2016 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 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
1
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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
Indicates that the engine is overheating.
As the coolant temperature rises, it changes from flashing
to steady on.
 P. 300

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)

356Alphabetical index
Back doorBack 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 Care .................................. 194, 197
Aluminum wheels ................. 195
Exterior ................................. 194
Interior .................................. 197
Seat belts.............................. 198
Chains ...................................... 168
Child restraint system............... 53 Infant seats, definition............. 54
Infant seats, installation .......... 59
Convertible seat, definition ..... 54
Convertible seat,installation ...................... 59, 60
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ................................ 58
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 59
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 63
Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 62
Child safety ................................ 52 Airbag precautions.................. 36
Back door precautions ............ 95
Battery precautions............... 220
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 29
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Power window lock switch .... 113
Power window precautions ... 114
Rear door child-protectors ...... 92
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 242
Seat belt precautions .............. 30
Child-protectors ........................ 92
Cleaning ........................... 194, 197 Aluminum wheels ................. 195
Exterior ................................. 194
Interior .................................. 197
Seat belts.............................. 198
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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.............................. 156, 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
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367Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 272
Key reminder ........................ 137
Open door ............................. 274
Seat belt reminder ................ 274
Warning lights............................ 73 ABS....................................... 273
Brake system ....... ................. 272
Charging system ................... 272
Cruise control indicator ......... 274
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....... 274
Electric power steering
system ......... ....................... 273
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 272
Low engine oil pressure ........ 272
Low fuel level ........................ 274
Low windshield washer fluid ..................................... 274
Maintenance required reminder light...................... 275
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 273
Open door ............................. 274
Slip indicator ......................... 273
SRS ...................................... 273
Tire pressure......................... 274 Washer ............................. 149, 152
Checking............................... 221
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 167
Switch ........................... 149, 152
Washing and waxing ............... 194
Weight ...................................... 306
Wheels ...................................... 235 Replacing.............................. 235
Size....................................... 315
Window glasses ...................... 113
Window lock switch ................ 113
Windows................................... 113 Power windows..................... 113
Rear window defogger.......... 176
Washer ................................. 149
Windshield wipers ................... 149
Winter driving tips ................... 167
Wireless remote control key ............................................ 85 Locking/Unlocking .................. 85
Replacing the battery............ 240
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