2016 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID parking brake

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.
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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

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When trouble arises
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare
tire)
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 386)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 3 4 0
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
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4228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture repair kit)
● Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 386)
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, but instead is
equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire
tread can be repaired temporarily using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit. (The kit contains a bottle of sealant. The
sealant can be used only once to temporarily repair one tire
without removing the nail or screw from the tire.) Depending on
the damage, this kit cannot be used to repair the tire. ( P. 425)
After temporarily repairing the tire with the kit, have the tire
repaired or replaced by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Repairs
conducted using the emergency tire puncture repair kit are only
a temporary measure. Have the tire repaired and replaced as
soon as possible.
WARNING
■ If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
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When trouble arises
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (P. 443)
● One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected.
( P. 335)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to start the hybrid system if the power
switch is functioning normally.
Do not use this starting procedure except in cases of emergency.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the
system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The Interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart entry & start
system)
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4408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Turn the power switch to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover,
wrap the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a sys-
tem to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
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4538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
■ Emergency hooks
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press the switch to turn off TRC.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hooks are
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
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4629-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the reference quantity. If replacement is necessary,
contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 300 N (31 kgf,
67.4 lbf) while the hybrid system is operating
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf,
45.0 lbf)
*3: Follow the indications of the designated fluid types for the brake reservoir
tank.
Transmission
Fluid capacity*3.3 L (3.5 qt., 2.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration, and ultimately damage to the vehicle’s transmission.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
75 mm (3.0 in.)
73 mm (2.9 in.)
Pedal free play 1 — 6 mm (0.04 — 0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever travel*24 — 6 clicks
Fluid type*3SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)