2015 Toyota Yaris Owners Manual

by pressing the display change button.

Drive information ■ Odometer

Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

■ Trip meters

Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances independently. Pressing and holding the display change button while the trip meter is displayed will reset the trip meter to “0”.

■ Driving range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining. • This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis- played.

• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may

not be updated.

When refueling, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position. If the vehi- cle is refueled without turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position, the display may not be updated.

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■ Average fuel consumption

Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset. • The function can be reset by pressing and holding the display change

button when the average fuel consumption is displayed.

• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

■ Instantaneous fuel consumption

Displays the instantaneous of fuel consumption.

■ Average vehicle speed

Displays the average vehicle speed since the engine was last started.

Eco Driving Indicator Light customization (Vehicles with an auto- matic transmission) Eco Driving Indicator Light can be activated or deactivated by press- ing the display change button when the Eco Driving Indicator Light customization display is displayed.

To change the Eco Driving Indicator Light customization display, display the odometer and press and hold the display change button until the display changes. After customization, press the display change button for more than 2 sec- onds to return to the odometer.

Clock The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.

Adjust the hours Adjust the minutes

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Outside temperature display The temperature display shows temperatures within the range of -40°F (-40°C) and 122°F (50°C). ■ Display

In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change: ● When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than

16 mph [25 km/h])

● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the

entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

■ When “” or “E” is displayed

The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toy- ota dealer.

■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals

The following information data will be reset. ●Driving range ●Average fuel consumption ●Average vehicle speed ●Clock data

■Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic of liquid crystal display, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.

NOTICE

■The multi-information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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2. Instrument cluster

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Operation of each component

3-1. Key information

Keys .................................... 84

3-2. Opening, closing

and locking the doors Side doors........................... 89
Back door............................ 94

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats .......................... 98
Rear seats......................... 101
Head restraints.................. 104

3-4. Adjusting the steering

wheel and mirrors Steering wheel .................. 107
Inside rear view mirror ...... 109
Outside rear view mirrors............................. 111

3-5. Opening and closing

the windows Power windows ................. 113

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3-1. Key information

Keys

The keys The following keys are provided with the vehicle.  Vehicles without an engine immobilizer system (type A)

Master keys Key number plate

 Vehicles without an engine immobilizer system (type B)

Master key (with a wireless remote control function) Operating the wireless remote con- trol function (P. 89) Master keys (without a wireless remote control function) Key number plate

 Vehicles with an engine immobilizer system (type A)

Master keys Key number plate

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 Vehicles with an engine immobilizer system (type B)

Master keys Operating the wireless remote con- trol function (P. 89) Key number plate

 Vehicles with an engine immobilizer system (type C)

Master keys Operating the wireless remote con- trol function (P. 89) Key number plate

Wireless remote control (if equipped)  Type A

Locks all the doors (P. 89) Sounds the alarm (press and hold) Unlocks all the doors (P. 89) Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

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 Type B

Locks all the doors (P. 89) Unlocks all the doors (P. 89) Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Sounds the alarm (press and hold)

■If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the other key and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

■When riding in an aircraft

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

■Panic mode

When is pressed for longer than about 1 second, an alarm will sound intermit- tently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle. To stop the alarm, press any button on the wireless remote control.

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■Conditions affecting operation (wireless remote control)

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow- ing situations: ●When the wireless key battery is depleted ●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis- play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

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

cation devices

●When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object ●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby ●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the

rear window

■Key battery depletion

If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.

■Customization that can be configured at your Toyota dealer Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 333)

■Certification for the wireless remote control

 U.S.A. FCC ID: HYQ23AAA FCC ID: HYQ12BBY 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 interfer- ence, 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.  Canada NOTE: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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NOTICE

■To prevent key damage

Observe the following: ●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.

●Do not disassemble the wireless remote control key.

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Side doors

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the keys, wireless remote control or door lock switches. ◆ Wireless remote control (if equipped)  Type A

Locks all the doors Sounds the alarm (press and hold) Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

 Type B

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Sounds the alarm (press and hold)

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◆ Keys

Turning the key operates the doors as follows:

■ Driver’s door

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Turning the key unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key again unlocks the other doors.

■ Front passenger’s door

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors

■Operation signals (vehicles with a wireless remote control)

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

■Security feature (vehicles with a wireless remote control)

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

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Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside ◆ Door lock switch

Unlocks all the doors Locks all the doors

◆ Inside door lock buttons

Locks the doors Unlocks the doors The front doors can be opened by pulling inside handle even if the inside door lock but- ton is in the lock position.

the

Locking the front door from the outside without a key

Move the inside door lock button to the lock position. Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and the key is in the engine switch.

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Rear door child-protector lock (5-door models only) The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.

Unlock Lock 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.

■Conditions affecting the operation of the wireless remote control

P. 87

■Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 333)

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WARNING

■To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failure 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 the doors. ●Ensure that all the 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 vehi- cle 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

seats.

