2012 TOYOTA YARIS hood open

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
SRS knee airbag P. 80
Hood lock release lever P. 236
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 133
P. 140
Glove box P. 205
Fuel filler door opener P. 69
: If equipped
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 254
AUX port/USB port P. 200
Power outlet P. 213

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (Puerto Rico)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced
entry is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the fo llowing situations when the alarm
is set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using a key or wireless remote control. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
● The battery is reconnected.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all the doors. The
system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
●Unlock the doors.
● Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota de aler or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or boo ster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood ( P. 236)
Connect the jumper cables accord ing to the following procedure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery
terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other e nd of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery termin al on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-
nal on the second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating:
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and drive belt while the engine
is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. ( P. 347)
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

392 Alphabetical index
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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