2016 Toyota Yaris Owners Manual

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NOTICE Use only recommended cleaners and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resistance. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 5-4. Appearance Care 503 Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing Clean the webbing with a mild soap solution recommended for uphol- stery or carpets. Follow instructions. Do not bleach or dye the web- bing; this may weaken it. After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry the belt webbing and make sure there is no remaining moisture before retracting them. WARNING ■Have your Toyota dealer replace damaged seat belts immediately Using damaged seat belts is dangerous. In a collision, damaged belts can- not provide adequate protection. Cleaning the Window Interiors If the windows become covered with an oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the container. NOTICE ●Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the window glass. It could damage the thermal filaments. ●When washing the inside of the window glass, use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water, gently wiping the thermal filaments. Use of glass cleaning products could damage the thermal filaments. Cleaning the Floor Mats Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with mild soap and water only. After removing the floor mats for cleaning, always reinstall them securely. (P. 134) WARNING ■Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning rubber floor mats Cleaning the rubber floor mats with rubber cleaning products makes the floor mats slippery. This may cause an accident when depressing the accelerator, brake, or clutch (Manual transaxle) pedal or when getting in or out of the vehicle. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 504 5-4. Appearance Care YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 505 If Trouble Arises 6-1. Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency...................... 506 6-2. Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage ........................... 507 Changing a Flat Tire ......... 512 6-3. Battery Runs Out Jump-Starting.................... 522 6-4. Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine............................. 525 Push-Starting .................... 526 6-5. Overheating Overheating ...................... 527 6-6. Emergency Towing Towing Description ........... 529 Tiedown Hooks ................. 530 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes ................. 532 Message Indicated on Display ............................ 545 Warning Sound is Activated ......................... 547 6-8. When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened ...................... 552 YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 506 6-1. Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emer- gency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash. The hazard warning indicator lights in the instrument cluster flash simultaneously. ●The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on. ●Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-2. Flat Tire 507 Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the dia- gram.  Type A Jack lever Tiedown eyelet (if equipped) Lug wrench Flat tire belt Spare tire Spare tire hold-down bolt Tool bag Jack Jack point attachment*1 YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 508 6-2. Flat Tire  Type B Spare tire Spare tire hold-down bolt Lug wrench Jack lever Jack Tiedown eyelet (if equipped) Jack point attachment*1 *1: The jack point attachment can be used by vehicle repair shops and road assistance services. Consult an authorized Toyota dealer for details. Jack ■ To remove the jack Lift the trunk mat. Remove trunk board. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 3 Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. 6-2. Flat Tire 509 Wing bolt Jack screw ■ To secure the jack Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing to the right side and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure. Wing bolt Jack screw Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack. Return the trunk board to its original position. ■ Maintenance ● Always keep the jack clean. ● Make sure the moving parts are kept free from dirt or rust. ● Make sure the screw thread is adequately lubricated. ●If the jack is not completely secured, it could rattle while driving. Make sure the jack screw is sufficiently tightened. ●Verify that the cover is securely installed. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 510 6-2. Flat Tire Spare Tire Your Toyota has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods. Temporary spare tires should NEVER be used for long drives or extended periods. ■ To remove the spare tire the Lift ment/Trunk mat. luggage compart- Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise. Spare tire hold-down bolt ■ To secure the spare tire Store the spare tire in the reverse order of removal. After storing, verify that the spare tire is stored securely. WARNING ■Do not install the temporary spare tire on the front wheels (driving wheels) Driving with the temporary spare tire on one of the front driving wheels is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of the vehicle, especially on ice or snow bound roads, and have an accident. Move a regular tire to the front wheel and install the temporary spare tire to the rear. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-2. Flat Tire 511 NOTICE ●When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decrease compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully. ●To avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle, observe the following precautions: • Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). • Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not drive through an auto- matic car wash. This tire’s diameter is smaller than a conventional tire, so the ground clearance is reduced. • Do not use a tire chain on this tire because it will not fit properly. • Do not use your temporary spare tire on any other vehicle, it has been designed only for your Toyota. • Use only one temporary spare tire on your vehicle at the same time. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 512 6-2. Flat Tire Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is danger- ous. Park on a level surface off the right-of-way and firmly set the park- ing brake. Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in Park (P), a manual transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire (P. 507). Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel, place a tire block both in front and behind the tire. ●If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. • Steering becomes difficult. • The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively. • The vehicle pulls in one direction. ●Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it. ●When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size if possi- ble to hold the tire in place. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-2. Flat Tire 513 WARNING ■Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tire Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack and seriously injure someone. No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported by a jack. ■Never allow anyone inside a vehicle supported by a jack Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle supported by a jack is danger- ous. The occupant could cause the vehicle to fall resulting in serious injury. