2017 TOYOTA YARIS iA Owners Manual (in English)

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2-9. Towing
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Before Driving
Trailer Towing
Your Toyota is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with
your Toyota.

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2-9. Towing
Recreational Towing
When doing recreational towing refer to “Towing Description” (→P. 498)
and “Tiedown Hooks” ( →P. 499) and carefully follow the instructions.
An example of “recreational to wing” is towing your vehicle
behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4
wheels.

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3When Driving
3-1. Start/Stop EngineIgnition Switch ................... 140
Starting the Engine ........... 142
Turning the Engine Off ...... 147
3-2. Combination Meter and Display
Meters and Gauges .......... 148
Warning/Indicator Lights .............................. 156
3-3. Transaxle Manual Transaxle Operation ........................ 160
Automatic Transaxle Controls........................... 164
3-4. Switches and Controls Lighting Control ................. 175
Fog Lights ......................... 179
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................ 180
Windshield Wipers and Washer..................... 182
Rear Window Defogger ......................... 185
Hazard Warning Flasher ............................ 186
3-5. Brake Brake System .................... 187
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ... 191 3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 193
Traction Control System (TCS) .............................. 194
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) .............................. 196
3-7. Fuel Economy Monitor Fuel Economy Monitor ...... 199
3-8. Drive Selection Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle) ..... 201
3-9. Power Steering Power Steering ................. 203
3-10. Active Safety System Active Safety System ........ 204
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)............................ 205
Laser Sensor..................... 211
3-11. Cruise Control Cruise Control ................... 213
3-12. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................ 218
3-13. Rear View Monitor Rear View Monitor ............ 222

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3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is
pressed, the ignition switches in
the order of off, ACC, and ON.
Pressing the push button start
again from ON switches the igni-
tion off.
■Off
The power supply to electrical devices turns off and the push button
start indicator light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is locked.
■ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate and the indicator light
(amber) illuminates.
■ON
This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The
indicator light (amber) turns off. (The indicator light (amber) illumi-
nates when the ignition is switched ON and the engine is not run-
ning.)
Some indicator lights/warning li ghts should be inspected before the
engine is started ( →P. 156).
Push Button Start Positions
Push button start Indicator light

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When Driving
■Push Button Start Positions
●The engine starts by pressing the push button start while depressing the
clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle). To
switch the ignition position, press the push button start without depressing
the pedal.
● Do not leave the ignition switched ON while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going dead. If the ignition is left in ACC (For
automatic transaxle, the selector lever is in the P position, and the ignition is
in ACC), the ignition switches off automatically after about 25 minutes.
■ ACC (Accessory)
The keyless entry system does not function while the push button start has
been pressed to ACC, and the doors will not lock/unlock even if they have
been locked manually.
■ ON
When the push button start is pressed to ON, the sound of the fuel pump
motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not indicate an
abnormality.
WARNING
■Before leaving the driver’s seat, set the parking brake, make sure the
selector lever is in 1st gear or R (manual transaxle) or in P (automatic
transaxle), and always switch the ignition off
Leaving the driver’s seat without setting the parking brake, shifting the
selector lever to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle) or to P (automatic tran-
saxle), and switching the ignition off is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off, as leaving it in another position will dis-
able some of the vehicle’s security systems and run the battery down.

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3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Starting the Engine
Make sure you are carrying the key.
Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has com-
pletely started.
Manual transaxle:
Continue to press the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has com-
pletely started.
The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not depressed sufficiently.
Automatic transaxle:
Put the vehicle in park (P). If yo u must restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N).
The starter will not operate if the selector lever is not in P or N and the
brake pedal is not depressed sufficiently.
Press the push button start after both the KEY indicator light
(green) in the combination meter and the push button start indicator
light (green) illuminate.
After starting the engine, the push button start indicator light (amber) turns
off and the ignition switches to the ON position.
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Verify that the KEY indicator
light (green) in the combination
meter and the push button start
indicator light (green) illumi-
nate.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure
that the key is being carried.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the
engine. Refer to Engine Start Func-
tion When Key Battery is Dead on
P. 145.
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Push button start Indicator light
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When Driving
After starting the engine, let it idle for about ten seconds.
●The key must be carried because the key carries an immobilizer chip that
must communicate with the engine controls at short range.
● The engine can be started when the push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
● The push button start system functions (function which can start the engine
by only carrying the key) can be deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult your Toyota dealer for details. If the push button start sys-
tem functions have been deactivated, you can start the engine by following
the procedure indicated when the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead on P. 145.
● After starting a cold engine, the engine speed increases and a whining
sound from the engine compartment can be heard.
This is for improved exhaust gas purification and does not indicate defect of
the parts.
● Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.
● Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes after the
push button start is pressed to inform the driver that the push button start
will not switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off.
• The key battery is dead.
• The key is out of operational range.
• The key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the
signal ( →P. 93).
• A key from another manufacturer similar to the key is in the operational
range.
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●Forced engine starting method:
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator
light (amber) flashes, this could indicate that the engine may not start using
the usual starting method. Have your vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs, the engine can be force-started.
Press and hold the push button start until the engine starts. Other proce-
dures necessary for starting the engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
● When the engine is force-started, the KEY warning light (red) remains illumi-
nated and the push button start indicator light (amber) remains flashing.
● Automatic transaxle:
When the selector lever is in the neutral (N) position, the KEY indicator light
(green) and the push button start indicator light (green) do not illuminate.
● After pressing the push button start and before the engine starts, the opera-
tion sound of the fuel pump motor from near the fuel tank can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a malfunction.
● Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without the use of
the accelerator.
● If the engine does not start the first time, refer to Starting a Flooded Engine
under Emergency Starting. If the engine still does not start, have your vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer ( →P. 494).
WARNING
■Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pace-
makers
Before using the key near people who use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.
NOTICE
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator
light (amber) flashes, this could indicate a problem with the engine starting
system and the inability to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or
ON. Have your vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.