2015 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID Owners Manual

1613-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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WARNING
■ Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving (power-adjustable type)
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

1623-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:
Closing
One-touch closing (driver’s win-
dow only)*
Opening
One-touch opening (driver’s
window only)*
*: To stop the window partway, oper-
ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.
Press the switch down to lock the
passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
Opening and closing procedures
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Window lock switch

1633-5. Opening and closing the windows
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■The power windows can be operated when
XVehicles without a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in the “ON” position.
XVehicles with a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off
XVehicles without a smart entry & start system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the power switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
XVehicles with a smart entry & start system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function (driver’s window only)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

1643-5. Opening and closing the windows
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■ When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on
the driver’s door.
● After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power
window switch in the one-touch closing position while the power switch is
turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or
ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start system).
● If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation as
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue
holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once
again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform-
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ Closing the windows
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. ( →P. 162)
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. T here may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function (driver’s window only)
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.

1663-5. Opening and closing the windows
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4Driving
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 168
Cargo and luggage ............ 176
Trailer towing ..................... 177
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........ 178
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........ 182
EV drive mode ................... 188
Hybrid transmission ........... 190
Turn signal lever ................ 193
Parking brake .................... 194
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 195
Fog light switch .................. 200
Windshield wiper
and washer ...................... 202
Rear window wiper
and washer ...................... 206
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 208
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 211
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................ 215
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................ 223
Automatic High Beam ........ 228
4-6. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control..................... 233
Driving assist systems ....... 237
4-7. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 243
Winter driving tips .............. 246

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Driving the vehicle
→P. 178, 182
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
( →P. 190)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 194)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P. ( →P. 190)
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 194)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( →P. 190)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the power
switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the hybrid system.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Press the power switch
to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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