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 514 6-2. Flat Tire Removing a Flat Tire If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the jack lever. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but do not remove any lug nuts until the tire has been raised off the ground. Place the jack on the ground. Turn the jack screw in the direc- tion shown in the figure and adjust the jack head so that it is close to the jack-up position. Place the jack under the jack- up position closest to the tire being changed with the jack head squarely under the jack- up point. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) Jack head Jacking position 6 Continue raising the jack head gradually by rotating the screw with your hand until the jack head is inserted into the jack-up position. Tire blocks 6-2. Flat Tire 515 Jacking position Insert the jack lever and attach the lug wrench to tire jack. raise Turn the jack handle clockwise and the vehicle high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Before remov- ing the lug nuts, make sure your Toyota is firmly in position and that it cannot slip or move. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove the wheel and center cap. Force the end of the jack lever firmly between wheel and cover, or removal will be difficult. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 516 6-2. Flat Tire WARNING ■Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recom- mended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual. ■Do not jack up the vehicle in a position other than the designated jack-up position or place any objects on or under the jack Jacking up the vehicle in a position other than the designated jack-up position or placing objects on or under the jack is dangerous as it could deform the vehicle body or the vehicle could fall off the jack resulting in an accident. ■Use only the jack provided with your Toyota Using a jack that is not designed for your Toyota is dangerous. The vehi- cle could slip off the jack and seriously injure someone. ■Never place objects under the jack Jacking the vehicle with an object under the jack is dangerous. The jack could slip and someone could be seriously injured by the jack or the fall- ing vehicle. ■Do not jack up the vehicle higher than is necessary Jacking up the vehicle higher than is necessary is dangerous as it could destabilize the vehicle resulting in an accident. ■Do not start the engine or shake the vehicle while it is jacked up Starting the engine or shaking the vehicle while it is jacked up is danger- ous as it could cause the vehicle to fall off the jack resulting in an acci- dent. ■Never go under the vehicle while it is jacked up Going under the vehicle while it is jacked up is dangerous as it could result in death or serious injury if the vehicle were to fall off the jack. NOTICE Align the notch on the wheel cover with the valve stem when installing it. Dam- age could occur during installation if the wheel cover is not properly aligned. Notch Tire valve IN62ZZ027 YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-2. Flat Tire 517 Locking Lug Nuts (if equipped) If your vehicle has Toyota optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special key to unlock them. This key will attach to the lug wrench. Register them with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove com- partment and mailing it in the accompanying envelope. If you lose this key, consult your Toyota dealer or use the lock manufacturer’s order form, which is with the registration card. Accessory wheel locks cannot be used on steel wheels. This includes situations when the spare tire is installed. If the spare tire is installed, one of the original lug nuts (which should still be in the vehicle) must be installed in place of the wheel lock. Antitheft lug nut Special key ■ To remove an antitheft lug nut Obtain the special key for the antitheft lug nut. Place the special key on top of the antitheft lug nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage both key and nut. Do not use a power impact wrench. Place the lug wrench on top of the key and apply pressure. Turn the wrench counterclockwise. ■ To install the antitheft lug nut Place the special key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage both key and nut. Do not use a power impact wrench. Place the lug wrench on top of the special key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. Nut tightening torque ft•lbf (N•m, kgf•m) 80-108 (108-147, 12-14) YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 518 6-2. Flat Tire Mounting the Spare Tire Remove dirt and grime from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub, the hub bolts, with a cloth. including Mount the spare tire. Install the lug nuts with the bev- eled edge inward; tighten them by hand. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise and lower the vehicle. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts in the order shown. If you are unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at your Toyota dealer. Nut tightening torque ft•lbf (N•m, kgf•m) 80-108 (108-147, 12-14) YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6 Open the trunk mat. 6-2. Flat Tire 519 Trunk mat Remove the belt for securing the flat tire. Put the flat tire into the trunk on the left and toward the back. 10 11 Fold the rear seatback forward on the right side of the rear seat. Unlock the rear seatback on the left side and assure a clearance to pass the belt. Pass the belt through the rear seatback as shown in the fig- ure. After passing the belt through, return the rear seatback to the original position. Belt YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 520 12 6-2. Flat Tire Pass the buckle through the wheel as shown in the figure and secure it so that the buckle does not contact the wheel.  Vehicles with Aluminum wheel  Vehicles with Steel wheel 13 the belt the Pass buckle, then pull the belt end to secure the flat tire. through 114 15 16 17 Return the rear seatback on the right side of the rear seatback to its original position. Remove the tire blocks and store the tools and jack. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to Tires on P. 596. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. ●Pass the belt underneath the seat- belts. Belt Seat belt ●Do not press the tire pressure monitoring system set switch after install- ing the spare tire. The switch is only to be pressed after installing the repaired flat tire or installing a replacement tire (P. 154). ●To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store them properly. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-2. Flat Tire 521 WARNING ■Make sure the mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean before changing or replacing tires When changing or replacing a tire, not removing dirt and grime from the mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, result- ing in an accident. ■Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recommended tightening torque Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, resulting in an accident. In addition, lug nuts and bolts could be damaged if tightened more than necessary. ■Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come off. This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. ■Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them with metric nuts of the same configuration Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Toyota have metric threads, using a non-metric nut is dangerous. On a metric stud, it would not secure the wheel and would damage the stud, which could cause the wheel to slip off and cause an accident. ■Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous. Tires with incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an accident. When you check the regular tires’ air pressure, check the spare tire, too. