2017 TOYOTA YARIS iA snow chains

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2-8. Driving Tips
Hazardous Driving
When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:• Be cautious and allow ex tra distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering.
• Do not pump the brakes. Continue to press down on the brake pedal. Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS) on P. 193.
• If you get stuck, select a lower g ear and accelerate slowly. Do not
spin the front wheels.
• For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other non-
slip material under the front wheels.
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
WARNING
■ Be extremely careful if it is n ecessary to downshift on slippery sur-
faces
Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is danger-
ous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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2-8. Driving Tips
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Before Driving
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a
small shovel, jumper cables, a nd a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask your Toyota dealer to check the following: • Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant on P. 425.
• Inspect the battery and its cables . Cold reduces battery capacity.
• Use an engine oil appropriate for the lowest ambient temperatures that the vehicle will be driven in ( →P. 422).
• Inspect the ignition sy stem for damage and loose connections.
• Use washer fluid made with antifreeze ⎯but do not use engine cool-
ant antifreeze for washer fluid ( →P. 429).
●Do not use the parking brake in freezing weather as it may freeze. Instead,
shift to 1 or R with a manual transaxle and to P with an automatic transaxle.
Block the rear wheels.
● Remove snow before driving. Snow left on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.
● Do not apply excessive force to a window scraper when removing ice or fro-
zen snow on the mirror glass and windshield.
● Never use warm or hot water for removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass cracking.
● Drive slowly. Braking performance can be adversely affected if snow or ice
adheres to the brake components. If this situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes sev-
eral times until the brake performance returns to normal.

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2-8. Driving Tips
■Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not go faster than 75 mph (120 km/h) while driving with snow
tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi) more than rec-
ommended on the tire pressure label (driver’s door frame), but
never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on the
tires.
The vehicle is originally equipped with all season radials designed
to be used all year around. In so me extreme climates you may find
it necessary to replace them with snow tires during the winter
months to further improve traction on snow and ice covered roads.
Check local regulations before using tire chains.
Install the chains on the front tires only.
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult your Toyota dealer.
■Installing the chains If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers remove them, oth-
erwise the chain bands will scratch them.
Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible.
Always follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
Retighten the chains after driv ing 1/4—1/2 mile (1/2—1 km).
If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the
system may not function correctly when using tire chains.
Snow Tires
WARNING
■Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial)
on all four wheels
Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle’s handling
could be greatly affected and result in an accident.
NOTICE
Check local regulations before using studded tires.
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1332-8. Driving Tips
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Before Driving
WARNING
■Driving with tire chains
● Chains may affect handling.
● Do not go faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended limit, whichever is lower.
● Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns.
● Avoid locked-wheel braking.
NOTICE
● Do not use chains on a temporary spare tire; it may result in damage to the
vehicle and to the tire.
● Do not use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. The tires and
chains could be damaged.
● Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels.

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3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC
Traction Control System (TCS)
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on P. 157.
To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch ( →P. 197).
The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety
by controlling engine torque and braking. When the TCS detects
driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the
brakes to prevent loss of traction.
This means that on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automati-
cally to provide optimum power to the drive wheels, limiting
wheel spin and loss of traction.
WARNING
■ Do not rely on the Traction Control System (TCS) as a substitute for
safe driving
The Traction Control System (TCS) cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too
closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because
of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.
■ Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at reduced speeds when roads
are covered with ice and/or snow
Driving without proper traction devices on snow and/or ice-covered roads is
dangerous. The Traction Control System (TCS) alone cannot provide ade-
quate traction and you could still have an accident.

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2193-12. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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When Driving
Because this system detects slight ch anges in tire conditions, the timing
of the warning may be faster or slower in the following cases:
●The size, manufacturer, or the type of tires is different from the specifica-
tion.
●The size, manufacturer, or the type of a tire is different from the others,
or the level of tire wear is excessively different between them.
●A run-flat tire, studless tire, snow tire, or tire chains are used.
●An emergency tire is used (The tire pressure monitoring system warning
light may flash and then continue illuminating).
●A tire is repaired using the emergency flat tire repair kit.
●The tire pressure is excessively hi gher than the specified pressure, or
the tire pressure is suddenly lowered for some reason such as a tire
burst during driving.
●The vehicle speed is lower than about 9.3 mph (15 km/h) (including
when the vehicle is stopped), or t he drive period is shorter than 5 min-
utes.
●The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road or a slippery, icy road.
●Hard steering and rapid acceleration/deceleration are repeated such as
during aggressive driving on a winding road.
●Load on the vehicle is applied to a tire such as by loading heavy luggage
to one side of the vehicle.
●System initialization has not been im plemented with the specified tire
pressure.

