2015 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK ignition

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Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmission).
Set the parking brake. ( P. 203)
Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) and check that the smart entry & start system indicator
(green) is off.
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator (green) is off.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator (green) flashes slowly.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator (green) flashes slowly.
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the shift lever is in a position other than P
when turning off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine switch modes
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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator (green) flashes
slowly and then press the engine switch once.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator (green) is off.
■ Auto power off function
Vehicles with a Multidrive
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is
not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the
engine is not running.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is
not running) for more than an hour, the engine switch will automatically turn
off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not
leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 108
■ Conditions affecting operation
 P. 132
■ Notes for the entry function
 P. 133
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (Multidrive)
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
● Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.
● If the smart entry & start system indicator (green) is illuminated, the engine
switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine
switch is off.
● On vehicles with a Multidrive, do not stop the engine when the shift lever is
in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another shift lever
position, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery
discharge may occur.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately.

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Multidrive
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the shift
lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever

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Turn signal lever
Right turn
Lane change to the right (push
and hold the lever partway)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash until
you release the lever.
Left turn
■ Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Operation instructions
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■ Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
● When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position.
● When the light switch is in : The headlights and all the lights turn off
automatically when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the light switch off once and then back to or .
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
● When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically when the engine switch is turned off.
● When the light switch is in : The headlights and all the lights turn off
automatically when the engine switch is turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to or .
■ Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
 P. 241
■ Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the key is removed from the engine switch and the
driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened while the lights are turned on.

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■ Battery-saving function
In all conditions following below, the headlights and the other remaining lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle bat-
tery from being discharged:
● The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
● The light switch is in or .
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: The engine switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position.
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: The engine switch is turned off.
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: When the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: When the engine switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode.
● When the light switch is operated.
● When the door is opened or closed.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 515)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
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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 engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION 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 engine 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 engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the
wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
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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.