2015 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual

4177-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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After installing the new bulb,
reinstall the clip.
When installing the clip, insert
the clip in and push the center of
the clip.
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
● Front position lights and daytime running lights (LED type)
● Stop/tail lights (LED type)
● High mounted stoplight
■LED Lights
The front position lights and daytime running lights (LED type), stop/tail lights
(LED type) and high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any
of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the light
replaced.
If one or more LEDs in a stop light burn out, your vehicle may not conform to
local laws (ECE).
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for more information in the
following situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ When replacing light bulbs
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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 420
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency .................. 421
8-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 423
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 429
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine only) ..... 430
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 431
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
a spare tire) ..................... 445
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
an emergency tire
puncture repair kit)........... 460
If the engine will not start ... 475
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (vehicles
with a Multidrive).............. 477
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........ 478
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 480
If your vehicle overheats .... 485
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 489
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 491

4208-1. Essential information
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Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■ Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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When trouble arises
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without a smart entry
& start system: Stop the engine
by turning the engine switch to
the “ACC” position.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
1
2
3
4
3
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4228-1. Essential information
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Vehicles with a smart entry &
start system: To stop the
engine, press and hold the
engine switch for 3 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 3 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or more
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WARNING
■ If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove
the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
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4238-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional or commercial towing
service, using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

4248-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.
After transporting, return the cov-
ers that were attached to the rear
side.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45 .
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck
Front