YARIS_YARIS HATCHBACK_OM_OM99V59z_(U)
4055-3. Owner Maintenance
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Maintenance and Care
When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn
or cracked.
Replace the wiper blades usi ng the following procedure.
Raise the wiper arm and turn
the blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it
off the arm.
Hold the end of the rubber and
pull until the tabs are free of the
metal support. Metal support
Ta b
Remove the metal stiffeners
from each blade rubber and
install them in the new blade.
Carefully insert the new blade
rubber. Then install the blade
assembly in the reverse order
of removal.
Install the blade so that the tabs
are toward the bottom of the wiper
arm.
Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades
Plastic locking clip
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4465-4. Appearance Care
YARIS_YARIS HATCHBACK_OM_OM99V59z_(U)
■Washing
●Toyota is not responsible for scratches caused by automatic car washes or
improper washing.
● Scratches are more noticeable on vehicles with darker paint fin ishes.
■ Waxing
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and similar materials will usually also take
off the wax. Rewax these areas even if the rest of the vehicle does not need
it.
WARNING
■Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasin g the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until
the brake performance returns to normal
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distan ce or the
vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a seri ous accident.
Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affect ed.
NOTICE
●When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases:
• If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.
• If the windshield is struck with a hand or other object from e ither outside
or inside the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is
in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be
pinched or the wipers and wiper blades damaged when the wipers acti-
vate automatically.
If you are going to clean the windshield, be sure the wipers ar e turned off
completely (when it is most likely that the engine is left runn ing) this is par-
ticularly important when clearing ice and snow.
● Do not spray water in the engine compartment. Otherwise, it cou ld result in
engine-starting problems or damage to electrical parts.
● When washing and waxing the vehicle, be careful not to apply ex cessive
force to any single area of the vehicle roof or the antenna. Otherwise, you
could dent the vehicle or damage the antenna.
● Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing
highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum
parts. This may damage the protective coating; also, cleaners a nd deter-
gents may discolor or deteriorate the paint.
570Alphabetical index
YARIS_YARIS HATCHBACK_OM_OM99V59z_(U)
Warning Lights ........................ 173
Warning Sound is ActivatedAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep..................... 502
Collision warning................... 505
Ignition not switched off (STOP) warning beep......... 504
Key Left-in-trunk Compartment Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless
function).............................. 504
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)................. 505
Key removed from vehicle warning beep ...................... 504
Lights-on reminder ................ 502
Power steering warning buzzer................................. 505
Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless
function).............................. 504
Seat belt warning beep ......... 503
Tire inflation pressure warning beep ...................... 505
Warranty ................................... 512
Weights..................................... 551
Windows Power windows ..................... 132
Windshield Washer ................. 205
Windshield Wipers .................. 202
Winter Driving .......................... 146
Wiper Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades ................................ 405
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