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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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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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2-3. 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)
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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 an
electronic key: The
headlights, front
position lights, day-
time running lights
and so on turn on
and off automatically
(when the engine
switch is in the “ON”
position). 
Vehicles with an
electronic key: The
headlights, front
position lights, day-
time running lights
and so on turn on
and off automatically
(when the “POWER”
switch is in ON
mode).
(If equipped)
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Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams. 
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once. 
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
Manual headlight leveling dial
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Left-hand drive vehicles
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
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YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79ERight-hand drive vehicles
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights
Guide to dial settings
Vehicle category M1
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Vehicle category N1*
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: To distinguish the vehicle category, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Loading conditionControl switch position
Driver only or Driver + one passenger 
in the front seat0
All passengers 1.5
All passengers + full luggage loading to 
the luggage room.2
Driver + full luggage loading to 
the luggage room4
Loading conditionControl switch position
Driver only or Driver + one passenger 
in the front seat0
Driver + full luggage loading to 
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Daytime running light system
Except hybrid vehicle (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights and tail
lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started. Daytime running
lights are not designed for use at night.
Hybrid vehicle
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically when the parking brake lever is released, if hybrid sys-
tem is operating. (However, these lights will dim when the headlight switch is
operated manually or the automatic headlight system turns on the tail lights.)
Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
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 .
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield. 
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.  
     
        
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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  .