2020 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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2253-8. Drive Selection
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When Driving
When the sport mode is selected,
the select mode indicator light
turns on in the combination meter.
If the mode cannot be switched to drive mode, the select mode indicator light
flashes to notify the driver.
Select Mode Indicator Light

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3-9. Power Steering
Power Steering
• Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the
engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can
still steer, but it require s more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the
steering vibrates, consul t your Toyota dealer.
• The warning light notifies the driver of system abnormalities and
operation conditions.
In addition, the buzzer may als o activate depending on the syst em
abnormality or operation condition.
Refer to Stop Vehicl e in Safe Place Imme diately on P. 489.
Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer on P. 505.
NOTICE
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running. This could damage the power steering
system.

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3-10. Active Safety System
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When Driving
Active Safety System
◆Pre-Crash Safety Technology
Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in
averting collisions or reduce their severity in situations where they
cannot be avoided.
● Collision damage reducti on in low vehicle speed range
Forward driving:
Low Speed Pre-Co llision System (P. 228)
◆Sensor
● Laser sensor
The laser sensor emits a near-infrared laser beam and receives
the beam reflected off the refl ective surface of a vehicle or
obstruction in front, and the det ected beam is then used for me a-
surement. The laser sensor is us ed for the Low Speed Pre-Colli-
sion System.
The laser sensor is installed at the top of the windshield near the
rearview mirror.
Refer to Laser Sensor on P. 234.

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3-10. Active Safety System
Low Speed Pre-Collision System
The Low Speed Pre-Collision System is designed to reduce
damage in the event of a colli sion by operating the brake control
(Low Speed Pre-Collision System brake) when the system’s
laser sensor detects a vehicle a head and determines that a colli-
sion with a vehicle ahead is unavo idable. It may also be possible
to avoid a collision if the relat ive speed between your vehicle
and a vehicle ahead is less than about 12 mph (20 km/h).
In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal while th e
system is in the operation range at about 2 to 18 mph (4 to
30 km/h), the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist.
(Brake Assist (Low Speed Pre-Collision System brake assist))
Laser sensor

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2293-10. Active Safety System
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When Driving
●The Low Speed Pre-Collision System will not operate if the driv er is deliber-
ately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and stee ring wheel).
● The Low Speed Pre-Collision System will operate under the follo wing condi-
tions.
• The engine is running.
• The Low Speed Pre-Collision System warning light (amber) does not illu-
minate.
• The vehicle speed is between about 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h).
• The Low Speed Pre-Collision System is not turned off.
• The DSC is not malfunctioning.
● The Low Speed Pre-Collision System detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a
near-infrared laser beam and receiving the beam reflected off the reflector
of the vehicle ahead, and then using it for the measurement. Co nsequently,
the Low Speed Pre-Collision System may not operate under the following
conditions:
• Reflection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicl e ahead.
• The vehicle ahead is significantly dirty.
• Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
• The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it’s raining.
• The windshield is dirty.
• The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is
accelerated rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.
• Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extreme ly low or
high profile.
• Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier.
● Under the following conditions, the Low Speed Pre-Collision Sys tem may
not operate normally.
• Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the r ear seat.
• If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.
• When driving on continuously curving roads, and entering and e xiting
exits.
• Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers
the laser sensor.
• Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water v apor rising
from manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
• When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
• When driving with tires having significantly different wear.

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3-10. Active Safety System
●In the following cases, the laser sensor may inadvertently dete rmine that
there is a vehicle ahead and the Low Speed Pre-Collision System may oper-
ate.
• Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.
• Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.
• Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
• When passing through a toll gate equipped with a bar.
• When passing under a vinyl curtain or flag.
• Plastic objects such as pylons.
• Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.
● Manual transaxle:
If the vehicle is stopped by the Low Speed Pre-Collision System operation
and the clutch pedal is not depressed, the engine stops.
● The Low Speed Pre-Collision System warning light (amber) turns on when
the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on P. 173.

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2313-10. Active Safety System
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When Driving
WARNING
■Do not rely on the Low Speed Pre -Collision System as a substitute for
safer driving
The Low Speed Pre-Collision System cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following anothe r vehicle too
closely), and driving on slippery roads such as wet, snowy, and icy roads
(reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road sur-
face). You can still have an accident.
■ Do not rely completely on the Low Speed Pre-Collision System
● The Low Speed Pre-Collision System is only designed to reduce d amage
in the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leadin g to the
accelerator pedal or brake pedal being mistakenly operated coul d result in
an accident.
● The Low Speed Pre-Collision System is a system which operates in
response to a vehicle ahead. The system may not be able to detect or
react to two-wheeled vehicles or pedestrians.
● The laser sensor for the Low Speed Pre-Collision System is inst alled near
the rearview mirror. To assure the correct operation of the Low Speed Pre-
Collision System, heed the following cautions.
• Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windshield near the laser sensor (including transparent stickers). Otherwise, the laser s ensor
may not be able to detect vehicles ahead which could result in an acci-
dent.
• Do not apply coating agent to the windshield. Otherwise, the l aser sen-
sor may not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions in front which
could result in an accident.
• Do not disassemble the laser sensor.
• If cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris is visib le near
the laser sensor, stop using the Low Speed Pre-Collision System
immediately and have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota deal er. If
the vehicle continues to be driven with cracks or scratch marks left on
the windshield near the laser sensor, the system may operate un nec-
essarily and cause an unexpected accident.
Refer to Stopping The Low Speed Pre-Collision System Operation on
P. 2 3 3 .
• When replacing the windshield wi pers or windshield, consult your
Toyota dealer.
● The laser sensor includes a function for detecting a soiled windshield and
informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not
detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow on the windshield. In such
cases, the system cannot accurately determine a vehicle ahead a nd may
not be able to operate normally. Always drive carefully and pay attention to
the road ahead.

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3-10. Active Safety System
If the Low Speed Pre-Collision
System is operating, the indicator
light (red) flashes.
WARNING
■Do not modify the suspension
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to
correctly detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the Low Sp eed Pre-Colli-
sion System not operating normally or mistakenly operating, whi ch could
cause a serious accident.
■ Turn off the Low Speed Pre-Collision System when the vehicle is run-
ning on a chassis roller or being towed
Turn off the Low Speed Pre-Collision System to prevent mistaken operation
when the vehicle is running on a chassis roller or being towed.
Refer to Stopping The Low Speed Pre-Collision System Operation on P. 233.
NOTICE
●When driving off-road in areas where there is grass or forage, it is recom-
mended that the Low Speed Pre-Collision System be turned off.
● Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with
significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the Low Speed
Pre-Collision System may not operate normally.
Low Speed Pre-Collision Sy stem Indicator Light (Red)