2013 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual

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Automatic transmission∗
∗: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
■Shift position purpose
*: Shifting to the D position selects the most suitable gear for the particu-
lar driving condition. Setting the shift lever in the D position is recom-
mended for normal driving.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
3Position for engine braking
2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking

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■Downshift restriction
The maximum allowable speeds are as follows.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suit able gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
When driving downhill, there may be cases where the vehicle shifts down
automatically to obtain engine braking. As a result of the downshifting, the
engine speed may increase.
■ When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
Engine braking will not occur when downshifting from D. ( →P. 158)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→ P. 328
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
DownshiftingMaximum speed mph (km/h)
3 → 2 53 (85)
2 → L 25 (40)

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Manual transmission∗
∗: If equipped
■Maximum downshifting speed
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-
revving the engine.
■ Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
If it is difficult to shift in reverse, shift the shift lever to N, release the clutch
pedal momentarily, and then try again.
Shift positionMaximum speed mph (km/h)
1 30 (49)
2 57 (92)
3 83 (134)
4 113 (181)

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Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for park ing brake usage in winter time. (→ P. 172)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake,
fully pull the parking brake
lever while depressing the
brake pedal.
To release the parking
brake, slightly raise the
lever and lower it com-
pletely while pressing the
button.
except
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Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(→ P. 62)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Vehicles without a tachometerSpeedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Outside temperature display
→P. 2 1 1
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Display change button
→P. 140
Odometer, trip meter and multi-information display
→P. 140
Clock
→P. 210
Clock adjusting buttons
→P. 210

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Vehicles with a tachometerTachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Outside temperature display
→P. 2 1 1
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Display change button
→P. 140
Odometer, trip meter and multi-information display
→P. 140
Clock
→P. 210
Clock adjusting buttons
→P. 210