Toyota Yaris Sedan 2009 Owner's Manual

2009 Quick Reference Guide

2009

Yaris Sedan

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
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.

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

OVERVIEW FEATU RES/OPERAT IONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT URES

Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry

1

6

Trunk release 6

Air Conditioning/Heating 13
Audio 12-13
Automatic Transmission 8

Bottle holders-Rear seat 15
Clock 14
Cruise control 14
Cup holders 15
Light control-Instrument panel 14
Lights & turn signals 11
Parking brake 9
Power outlet 13

Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 10
Seats-Head restraints 10
Tilt steering wheel 8
Windows-Power 9
Windshield wipers & washers

10

Door locks-Power 16
Doors-Child safety locks 16

Seat belts 16
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 17
Spare tire & tools 17
Trunk-Internal release 17
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 16

1

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable

options.

1

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Instrument panel light control

Power rearview mirror controls*
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Cruise control
Engine switch

Wiper and washer controls

Emergency flasher button
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Clock adjust button

Trip meter reset button

2

OVERVIEW FEATU RES/OPERATI ONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATU RES

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Audio system*
Air Conditioning controls
AUX adapter*
Rear window defogger switch*
Tilt steering lock release lever
Hood release

* If equipped

3

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

With optitron type meter

Without optitron type meter

Service indicator and reminder
Gear shift position indicator (if equipped)
Tachometer
Speedometer

Clock
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge

Indicator symbols

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

2

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

1

1

4

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

Low engine oil pressure warning

1

1

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

OVERVIEW FEATU RES/OPERATI ONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATU RES

Electric power steering system warning

1

Low fuel level warning

Engine oil replacement reminder

1

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

Low engine coolant temperature indicator

Cruise control indicator

3

Cruise control/set indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

1

1

1

2

3

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

5

OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Driver seat

Pull up

Tu rn

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,

Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Hang

Keyless entry (if equipped)

Locking operation

Push

Panic button

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.

Trunk release

Driver seat

Push and hold

Pull up

6

Hood release

OVERVIEW FEATU RES/OPERATI ONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATU RES

Pull

Engine maintenance

Windshield washer fluid tank

Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir

Pull up latch

and raise hood

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 engine 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.

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Parking brake

Set

Pull

Release

(2) Push

(1) Pull slightly

(3) Lower

Windows-Power (if equipped)

Driver side

Down

Up

Window operation

Automatic down operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely

down and release to fully open. To stop window at any point, lightly pull
the switch up.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.

Window
lock switch

OVERVIEW FEATU RES/OPERATI ONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATU RES

Seat adjustments-Front

Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)

Seatback angle

9

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat adjustments-Rear (fold-down type)

(2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

To fold down the rear seatback

(1) Slide the seatback security lock to the right unlock position from the

trunk room.

(2) Lower the seat head restraints.
(3) Pull the lock release knob up.
(4) Fold the seatback down.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Seats-Head restraints

Front

Lock release button

Rear

Lock release button

Windshield wipers & washers

With intermittent wiper

Adjust interval*

Pull to wash

and wipe

* Intermittent windshield wiper

interval adjustment

Rotate to increase/decrease wipe
frequency.

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

10

Without intermittent wiper

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Pull to wash
and wipe

Fast

Lights & turn signals

Headlights

Headlights

Parking lights

OVERVIEW FEATU RES/OPERATI ONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATU RES

Low beam

High beam

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

Front fog lights (if equipped)

High beam flasher

Tu rn

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

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Typ e 1

Push to turn
ON/OFF

Seek station/
CD track select

Mode

Typ e 2

Push to turn
ON/OFF

Seek station/
CD track select

Station/CD
track scan

Eject CD

Preset buttons - functions in other

modes indicated above number.

Eject CD

Preset buttons - functions in other

modes indicated above number.

Push to adjust tone & balance

Mode

Push to adjust tone & balance

Push to skip up
/down folder

Mode

Station/CD
track scan

View CD text

Push to skip up/

down folder

View CD text

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.

12

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.

NOTE: An iPod

®

-dedicated port is standard on all S model sedans.

Air Conditioning/Heating

Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Fan speed

Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Airflow vent

In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air to reduce window fogging.

Temperature selector

Rear defogger (if equipped)

OVERVIEW FEATU RES/OPERATI ONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATU RES

Power outlet (if equipped)

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

13

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cruise control (if equipped)

Turning system ON/OFF

System ON/OFF

Functions

1

Cancel

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.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Resume2/Increase speed

Set/Decrease speed

Light control-Instrument panel

+

Brightness
control

-

Clock

Clock adjust button

(1) Push and hold the CLOCK button to enter adjustment mode. (2) Press
CLOCK button to adjust hours. (3) Wait five seconds to adjust the minutes.
(4) Wait another five seconds for process to complete.

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Cup holders

Front

Rear

Rear console box

OVERVIEW FEATU RES/OPERATI ONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATU RES

Rear seat armrest (if equipped)

Bottle holders-Rear seat

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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES

Door locks-Power (if equipped)

Unlock

Lock

Doors-Child safety locks

Rear door

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.

Seat belts

Take up slack

Too high

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 seat belts, 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.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

16

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

OVERVIEW FEATU RES/OPERATI ONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATU RES

Lock release knob

Pull the lock release

knob out to lower

Jack handle

Jack

Removing the spare tire

Trunk-Internal release

Pull up

Spare tire

Tool bag

Loosen and remove the bolt.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual

for tire changing and jack
positioning procedures.

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MN 00505-QRG09-YARS

Printed in the USA 7/08

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

362

LT Light truck

M + S Mud + Snow

MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl

MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

OBD On Board Diagnostics
ODO Odometer

RES Resume

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.

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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 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

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. 126

Pictorial index

P. 128

P. 225

P. 129

P. 49

P. 126

P. 113, 126

Hood

Exterior

Windshield wipers

Outside rear view mirrors

6

Headlights
(low and high beam)

Front side marker lights

Front turn signal /
parking lights

Front fog lights∗

P. 242

P. 303

P. 248

P. 341

P. 31

P. 26

Fuel filler door

P. 54

P. 113

P. 164

P. 126

P. 126

Rear window defogger∗

Doors

Tires

l Rotation
l Replacement
l Inflation pressure
l Information

Trunk

License plate lights

Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights

Rear turn signal lights

∗: If equipped

7

P. 52

Pictorial index

P. 40

P. 65

P. 38

P. 197

P. 206

P. 34

P. 65

P. 207

P. 65

P. 110, 112

P. 58, 60

P. 35

P. 116

Interior

Seat belts

Power window
switches∗

Cup holders∗

Head restraints

Horn

SRS driver airbag

Shift lever

Security indicator

SRS front
passenger air­bag

8

Armrest∗

SRS side airbags∗

Rear seats

Floor mats

Front seats