Toyota Yaris 2008 User Manual

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

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

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

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)

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

Charging system warning

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

Low engine oil pressure warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

Electric power steering system warning

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Engine oil replacement reminder

“AIRBAG ON” indicator

“AIRBAG OFF” indicator

Headlight low beam indicator

Headlight high beam indicator

Front fog light indicator

Turn signal indicator

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Low fuel level warning

High engine coolant temperature warning

Low engine coolant temperature indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

For details, refer to “If your vehicle overheats,” Section 5-2,

2008 Owner’s Manual.

OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Pull up

Driver seat

Tu rn

Hang

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Keyless entry (if equipped)

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 30

seconds, all doors will relock for safety.

Panic button

Push and hold

Hood release

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Pull

Engage support rod

Pull up latch and raise hood

Engine maintenance

Windshield washer and rear window washer fluid tank Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir

Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including

oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,” “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement.”

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission (if equipped)

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

* The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake

pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”

Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.

Tilt steering wheel

Angle

Lock release lever

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and return lever.

Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle

is in motion.

Parking brake

Set

Pull

(1) Pull slightly

(2) Push

(3) Lower

Release

Seat adjustments-Front

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Position

Seatback angle

Seat adjustments-Rear

Split seat Non-Split seat

Seatback angle/Fold

Position

Seats-Head restraints

Front seats

Height

Lock release button

Angle

Rear seats (split seat)

Lock release button

Rear seats (non-split seat)

Lock release button

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat-Folding rear seat

Before folding

(1) Push

(3) Hook

Fold (split seat)

(2) Lower

(2) Store

(3) Pull up

(1) Push

(5) Pull up

(6) Fold down

Fold (non-split seat)

(2) Lower

(1) Push

(4) Slide

(7) Flip over deck board

(3) Pull up

(4) Fold down

Lights & turn signals

Headlights

Parking lights

High beam

Low beam

High beam flasher

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)*

Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.

* If equipped

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Left turn

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Tu rn

Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness control

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Windshield wipers & washers

Front

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

Pull to wash and wipe

Rear

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Wash

Windows-Power (if equipped)

Driver side

Down

Window operation

Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the

switch completely down and release to fully open. To stop window midway, lightly pull the switch up.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable.

Window lock switch

Door-Back

Open/Close

Unlock

Lock

Push to open

Air Conditioning (if installed)/Heating

Fresh or recirculated cabin air Fan speed Airflow vent In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air to reduce window fogging. Air Conditioning ON/OFF* Temperature Rear defogger*

* If equipped

Clock

Clock adjustment knob

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for adjustment instructions.

Power outlet

Designed for 12V car accessories. Key must be in the “ACC” or ”ON” position to be used.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Typ e A

Push to turn ON/OFF

Seek station/ CD track select

Station/CD track scan

Typ e B

Push to turn ON/OFF

Eject CD

Preset buttons - functions in other modes indicated above number.

Push to adjust tone & balance

Mode

Push to skip up /down folder

View CD text

Mode

Station/ CD track scan

Seek station/CD track select

Preset buttons - functions in other modes indicated above number.

Push to adjust tone & balance

CD PLAYER

To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.”

Push again to hold selection.

RADIO

To preset stations Tune in the desired station and

hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select. To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection.

AUX audio jack (if equipped)

By inserting a mini plug of a commercially available component into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system.

Cup holders

Front

Rear

Bottle holders

Front door

Rear

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Luggage storage box

Open

Right side: Turn to unlock

Left side: Turn to unlock

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Door locks

Seat belts

Keep as low on hips as possible

Unlock

Take up slack

Too high

Lock

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Tire Pressure Warning System

If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (excluding the spare), indicator will illuminate. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Child comfort guide

Split seat Non-Split seat

Rear seat center postion guides provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints.

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Tie-down belt

Tool bag Jack handle

Spare tire

Jack

Removing the spare tire

Loosen and remove the bolt.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.

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Abbreviation list

Abbreviation/Acronym list

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System

ACC Accessory

ALR Automatic Locking Retractor CRS Child Restraint System ECU Electronic Control Unit EDR Event Dat a Recorder

ELR Emergency Locking Retractor

EPS Electric Power Steering

GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

I/M Emission inspection and maintenance

LED Light Emitting Diode

LT Light truck

374

M + S Mud + Snow

MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl

MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

OBD On Board Diagnostics SRS Supplemental Restraint System

TIN Tire Identification Number

TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System

TWI Treadwear Indicators

VIN Vehicle Identification Number

For your information

Main Owners Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Scrapping your Toyota

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 accident 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 your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

CAUTION

n General precautions while driving

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 will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

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.

n 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 vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette lighter, 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.

Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its equipment.

Safety symbol

Throughout this manual, you will also see the symbol of a circle with a slash through it. This means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Before driving

When driving

Interior

features

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

P. 139

Pictorial index

P. 141

P. 236

P. 142

P. 60

P. 139

P. 126

P. 139

P. 126

3-door models

Windshield wipers

Exterior

Hood

Outside rear view mirrors

Side turn signal lights

Front side marker lights

Headlights (low and high beam)

Front turn signal lights

Parking lights

Front fog lights ∗

P. 252

P. 310

P. 258

P. 350

P. 35

P. 31

P. 66

P. 126

Rear window defogger∗

P. 175

P. 139

P. 144

Fuel filler door

Side doors

Rear window wiper∗

Back door

Tires

l Rotation l Replacement l Inflation pressure l Information

License plate light

Stop/tail and rear side marker lights

Rear turn signal lights

∗: If equipped

Pictorial index

P. 139

P. 141

P. 236

P. 142

P. 60

P. 139

P. 126

P. 139

P. 126

5-door models

Windshield wipers

Exterior

Hood

Headlights (low and high beam)

Outside rear view mirrors

Side turn signal lights

Front side marker lights

Front turn signal lights

Parking lights

Front fog lights ∗

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