2015 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID key

3637-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
■ Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or CR2032
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
● The smart entry & start system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
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WARNING
■ Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
■ Certification for the lithium battery
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS

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8When trouble arises
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 386
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency .................. 387
8-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 389
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 395
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 396
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
a spare tire) ..................... 407
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
an emergency tire
puncture repair kit)........... 422
If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 438
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................. 440
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........ 441
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged ....... 443
If your vehicle overheats .... 448
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 453

3888-1. Essential information
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Vehicles with a smart entry &
start system: To stop the hybrid
system, press and hold the
power 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 hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel
heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the
hybrid system.
● 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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3948-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from
the rear when the power switch in the “LOCK” position or the key is
removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
●Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear when the power switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

4058-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzer
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
ContinuousContinuous(Flashes in yellow)
Smart entry & start system indicator
The electronic key was carried outside the
vehicle and the driver’s door was opened
and closed while any shift position other
than P was selected without turning off the
power switch.
→ Change the shift position to P.
→ Bring the electronic key back into the
vehicle.
Once3 times(Flashes in yellow)
Smart entry & start system indicator
The electronic key was carried outside the
vehicle and the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the shift position P was
selected without turning off the power
switch.
→ Turn the power switch off or bring the
electronic key back into the vehicle.
Once3 times(Flashes in yellow)
Smart entry & start system indicator
Indicates that a door other than the driver’s
door has been opened and closed with the
power switch in any mode other than off
and the electronic key outside of the detec-
tion area.
→ Confirm the location of the electronic
key.
OnceContinuous
(5 seconds)(Flashes in yellow)
Smart entry & start system indicator
An attempt was made to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and lock the doors
without first turning the power switch off.
→ Turn the power switch off and lock the
doors again.

4068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once(Flashes in yellow for 15 seconds.)
Smart entry & start system indicator
Indicates that the electronic key is not
present when attempting to start the hybrid
system.
→ Confirm the location of the electronic
key.
9 times(Flashes in yellow)
Smart entry & start system indicator
An attempt was made to drive when the
regular key was not inside the vehicle.
→ Confirm that the electronic key is inside
the vehicle.
Once(Flashes in yellow for 15 seconds.)
Smart entry & start system indicator
Indicates that the electronic key battery is
low.
→ Replace the battery. (→P. 361)
Once(Flashes quickly in green for 15 seconds.)
Smart entry & start system indicator
Indicates that the steering lock has not
been released.
→ Release the steering lock. (→P. 185)
Once(Flashes in yellow for 30 seconds.)
Smart entry & start system indicator
• When the doors were unlocked with the
mechanical key and then the power
switch was pressed, the electronic key
could not be detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected
in the vehicle even after the power switch
was pressed two consecutive times.
→ Touch the electronic key to the power
switch while depressing the brake
pedal.
Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzer
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions

4388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: The electronic key may
not be functioning properly. ( →P. 442)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( →P. 208)
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (→P. 8 4 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-
lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. ( →P. 439)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (→P. 443)
● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
( →P. 335)
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the following and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( →P. 178, 182)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.

4418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart entr y & start system)
Use the mechanical key ( →P. 112)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Unlocks all the doors
Locks all the doors
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( →P. 137) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system
and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors can be opened and the hybrid system can be started by
following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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