TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback 2011 User Manual

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

402

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
TRAC Traction Control

TWI Treadwear Indicators

VIN Vehicle Identification Number

VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

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.

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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, cruise control 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.

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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

Cautions & Notices

CAUTION

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.

NOTICE

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”.

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).

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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, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

1

Pictorial index

3-door models

Exterior

Hood

P. 253

Windshield wipers

P. 153

Outside rear view mirrors

Side turn signal lights

Front side marker lights

P. 68

P. 136

P. 150

Headlights (low and high beam)
and daytime running lights

P. 150, 151

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∗

Front turn signal lights

Parking lights

Front fog lights∗

P. 136

P. 150

P. 152

Rear window defogger∗

P. 193

Fuel filler door

Side doors

P. 74

P. 31

Rear window wiper∗

Back door

P. 155

P. 35

Tires

l Rotation
l Replacement
l Inflation pressure
l Information

P. 269
P. 329
P. 275
P. 370

Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights

Rear turn signal lights

License plate light

P. 150

P. 136

∗: If equipped

P. 150

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Pictorial index

5-door models

Exterior

Hood

P. 253

Windshield wipers

P. 153

Outside rear view mirrors

Side turn signal lights

Front side marker lights

P. 68

P. 136

P. 150

Headlights (low and high beam)
and daytime running lights

P. 150, 151

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∗

Front turn signal lights

Parking lights

Front fog lights∗

P. 136

P. 150

P. 152

Rear window defogger∗

P. 193

Fuel filler door

Side doors

Tires

l Rotation
l Replacement
l Inflation pressure
l Information

P. 74

P. 31

P. 269
P. 329
P. 275
P. 370

Rear window wiper∗

License plate light

Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights

Rear turn signal lights

Back door

P. 150

P. 136

P. 155

P. 35

P. 150

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Interior

3-door models

Seat belts

Seat belts

P. 55

P. 55

Head restraints

P. 49

P. 139

Horn
SRS driver airbag

Security indicator∗

P. 78, 80

P. 86

SRS front
passenger
airbag

P. 86

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Rear seats

P. 42

SRS side airbags∗

Floor mats

Front seats

P. 86

P. 232

P. 39

5-door models

Seat belts

Power window
switches

∗

P. 55

P. 71

Head restraints

P. 49

P. 139

Horn
SRS driver airbag

Security indicator∗

P. 78, 80

SRS front passenger
airbag

P. 86

P. 86

Rear seats

P. 42

SRS side airbags∗

P. 86

Floor mats

Front seats

∗: If equipped

P. 232

P. 39

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Pictorial index

Interior

Vanity mirrors

Sun visors

Personal lights

Interior light

SRS curtain shield airbags∗

P. 219

P. 227

P. 219

P. 86

P. 228

Anti-glare inside
rear view mirror

P. 66

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3-door models

Power window switches∗

Inside door lock
button

P. 33

P. 71

Window lock switch∗

P. 72

5-door models

Power window switches∗

Inside door lock
button

P. 33

P. 71

Door lock switch∗

Window lock switch∗

Door lock switch∗

P. 32

P. 72

P. 32

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Interior

Parking brake lever

Cup holder

P. 137

P. 222

Shift lock override button∗

Shift lever

VSC OFF switch∗
AUX port∗

P. 343

P. 133,135

P. 161

P. 217

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Door lock switch∗

P. 32

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch∗

Auxiliary boxes

P. 150

P. 136

P. 152

P. 225

Windshield wipers and
washer switch

Rear window wiper
and washer switch

Gauges and meters

Audio system

P. 153

∗

P. 140

P. 195

P. 155

Bottle holder

P. 223

Fuel filler door
opener

P. 74

Tilt steering lock release lever

Hood opener

P. 253

Glove boxes

∗: If equipped

P. 221

P. 65

15

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Emergency flasher switch

P. 308

16

Air conditioning system

P. 186

Rear window defogger switch∗/rear window
defogger and outside rear view mirror defogger

P. 193

∗

switch

Power outlet

P. 231

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Cup holders

Instrument panel light
control dial

P. 222

P. 144

Outside rear view mirror

P. 68

switches

Cruise control switch∗

∗

P. 156

18

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 130

∗: If equipped

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CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER

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Printed in U.S.A. 8/10

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QUICK REFERENCE

GUIDE

YARIS LB

2011

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FEAT

SAFE

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* Vis

2011

Yaris Liftback

!

A word about safe vehicle operations

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.

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
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.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Removing the spare tire

Loosen and remove the bolt.

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

Tool bag

Tie-down belt

Jack handle

Spare tire

Jack

Child comfort guide

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

Split seat Non-split seat

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

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

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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

1

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Instrument panel light control
Power outside 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 seat belt reminder light
Audio system*

2

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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

* If equipped

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

3

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Without tachometer

With tachometer

Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator (if equipped)
Odometer/Trip meter switch and trip meter reset button
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Clock
Clock reset button
Tachometer

Indicator symbols

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2011
Owner’s Manual.

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)

Charging system warning

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

1,2

4

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

1,2

Low engine oil pressure warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

2

1,2

1,2

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

Electric power steering system warning

1,2

Low fuel level warning

Engine oil replacement reminder

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

High engine coolant temperature warning

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

2

1,2

Low engine coolant temperature indicator

Slip indicator

1,2

3

Cruise control indicator

Cruise control SET indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

2

For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...” Section
5-2, 2011 Owner’s Manual.

3

For details, refer to “If your vehicle overheats,” Section 5-2, 2011 Owner’s Manual.

1,2

1,2

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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.

Turn to open

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

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 “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES