2014 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID traction control

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WARNING
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, the panoramic roof shade, or other fea-
tures of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tempera-
tures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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1-2. Hybrid system
For safety and security
Hybrid system precautions
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the
actual item.
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high volt-
age system (about 520 V at maximum) as well as contains parts
that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating.
Obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
Caution label
Service plug
Air conditioning compressor
Electric motor (traction motor)Power control unit
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
High voltage cables (orange)1
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5
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912. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(Red)
Brake system warning
light (P. 369)
*1, 3
Slip indicator light
(P. 371)
*1
Charging system warn-
ing light (P. 369)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (P. 371)
*1
Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 369)
*2
(Yellow)
Cruise control indicator
light (P. 371)
*1
(Red)
High engine coolant
temperature warning
light (P. 370)*2, 4
(Yellow)
Smart entry & start sys-
tem indicator light
(P. 371, 377)
*1Hybrid system warning
light (P. 370)*1Low traction battery
warning light (P. 372)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 370)Open door warning light
(P. 372)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 370)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 372)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 370)Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light (P. 372)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 371)*5Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(P. 372)

1684-1. Before driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
When driving the vehicle
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty
in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P. 361
Use engine braking (shift lever to B) 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. 189)
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.
Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.

1904-2. Driving procedures
Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. (P. 266) To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the temperature setting or fan speed, or turn
off Eco drive mode.
When in heavy traffic
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid putting the shift
lever in N for an extended period of time.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 412
WARNING
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.

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4-5. Using the driving support
Driving
Driving assist systems
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System)
The electronically controlled system generates braking force corre-
sponding to the brake operation
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces
TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
Hill-start assist control
Prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an
incline or slippery slope
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
ing the vehicle.

2204-6. Driving tips
Acceleration pedal/brake pedal operation
Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make
more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) without
having to use gasoline engine power.
Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be restored by driving with the
accelerator pedal slightly released.
When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the
accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of elec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.

455Alphabetical index
Front seats ............................... 147
Adjustment ............................ 147
Cleaning ................................ 289
Correct driving posture............ 30
Head restraints...................... 152
Seat heaters.......................... 269
Front turn signal lights............ 191
Replacing light bulbs ............. 350
Turn signal lever ................... 191
Wattage................................. 437
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 430
Fuel gauge .............................. 95
Information ............................ 438
Refueling ............................... 206
Type .............................. 206, 430
Warning light ......................... 372
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ...... 99
Instantaneous fuel
consumption ......................... 99
Fuel filler door .......................... 206
Refueling ............................... 206
Fuses ........................................ 339
Gas station information .......... 464
Gauges........................................ 95
Glove box ................................. 274Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
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Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 360
Head restraints ........................ 152
Headlights ................................ 193
Follow me home system ....... 194
Light switch ........................... 193
Replacing light bulbs............. 346
Wattage ................................ 437
Heaters ..................................... 260
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 260
Outside rear view mirrors...... 264
Seat heaters ......................... 269
High mounted stoplight
Replacing light bulbs............. 356
Hill-start assist control............ 213
Hood ......................................... 298
Open ..................................... 298
Hooks
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 28
Horn .......................................... 154
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .................................. 73
Specification ......................... 430
Hybrid battery air vent .............. 78
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.