Toyota Yaris Sedan 2012 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

406

LT Light truck

M + S Mud + Snow

MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl 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

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

● Cruise control system

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe­cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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

■ 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.

■ 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.

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1-1. Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without engine immobilizer system (type A)

Master keys (with wireless
remote control function)

Operating the wireless remote
control function (→P. 26)

Valet key
Key number plate

Vehicles without engine immobilizer system (type B)

Master keys
Valet key
Key number plate

Vehicles with engine immobilizer system (type A)

Master keys (with wireless
remote control function)

Operating the wireless remote
control function (→P. 26)

Valet key
Key number plate

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1-1. Key information

Vehicles with engine immobilizer system (type B)

Master keys
Valet key
Key number plate

■ When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

Turn the luggage security system on. (→P. 34)
Carry the master key for your own use and leave the valet key only with the
attendant.

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. (→P. 348)

■ When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a wireless remote control key onto an aircraft, make sure you
do not press any buttons on the wireless remote control key while inside the
aircraft cabin. If you are carrying a wireless remote control key in your bag
etc, ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Press­ing a button may cause the wireless remote control key to emit radio waves
that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

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Before driving

NOTICE

■ To prevent key damage (vehicles with engine immobilizer system)

● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-

tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.

● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-

rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Wireless remote control

The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle
from outside the vehicle.

∗

Locks all doors
Sounds alarm

(push and hold)
Unlocks all doors

Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

■ Operation signals

The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■ Panic mode

When is pushed for longer than about
1 second, an alarm will sound for about

60 seconds and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

■ Key battery depletion

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(→P. 286)

■ Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

∗: If equipped

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■ Conditions affecting operation

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow­ing situations.

● Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio waves

● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-

nication device

● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity

● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a

metallic object

● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as

a personal computer

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. (Customiz­able features →P. 389)

■

Certification for wireless remote control

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID:MOZB41TG

FCC ID:MOZB21RG

NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer­ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTE:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ­ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Before driving

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Doors

The vehicle can be locked/unlocked using the wireless remote con­trol, key or door lock switch.

■ Wireless remote control (if equipped)

→P. 26

■ Key

Vehicles with power door lock

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

Turning the key a single time in
the driver’s door unlocks the
driver’s door, and turning the
key again unlocks the other
doors.

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Vehicles without power door lock

Locks the door
Unlocks the door

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

■ Door lock switch (if equipped)

Driver’s door lock switch

Passenger’s door lock switch

Unlocks all doors
Locks all doors

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

■ Inside door lock button

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Locks the door
Unlocks the door

Pulling the inside handle can
open the front door even if the
lock button is in the lock posi­tion.

1-2. Opening, closing and locking th e do o rs

Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

Move the inside door lock button to the lock position.

Close the door.
Vehicles with power door lock
The door cannot be locked if the driver ’s door is open and the key

is in the engine switch.

Rear door child-protector lock

The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.

These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.

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Before driving

■ Key reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 389)

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

CAUTION

■ To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.

● Always use a seat belt.

● Always lock all doors.

● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi­cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

● Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear

seat.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the key or trunk opener.

■ Key

■ Trunk opener

Turn the master key clockwise
to release the trunk lid.

Release the trunk lid.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Luggage security system

To protect luggage stored in the trunk aga inst theft, do the following
procedures.

Vehicles with split rear seats:
Move the security lock levers to
lock the rear seatbacks.

Turn the master key counter­clockwise to lock the trunk
opener feature.

■ Internal trunk release lever

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up
on the glow-in-the-dark lever located on
the inside of trunk lid.

The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

■ Which key to the vehicle is to leave with a parking attendant after the

luggage security system is set

→P. 25

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CAUTION

■ Caution while driving

● Keep the trunk lid closed while driving.

If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug­gage in the trunk may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri­ous health hazard. Make sure to close the trunk lid before driving.

● Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the

trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, caus­ing an accident.

● Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a colli-

sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

■ When children are in the vehicle

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

● Do not allow children to enter the trunk.

If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could have heat exhaus­tion or suffocate.

● Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.

Doing so may cause the trunk lid to operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

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Before driving

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

CAUTION

■ Using the trunk

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri­ous injury.

● Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before

opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again
after it is opened.

● When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the

surrounding area is safe.

● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that

the trunk is about to open or close.

● Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

● The trunk lid may fall if it is not opened

fully. It is more difficult to open or close
the trunk lid on an incline than on a
level surface, so beware of the trunk lid
unexpectedly opening or closing by
itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is fully
open and secure before using the
trunk.

● When closing the trunk lid, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.

● When closing the trunk lid, make sure

to press it lightly on its outer surface.

● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk

lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to fall closed
again after it is opened.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats

Seat position adjustment
lever

Seatback angle adjustment
lever

Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)

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Before driving

CAUTION

■ Seat adjustment

● Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion

to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.

● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Rear seats (split rear seats only)

The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.

Insert the key into the hole on
the center seat belt buckle to
release tab (with hooked end),
and allow the belt to retract.

Remove the seat belts from
the seat belt guides.

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Check that the security lock
levers in the trunk are in
unlock position.

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Lower each head restraints
while pushing the lock release
button.

Fold the seatbacks down
while pulling the seatback lock
release knobs.

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Before driving

■ Returning rear seatbacks

Tilt the rear seatback up until it locks,
making sure that you hold the seat belt to
prevent it from getting caught between
the seatback and the inner side of the
vehicle.

Make sure the shoulder belt passes
through the guide and the seat belt
is in the position before folding
down the seat when returning the
seatback up.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

CAUTION

■ After returning the seatback to the upright position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

● Make sure that the seatback is securely

locked in position by lightly rocking it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release knob. Make sure
that the red marking is not visible.

● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Front seats

Lock release button

Rear seats

Lock release button

■ Removing the head restraints

Front seats

Vertical adjustment

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraints down
while pushing the lock release
button.

Vertical adjustment

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraints down
while pushing the lock release
button.

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Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Rear seats

Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.

■ Installing the head restraints

Front seats

Align the head restraint with the installa­tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

Rear seats

Align the head restraint with the installa­tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

■ Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.

CAUTION

■ Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.

● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure

they are locked in position.

● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Before driving

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv­ing the vehicle.

■ Correct use of the seat belts

● Extend the shoulder belt so

that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not
come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoul­der.

● Position the lap belt as low
as possible over the hips.

● Adjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight
and well back in the seat.

● Do not twist the seat belt.

■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt

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Fastening the belt

Push the tab into the buckle
until a clicking sound is heard.

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Releasing the belt

Press the release button.

■ Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)

Down

Pull the lock release knob and
slide the height adjuster down.

Up

Move the height adjuster up as
needed until you hear a click.

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Before driving

Rear center seat belt

The rear center seat belt is a 3-point type restraint with 2 buckles.
Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched
for proper operation.

Make sure that the buckle is
securely latched for ready use of
the center seat belt.

Matches the tab with the
hooked end

Matches the tab with the con­cave end

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

■ Release method

The belt can be completely released when not required, such as
when folding down the rear seat.

To release the hooked end tab,
insert the vehicle’s key into the
hole on the buckle.

Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the occu­pant by retracting the seat belt
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal
collision.

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The pretensioner may not acti­vate in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a side impact or a rear
impact.