2017 TOYOTA YARIS Owners Manual

3618-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning

3628-1. Specifications
*: Table 1 — Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupants Vehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat

3638-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
Customizable features
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func-
tions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
■Wireless remote control ( →P. 85, 89)
■Door lock ( →P. 8 9 )
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be
personalized to suit your preferences. Programming these pref-
erences requires specialized e quipment and may be performed
by your Toyota dealer.
Customizable features
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking operation The driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, all the doors
unlocked in two
stepsAll the doors
unlocked in one
step
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if
door is not opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a key The driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, all the doors
unlocked in two
stepsAll the doors
unlocked in one
step

3648-2. Customization
■Seat belt reminder buzzer (→P. 304)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Vehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzer On Off
WARNING
■
During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.

3658-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance required
reminder light
(except Canada)After the maintenance
is performedP. 231
Tire pressure warning
system (if equipped)
When rotating the
tires on vehicles with
differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
P. 2 5 4

3668-2. Customization

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9For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................ 368
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 369
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................. 371

368
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicl e has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-800-
331-4331).
If NHTSA receives similar complain ts, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual prob lems between you, your dealer,
or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call t he Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safer-
car.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave,
S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.