Toyota Yaris Sedan 2011 Owner's 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

384

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
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, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

1

Pictorial index

Exterior

Hood

Windshield wipers

P. 235

P. 135

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 54

Headlights (low and high beam)
and daytime running lights

P. 132, 133

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Front side marker lights

Front turn signal/
parking lights

Front fog lights∗

P. 132

P. 119, 132

P. 134

Fuel filler door

P. 59

Doors

P. 28

Rear window defogger∗

P. 174

Trunk

P. 33

Tires

l Rotation
l Replacement
l Inflation pressure
l Information

P. 250
P. 311
P. 256
P. 352

License plate lights

Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights

Rear turn signal lights

P. 132

P. 132

P. 119

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Interior

Seat belts

Power window
switches∗

Cup holders∗

P. 207

P. 57

P. 44

Head restraints

P. 41

P. 122

Horn

SRS driver airbag

Shift lever

Security indicator

P. 63, 65

SRS front
passenger
airbag

P. 71

P. 116, 118

P. 71

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Armrest∗

P. 216

Rear seats

SRS side airbags∗

P. 38

P. 71

Floor mats

Front seats

P. 217

P. 37

Vanity mirrors

P. 211

Personal lights

Interior light

SRS curtain shield airbags∗

Sun visors

P. 203

P. 203

P. 71

P. 210

Anti-glare inside
rear view mirror

P. 52

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Interior

Window lock switch∗

Power window

P. 57

switches

∗

P. 58

Inside door lock button

P. 30

10

Door lock switch∗

P. 30

Console box

P. 205

Cup holder

P. 207

Parking brake lever

Power outlet∗

P. 215

Cigarette lighter∗

P. 120

P. 214

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

Instrument panel

P. 132

P. 119

P. 134

∗

Windshield wipers and
washer switch

P. 135

Gauges and meters

P. 123

Auxiliary box

P. 208

Hood opener

P. 235

Bottle holder

P. 208

Audio system

Shift lock override button∗

Glove box

P. 324

P. 176

P. 205

Fuel filler door opener

P. 59

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Trunk opener

Tilt steering lock release lever

P. 33

P. 51

Emergency flasher switch

P. 290

ODO/TRIP button

P. 123

CLOCK button

P. 123, 212

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Air conditioning system

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

P. 166

AUX port∗

P. 174

∗

P. 200

14

Cruise control switch∗

P. 138

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 112

∗: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Cup holders

Instrument panel light
control dial

P. 127

P. 206

Outside rear view mirror
switches∗

P. 54

16

VSC OFF switch∗

P. 142

∗: If equipped

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CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER

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QUICK REFERENCE

GUIDE

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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.

Trunk-Internal release

Pull up

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Tool bag

Spare tire

Jack handle

Jack

Pull the lock release
knob out to lower

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

Light control-Instrument panel 6

Air Conditioning/Heating 13
Audio 12
Automatic Transmission 8
Bottle holders-Front seat 15
Clock 15
Cruise control 14
Cup holders 15
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
Trunk release 8
VSC OFF button 14
Windows-Power 9
Windshield wipers & washers

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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

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable

options.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Instrument panel light control
Power outside rearview mirror controls*
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Cruise control*
Ignition switch
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Clock adjust button
Odometer/Trip meter switch and trip meter reset button

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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

* If equipped

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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, 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.

2

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

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1

4

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

1

Low engine oil pressure warning

1

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

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

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

1

Low engine coolant temperature indicator

Slip indicator

1

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator

Traction Control OFF indicator

Cruise control indicator

1

3

2

1

Cruise control SET indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

3

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Driver seat

Pull up

Turn

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: If a door is not opened
within 30 seconds of unlocking, all
doors will relock for safety.

Light control-Instrument panel

+

Brightness
control

-

6

Push and hold

Hood release

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Pull

Pull up latch
and raise hood

Engine maintenance

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 “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

P

RND

32L

Automatic Transmission (if equipped)

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

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.

Trunk release

Pull up

Driver seat

8

Parking brake

Set

Pull

Release

(2) Push

(1) Pull slightly

(3) Lower

Windows-Power (if equipped)

Driver side

Window
lock switch

Up

Down

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.

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat adjustments-Front

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

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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