2015 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID warning lights

2314-5. Toyota Safety Sense
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Driving
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● High beam may be turned on or off when unexpected by the driver.
● In the situations below, the system may not be able to correctly detect the
surrounding brightness levels, and may flash or expose nearby pedestrians
to the high beam. Therefore, you shoul d consider turning the high beams on
or off manually rather than relying on the Automatic High Beam system.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The front sensor is deformed or dirty.
• The front sensor temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights
or fog lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights that are either switched off,
dirty, are changing color, or are not aimed properly.
• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and
darkness.
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or
roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel tracks, etc.).
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding
road.
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or
a mirror.
• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a
truck.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or titling, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-
tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.
■ If the Automatic High Beam indicator comes on in yellow
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
WARNING
■ Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if nec-
essary.

3056-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
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The ashtray can be installed in a
cup holder. ( →P. 299)
Push the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge (vehicles with vanity lights)
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
Portable ashtray (if equipped)
WARNING
■ When not in use
Keep the ashtray closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open
ashtray or ash flying out.
■ To prevent fire
● Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray,
then make sure the ashtray is fully closed.
● Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.
Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

3837-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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.

3968-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(Red)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
(Red warning light flashers or comes on)
High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the engine is overheating.
As the coolant temperature rises, it changes from flashing
to steady on.
→ P. 448

4008-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately
5 km/h (3 mph) or more.
*2: If equipped
*3: Open door warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or
more with any door open.
(On the center panel)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights
(warning buzzer)*4
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.
→ Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning light*2
When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such
as
• Natural causes ( →P. 402)
• Flat tire ( →P. 407, 422)
→ Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is adjusted, have the system checked by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Hybrid system overheat warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated. This light
may come on when driving under severe operating condi-
tions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
→ Stop and check. (→P. 448)
P position request warning light
An attempt was made to start the hybrid system.
→ Shift the shift lever to P.
P position request warning light (warning buzzer)
• Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with the shift
lever in N, D or B.
→ Shift the shift lever to P.
• Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) power
has dropped because a long period of time has elapsed
after shifting the shift lever to N.
→ Shift the shift lever to P and restart the hybrid system
when starting the vehicle.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

479Alphabetical index
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Back door
Back door .............................. 128
Luggage compartment
light ..................................... 130
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb............... 381
Wattage................................. 465
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 334
If the 12-volt battery
is discharged ...................... 443
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 246
Warning light ......................... 396
Bottle holders........................... 300
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 462
Parking brake ........................ 194
Regenerative braking .............. 77
Warning light ......................... 396
Brake assist.............................. 237
Break-in tips ............................ 169
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................... 98
Care................................... 310, 314
Aluminum wheels.................. 311
Exterior ................................. 310
Interior................................... 314
Seat belts .............................. 315
CD player .................................. 261
Chains....................................... 247
Child restraint system ............... 55
Baby seats definition............... 56
Baby seats installation ............ 66
Child seats definition............... 56
Child seats installation ...... 66, 67
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ......................... 69
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 66
Installing CRS with top strap... 70
Junior seats definition ............. 56
Junior seats installation .......... 68
Child safety ................................ 54
12-volt battery
precautions................. 338, 446
Airbag precautions .................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 131
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 37
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Power window lock switch .... 162
Power window precautions ... 165
Rear door child-protectors .... 126
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 363
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions........ 294
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

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Engine
“ACC” position....................... 179
Accessory mode ................... 183
Compartment ........................ 327
Engine switch ................ 178, 182
Hood ..................................... 323
How to start
the hybrid system ....... 178, 182
Identification number............. 457
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 387
Ignition switch
(power switch) ............ 178, 182
Overheating .......................... 448
Power switch ................. 178, 182
Engine coolant ......................... 331
Capacity ................................ 461
Checking ............................... 331
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 246
Engine coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 396
Engine oil.................................. 328
Capacity ................................ 459
Checking ............................... 328
Oil pressure warning light ..... 396
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 246
Engine switch .................. 178, 182
Auto power off function ......... 184
Changing the power switch
modes................................. 183
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency................. 387
Starting the hybrid
system ........................ 178, 182
EPS (Electric Power
Steering)................................. 237
Function ................................ 237
Warning light ......................... 397
EV drive mode.......................... 188
EV indicator................................ 77
Flat tire.............................. 407, 422
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake .................................... 462
Transmission ........................ 462
Washer ................................. 333
Fog lights ................................. 200
Replacing light bulbs..... 373, 381
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 465
Follow me home system ......... 196
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 399
Front position lights ................ 195
Light switch ........................... 195
Replacing light bulbs..... 375, 382
Wattage ................................ 465
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Front seats ............................... 148
Adjustment ............................ 148
Cleaning ................................ 314
Correct driving posture............ 32
Head restraints...................... 153
Seat heaters.......................... 293
Front turn signal lights............ 193
Replacing light bulbs ............. 376
Turn signal lever ................... 193
Wattage................................. 465
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 458
Fuel gauge .............................. 97
Information ............................ 466
Refueling ............................... 208
Type .............................. 208, 458
Warning light ......................... 399
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption .... 101
Instantaneous fuel
consumption ....................... 101
Fuel filler door .......................... 208
Refueling ............................... 208
Fuses ........................................ 365
Gas station information .......... 492
Gauges........................................ 97
Glove box ................................. 298
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 386
Head restraints ........................ 153
Headlights ................................ 195
Automatic High Beam ........... 228
Follow me home system ....... 196
Light switch ........................... 195
Replacing light bulbs............. 372
Wattage ................................ 465
Heaters ..................................... 284
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 284
Outside rear view mirrors...... 288
Seat heaters ......................... 293
High mounted stoplight
Replacing light bulbs............. 382
Hill-start assist control............ 237
Hood ......................................... 323
Open ..................................... 323
Hooks
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 30
Horn .......................................... 155
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .................................. 79
Specification ......................... 458
Hybrid battery air vent .............. 80
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.