2012 TOYOTA YARIS Owners Manual

Index
385
Abbreviation list ..................... 386
Alphabetical index .................. 387
What to do if... ......................... 396

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift Control ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control TWI Treadwear IndicatorsVIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 192
ABSABS ...................................... 162
Warning light ........................ 306
Air conditioning filter .............. 268
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 268
Air conditioning
system................................ 192
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 84
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 88
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 84
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 88
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 93
General airbag precautions .... 88
Indicators ................................ 93
Locations of airbags ............... 80
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................. 92
Proper driving posture ...... 78, 88
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 84
Side airbag precautions.......... 88
SRS airbags ........................... 80
Warning light ........................ 306
Alarm .......................................... 74
Antenna ............................ 220, 222
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 162
Warning light ........................ 306
Audio input .............................. 200 Audio system
Antenna .........................220, 222
Audio input ............................200
AUX port/USB port ................200
Portable music player............200
Steering wheel audio switches ..............................201
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........127
Fluid ......................................349
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................328
Indicators...............................136
Shift lock system .... ...............328
AUX port/USB port ...................200
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............286
Wattage .................................352
Back door ...................................38
Battery Checking ...............................249
Gravity ...................................348
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................330
Preparing and checking before winter .......................172
Warning light .................305, 306
Bottle holders ...........................207
Brake assist ..............................162
Brakes Fluid ......................................248
Parking brake ........................131
Specifications ........................350
Warning light .........................305
Break-in tips .............................114A
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CareExterior .................................. 220
Interior ................................... 223
Seat belts .............................. 224
Cargo capacity ......................... 167
Chains ....................................... 172
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ..........98
Booster seats, installation ..... 102
Convertible seats, definition ...............................98
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 102
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............93
Infant seats, definition .............98
Infant seats, installation......... 102
Installing CRS with LATCH system ................................ 103
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 104
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................ 108
Child safety Airbag precautions ..................88
Battery precautions ....... 250, 332
Child restraint syst em..............98
Child-protectors .......................36
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................58
Installing child restraints ........ 102
Power window lock switch.......67
Power window precautions .....68
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 272
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................61
Seat belt precautions ..............59 Child-protectors ......................... 36
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 220
Interior ................................... 223
Seat belts .............................. 224
Clock ................................. 133, 210
Clutch Fluid ...................................... 349
Pedal .............................. 112,129
Condenser ................................ 247
CRS ............................................. 98
Cruise control .......................... 158
Cup holders .............................. 205
Curtain shield airbags ............... 80
Customizable features ............ 368
Daytime running light system .................................... 147
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 199
Side mirrors........................... 199
Dimension ................................ 342
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 233
Doors Back door ................................ 38
Door glasses ........................... 67
Door lock ................................. 34
Side doors ............................... 34
Side mirrors............................. 64
Warning light ......................... 307
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 307
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 114
Correct posture ....................... 78
Procedures............................ 112
Winter driving tips ................. 172C
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Electric power steering
Electric power steering ......... 162
Warning light ........................ 306
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 296
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start...... 327
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 328
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................... 330
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 305
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 305
If you have a flat tire ............ 315
If you lose your keys............. 329
If you think something is wrong ................................. 303
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 337
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 339
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 297
If your vehicle overheats ...... 334
Engine Compartment........................ 241
Engine switch ....................... 124
Hood ..................................... 236
How to start the engine ........ 124
Identification number ............ 344
If the engine will not start...... 327
Ignition switch ....................... 124
Immobilizer system................. 72
Overheating .......................... 334
Specifications ....................... 345
Warning light ........................ 306 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................347
Checking ...............................246
Indicator ................................136
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................172
Type ......................................347
Warning light .........................306
Engine immobilizer system.......72
Engine oil Capacity ................................346
Checking ...............................242
Grade ....................................346
Initializing the maintenance
data .....................................227
Preparing and checking before winter .......................172
Warning light .................306, 307
Engine switch ...........................124
EPS EPS .......................................162
Warning light .........................306
Event data recorder ...................22
Floor mat...................................214
Fluid
Automatic transmission .........349
