2014 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID winter tires

13Pictorial index
Wipers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200, 204
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 287
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 435
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Checking/rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 379, 394
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 431
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420
Halogen headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193
Front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193
Front fog lights
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 344, Watts: P. 437)
*1: Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
*2: If equipped
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2214-6. Driving tips
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Driving
Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel.
Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the
heater.
Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-
priate for the season.
Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy.
Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, fre-
quently driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly
warm up, which can lead to excess fuel consumption.

2224-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
• Power control unit coolant (hybrid system)
Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that their wear
level is not noticeably different with each other. Also make sure that
chains match the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

459Alphabetical index
P postion request warning
light......................................... 373
Parking brake ........................... 192
Operation .............................. 192
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 369
Personal lights ......................... 272
Switch ................................... 272
Wattage................................. 437
Portable ashtray....................... 281
Power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 433
Checking ............................... 306
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 222
Radiator ................................ 307
Power outlet ............................. 282
Power steering ......................... 213
Warning light ......................... 371
Power switch .................... 176, 180
Auto power off function ......... 182
Changing the power switch
modes ................................. 181
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 361
Starting the hybrid
system ........................ 176, 180
Power windows ........................ 161
Jam protection function ......... 162
Operation .............................. 161
Window lock switch ............... 161Radiator .................................... 307
Radio......................................... 232
Radio data system ................... 234
RDS ........................................... 234
Rear fog light ........................... 198
Replacing light bulbs............. 355
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage ................................ 437
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 372
Rear seat .................................. 149
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ........................... 149
Rear turn signal lights............. 191
Replacing light bulbs............. 352
Turn signal lever ................... 191
Wattage ................................ 437
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 156
Outside rear view mirrors...... 158
Rear view monitor
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Rear window defogger ............ 264
Rear window wiper .................. 204
Refueling .................................. 206
Capacity ................................ 430
Fuel types ..................... 206, 430
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 208
Regenerative braking ................ 75
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 335
Fuses .................................... 339
Light bulbs ............................ 344
Tires ...................................... 379
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 335
Road accident cautions ............ 79
Roof shade ............................... 283
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.