Toyota YARIS 2008 Reference Guide

2008

Quick Reference Guide

2008

YARIS Liftback

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.

The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as
a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located
in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual
and supplementary manuals so you will have
a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new Yaris.

A word about safe vehicle operations

!

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full
description of Yaris operations. Every Yaris
owner should review the Owner’s Manual
that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.

INDEX

Item Page no.

OVERVIEW

Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry 6

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning/Heating 13
Audio 14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Bottle holders 15
Clock 13
Cup holders 15
Door-Back 12
Light control-Instrument panel 11
Lights & turn signals 11
Luggage storage box 15
Parking brake 8
Power outlet 13
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 9
Seat-Folding rear seat 10
Seats-Head restraints 9
Tilt steering wheel 8
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 12

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Child comfort guide 17
Door locks 16
Seat belts 16
Spare tire & tools 17
Tire Pressure Warning System 16

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Headlight, turn signal and front fog* light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Audio system*
“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Rear window defogger switch*
12V DC Power outlet

2

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Air Conditioning controls
Ignition switch
Tilt steering lock release lever
Power rearview mirror control switches
Instrument panel light control

* If equipped

3

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Without tachometer

With tachometer

Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Clock
Clock reset knob
Tachometer

Indicator symbols

Brake system warning

Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

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For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,
2008 Owner’s Manual.

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