicle in motion.
This system operates on flat surfaces as well as steep grades.
When the engine is stopped due to Stop & Start system operation, the
force required to depress the brake pedal may change, but this is not a
malfunction.
When to use the Stop & Start system
Use the Stop & Start system when stopping the vehicle temporarily at red
lights, intersections, etc. When stopping the vehicle for a longer period of
time, turn off the engine completely.