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1873-3. Transaxle
3
When Driving
■Manually shifting down
You can shift gears down by operating the shift lever.
M6  M5   M4   M3   M2   M1
To  shift  down  to  a  lower  gear,
tap the selector lever forward 
once.
■Second gear fixed mode
When the selector lever is moved back   while the vehicle speed  is
about 6.2 mph (10 km/h) or less, the transaxle is set in the se cond
gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode  for
easier  acceleration  from  a  stop  and  driving  on  slippery  roads  s uch
as snow-covered roads.
If the selector lever is moved back   or forward   while in the s ec-
ond gear fixed mode, the  mode will be canceled. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3-3. Transaxle
■Shift gear (shifting) speed limit
For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is
set as follows: When the selector lever is operated within the  range
of the speed limit, the gear is shifted.
● Shift up
The gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower tha n
the speed limit.
● Shift down
The  gear  does  not  shift  down  while  the  vehicle  speed  exceeds
the speed limit.
If  the  vehicle  speed  exceeds  the  speed  limit  and  the  gear  does
not  shift  down,  the  gear  position  indication  flashes  2  times  to
notify the driver that the  gear cannot be shifted.
● Kickdown
When  the  accelerator  pedal  is  depressed  fully  while  driving,  th e
gear shifts down.
The  gear  also  shifts  down  using  kickdown  while  in  the  second  ge ar
fixed mode.
● Auto-shift down
The  gear  shifts  down  automatically  depending  on  the  vehicle
speed during deceleration.
If  the  vehicle  comes  to  a  stop  while  in  the  second  gear  fixed  mode,
the gear remains in second.
6th
5th
4th
3rd
2nd
1st
60 mph 
(100 km/h)0 mph 
(0 km/h) 
         
        
        
     
        
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YARIS_YARIS HATCHBACK_OM_OM99V59z_(U)
1893-3. Transaxle
3
When Driving
■Recommendations for shifting
●Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Toyota recommends these
shift points:
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
●Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade,
downshift before the engine starts  to overwork. This gives better
acceleration when yo u need more speed.
On  a  steep  downgrade,  downshifting  helps  maintain  safe  speed
and prolongs brake life.
■ Manual Shift Mode
●Changing to manual shift mode while driving will not damage the  transaxle.
● If  you  change  to  manual  shift  mode  when  the  vehicle  is  stopped,   the  gear
will shift to M1.
● If  you  change  to  manual  shift  mode  without  depressing  the  accelerator
pedal  when  driving  in  D  range,  5th  gear/6th  gear,  the  gear  will shift to M4/
M5.
■ Indicators
●If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear
position  indication  will  flash  twice  to  signal  that  the  gears  cannot  be shifted
down (to protect the transaxle).
● If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too  high, there is
the possibility that the transaxle will switch to automatic shi ft mode, cancel-
ing  manual  shift  mode  and  turning  off  the  gear  position  indicat ion  illumina-
tion.  This  is  a  normal  function  to  protect  the AT. After  the AT F  temperature
has  decreased,  the  gear  position  indication  illumination  turns  back  on  and
driving in manual shift mode is restored.
GearVehicle speed*1
M1 to M215 mph (24 km/h)
M2 to M325 mph (40 km/h)
M3 to M440 mph (65 km/h)
M4 to M545 mph (73 km/h)
M5 to M650 mph (81 km/h) 
         
        
        
     
        
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3-4. Switches and Controls
When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the com-
bination meter turns on.
■Auto-light control (if equipped)
When  the headlight  switch is  in the AUTO  position and the ignition
is  switched  ON,  the  light  sensor  s enses  the  surrounding  lightness
or  darkness  and  automatically  turns  the  headlights,  other  exter ior
lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
■ Headlights
●If  the  light  switch  is  left  on,  the  lights  will  automatically  switch  off  approxi-
mately 30 seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.
● To  prevent  discharging  the  battery,  do  not  leave  the  lights  on  while  the
engine is off unless safety requires them.
■ Auto-light control
●The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illuminatio n may not turn
off  immediately  even  if  the  surrounding  area  becomes  well-lit  because  the
light sensor determines that it  is night time if the surrounding area is contin-
uously  dark  for  several  minutes  such  as  inside  long  tunnels,  tr affic  jams
inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots. 
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned  to the OFF position.
● If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in  AUTO, and the
wipers are operated at low or high speed by the auto wiper cont rol for sev-
eral  seconds,  bad  weather  conditions  are  determined  and  the  hea dlights
may be turned on.
● The  dashboard  illumination  can  be  adjusted  by  rotating  the  knob  in the
instrument cluster. 
Also, the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob un til a beep
sound is heard. 
To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination: 
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on P. 169.
● The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed. 
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3-8. Drive Selection
Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle)
●When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speed s increases
and it may increase fuel consumption. Toyota recommends that you cancel
the sport mode on normal driving.
● Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
• ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
• Cruise control is operating.
• Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
Press the drive selection switch to
the   side (forward) to select
the sport mode.
Pull  the  drive  selection  switch  to
the   side (backward) to cancel
the sport mode.
●In the following cases, the drive selection is canceled.
• The ignition is switched OFF.
• Cruise control is set.
● Depending on the driving conditions when sport mode is selected , the vehi-
cle may perform shift-down or slightly accelerate.
Drive  selection  is  a  system  to  switch  the  vehicle’s  drive  mode.
When  the  sport  mode  is  selected,  vehicle’s  response  against
accelerator  operation  is  enhanc ed.  This  provides  additional
quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneu-
vers  such as lane changes, merging  onto free ways, or passing
other vehicles.
WARNING
Do  not  use  the  sport  mode  when  driving  on  slippery  roads  such  a s  wet  or
snow-covered roads. It may cause tire slipping.
Drive Selection Switch 
         
