2020 TOYOTA GR YARIS brake fluid

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Pictorial index
When a warning message is displayed............................................P.323
Parking brake .................................................................................P.143
Applying/releasing............................................................................P.143
Precautions against winter season ..................................................P.227
Warning buzzer/message ........................................................P.143, 323
Turn signal lever ............................................................................P.142
Headlight switch ............................................................................P.144
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ......P.144
Front fog lights/rear fog light ............................................................P.150
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..........................................P.150
Usage...............................................................................................P.150
Adding washer fluid..........................................................................P.274
Emergency flasher switch.............................................................P.306
Hood lock release lever .................................................................P.268
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever............................P.120
Audio system
*
Air conditioning system ................................................................P.230
Usage...............................................................................................P.230
Rear window defogger .....................................................................P.232
Fuel filler door opener ...................................................................P.154
*: For vehicles with navigation/multimedia system, refer to “Navigation and multime-
dia system Owner’s manual”.

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Pictorial index
When a warning message is displayed............................................P.323
Parking brake .................................................................................P.143
Applying/releasing............................................................................P.143
Precautions against winter season ..................................................P.227
Warning buzzer/message ........................................................P.143, 323
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..........................................P.150
Usage...............................................................................................P.150
Adding washer fluid..........................................................................P.274
Turn signal lever ............................................................................P.142
Headlight switch ............................................................................P.144
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ......P.144
Front fog lights/rear fog light ............................................................P.150
Emergency flasher switch.............................................................P.306
Hood lock release lever .................................................................P.268
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever............................P.120
Air conditioning system ................................................................P.230
Usage...............................................................................................P.230
Rear window defogger .....................................................................P.232
Audio system
*
Fuel filler door opener ...................................................................P.154
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

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4-1. Before driving
Driving
NOTICE
• Do not use the clutch pedal to adjust vehicle speed. When stop-
ping the vehicle with the shift lever in a position other then N, make sure to fully depress the clutch
pedal and stop the vehicle using the brake.Doing so may damage the clutch.
• When stopping the vehicle with the shift lever in a position other than N,
make sure to fully depress the clutch pedal and stop the vehicle using the brakes.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R with-out the vehicle completely stopped.
Doing so may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there
for an extended period of time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to
avoid damaging the wheels, under- side of the vehicle, etc.
●Make sure to idle the engine imme-diately after high-load driving. Stop the engine only after the turbo-
charger has cooled down. Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the
following situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the
vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a
flat tire ( →P.325)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so
may cause the following serious dam- age to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle becomes flooded or stuck in mud or
sand, be sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer check
the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine,
transmission, transfer, differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propel-ler shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where possible), and the
function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
●Installation and removal of electrical
components and wireless devices
may affect the Stop & Start system.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for details.
●When stopping the vehicle for a lon-
ger period of time, turn the engine
switch off to stop the engine com-
pletely.
●When the engine is restarted by the
Stop & Start system, the steering
wheel may temporarily feel heavy.
■Operating conditions
●The Stop & Start system is operational
when all of the following conditions
are met:
• The vehicle has been driven a certain
amount of time.
• The clutch pedal is not depressed.
• The shift lever is in N.
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The selected driving modes are nor-
mal mode and track mode.
• The windshield defogger is off.
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The outside temperature is -5°C
(23°F) or higher.
• The hood and back door are closed.
(P.197)
●In the following situations the engine
may not be stopped by the Stop &
Start system. This is not a malfunction
of the Stop & Start system.
• When the air conditioning system is
being used.
• When the battery is undergoing a peri-
odic recharge.
• When the battery is not sufficiently
charged, such as if the vehicle has
been parked for a long time and the
battery charge has decreased, the
electric load is large, the battery fluid
temperature is excessively low or the
battery has deteriorated.
• When the brake booster vacuum is
low.
• When the elapsed time since the
engine was restarted is short.
• When the vehicle is stopped fre-quently, such as when in a traffic jam.
• When the engine coolant temperature
or transmission fluid temperature is
extremely low or high.
• When the steering wheel is being
operated.
• When the vehicle is being driven in a
high altitude area.
• When the battery fluid temperature is
extremely low or high.
• For a while after the battery terminals
have been disconnected and recon-
nected.
●When the engine is stopped by the
S t o p & S t a r t s y s t e m , t h e e n g i n e w i l l b e
restarted automatically if any of the
following conditions are met:
(To enable the engine to be stopped by
the Stop & Start system again, drive the
vehicle.)
• The air conditioning system is turned
on.
• The windshield defogger is turned on.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The driving mode is changed from
normal mode and track mode to
another mode.
• The Stop & Start cancel switch is
pressed.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.
●When the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, the engine may
restart automatically in the following
situations: (To enable the engine to be
stopped by the Stop & Start system
again, drive the vehicle.)
• When the brake pedal is pumped or
strongly depressed.
• When the air conditioning system is
being used.
• When a switch of the air conditioning
system is operated (windshield defog-
ger switch, etc.).
• If the battery charge becomes low.
■When the hood is opened
If the hood is opened while the engine is
stopped by the Stop & Start system, the
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6-3. Maintenance
request that a record of maintenance
be kept.
■Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some
important clues are:
●Engine misses (misfire), stumbling or
pinging
●Appreciable loss of power
●Strange engine noises
●A fluid leak under the vehicle (How-
ever, water dripping from the air con-
ditioning system after use is normal.)
●Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monox-
ide leak. Drive with the windows open
and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
●Flat-looking tires, excessive tire
squeal when cornering, uneven tire
wear
●Vehicle pulls to one side when driven
straight on a level road
●Strange noises related to suspension
movement
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal
(vehicles with a manual transmission),
pedal almost touches the floor, vehicle
pulls to one side when braking
●Engine coolant temperature continu-
ally higher than normal (→P.83, 86)
If you notice any of these clues, take
your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer as soon as possi-
ble. Your vehicle may need adjustment
or repair.

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6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Push the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and lift the hood.
WARNING
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the
battery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when work-ing on the battery. It contains poi-sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and dam-
age painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean water
immediately. If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is OFF. With the engine switch in ON, the electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( →P.274)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner fil-ter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt in the air.
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.If the reservoir needs frequent refill-
ing, it may indicate a serious problem.
Hood
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
zFluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air con-
ditioning after use is normal.)
z Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
z Engine coolant temperature
gauge needle continually points
higher than normal.
z Changes in exhaust sound
z Excessive tire squeal when cor-
nering
z Strange noises related to the
suspension system
z Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
z Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
z Appreciable loss of power
z Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
z Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
z Loss of brake effectiveness,
spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the follow-
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns 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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that:
z The brake fluid level is low; or
z The brake system is malfunctioning
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is excessively high
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( →P.346)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.