Page 356 of 692
3564-6. Using the driving support systems
YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54E
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRC/VSC systems are
operating.
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRC system may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing to turn the
system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order to
free it.
To turn the TRC system off,
quickly press and release .
Vehicles with monochrome dis-
play: The “TRC OFF” indicator
light will come on.
Vehicles with color display: The
“TRC off” will be shown on the
multi-information display.
Press again to turn the system back on.
When the TRC/VSC systems are operating
Disabling the TRC system
Page 357 of 692

3574-6. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54E
■Turning off both TRC and VSC systems
Vehicles with monochrome display
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold
for more than 3
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The “TRC OFF” indicator light and the VSC OFF indicator light will come on.
Press
again to turn the systems back on.
Vehicles with color display
To turn TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold
for more than 3 sec-
onds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “TRC off” will be shown on
the multi-information display.*
Press
again to turn the systems back on.
*: On vehicles with pre-crash safety system, pre-crash brake assist and pre-
crash braking will also be disabled. The PCS warning light will come on.
(P. 306)
■When the “TRC OFF” indicator light comes on even if
has not been
pressed (vehicles with monochrome display)
TRC is temporary deactivated. If the indicator light continues to remain on,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-
ing that TRC has been disabled even if
has not been pressed (vehi-
cles with color display)
TRC is temporary deactivated. If the information continues to show, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Page 358 of 692

3584-6. Using the driving support systems
YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54E■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
●Vehicles with Multidrive: The shift lever is in a position other than P or N
(when starting off forward/backward on an upward incline).
●Vehicles with manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other than
R when starting off forward on an upward incline, or the shift lever is in R
when starting off backward on an upward incline.
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
●The parking brake is not engaged.
■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
●Vehicles with Multidrive: The shift lever is shifted to P or N.
●Vehicles with manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted to R when start-
ing off forward on an upward incline, or the shift lever is shifted to other than
R when starting off backward on an upward incline.
●The accelerator pedal is depressed.
●Approximately 2 seconds elapse.
●2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRC, and
hill-start assist control systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
Page 361 of 692

3614-6. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54E
WARNING
■When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■ When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off unless necessary.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for further information when replacing tires or wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.
Page 362 of 692

3624-7. Driving tips
YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54E
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
Page 386 of 692
3865-4. Playing audio CDs and MP3/WMA discs
YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54E
NOTICE
■Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of discs.
Also, do not use 8 cm (3 in.) disc adapters, Dual Discs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player and/or the disc insert/eject function.
● Discs that have a diameter that is not 12 cm (4.7 in.).
● Low-quality or deformed discs.
● Discs with a transparent or translucent recording area.
● Discs that have tape, stickers or CD-R labels attached to them, or that
have had the label peeled off.
■ Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the
discs or the player itself.
● Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc slot.
● Do not apply oil to the player.
● Store discs away from direct sunlight.
● Never try to disassemble any part of the player.
Page 428 of 692
4285-10. Bluetooth®
YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54E
Bluetooth®
■When using the Bluetooth® audio/phone
●In the following situations, the system may not function.
• The portable player does not support Bluetooth
®
• The cellular phone is located outside the service area
• The Bluetooth® device is switched off
• The Bluetooth® device has a low battery
• The Bluetooth® device is not connected to the system
• The Bluetooth® device is behind the seat or in the glove box or console
box, or metal material covers or touches the device
●There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made during
Bluetooth
® audio play.
●Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the sys-
tem, operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
■When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improp-
erly accessed. (P. 415)
: If equipped
Page 439 of 692

439
6Interior features
YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54E6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ............................. 440
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 448
Seat heaters ...................... 458
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list................. 460
• Interior light.................... 460
• Personal lights ............... 4616-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 462
• Glove box ...................... 463
• Cup holders ................... 464
• Bottle holders ................ 465
• Auxiliary box .................. 466
Luggage compartment
features............................ 467
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........ 470
• Sun visors...................... 470
• Vanity mirrors ................ 470
• Portable ashtray ............ 472
• Cigarette lighter ............. 473
• Power outlet .................. 474
• Armrest .......................... 475
• Panoramic roof shade ... 475
• Assist grips .................... 476