        
        
     
        
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YARIS_YARIS HATCHBACK_OM_OM99V59z_(U)
2814-2. Audio System
4
Interior Features
●Playback  may  not  be  possible  depending  on  the  type  and  conditio n  of  the
USB flash memory even if the audio file complies with the standard above.
● A copyright protected WMA/AAC file cannot be played in this unit.
● The  order  of  the  music  data  stored  in  the  device  may  differ  fro m  the  play-
back order.
● To  prevent  loss  or  damage  of  stored  data,  we  recommend  that  you  always
back up your data.
● If  the  current  consumption  of  the  connected  device  exceeds  the  following
current value, it may not operate or recharge.
• Apple device is connected: 2,100mA
• Device compatible with BC1.2 is connected: 1,500 mA
• Device other than the above is connected: 500 mA
● Do not pull out the USB device while in the USB mode (only pull  it out while
in FM/AM radio mode).
● The device will not operate if the data is password protected.
This  unit  is  compatible  with  Apple  CarPlay™  which  can  operate  a n
iPhone® using the vehicle’s audio device.
• iPhone,  Siri  and  Apple  Music  ar e  registered  trademarks  of  Apple
Inc.
• Apple CarPlay is trademarks of Apple Inc.
• iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S . and
other countries and is used under license.
May not be compatible dependi ng on the model or OS version.
To  prevent  loss  or  damage  of  stored  data,  we  recommend  that  you  always
back up your data.
NOTICE
Do not use an audio file extension on files other than audio fi les. In addition,
do  not  change  the  audio  file  extension.  Otherwise,  the  unit  wil l  not  recog-
nize the file correctly resulting in noise or a malfunction.
Agreements and disclaimers related to Apple CarPlay™ 
         
        
        
     
        
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YARIS_YARIS HATCHBACK_OM_OM99V59z_(U)
3034-2. Audio System
4
Interior Features
Select the   icon on the home screen to display the Applications
screen. The following information can be verified.
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display ma y differ.
Applications
Top screenItemFunction
Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel  Consumption
DisplayRefer to Fuel Economy
Monitor on P. 221.
Vehicle
Status
Monitor
Warning
GuidanceWarnings  currently
active can be verified.Refer  to  If  a  Warning
Light  Turns  On  or
Flashes on P. 489.
Maintenance
• Scheduled  Maintenance
• Tire Rotation 
• Oil Change
Refer  to  Maintenance
Monitor on P. 388.
Apple CarPlay ― Refer  to  How  to  use
Apple CarPlay™ on 
P. 317
Android Auto―
Refer  to  How  to  use
Android  Auto™  mode
on P. 321 
         
        
        
     
        
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YARIS_YARIS HATCHBACK_OM_OM99V59z_(U)
3114-2. Audio System
4
Interior Features
■PlaybackSelect the   icon on the home screen and display the Enter-
tainment screen.
Select    or    to  switch  the  USB  mode.  The  following
icons are displayed in the lower part of the c enter display.
1
2
IconFunction
Displays  the  Entertainment  menu.  Use  to  switch  to  a  dif-
ferent audio source.
Category list is displayed.
Current track list is displayed. 
Select a desired track to play it.
Plays the current track repeatedly.
Select  it  again  to  play  the  tracks  in  the  current  track  list
repeatedly. 
When selected again, the function is canceled.
Tracks in the current track list are played randomly. 
Select it again to cancel.
Starts  playing  a  track  similar  to  the  current  track  using
Gracenote®’s More Like This™. 
Select  the  desired  song  from  the  category  list  to  cancel
More Like This
™.
If  selected  within  a  few  seconds  from  the  beginning  of  a
song  which  has  started  to  play,  the  previous  song  is
selected.
If  more  than  a  few  seconds  have  elapsed,  the  song  cur-
rently being played is replayed from the beginning.
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your
hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Track is played. When selected again, playback is tempo-
rarily stopped.
Advances to the beginning of the next song. 
Long-press to fast forward.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer
to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on P. 288.