2012 TOYOTA YARIS trailer

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2-4. Using other driving systemsCruise control ...................... 158
Driving assist systems ........ 162
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 167
Vehicle load limits ............... 171
Winter driving tips ............... 172
Trailer towing (except 3-door models
for Canada) ....................... 176
Trailer towing (3-door models
for Canada) ....................... 177
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 187
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 188
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 192
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 199
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/USB port ........................... 200
Using the steering wheel audio switches .................. 201 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 202
• Personal lights................... 203
• Interior light ...................... 203
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 204
• Glove box ......................... 205
• Cup holders ...................... 205
• Bottle holders ................... 207
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 208
Vanity mirrors ..................... 209
Clock .................................. 210
Outside temperature display .............................. 211
Power outlet ....................... 213
Floor mat ............................ 214
Luggage compartment features ............................ 216
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 220
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 223
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 226
General maintenance ......... 228
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 232
3Interior features
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 112
Engine (ignition) switch .... 124
Automatic transmission .... 127
Manual transmission ........ 129
Turn signal lever .............. 130
Parking brake ................... 131
Horn ................................. 132
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 133
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 136
Multi-information display............................ 140
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 145
Fog light switch ................ 148
Windshield wiper and washer ........................... 150
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 153
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 158
Driving assist systems ..... 162 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .......... 167
Vehicle load limits ............ 171
Winter driving tips ............ 172
Trailer towing (except 3-door models
for Canada) .................... 176
Trailer towing (3-door models
for Canada) .................... 177
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................. 187
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................. 188

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Vehicles with a manual transmissionWith the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec-
ommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km) (3-door models for Canada):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 346)

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driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

168 2-5. Driving information
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Except 3-door models for Canada:
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Example based on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are
riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 845 lb. (380
kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be
as follows:
845 lb.  366 lb. = 479 lb. (380 kg  166 kg = 214 kg)
In this condition, if 3 more pa ssengers with the combined weight of
388 lb. (176 kg) get on , the available cargo and luggage load will be
reduced as follows:
479 lb.  388 lb. = 91 lb. (214 kg  176 kg = 38 kg)
As shown in the example above , if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight du e to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.

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When driving
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label.(P. 261)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 845 lb. (380 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■ Towing capacity (3-door models for Canada): 700 lb. (315
kg)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■ Towing capacity (except 3-door models for Canada)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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Trailer towing (except 3-door models for Canada)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your vehicle is not designed for trai ler towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

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When driving
Trailer towing (3-door models for Canada)
Weight limitsConfirm that the gross trailer weig ht, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.
● The gross trailer weight must never exceed 700 lb. (315 kg).
●The gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the GVWR indi-
cated the Certification Label.
● The gross axle weight on each
axle must never exceed the
GAWR indicated the Certifica-
tion Label.
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, perfor-
mance, braking, durability, and fu el consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others , do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the trailer’s char acteristics and operating condi-
tions.
The vehicle stability and braking performance are affected by trailer
stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Toyota dealer for fu rther information about additional
requirements such as a towing kits, etc.