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3-13. Rear View Monitor
Rear View Monitor∗
●If water, snow, or mud is stuck on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft
cloth. If it cannot be wiped off, use a mild detergent.
● If the camera temperature changes rapidly (Hot to cold, cold to hot), the rear
view monitor may not operate correctly.
● When replacing the tires, consult your Toyota dealer. Replacing the tires
could result in deviation of the guide lines which appear on the display.
● If the vehicle’s front, side, or rear has been involved in a collision, the align-
ment of the rear view parking camera (location, installation angle) may have
deviated. Always consult your Toyota dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
● If “No Video Signal Available” is indicated in the display, there could be a
problem with the camera. Have your vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer.
∗: If equipped
The rear view monitor provides visual images of the rear of the
vehicle when reversing.
WARNING
■Always drive carefully confirming the safety of the rear and the sur-
rounding conditions by looking directly with your eyes
Reversing the vehicle by only looking at the screen is dangerous as it may
cause an accident or a collision with an object. The rear view monitor is only
a visual assist device when reversing the vehicle. The images on the screen
may be different from the actual conditions.
■ Do not use the rear view monitor under the following conditions
Using the rear view monitor under t he following conditions is dangerous and
could result in injury or vehicle damage or both.
● Icy or snow-covered roads.
● Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
● The trunk lid is not fully closed.
● The vehicle is on a road incline.
■ Rear view monitor display precautions in cold temperatures
When the display is cold, images may course across the monitor or the
screen and may be dimmer than usual, which could cause difficulty in con-
firming the surrounding conditions of the vehicle. Always drive carefully con-
firming the safety of the rear and the surrounding conditions by looking
directly with your eyes.

573Alphabetical index
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Starting the Engine.................. 142
Steering Wheel......................... 112Horn ...................................... 112
Storage Compartments ........... 407 Cargo Sub-Compartment...... 409
Glove compartment .............. 408
Overhead Console ................ 407
Rear coat hooks.................... 409
Sunvisors ................................. 400
Tachometer .............................. 151
Theft-Deterrent System ........... 123
Tiedown Hook ..................................... 499
Tire Information ....................... 530
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ................................... 218
Tire inflation pressure warning beep ......................... 515
Tires .......................................... 439 Flat Tire................................. 477
Replacing a Tire.................... 442
Replacing a Wheel................ 443
Snow tires ............................. 132
Specifications........................ 558
Temporary Spare Tire........... 443
Tire Inflation Pressure........... 439
Tire Rotation ......................... 440
Tire chains ............................ 132
Uniform tire quality grading system (UTQGS) . ............... 527
Towing
Recreational towing .............. 138
Trailer Towing ....................... 137
Towing Description ................. 498
Traction Control System
(TCS)....................................... 194 TCS/DSC Indicator Light ...... 195
Trip Computer .......................... 154
Trip Meter ................................. 149 Trouble
Battery runs out .................... 491
Emergency Starting .............. 494
Emergency Towing ............... 498
Flat Tire ................................ 477
Overheating .......................... 496
Parking in an Emergency ..... 476
When Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened .............................. 516
Trunk Lid .................................. 103 Inside Trunk Release
Lever .................................. 105
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened .............................. 516
Trunk Light............................... 402
Turn Signals............................. 180
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 400
Vehicle Data Recordings ........ 526
Vehicle Information Labels..................................... 552
Warning Lights ........................ 157
Warning Sound is Activated Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Warning Beep .................... 513
Collision warning .................. 515
Ignition not switched off
(STOP) warning beep ........ 515
Key removed from vehicle
warning beep...................... 515
Lights-on reminder................ 513
Power steering warning buzzer ................................ 515
Seat belt warning beep ......... 514
Tire inflation pressure warning beep...................... 515
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