2021 TOYOTA YARIS CROSS traction control

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The SRS airbag and seat belt
pretensioner devices in your Toyota
contain explosive chemicals. If the
vehicle is scrapped with the airbags
and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an acci-
dent such as fire. Be sure to have
the systems of the SRS airbag and
seat belt pretensioner removed and
disposed of by a qualified service
shop or by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Ave-
nue du Bourget 60 - 1140 Brussels,
Belgium www.toyota-europe.com
Scrapping of your Toyota
WARNING
■General precautions while driv- ing
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have
impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment
and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might
make and be ready to avoid acci- dents.
Driver distraction: Always give your
full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehi-
cle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside
the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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1-4. Hybrid system
Power control unit
*: AWD models only
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started,
refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warn-ing light ( P.442) go off. If there is only
a small amount of fuel, the hybrid sys- tem may not be able to start. (The stan-dard amount of fuel is about 6.3 L [1.7
gal., 1.4 Imp. gal.] when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add
extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)
■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on
hybrid vehicles incorporate electro- magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of
electromagnetic waves as conven- tional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances.
●Your vehicle may cause sound inter-ference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has
a limited service life. The lifespan of the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving style
and driving conditions.
■Starting the hybrid system in an extremely cold environment
When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is extremely cold (below approxi- mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the influence of the outside temperature, it
may not be possible to start the hybrid system. In this case, try to start the hybrid system again after the tempera-
ture of the hybrid battery increases due to the outside temperature increase etc.
■Declaration of conformity
This model conforms to hydrogen emis-
sions according to regulation ECE100
(Battery electric vehicle safety).
WARNING
■High voltage precautions
This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt sys-tem. DC and AC high voltage is very
dangerous and can cause severe burns and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury.
●Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts,
cables or their connectors.
●The hybrid system will become hot
after starting as the system uses high voltage. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high tempera-
ture, and always obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service plug access hole located under the left side of the rear seat. The service
plug is used only when the vehicle is serviced and is subject to high voltage.
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, and turn the hybrid sys-
tem off.

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2-1. Instrument cluster
• When stopped on a hill or other slope
• When driving on a slope or around a curve
Odometer and trip meter display ( P. 9 7 )
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40 °F) to 60°C (140°F)
Display change button (P. 9 7 )
Shift position indicator ( P.197)
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre- cisely controlled in order to help improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-
sions, etc. There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when
vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regeneration* status.
Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
be achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range
is being exceeded (during full power
driving, etc.)
*: When used in this manual, regenera-
tion refers to the conversion of energy
created by the movement of the vehi-
cle into electrical energy.
In the following situation, the Hybrid System Indicator does not operate.
●Hybrid System Indicator is not illumi-nated.
●The shift position is in a range other than D or B.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change: • When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 25 km/h [16 mph])

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2-1. Instrument cluster
• When driving on a slope or around a curve
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Display change button ( P. 1 0 4 )
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.104)
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40 °F) to 60°C (140°F)
Shift position indicator (P.197)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.112)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( P.449)
■When the drive mode is changed
The speed meter display changes color
in accordance to the drive mode selected.( P.330)
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-
cisely controlled in order to help improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-sions, etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle operation and driving conditions
are the same.
■Hybrid System Indicator
READY OFF area
Shows that the hybrid system is not
operating.
Charge area
Shows regeneration* status.
Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
be achieved.
Power area

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2-1. Instrument cluster
meter control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select , and then
press / (4.2-inch display) or
/ (7-inch display) to select
the energy monitor display.
7-inch/8-inch display multimedia
system
1 Press the “MENU” button.
2 Select “Info” on the “Menu”
screen.
3 Select “ECO” on the “Informa-
tion” screen.*
*: Models with navigation function only
If a screen other than “Energy monitor”
is displayed, select “Energy”.
9-inch display multimedia system
1 Press the “HOME” button.
2 Select “Vehicle” on the “Home”
screen.
If a screen other than “Energy monitor”
is displayed, select “Energy flow”.
■Reading the display
The arrows will appear in accor-
dance with the energy flow. When
there is no energy flow, arrows will
not be displayed.
The color of the arrows will change as
follows
Green: When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is regenerated or charged.
Yellow: When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is in use.
Red: When the gasoline engine is in
use.
Multi-information display (4.2-
inch display)
The image shows all the arrows as an
example. The actual display will vary
depending on conditions.
Gasoline engine
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Front tire
Rear tire*
*: For FF vehicles, the arrows to are
not displayed.
Multi-information display (7-inch
display)
The image shows all the arrows as an
example. The actual display will vary
depending on conditions.
Gasoline engine
Hybrid battery (traction battery)