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 522 6-3. Battery Runs Out Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure care- fully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. Jumper cables Discharged battery Booster battery YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 1 Remove the battery cover. 6-3. Battery Runs Out 523 Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow both vehi- cles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster bat- tery and all unnecessary electrical loads in both vehicles. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illustra- tion. • Connect one end of a cable to the positive terminal on the dis- • Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the booster battery • Connect one end of the other cable to the negative terminal of the charged battery (1). (2). booster battery (3). • Connect the other end to the ground point indicated in the illustra- tion away from the discharged battery (4). Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a few minutes. Then start the engine of the other vehicle. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in the illustration. If the battery cover has been removed, install it in the reverse order of removal. Verify that the covers are securely installed. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 524 6-3. Battery Runs Out WARNING ■ ■ Follow These Precautions Carefully To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following pre- cautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting it. Do not allow the positive (+) terminal to contact any other metal object that could cause sparks Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the bat- tery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. When working near a battery, do not allow metal tools to contact the positive (+) or negative (-) terminal of the battery. ■ Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the bat- tery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. ■Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may rupture or explode, causing serious injury. ■Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the bat- tery Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery is dangerous. A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure some- one. ■Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous. The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury. NOTICE Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition sys- tem, and other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V motor generator set). YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-4. Emergency Starting 525 Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten seconds and try again. Make sure the parking brake is on. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (Automatic transaxle), then press the push button start. If the engine starts, release the accelerator immediately because the engine will suddenly rev up. If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelera- tor. If the engine still does not start using the above procedure, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 526 6-4. Emergency Starting Push-Starting Do not push-start your Toyota. You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it. WARNING ■Never tow a vehicle to start it Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured. NOTICE Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle. It can damage the emission control system. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-5. Overheating 527 Overheating If the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. If the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates: Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in park (P), a manual tran- saxle in neutral. Apply the parking brake. Turn off the air conditioner. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine com- partment.  If steam is coming from the engine compartment: Do not go near the front of the vehicle. Stop the engine. Wait until the steam dissipates, then open the hood and start the engine.  If neither coolant nor steam is escaping: Open the hood and idle the engine until it cools. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after the temperature has decreased. When cool, check the coolant level. If it is low, look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses. ■ If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer. Cooling fan Cooling system cap Coolant reservoir YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 528 6-5. Overheating ■ If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (P. 455). WARNING ■ Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured. ■ Do not remove either cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are hot When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury. ■Open the hood ONLY after steam is no longer escaping from the engine Steam from an overheated engine is dangerous. The escaping steam could seriously burn you. NOTICE ●If the cooling fan does not operate while the engine is running, the engine temperature will increase. Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer. ●If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cool- ing system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged unless repairs are made. Consult your Toyota dealer. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) Towing Description 6-6. Emergency Towing 529 We recommend that towing be done only by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are nec- essary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usually should have (front wheels) off the ground. If exces- sive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies. When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake. its drive wheels Wheel dollies NOTICE ●Do not tow the vehicle pointed back- ward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle. ●Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 530 6-6. Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks NOTICE Do not use the front tiedown eyelet for towing the vehicle. They have been designed only for securing the vehicle to a transport vessel during shipping. Using the eyelet for any other purpose could result in the vehicle being dam- aged. Tiedown Hook-Front Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the luggage compartment (P. 507). Wrap a jack lever or similar tool with a soft cloth to prevent dam- age to a painted bumper, and open the cap located on the front bumper. Securely eyelet using the lug wrench. install the tiedown Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Remove the cap completely and store it so as not to lose it. : If equipped YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-6. Emergency Towing 531 NOTICE ●Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface. ●If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper. Tiedown Hook-Rear The hook positioned under the rear bumper on the driver’s side is for tying down the vehicle during transport, and it cannot be used for towing other vehicles. It can be used as a towing hook only when the vehicle must be towed by another vehicle in an emergency case such as when the vehicle is stuck in snow, however, it may damage the bumper. NOTICE Tiedown hook When using the hook in such emergency cases, observe the following so as not to damage the tiedown hook or the vehicle body. ●The vehicle must be pulled straight to the rear so that no load is applied to the vehicle in the lateral direction. ●The bumper may be damaged if the tie down hook is used as a towing hook. ●When using a metal chain or wire cable, wrap a cloth around the attach- ment area. If the metal chain or wire cable contacts the bumper directly, the bumper could be scratched or damaged. