2020 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and Care
Brake/Clutch Fluid
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reser-
voir regularly. It should be kept
between the MAX and MIN lines.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake and
clutch linings. If it is excessively
low, have the brake/clutch system
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
WARNING
■ If the brake/clutch fluid level is low, have the brakes inspect ed
A low brake/clutch fluid level is dangerous.
A low level could indicate brake lining wear or a brake system leak which
could cause the brakes to fail and lead to an accident.

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Window Washer Fluid
Inspect fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir; add fluid if neces-
sary.
Use plain water if washer fluid is unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prevent it from freezing.
●State or local regulations may restrict the use of volatile org anic compounds
(VOCs), which are commonly used as anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A
washer fluid with limited VOC content should be used only if it provides ade-
quate freeze resistance for all regions and climates in which t he vehicle will
be operated.
● Front and rear washer fluid is supplied from the same reservoir .
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
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WARNING
■Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibilit y, and could result
in an accident.
■ Using Washer Fluid Without Anti- freeze Protection in Cold Weather
Operating your vehicle in temperatures below 40 °F (4 °C) using washer
fluid without anti-freeze protection is dangerous as it could c ause impaired
windshield vision and result in an accident. In cold weather, a lways use
washer fluid with anti-freeze protection.

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Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges
and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold
weather.
Make sure the hood’s secondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is released.

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Wiper Blades
Contamination of either the windshield or the blades with for-
eign matter can reduce wiper effectiveness. Common sources
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly, clean the window and
blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse thor-
oughly with clean water . Repeat if necessary.
WARNING
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition i s switched
ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases
● If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched.
● If the windshield above the rain sensor is wiped with a cloth.
● If the windshield is struck with a hand or other object.
● If the rain sensor is struck with a hand or other object from i nside the vehi-
cle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or fingers as it may cause injury , or damage
the wipers. When washing or servicing the vehicle, make sure the wiper
lever is in the OFF position.
NOTICE
● Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to a ffect
the wiper’s ability to clean windows.
● To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, ker osene,
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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
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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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When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or
cracked.
Replace it.
Remove the cover.
Remove the stopper and raise
the wiper arm.
Firmly rotate the wiper blade to
the right until it unlocks, then
remove the blade.
Pull down the blade rubber and
slide it out of the blade holder.
Replacing Rear Window W iper Blade (5-Door)
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Remove the metal stiffeners
from the 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.5
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NOTICE
●To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do no t try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
● To prevent damage to the windshield let the wiper arm down easily, do not
let it slap down on the windshield.
● To prevent damage to the rear window, do not let the wiper arm fall on it.
● Do not bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them aga in.
● If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade’s wiping efficiency could be
reduced.
So don’t use the driver’s side metal stiffeners on the passenge r’s side, or
vice versa.
● Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffeners in the new blade rubb er so that the
curve is the same as it was in the old blade rubber.
● When raising both windshield wiper arms, raise the driver’s sid e wiper arm
first. When lowering the wiper arms, slowly lower the wiper arm from the
passenger’s side first while supporting it with your hand. Forc efully lower-
ing the wiper arms could damage the wiper arm and blade, and ma y
scratch or crack the windshield.

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Batter y
Before performing battery mainte-
nance, remove the battery cover
by pressing the tab.Ta b
WARNING
■Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead a nd lead com-
pounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause can cer and
reproductive harm.
■ Read the following precautions carefully before using the bat-
tery or inspecting to ensur e safe and correct handling
■ Always wear eye protection wh en working near the battery
Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid cont ains SULFU-
RIC ACID which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes . Also,
hydrogen gas produced during normal battery operation, could ig nite and
cause the battery to explode.
■ Wear eye protection and protect ive gloves to prevent contact
with battery fluid
Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.
Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if
it gets in eyes, or on the skin or clothing. If this happens, i mmediately flush
your eyes with water for 15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughl y and get
medical attention.
■ Always keep batteries out of the reach of children
Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could
cause serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.