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Back door

The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the fol- lowing procedures.

Unlocking and locking the back door ◆ Door lock switch

P. 91

◆ Wireless remote control (if equipped)

P. 89

◆ Keys

From the back door (vehicles with a back door key cylinder):

Unlocks all the doors Locks all the doors

From the driver’s door: P. 90

When closing the back door Lower the back door using the back door handle, and make sure to push the back door down from the outside to close it.

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■Operation signals (vehicles with a wireless remote control)

P. 90

■Security feature (vehicles with a wireless remote control)

P. 90

■Luggage compartment light

The luggage compartment lights turn on when the back door is opened.

WARNING

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

●Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci- dent.

●Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat exhaustion or other injuries.

●Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.

Doing so may cause the back door to open unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

■Important points while driving

●Keep the back door closed while driving.

If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects or luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an accident.

●Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden

braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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WARNING

■Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly shut again after it is opened.

●When opening or closing the back door, 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 back door is about to open or close.

●Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

●The back door may suddenly shut if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the back door on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the back door unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage com- partment.

●When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers, etc., from being caught.

●When closing the back door, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the back door handle is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or arms being caught.

●Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do

not hang on the back door damper stay. Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break, causing an accident.

●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.

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NOTICE

■Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in place. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting in malfunction. ●Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the damper stay rod.

●Do not touch the damper stay rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door.

●Do not place your hand on the damper

stay or apply lateral forces to it.

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats

Adjustment procedure  Driver’s seat

Seat position adjustment lever Seatback angle adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (if equipped)

 Front passenger’s seat

Seat position adjustment lever Seatback angle adjustment lever Seatback lock release lever (3-door models only)

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Moving front passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (3-door models only) ■ Getting in or out the vehicle

For easy access to the rear seat, use the seatback lock release lever or seatback angle adjustment lever. When the seatback lock release lever or seatback angle adjustment lever is used, the seat’s original position is memorized, so the seat may be returned to that original position. The seatback will be returned to the fully upright position. Lift the seatback lock release lever or seatback angle adjust- ment lever. The seatback will fold forward, and the seat’s slide lock will be released. Move the seat all the way for- ward.

■Seat slide position memory function (3-door models only)

Slide the seat backward and then lift the seatback. The seat will be set and locked to its previous slide position automatically, and the seatback will be returned to the fully upright position. In the following situations, the seat slide position memory will not be saved or will be overwritten. ●The seatback is lifted upright at a slide position farther forward than the

memorized position.

●The seat slide position is memorized when the seat is slid all the way or

nearly all the way forward.

●The seat is slid farther back than the memorized position by using the seat

position adjustment lever.

■If the seat cannot be returned to the memorized slide position

Lift the seatback lock release lever or seatback angle adjustment lever after removing the luggage, or after having the passenger get out or sit properly so that the seat can be slid back to the previous position.

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WARNING

■When adjusting the seat position

●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving seat.

●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid

injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

■Seat adjustment

●Be careful that the seat does not hit passenger or luggage. ●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not

recline the seat more than necessary. 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. Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect- edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

●After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position. ●Never allow anyone to touch seatback lock release levers while the vehi-

cle is moving.

●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are clear of the seat back path

and let them know that the seat is about to move.

■After returning the seatback to the upright position

Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear- ward. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■To prevent the seat lock mechanism malfunction

Do not use the seatback angle adjustment lever and seatback lock release lever at the same time. If they are used together, the seat lock mechanism may be damaged.

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Rear seats

The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.

Folding down the rear seatbacks Stow the rear seat belt buckles as shown.

Stow the seat belts. Center: P. 28
Outer: Use the seat belt hang- ers to prevent the belts from being tangled.

Remove the outer head restraints. (P. 104) Lower head restraints to the lowest position.

center

the

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

Pull the seatback lock release knob and fold the seatback down. Each seatback may be folded sep- arately.

WARNING

■When folding the rear seatbacks down

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving. ●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift

lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).

●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-

ment while driving.

●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. ●Do not allow anyone to sit on the rear center seat if the rear right seat is folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear center seat belt is then concealed under the folded seat and cannot be used.

●Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks. ●If it is necessary to detach the head restraints, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

●Depending on the position of the front seat, it may interfere when trying to fold down the rear seatbacks. If this happens, adjust the position of the front seat.

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WARNING

■After returning the rear 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 pushing 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 in the seatback.

NOTICE

■Stowing the seat belts

The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the rear seatbacks.

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Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Adjusting the front seats and rear center seat head restraints

Up Pull the head restraints up. Down Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button.

Lock release button

■Removing the front seats and rear center seat head restraints

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

Lock release button

■Removing the rear outer seats head restraints

Pull the lock release knob and fold down the seatback until it reaches the position where the head restraints can be removed.

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

Lock release button

■Installing the front seats and rear center seat head restraints

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

■Installing the rear outer seats head restraints

Pull the lock release knob and fold down the seatback until it reaches the position where the head restraints can be installed.

