2013 TOYOTA YARIS Power steering

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 ........... 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
1Before driving
2When driving

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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
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care

Before driving1
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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

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Outside rear view mirrors
Mirror angle can be adjusted.
Vehicles with a manually adjustable type
Adjust the mirror up, down, in
or out by pushing the mirror
surface.
Vehicles with a power-adjustable type To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.
Left
Right
To adjust the mirror, press the
switch. Up
Right
Down
Left

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Folding the mirrors
Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when (vehicles with a power-adjustable
type)
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (veh icles with an outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 199)

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CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving (vehicles with a power-adjustable type)
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are oper ating (vehicles with an outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
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Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 339
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 127,129)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
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Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( P. 315)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, and transmission fluid, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.