Brake .............................248, 350
Clutch ....................................349
Warning light .................305, 307
Washer ..................................252
Fog lights Indicator ................................136
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................148
Wattage .................................352
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................307
Front seats Adjustment ..............................43E
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Front side marker lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 145
Wattage ................................. 352
Front turn signal lights
Indicator ................................ 136
Lever ..................................... 130
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 130
Wattage ................................. 352
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 346
Fuel pump shut off system .... 304
Gas station information ......... 400
Gauge ................................... 133
Indicator ................................ 136
Information ............................ 353
Refueling .................................69
Type ...................................... 346
Fuel door.....................................69
Fuel filler door ............................69
Fuel gauge ................................ 133
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 304
Fuses......................................... 274
Gas station information........... 400
Gauges ...................................... 133
Glove box.................................. 205
Hazard lights
Switch.................................... 296
Head restraints Adjusting ................................51
Headlights Indicator ................................ 136
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 145
Wattage ................................. 352
Hood .......................................... 236
Horn........................................... 132 I/M test ...................................... 232
Identification
Engine ................................... 344
Tire ........................................ 356
Vehicle .................................. 343
Ignition switch.......................... 124
Illuminated entry system......... 202
Immobilizer system ................... 72
Indicator lights ......................... 136
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 370
Inside rear view mirror .............. 63
Interior light Switch ................................... 203
Wattage................................. 352
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 238
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 315
Jack handle .............................. 315
Keys Engine switch ........................ 124
If you lose your keys ............. 329
Ignition switch ....................... 124
Key battery ............................ 270
Key number plate .................... 28
Keys ........................................ 28
Wireless remote control .......... 31
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 286
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 352
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 286
Wattage ................................ 352
Lights
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 296
Fog lights switch ................... 148
Hazard lights switch ............. 296
Headlights switch ................. 145
Instrument panel lights
switch ................................. 145
Interior light switch................ 203
License plate lights switch .... 145
Parking lights switch ............. 145
Personal lights switch ........... 203
Replacing light bulbs ............ 286
Side marker lights switch...... 145
Tail lights switch ................... 145
Turn signal lights switch ....... 130
Load capacity .......................... 171
Lock steering column ............. 125
Luggage compartment featuresDeck board ........................... 216
Luggage cover...................... 217
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 352 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................233
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.............................232
General maintenance ............228
Maintenance data..................342
Maintenance requirements....226
Reset the maintenance data .....................................227
Vehicle exterior .....................220
Vehicle interior ......................223
Manual transmission
Manual transmission .............129
Oil ..........................................349
Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................135
Meters ...................................133
Multi-information display .......140
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............63
Side mirror heaters................199
Side mirrors .............................64
Vanity mirrors ........................209
Multi-information display ........140
Noise from under vehicle ..........20LM
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Odometer .................................. 141
OilEngine oil .............................. 242
Manual transmission ............. 349
Warning light ................. 306, 307
Opener Fuel door .................................69
Fuel filler door .........................69
Hood...................................... 236
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting .................................64
Folding ....................................65
Outside temperature display .................................... 211
Overheating, Engine ................334
Parking brake ........................... 131
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 145
Wattage ................................. 352
Personal lights
Switch.................................... 203
Wattage ................................. 352
Power outlet ............................. 213
Power windows ..........................67
Radiator .................................... 247
Rear seat Folding down ...........................47
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 145
Wattage ................................. 352
Rear turn signal lights Indicator ................................ 136
Lever ..................................... 130
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 130
Wattage ................................. 352
Rear window defogger ............ 199
Rear window wiper .................. 153 Replacing
Key battery ............................ 270
Fuses .................................... 274
Light bulbs............................. 286
Tires .............................. 253, 315
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 372
Seat belts ALR ......................................... 57
Automatic Locking
Retractor ............................... 57
Child restraint system
installation..................... 98, 102
Cleaning and maintaining ..... 224
ELR ......................................... 57
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 57
How to wear your seat belt ..... 54
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 58
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 58
Reminder light ....................... 307
Seat belt extenders ................. 58
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 57
Seats Adjustment .............................. 43
Adjustment precautions .......... 46
Child seats/child restraint system installation ........ 98, 102
Cleaning ................................ 223
Folding down the rear seat ..... 47
Folding down the rear seat precautions ........................... 49
Front seat adjustment ............. 43
Front seat adjustment precautions ........................... 46
Head restraint ......................... 51
Properly sitting in the seat....... 78
Service reminder indicators ............................... 136O
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