2020 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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3935-3. Owner Maintenance
5
Maintenance and Care
Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in
place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) ha ve been
removed.
Lift the hood, grasp the padded
area on the support rod, and
secure the support rod in the
clip. Verify that the support rod
is secured in the clip before
closing the hood.
Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 7.9 in. (200 mm) abo ve
its closed position and then let it drop.
Closing the Hood
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Clip
ClipClip
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WARNING
■Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked
A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly
open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver’s vision which could
result in a serious accident.
NOTICE
When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your
weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.
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5-3. Owner Maintenance
Engine Compartment Over view
Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil-filler cap
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
BatteryFuse block
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reser-
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5-3. Owner Maintenance
5
Maintenance and Care
Engine Oil
Changing the engine oil should be performed by your Toyota dealer.
Refer to Introduction ( P. 386) for owner’s responsibility in protecting
your investment.
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is used in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota Gen-
uine Motor Oil 0W-20 is required to achieve optimum fuel econom y.
For maintenance service, Toyota recommends Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil or equivalent.
Only use SAE 0W-20 oil “Certified
For Gasoline Engines” by the
American Petroleum Institute
(API).
Oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine
and emission system protection
standards and fuel economy
requirements of the International
Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC),
comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
Recommended Oil
(ILSAC)

3965-3. Owner Maintenance
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After replacing the engine oil, have a repair shop such as your Toyota
dealer perform the initialization (engine oil data resetting) o f the
recorded value. If the value recorded by the computer is not in itialized,
the wrench indicator light may not turn off or it may turn on e arlier than
normal.
● This procedure is intended for vehicles with the engine oil fle xible mainte-
nance setting selected.
● The initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value can be per-
formed using the following procedure:
Switch the ignition OFF.
Vehicle Engine Control U nit Reset Procedure
Switch the ignition ON with the selec-
tor pressed and continue pressing the
selector for about 5 seconds until the
master warning light flashes.
After the master warning light
flashes for several seconds, the ini-
tialization is completed.
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3975-3. Owner Maintenance
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Maintenance and Care
Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil
pan.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it
clean, and reinsert it fully. Full
OK
Low
Pull it out again and examine the level. The level is normal if it is
between Low and Full.
If it is near or below Low, add enough oil to bring the level t o Full.
Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly bef ore
reinserting the dipstick.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
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NOTICE
Do not overfill the engine oil. This may cause engine damage.
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5-3. Owner Maintenance
Engine Coolant
Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the cool ant res-
ervoir at least once a year—at the beginning of the winter seas on—
and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing .
Inspect the condition and connec tions of all cooling system and
heater hoses.
Replace any that are sw ollen or deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F and L
marks on the coolant reservoir
when the engine is cool. Cooling fan
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir
If it is at or near L, add enough coolant to the coolant reserv oir to pro-
vide freezing and corrosion prote ction and to bring the level to F.
Securely tighten the coolant re servoir tank cap after adding co olant.
If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required frequently,
consult your Toyota dealer.
Changing the coolant should be done by your Toyota dealer.
Inspecting Coolant Level
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3995-3. Owner Maintenance
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Maintenance and Care
WARNING
■Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT
ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, part s of the
engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Ca refully
inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
■ Pull over to a safe location, then switch the ignition to off and
make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the
cooling fan
Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. T he fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped an d the engine
compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan an d seriously
injured.
■ Do not remove either cooling system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot
When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury.

4005-3. Owner Maintenance
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NOTICE
●Radiator coolant will damage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spi lled.
● Use only soft (deionized) water in the coolant mixture. Water t hat contains
minerals will cut down on the coolant’s effectiveness.
● Do not add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture.
● The engine has aluminum parts and must be protected by an ethylene-gly-
col-based coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing.
● DO NOT USE coolants Containing Alcohol, methanol, Borate or Sil icate.
These coolants could damage the cooling system.
● DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with the coolant. This could dam age the
cooling system.
● Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze.
This would reduce effectiveness.
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Use of engine coolant specifical ly designed for the YARIS/YARIS HATCHBACK
is required when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant that is not spe-
cifically designed for this veh icle may cause serious damage to the engine and
cooling system. For questions on how to obtain this specially d esigned coolant,
contact your Toyota dealer.