2014 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID tow

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4-1. Before driving
Driving
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier of a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle,
etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use
of tow hitch mounted carriers.

1944-3. Operating the lights and wipers
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
This system allows the low beam headlights to be turned on for 30
seconds when the power switch is turned off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it with the light switch is in
or after turning the
power switch off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it again to turn off the
lights.
Turning on the high beam headlights
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Follow me home system

2024-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wiper operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in ON mode.
Raindrop sensor (vehicles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
the position while the power switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper
will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
the position while the power switch is in ON mode, the wiper will oper-
ate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wiper will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90°C (194°F) or higher, or -15°C
(5°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wiper in any mode other than “AUTO” mode.
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The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.

2034-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked, if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
WARNING
Caution regarding the use of windshield wiper in “AUTO” mode (vehi-
cles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
The windshield wiper may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers, etc., do not become caught in the windshield wiper.
Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wiper, as they may damage the windshield.
When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

2104-5. Using the driving support
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed
is obtained.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired direc-
tion.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in
the desired direction.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time the lever is
operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continu-
ally until the lever is released.
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also canceled
when the brakes are applied.
Pushing the lever up resumes
the constant speed control.
Resuming is available when the
vehicle speed is more than approx-
imately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Adjusting the set speed
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Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
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2766-3. Using the storage features
When using the bottle holders
When storing a bottle, close the cap.
The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Bottle holders
WARNING
Items unsuitable for the bottle holders
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Auxiliary box

2776-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Luggage compartment features
The luggage cover can be removed by the following procedure:
Unhook the cords and return
the luggage cover to horizontal
position.
Lift the luggage cover and pull it
toward you to remove it.
Luggage cover (if equipped)
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2786-3. Using the storage features
Deck board height adjustment
Upper position
Lower position
The lower position can be used
when the deck board is placed
on the luggage floor cover.
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Removing the deck board
Lift the deck board and pull it
toward you to remove it.
Deck board (if equipped)
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WARNING
When operating the deck board
Do not place anything on the deck board when operating the board. Other-
wise, your fingers may be caught or an accident may result causing injuries.