2013 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID Owners Manual

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Gear Shift Indicator
The Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve
improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits
of engine performance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Gear Shift Indicator display
The Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on
the clutch pedal.
Maximum downshifting speed
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-rev-
ving the engine.
Shift
positionMaximum speed
km/h (mph)
1KR-FE engine1NR-FE engine1ND-TV engine
1 45 (28) 46 (29) 43 (27)
2 84 (52) 85 (53) 80 (50)
3 123 (76) 124 (77) 117 (73)
4 157 (98) 158 (98) 158 (98)

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CAUTION
Gear Shift Indicator display
Refer to the display while considering actual traffic and road conditions. Fail-
ure to exercise judgment may lead to an accident.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission (vehicles with a 6-speed trans-
mission)
Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.
Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.
Do not shift the shift lever to R without
depressing the clutch pedal.

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Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with an electronic key:
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
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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If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.

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Parking brake
Usage in winter time
P. 336
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.

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Horn
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. 140)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a tachometer (type A):
Vehicles without a tachometer (type B):

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Vehicles with a tachometer (type A):
Vehicles with a tachometer (type B):