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
the driving conditions, the load on
related parts increases and the sys- tem may not function correctly. In this case, the “Traction Control Turned
OFF” will be shown on the multi-infor- mation display but the vehicle can be driven normally.
The “Traction Control Turned OFF” on the multi-information display will turn off after a short while and the system
will operate properly.
■When Trail Mode is canceled
In the following situations, Trail Mode is automatically canceled even if it is
selected:
●When the driving mode is changed.
( P.330)
●When the hybrid system is restarted.
■Sounds and vibrations when driv-
ing in Trail Mode
Any of the following conditions may occur when Trail Mode is operating.
None of these indicates that a malfunc- tion has occurred:
●Vibrations may be felt throughout the vehicle or steering
●Sounds may be heard from the engine compartment
■When the Trail Mode indicator does not illuminate
When the Trail Mode indicator does not illuminate even though the Trail Mode is selected, the system may be malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
1 Switches to Snow mode
2 Switches to Normal mode
3 Switches to Trail mode
( P.331)
■Canceling the snow mode
Snow mode is automatically canceled
when the power switch is turned off or Trail Mode is selected.
Snow mode (AWD vehi-
cles)
Snow mode can be selected to
suit the conditions when driv-
ing on slippery road surfaces,
such as on snow.
System operation

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
is fully off.
■When the downhill assist control
system is operated continuously
This may cause the brake actuator to overheat. In this case, the downhill
assist control system will stop operating, a buzzer will sound and the downhill assist control system indicator will start
flashing, and “Traction Control Turned OFF” will be shown on the multi-infor-mation display. Refrain from using the
system until the downhill assist control system indicator stays on and “Traction Control Turned OFF” the message goes
off. (The vehicle can be driven normally during this time.)
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the downhill assist control system
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid
system is started or just after the vehi- cle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in downhill assist control system.
●Either of the following conditions may occur when the downhill assist control system is operating. None of these
are indicators that a malfunction has occurred.• Vibrations may be felt through the
vehicle body and steering. • A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
■System malfunction
In the following cases, have your vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
●The downhill assist control system
indicator does not come on when the power switch is turned to ON.
●The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the “DAC” switch is pressed.
●The slip indicator light comes on.
WARNING
■The system may not operate on the following surfaces, which
may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury
●Slippery surfaces such as wet or
muddy roads
●Icy surface
●Unpaved roads

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
■ECB (Electronically Con-
trolled Brake System)
The electronically controlled sys-
tem generates braking force corre-
sponding to the brake operation
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when
the brakes are applied suddenly, or
if the brakes are applied while driv-
ing on a slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of
braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system
detects a panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
■TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and
prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or
accelerating on slippery roads
■Active Cornering Assist (ACA)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from
drifting to the outer side by perform-
ing inner wheel brake control when
attempting to accelerate while turn-
ing
■Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward
movement of the vehicle when
starting on an uphill
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to
reduce the amount of effort needed
to turn the steering wheel.
■E-Four (Electronic On-Demand
AWD system) (AWD models)
Automatically switches from front
wheel drive to all-wheel drive
(AWD) according to the driving con-
ditions, helping to ensure reliable
handling and stability. Examples of
conditions where the system will
switch to AWD are when cornering,
going uphill, starting off or acceler-
ating, and when the road surface is
slippery due to snow, rain, etc.
■Emergency brake signal
When the brakes are applied sud-
denly, the emergency flashers auto-
matically flash to alert the vehicle
behind.
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and per-
formance, the f ollowing sys-
tems operate automatically in
response to various driving sit-
uations. Be aware, however,
that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be
relied upon too heavily when
operating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving
assist systems