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
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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
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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
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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)
1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,
2008 Owner’s Manual.
1
1
1
4
Charging system warning
1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning
1
1
Electric power steering system warning
1
1
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
1
“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
1
Low fuel level warning
1
High engine coolant temperature warning
Low engine coolant temperature indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
2
For details, refer to “If your vehicle overheats,” Section 5-2,
2008 Owner’s Manual.
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5
1
2
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
6
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.”
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Park*
P
Reverse
R
Neutral
N
Drive
D
Third gear
3
Second gear
2
First gear
L
* 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
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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
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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
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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
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
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
-
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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
Up
Down
Up
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
12
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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Customer Experience Center
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Printed in the USA 8/07
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.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Before driving
2
When driving
Interior
3
features
Maintenance
4
and care
When trouble
5
arises
Vehicle
6
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.
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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.
1
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)
6
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. 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
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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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