2012 TOYOTA YARIS warning lights

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 31
Side doors ............................ 34
Back door ............................. 38
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 43
Rear seats ............................ 47
Head restraints ..................... 51
Seat belts ............................. 54
Steering wheel ..................... 62
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 63
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 64
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 67
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 69
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 72
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 74
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) ................ 77 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 78
SRS airbags ......................... 80
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 93
Child restraint systems ......... 98
Installing child restraints ..... 102
2-1. Driving procedures Driving 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
1Before driving
2When driving

82 1-7. Safety information
SRS airbag system componentsCurtain shield airbags
Side impact sensors (front)
Side airbags
Side impact sensors (rear)
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Passenger seat cushion
airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Seat belt pretensioners
Side impact sensors (front
door) Driver seat cushion airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver knee airbag
Front impact sensors
Airbag sensor assembly
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Front passenger airbag
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator lights

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child*4 or child restraint system*5
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off*2
or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Activated*2
or
deactivated
*3
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
*6
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
*2
or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
■
Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
*1:The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a
smaller adult sits in the front pa ssenger seat, the system may rec-
ognize him/her as a child dependi ng on his/her physique and pos-
ture.
*2:In the event the front passenge r is wearing a seat belt.
*3:In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*
4:When a larger child who has outgrow n a child restraint system sits
in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as
an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

When driving2
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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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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument pa nel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■The meters and display operate when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●On vehicles with a tachometer, do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates the maximum engine
speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(
P. 334)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster, center
panel and dashboard inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Instrument cluster (vehic les without a tachometer)
Instrument cluster (vehicles with a tachometer)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 305)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate 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 malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating and comeon to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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Canada)(Canada)(except
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Canada)(Canada)(if equipped)
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Canada)

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