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

Lock release button

Lock release button

■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.

■Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint

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

■Rear outer seats head restraints

The head restraints do not have adjustment function.

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WARNING

■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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Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

Hold the steering wheel and push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel. After adjustment, pull the lever up to secure the steering wheel.

Horn To sound the horn, press on or close to the

mark.

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WARNING

■Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

■After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.

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Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi- cient confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture. Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down.

Anti-glare function Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by operating the lever.

Normal position Anti-glare position

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WARNING

■Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Outside rear view mirrors

Adjustment procedure  Manually-adjustable type Adjust the mirror up, down, in or out by pushing the mirror surface.

 Power-adjustable type

To select a mirror to adjust, press the switch.

Left Right

To adjust the mirror, press the switch.

Up Right Down Left

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Folding the mirrors Push the mirror back in the direc- tion of the vehicle’s rear.

■Mirror angle can be adjusted when (power-adjustable type)

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

■When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror

defoggers) The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog- gers. (P. 176)

WARNING

■Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving. Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. ●Do not drive with the mirrors folded. ●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly

adjusted before driving.

■When a mirror is moving (power-adjustable type)

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.

■When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear

view mirror defoggers) Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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Power windows

Opening and closing procedures The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches. Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing Opening One-touch opening window only)*

*: To stop the window partway, oper- ate the switch in the opposite direc- tion.

(driver’s

Window lock switch Press the switch down to lock the passenger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent children from accidentally opening or clos- ing a passenger window.

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

■The power windows can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

■Operating the power windows after turning the engine

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can- not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

WARNING

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

●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use the window lock switch. (P. 113)

●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle............. 116
Cargo and luggage ........... 127
Vehicle load limits ............. 131
Trailer towing..................... 132
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)................... 133
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual transmission)................... 134

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch ..... 136
Automatic transmission..... 139
Manual transmission ......... 141
Turn signal lever................ 142
Parking brake.................... 143

4-3. Operating the lights

and wipers Headlight switch................ 144
Fog light switch ................. 147
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 149
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 152

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 155

4-5. Using the driving support

systems Cruise control.................... 158
Driving assist systems ...... 162

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips ............. 167

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:

Starting the engine P. 136
Driving  Vehicles with an automatic transmission

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 139) Release the parking brake. (P. 143) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera- tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

 Vehicles with a manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1. (P. 141) Release the parking brake. (P. 143) Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

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Stopping  Vehicles with an automatic transmission

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or N. (P. 139)

 Vehicles with a manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to N. (P. 141) Parking the vehicle  Vehicles with an automatic transmission

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. Set the parking brake. (P. 143) Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 139, 141) If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed. Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

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 Vehicles with a manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal. Set the parking brake. (P. 143) Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 141) If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the wheels as needed. Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

Starting off on a steep uphill  Vehicles with an automatic transmission

Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and then shift the shift lever to D. Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake.

 Vehicles with a manual transmission

With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to 1. Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually releasing the clutch pedal. Release the parking brake.

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■Driving in the rain

●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-

dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur- face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

■Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration. ●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill ●When the accelerator pedal is released

■Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom- mended: ●For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●For the first 500 miles (800 km) (3-door models for Canada):

Do not tow a trailer.

●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration. • Do not drive continuously in low gears. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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■Eco-friendly driving (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

During Eco-friendly acceleration opera- tion (Eco driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on. When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively, and when the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off. Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in the following conditions: ●The shift lever is in anything other than

D.

●The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher. Eco Driving Indicator Light can be activated or deactivated. (P. 80)

■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (P. 317)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When starting the vehicle (automatic transmission)

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

■When driving the vehicle

●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-

erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. • Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty

in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera- tor pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result- ing in an accident.

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WARNING

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

●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 263

●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (P. 139, 141)

●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or

outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body

are not outside the vehicle.

●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per- mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high- speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When driving on slippery road surfaces

●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine

speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.

●After driving through a puddle, depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.

■When shifting the shift lever

●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R. Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not shift the shift lever to P

while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●Do not shift the shift lever to D (automatic transmission) or 1 (manual

transmission) while the vehicle is moving backward. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●Shifting the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.

●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

tors) Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed. It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.

■When the vehicle is stopped

●Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (automatic transmission) or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident. ●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, in order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.

●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

●Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby.

■When the vehicle is parked

●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in

the vehicle when it is in the sun. Doing so may result in the following: • Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may rupture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical components.

●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

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WARNING

●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi- cle.

●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (automatic trans-

mission), stop the engine and lock the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately

after turning the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.

■When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.

■When braking

●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other

vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking. In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.

Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.

●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

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NOTICE

■When driving the vehicle

 Vehicles with an automatic transmission ●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain the engine output.

●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

 Vehicles with a manual transmission ●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain the engine output.

●Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting, do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.

●Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.