2013 TOYOTA YARIS battery

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Maintenance and care
Wireless remote control batter y
: If equipped
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
■You will need the following items:
●Flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016
■ Replacing the battery
Ty p e A Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a tape.
Remove the module.
Open the case cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.
and remove the depleted bat-
tery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.

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Ty p e BRemove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a tape.
To prevent the buttons from
being disassembled, face the
button surface downward.
Remove the module.
Open the case cover and
remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.

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Maintenance and care
■
Use a CR2016 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appli-
ance shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The wireless remote control will not function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
■ When replacing the module (type B only)
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Replace the module from right above.
Replacing it from diagonally above may
prevent the key buttons from operating
properly.

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NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Remove the battery termi-
nal cover and then the fuse
box cover.
Under the driver’s side instrument panel Remove the lid.
After a system failure, s ee “Fuse layout and amperage
ratings” ( P. 279) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout
tool.
The pullout tool is located on
the back of the type A fuse box
cover.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency 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

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Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passen-
ger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring
and power sources. ( P. 80)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■
When the tire pressure warning li ght comes on (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.