2020 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and Care
• When cleaning the plastic lenses of the lights, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly acidic deter gents, or
strongly alkaline detergents. Ot herwise, these chemical agents can
discolor or damage the surfaces resulting in a significant loss in
functionality. If plastic parts become inadvertently exposed to any of
these chemical age nts, flush with water immediately.
• If plastic parts such as the bumpers become inadvertently exposed to chemical agents or fluids such as gasoline, oil, engine cool ant, or
battery fluid, it could cause di scoloration, staining, or paint peeling.
Wipe off any such chemical agents or fluids using a soft cloth imme-
diately.
• High water temperature and high water pressure car washers are available depending on the type of high pressure car washer
device. If the car washer nozzle is put too close to the vehicl e or
aimed at one area for an extended period of time, it could defo rm
plastic parts or damage the paint.
• Do not use wax containing compounds (polish). Otherwise, it co uld
result in paint damage.
• In addition, do not use an electrical or air tool to apply wax . Other-
wise, the frictional heat generat ed could result in deformation of
plastic parts o r paint damage.
NOTICE
●Do not use any detergent other than mild detergent. Before usin g any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could discolor or stain the aluminum whe els.
● Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing comp ound, or
solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating.
● Always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to
clean the wheels after driving on dusty or salted roads to help prevent cor-
rosion.
● Avoid washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash that uses h igh-speed
or hard brushes.
Plastic Part Maintenance

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Interior Care
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from
contacting the dashb oard. They will damage and discolor the das h-
board. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off i mmedi-
ately.
■Instrument panel top • When cleaning, it is recommended that you use a clean towel dampened in a mild deterg ent to remove soiling.
• If the surface is rubbed harshly, it could result in the surfa ce
being damaged leaving white scratch marks.
WARNING
■Do not spray water in the cabin
Splashing water on electrical parts such as the audio unit and switches is
dangerous as it could cause a malfunction or a fire.
Dashboard Precautions
NOTICE
Do not use glazing agents.
Glazing agents contain ingredients which may cause discoloratio n, wrin-
kling, cracks and peeling.

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Maintenance and Care
■Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl with a whisk broom or vac-
uum cleaner. Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl cleaner.
■Leather (if equipped)
Remove dust and sand first using a vacuum cleaner or other
means, then wipe dirt off using a soft cloth with a leather cle aner or
a soft cloth soaked in mild soap. Wipe off the remaining cleane r or
soap using a cloth s oaked in clean water and wrung out well.
Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth and allow the leather to fur-
ther dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area. If the leather gets wet
such as from rain, also remove moisture and dry it as soon as p os-
sible.
■Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric with a whisk broom or va c-
uum cleaner. Clean it with a mild soap solution good for uphols tery
and carpets. Remove fresh spots immediately with a fabric spot
cleaner.
To keep the fabric looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot her-
wise its color will be affected , it can be stained easily, and its fire-
resistance may be reduced.
■Panel
When the interior panels need to be cleaned, use soft material such
as a soft cloth soaked in clean water and wrung out well and li ghtly
wipe off dirt from the surface. If a panel requires further cle aning,
use the following procedure.
Wipe dirt off using a soft cloth soaked in mild detergent (abou t
5% solution).
Wipe off any remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean
water and wrung out well.
Cleaning the Upholster y and Interior Trim
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■Leather
●Because genuine leather is a natural material, its surface is n ot uniform and
it may have natural scars, scratches, and wrinkles.
● To maintain the quality for as long as possible, periodical maintenance,
about twice a year, is recommended.
NOTICE
■Leather
● Sand and dust on the seat surface may damage the overcoat of the genu-
ine leather surfaces and accelerate wear.
● Greasy soiling on genuine leather may cause molding and stains.
● Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth may cause damage.
● Do not wipe the leather using alcohol, chlorine bleach, or orga nic solvents
such as thinner, benzene, or gasoline. Otherwise, it may cause discolor-
ation or stains.
● If the seats get wet, promptly remove moisture with a dry cloth. Remaining
moisture on the surface may cause deterioration such as hardeni ng and
shrinkage.
● Exposure to direct sunlight for long periods may cause deterior ation and
shrinkage. When parking the car under direct sunlight for long periods,
shade the interior using sunshades.
● Do not leave vinyl products on the seats for long periods as they may
affect the leather quality and coloring. If the cabin temperatu re becomes
hot, the vinyl may deteriorate and adhere to the genuine leathe r.
■ Fabric
Use only recommended cleaners and procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
■ Panel
● Do not wipe leather parts using alcohol, chlorine bleach, or or ganic sol-
vents such as thinner, benzene, or gasoline. Otherwise, it may cause dis-
coloration or stains.
● Scratches or nicks on the panels and metallic trim resulting from the use of
a hard brush or cloth may not be repairable.
● Be particularly careful when cleaning high lustre panels and me tallic trim
as they can be easily scratched.

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Maintenance and Care
Clean the webbing with a mild soap solution recommended for uphol-
stery or carpets. Follow instructions. Do not bleach or dye the web-
bing; this may weaken it.
After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry the belt webbing and m ake
sure there is no remaining moisture befor e retracting them.
If the windows become covered with an oily, greasy, or waxy fil m,
clean them with glass cleaner. Fo llow the directions on the container.
Rubber floor mats shou ld be cleaned with mild soap and water only.
After removing the floor mats for cleaning, always reinstall th em
securely. ( P. 144)
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
WARNING
■Have your Toyota dealer replace damaged seat belts immediately
Using damaged seat belts is dangerous. In a collision, damaged belts can-
not provide adequate protection.
Cleaning the Window Interiors
NOTICE
● Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the window glass. It cou ld damage
the thermal filaments and the antenna lines.
● When washing the inside of the window glass, use a soft cloth d ampened
in lukewarm water, gently wiping the thermal filaments and the antenna
lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could damage the thermal filamen ts and
the antenna lines.
Cleaning the Floor Mats
WARNING
■ Do not use rubber clean ers, such as tire cleaner or tire shine, when
cleaning rubber floor mats
Cleaning the rubber floor mats with rubber cleaning products ma kes the
floor mats slippery.
This may cause an accident when depressing the accelerator, brake, or
clutch (Manual transaxle) pedal or when getting in or out of the vehicle.

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6If Trouble Arises
6-1. Parking in an EmergencyParking in an Emergency ...................... 456
6-2. Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage ........................... 457
Changing a Flat Tire ......... 463
6-3. Battery Runs Out Jump-Starting.................... 478
6-4. Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine............................. 482
Push-Starting .................... 483
6-5. Overheating Overheating ...................... 484
6-6. Emergency Towing Towing Description ........... 486
Tiedown Hooks ................. 487
6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes ................. 489
Message Indicated on Display ............................ 500
Warning Sound is Activated ......................... 502
6-8. When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened ......... 506

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6-1. Parking in an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should
always be used when you stop on
or near a roadway in an emer-
gency.
The hazard warning lights warn
other drivers that your vehicle is a
traffic hazard and that they must
take extreme caution when near
it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash.
The hazard warning indicator lights in the combination meter fl ash
simultaneously.
● The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on.
● Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law.