2013 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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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 ........... 92
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
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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
Assist grips ......................... 214
Floor mat ............................ 215
Luggage compartment features ............................ 217
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 222
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 225
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4-2. MaintenanceMaintenance requirements .................... 228
General maintenance ......... 230
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 234
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 235
Hood................................... 238
Positioning a floor jack ....... 240
Engine compartment .......... 243
Tires ................................... 254
Tire inflation pressure......... 262
Wheels ............................... 266
Air conditioning filter ........... 269
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 271
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 275
Light bulbs .......................... 287
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 296
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 297
If you think something is wrong ............................... 303
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 304 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 305
If you have a flat tire ........... 315
If the engine will not start .... 327
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 328
If you lose your keys ........... 329
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 330
If your vehicle overheats..... 334
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 337
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency................... 339
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 342
Fuel information .................. 353
Tire information................... 356
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 368
Items to initialize ................. 370
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 372
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 373
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 375
Abbreviation list ........................ 386
Alphabetical index ..................... 387
What to do if... ........................... 396
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Headlights (low and high beam) and
daytime running lights
∗ P. 145, 147
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights∗ P. 148
Hood P. 238
Windshield wiper P. 150
Outside rear view mirrors P. 64
Front turn signal lights/
parking lights
P. 130, 145
3-door modelsFront side marker lights
P. 145