Toyota Yaris Hatchback 2009 Owner's Manual

2009 Quick Reference Guide

MN 00505-QRG09-YARLB

Printed in the USA 8/08

2009

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.

Awordaboutsafevehicleoperations

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Child comfort guide

Split seat Non-split seat

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

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operatinginstructionstohelpyouavoidinjuryorequipment
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.

Jack

Removing the spare tire

Tool bag

Jack handle

Spare tire

Tie-down belt

Loosen and remove the bolt.

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

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INDEX

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

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

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

Child comfort guide 17
Door locks-Power 16
Seatbelts 16
Spare tire & tools 17
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 16

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

1

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Instrument panel light control
Power rearview mirror control switches
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Front passenger seatbelt reminder light
Audio system*

2

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch*
12V DC Power outlet
Cruise control
Engine (ignition) switch
Tilt steering lock release lever
Hood release

*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

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
Owner’s Manual.

Brake system warning

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

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

1

If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

1,2

2

2

4

Charging system warning

1,2

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

Low engine oil pressure warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

2

1,2

Electric power steering system warning

1,2

1,2

1,2

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Engine oil replacement reminder

1,2

1,2

AIR BAG ON indicator

AIR BAG OFF indicator

Headlight low beam indicator

Headlight high beam indicator

Front fog light indicator

Turn signal indicator

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

2

Low fuel level warning

High engine coolant temperature warning

Low engine coolant temperature indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

2

1,2

3

1,2

Cruise control main indicator

Cruise control SET indicator

2

For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds,” Section
5-2, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

3

For details, refer to “If your vehicle overheats,” Section 5-2, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

5

OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Pull up

Hang

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

Tu r n

Keyless entry (if equipped)

Locking operation

Push

Unlocking operation

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

NOTE: If a door is not opened

within 30 seconds of unlocking, all
doors will relock for safety.

Panic button

Push and hold

6

Hood release

Pull

Engage
support rod

Engine maintenance

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Pull up latch
and raise hood

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

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.

Angle

Parking brake

Set

Pull

8

Release

(2) Push

(1) Pull slightly

(3) Lower

Light control-Instrument panel

+

Brightness
control

-

Seat adjustments-Front

Seat position

Seat adjustments-Rear

Non-split seat

Angle

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seatback angle

Split seat (type A)

Seatback angle/Fold

Split seat (type B)

Seatback angle

Position

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat-Folding rear seat

Before folding

(1) Push

(3) Hook

Fold (split seat - type A)

(2) Lower

(2) Store

(3) Pull up

(1) Push

(6) Fold down

Fold (split seat - type B)

(2) Lower

(1) Push

(5) Pull up

10

(4) Slide

(7) Flip over deck board

(3) Pull up

(4) Fold down

Fold (non-split seat)

(2) Lower

(1) Push

Lights & turn signals

Headlights

Headlights

Parking lights

(3) Pull up

(4) Fold down

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Low beam

High beam

High beam flasher

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)(if equipped) Automatically turns

on the headlights at a reduced intensity.

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Tu r n

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

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seats-Head restraints

Front seats

Height

Rear seats (non-split seat)

Lock release button

Rear seat (split seat - type A)

Lock release button

Lock release button

Rear seat (split seat - type B)

Lock release button

Windows-Power (if equipped)

Driver side

Up

Down

Window operation

Automatic operation (driver’s window 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

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Air Conditioning (if equipped)/Heating

Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Fan speed
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air to reduce window fogging.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF (if equipped)
Temperature selector
Outside rear view mirror/Rear window defogger (if equipped)

Windshield wipers & washers

Front

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

* Intermittent windshield

wiper frequency adjustment
(if equipped)

Rotate to increase/decrease
wipe frequency.

Rear

Adjust frequency*

Pull to wash and wipe

13

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Wash

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cruise control (if equipped)

Turning system ON/OFF Functions

Resu me2/
Increase speed

1

Cancel

System ON/OFF

1

The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

2

Unless vehicle speed drops below 10 mph, the set speed may be resumed
once vehicle exceeds 25 mph.

RefertotheOwner’s Manual for more details.

Set/Decrease speed

Audio (if equipped)

Push to adjust tone & balance

Eject CD

Push to turn
ON/OFF

Seek station/
CD track select

Station/CD
track scan

Mode

Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number.

View CD text

Push to skip up
/down folder

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 while in AUX mode.

Clock

Without tachometer With tachometer

Clock adjustment knob

Press and hold clock reset button for adjustment mode. Press again to
adjust minutes and hours, waiting 5 seconds after each.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for adjustment instructions.

Power outlet

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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

Luggage storage box

Open

Right side:
Turn to unlock

Left side:
Turn to unlock

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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES

Door locks-Power (if equipped)

Unlock

Lock

Seatbelts

Take up slack

To o h i g h

Keep as low on
hips as possible

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 seatbelts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Tire Pressure Monitoring (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.

RefertotheOwner’s Manual for more details.

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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

LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

LED Light Emitting Diode

380

LT Light truck

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 n

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However
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 equ

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-genu
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.

ot installed on your vehicle.

, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we

ipment.

ine Toyota products could affect its performance,

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
tion.

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precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installa-

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 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 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

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and
other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).

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.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it 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. 145

Pictorial index

P. 147

P. 242

P. 148

P. 64

P. 145

P. 131

P. 145

P. 131

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. 258

P. 317

P. 264

P. 356

P. 36

P. 31

P. 70

P. 131

Rear window defogger∗

P. 185

P. 145

P. 145

P. 151

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

7

Pictorial index

P. 145

P. 147

P. 242

P. 148

P. 64

P. 145

P. 131

P. 145

P. 131

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∗

8

P. 258

P. 317

P. 264

P. 356

P. 36

P. 31

P. 70

P. 131

Rear window defogger∗

P. 185

P. 145

P. 145

P. 151

Fuel filler door

Side doors

Tires

l Rotation
l Replacement
l Inflation pressure
l Information

Rear window wiper∗

Back door

License plate light

Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights

Rear turn signal lights

∗: If equipped

9

Pictorial index

P. 52

P. 81

P. 48

P. 38

P. 81

P. 224

P. 81

P. 74, 76

P. 41

P. 52

P. 134

3-door models

Seat belts

Seat belts

Interior

Head restraints

Horn
SRS driver airbag

Security indicator∗

SRS front
passenger
airbag

10

Rear seats

Floor mats

Front seats

SRS side airbags∗