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 |
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Fuel tank door release and cap |
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Hood release |
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Indicator symbols |
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Instrument cluster |
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Instrument panel |
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Keyless entry1 |
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Trunk release |
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Air Conditioning/Heating |
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Audio |
12-13 |
Automatic Transmission |
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Bottle holders-Rear seat |
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Clock |
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Cruise control |
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Cup holders |
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Light control-Instrument panel |
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Lights & turn signals |
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Parking brake |
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Power outlet |
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Seat adjustments-Front |
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Seat adjustments-Rear |
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Seats-Head restraints |
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Tilt steering wheel |
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Windows-Power |
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Windshield wipers & washers |
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Door locks-Power |
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Doors-Child safety locks |
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Seat belts |
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Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor |
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Spare tire & tools |
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Trunk-Internal release |
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Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System |
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1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable options.
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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
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“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
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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 warning1
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 warning1
1If 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
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Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
Electric power steering system warning1
Low fuel level warning
Engine oil replacement reminder1
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 warning1
Low engine coolant temperature indicator2
Cruise control indicator3
Cruise control/set indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
3 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
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OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Driver seat |
Hang |
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Pull up |
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Turn |
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
Panic button
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.
Push and hold
Trunk release
Pull up
Driver seat
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Hood release |
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Pull |
Pull up latch |
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and raise hood |
Engine maintenance
ONATIS /OPERRE S FEATU
Windshield 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)
P |
Park* |
R |
Reverse |
N |
Neutral |
D |
Drive |
3 |
Third gear |
2 |
Second gear |
L |
First gear |
*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 |
Release |
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(2) Push |
Pull |
(1) Pull slightly |
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(3) Lower |
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Windows-Power (if equipped)
Driver side |
Window |
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lock switch |
Down |
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Up |
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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.
ONATIS
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only) 
Seatback angle
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear (fold-down type)
(3) |
(2) |
(1) |
(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 |
Rear |
Lock release button Lock release button
Windshield wipers & washers
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Adjust interval* |
Single wipe |
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Single wipe |
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Interval wipe |
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Slow |
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Interval wipe |
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Pull to wash |
Fast |
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and wipe |
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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Headlights 
Parking lights 
Low beam
High beam flasher
High beam 
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Turn
Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are on low beam.
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Audio
Type 1
Push to turn |
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Push to adjust tone & balance |
ON/OFF |
Eject CD |
Seek station/ |
Push to skip up |
CD track select |
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Station/CD |
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track scan |
Preset buttons - functions in other |
View CD text |
modes indicated above number. |
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Type 2
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek station/ |
CD track select |
Push to adjust tone & balance
Push to skip up/ |
down folder |
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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)
OVERV IEW
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 “
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” mode, use fresh air to reduce window fogging. 
Temperature selector
Rear defogger (if equipped)
Power outlet (if equipped)
Designed for 12V car accessories. Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cruise control (if equipped)
Turning system ON/OFF
System ON/OFF
Functions
Cancel1 |
Resume2/Increase speed |
Set/Decrease speed
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2Unless 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.
Light control-Instrument panel
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Brightness control
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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 |
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Front |
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Rear |
Rear console box |
Rear seat armrest (if equipped) |
ONATIS /OPERRE S FEATU
Bottle holders-Rear seat
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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Lock
Unlock
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.
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Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
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Lock release knob
Pull the lock release knob out to lower
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Jack handle
Spare tire
Jack
Tool bag
Removing the spare tire
Loosen and remove the bolt.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Trunk-Internal release
Pull
up
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MN 00505-QRG09-YARS
Printed in the USA 7/08
Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONS |
MEANING |
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ABS |
Anti-Lock Brake System |
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ACC |
Accessory |
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ALR |
Automatic Locking Retractor |
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CRS |
Child Restraint System |
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ECU |
Electronic Control Unit |
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EDR |
Event Data Recorder |
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ELR |
Emergency Locking Retractor |
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EPS |
Electric Power Steering |
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GAWR |
Gross Axle Weight Ratings |
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GVWR |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
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I/M |
Emission inspection and maintenance |
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LATCH |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children |
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LED |
Light Emitting Diode |
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LT |
Light truck |
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M + S |
Mud + Snow |
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MMT |
Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl |
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MTBE |
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether |
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OBD |
On Board Diagnostics |
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ODO |
Odometer |
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RES |
Resume |
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SRS |
Supplemental Restraint System |
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TIN |
Tire Identification Number |
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TPMS |
Tire Pressure Warning System |
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TWI |
Treadwear Indicators |
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VIN |
Vehicle Identification Number |
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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
nGeneral 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.
nGeneral 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
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3
4
5
6
7
Before driving
When driving
Interior features
Maintenance and care
When trouble arises
Vehicle specifications
For owners
Index
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-it- yourself 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.
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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Hood P. 225
Outside rear view mirrors P. 49
Headlights |
Front side marker lights |
P. 126 |
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marker lights |
P. 126 |
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Rear turn signal lights |
P. 113 |
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Head restraints |
P. 38 |
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Seat belts |
P. 40 |
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Horn P. 116 |
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P. 52 |
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P. 65 |
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