2015 TOYOTA YARIS brake fluid

2196-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Check the battery as follows.
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
WARNING
■ When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious problem.
Battery
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2

2707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
● Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does not
come on continuously
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine misfire, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

2727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns 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 your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(Except Canada)
(Canada)
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 your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle 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 your Toyota dealer.
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 your Toyota dealer.
(Red warning light
flashes or comes on)
High engine coolant temperature warning light (flashes
or comes on)
Indicates that the engine is overheating.
As the coolant temperature rises, it changes from flashing
to steady on.
 P. 300

2757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with
the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*2: Open door warning buzzer: A buzzer will sound if the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or
more with any door open.
*3: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer: The driver’s and passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. Once the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” or “START” position, the buzzer sounds
for 6 seconds. The buzzer sounds once if the driver’s or front passenger’s
seat belt is unfastened when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened after 30 seconds elapse,
the buzzer will sound intermittently for approximately 10 seconds, followed
by a different tone for approximately 20 more seconds.
*4: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Low windshield washer fluid warning light (if equipped)
Indicate that the washer fluid level is low.
 Add washer fluid ( P. 221)
Maintenance required reminder light (except Canada)
Indicates that maintenance is required according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule.
*4
Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about
15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the
maintenance data has been reset.
 If necessary, perform maintenance.
Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km) after the maintenance data has
been reset. (The indicator will not work properly unless the
maintenance data has been reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the
maintenance data after the maintenance is per-
formed. ( P. 201)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

3148-1. Specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N,31 kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 lbf (200 N,20 kgf)
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
Rear drum brakes
3.2 in. (81 mm) Min.
Rear disc brakes
3.3 in. (84 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1 — 6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*2
Rear drum brakes
8 — 11 clicks
Rear disc brakes
6 — 9 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 172Air conditioning filter ............. 238
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 172
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 162 Function ................................ 162
Warning light ......................... 273
Air conditioning filter .............. 238
Air conditioning system.......... 172 Air conditioning filter ............. 238
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 172
Airbags ....................................... 34 Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child .............................. 36
Airbag warning light .............. 273
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 46
General airbag precautions .... 36
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 38
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 38
SRS airbags............................ 34 Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 162
Function ................................ 162
Warning light......................... 273
Assist grips .............................. 192
Audio input .............................. 181
Automatic transmission ......... 139 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 296
AUX port ................................... 181
Back door Back door ............................... 94
Luggage compartment light....................................... 95
Back-up lights Replacing light bulb .............. 258
Wattage ................................ 316
Battery ...................................... 219 If the battery is discharged ... 297
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 167
Warning light......................... 272
Bottle holders .......................... 186
Brake Fluid ...................................... 314
Parking brake ....................... 143
Warning light......................... 272
Brake assist ............................. 162
Break-in tips ............................ 119
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 77
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Flat tire...................................... 281
Floor mats .................................. 22
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 312
Brake .................................... 314
Clutch................................... 313
Washer ................................. 221
Fog lights ................................. 147 Replacing light bulbs............. 251
Switch ................................... 147
Wattage ................................ 316
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light......... 274
Front seats ................................. 98 Adjustment .............................. 98
Cleaning................................ 197
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Head restraints ..................... 104
Front side marker lights.......... 144
Light switch ........................... 144
Replacing light bulbs............. 253
Wattage ................................ 316
Front turn signal lights ........... 142 Replacing light bulbs............. 254
Turn signal lever ................... 142
Wattage ................................ 316
Fuel Capacity ................................ 310
Fuel gauge .............................. 76
Fuel pump shut off system.... 271
Information ............................ 317
Refueling............................... 155
Type .............................. 155, 310
Warning light ......................... 274 Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ...... 80
Instantaneous fuel consumption ......................... 80
Fuel filler door ......................... 155 Refueling .............................. 155
Fuel pump shut off system..... 271
Fuses ........................................ 243
Gas station information .......... 364
Gauges ....................................... 76
Glove box ................................. 185
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 262
Head restraints ........................ 104
Headlights ................................ 144 Light switch ........................... 144
Replacing light bulbs ............ 249
Wattage ................................ 316
Heaters ..................................... 172 Manual air conditioning system .......... ...................... 172
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 176
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............ 258
Hood ......................................... 209 Open ..................................... 209
Hooks
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 22
Horn .......................................... 107
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