2020 TOYOTA YARIS steering wheel

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2-9. Driving Tips
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
How you operate your Toyota determines how far it will travel o n a
tank of fuel. Use these suggesti ons to help save fuel and reduce CO2.
• Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driv -
ing.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Drive at lower speeds.
• Anticipate when to apply the br akes (avoid sudden braking).
• Follow the maintenance schedule and have your Toyota dealer pe r-
form inspections and servicing.
• Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
• Slow down on rough roads.
• Keep the tires properly inflated.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
• Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
• Keep windows clos ed at high speeds.
• Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds.
WARNING
■ Never stop the engine when going down a hill
Stopping the engine when going down a hill is dangerous. This c auses the
loss of power steering and power brake control, and may cause d amage to
the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could c ause an acci-
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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.
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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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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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2493-13. Rear View Monitor
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When Driving
Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are dis-
played on the screen as a reference to the approximate width of the
vehicle in comparison to the wid th of the parking space you are about
to back into.
Use this display view for parking your vehicle in a parking spa ce or
garage.
Vehicle width guide lines (yel-
low)
These guide lines serve as a
reference to the approximate
width of the vehicle.
Distance guide lines
These guide lines indicate the
approximate distance to a point
measured from the vehicle’s
rear (from the end of the
bumper).
The red and yellow lines indicate the points about 19 in. (500 mm)
for the red line and 39.3 in. (1000 mm) for the yellow lines fr om the
rear bumper (at the center p oint of each of the lines).
Viewing the Display
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WARNING
The guide lines on the screen are fixed lines. They are not synced to the
driver’s turning of the steering wheel. Always be careful and c heck the area
to the vehicle’s rear and the surrounding area directly with your eyes while
backing up.

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3-13. Rear View Monitor
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle var-
ies depending on the traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount
of steering and the timing also v aries depending on conditions, so
confirm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes and steer
the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.
Be well aware of the above caut ions prior to using the rear view moni-
tor.
Shift the shift lever to R to switch the display to the rear vi ew moni-
tor display.
Confirming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.
After your vehicle begins entering the parking space, continue
backing up slowly so that the distance between the vehicle widt h
lines and the sides of the par king space on the left and right are
roughly equal.
Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide
lines are parallel to the left and right sides of the parking space.
Rear View Monitor Operation
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(Display condition) (Vehicle condition)
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4-2. Audio System
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Interior Features
Operating Tips for Audio System
Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.
●To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system
on for a long period of time when the engine is not running.
● If a cellular phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause
noise to occur from the audio system, however, this does not in dicate that
the system has been damaged.
WARNING
■ Always adjust the audio wh ile the vehicle is stopped
Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehi cle. Adjusting
the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could di stract your
attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a seri ous accident.
Even if the audio control switches are equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking down at them so that you ca n keep your
maximum attention on the road while driving the vehicle.
NOTICE
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the audio volume to a level that
allows you to hear sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and
particularly emergency vehicle sirens.

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3294-3. Bluetooth®
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Interior Features
■Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when
making a Hands-free call.
■Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (hands-free)
The basic functions of Bluetooth
® Hands-Free can be used for such
things as making calls or hanging up using the talk, pick-up an d
hang-up buttons on the steering wheel.
■Commander switch
The commander switch is used for volume adjustment and display
operation. Tilt or turn the commander knob to move the cursor.
Press the commander knob to select the icon.
■Volume adjustment
The volume dial of the commander s witch is used to adjust the vol-
ume. Turn the dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to
decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the
steering wheel.
• Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
• If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the vol- ume from the device side.
Conversation volume and the vo lume of the voice guidance and
ringtone can each be set in advance.
Select the icon on the home screen and display the Com-
munication screen.
Select .
Adjust the and the using the slider.
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