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 532 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again, consult your Toyota dealer. Vehicles with type B audio: The warning contents can be verified on the audio. icon on the home screen to display the applica- Select the tions screen. Select the “Warning Guidance”. Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a malfunction. Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota dealer. Signal Warning Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection: The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning: If the brake warning light remains illuminated even though the parking brake is released, the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota dealer. In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds 533 Signal Warning Electronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit deter- mines that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The prob- lem is likely to be the electronic brake force distribution system. Charging System Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult your Toyota dealer. Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unex- pectedly. Engine Oil Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure. Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive engine damage. If the light illuminates or the warning indication is dis- played while driving: Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of- way on level ground. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. Inspect the engine oil level P. 454. If it’s low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful not to overfill. Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive engine damage. Start the engine and check the warning light. If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil, stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to your Toyota dealer. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 534 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds Signal Warning High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further. Handling Procedure: Flashing light Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle and wait for the engine to cool down. This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehi- cle in a safe place immediately and stop the engine. Refer to Overheating P. 527. Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant tem- perature warning light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine. (Red) Illuminated light Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction. If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact your Toyota dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously. • If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steer- ing will not operate normally. If this happens, the steer- ing wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning. • Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If this occurs, park the vehi- cle safely and wait several minutes for the system to return to normal. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds 535 WARNING ■Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact your Toyota dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indi- cates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately. ■Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to your Toyota dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illu- minated simultaneously is dangerous. When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 536 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds Contact Authorized your Toyota Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected If any of the following warning lights turns on/flashes, the system may have a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected. Signal Warning Master Warning Light Vehicles with type B audio: The light turns on when the system has a malfunction. Operate the center display and verify the content. Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on P. 532. Vehicles without type B audio: The light illuminates continuously if any one of the follow- ing occurs. Consult your Toyota dealer. • There is a malfunction in the battery management sys- tem. • There is a malfunction in the brake switch. ABS Warning Light If the ABS warning light stays on while you’re driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. • When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light may illu- minate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction. Recharge the battery. • (With VSC vehicles) The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds 537 Signal Warning Check Engine Light If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult your Toyota dealer. The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases: • The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. • The engine’s electrical system has a problem. • The emission control system has a problem. • The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely. If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continu- ously, do not drive at high speeds and consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (if equipped) Automatic Transaxle Warning Light The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem. If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Toyota in this condition could cause damage to your transaxle. Consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light con- stantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illumi- nate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these occur, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate in an accident. (Flashing) (if equipped) (Red) (Illuminate) Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunc- tion, the tire pressure warning light flashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then con- tinues illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. KEY Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously. If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on P. 152. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 538 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds Signal Warning LED Headlight Warning Light This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. (if equipped) WARNING ■Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have your Toyota dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pre- tensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. ■If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking: If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is danger- ous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident. To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by your Toyota dealer or a tire repair station. ■Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light: Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds 539 Taking Action Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off. Signal Warning Action to be taken Low Fuel Warning Light The light turns on when the remaining fuel is about 2.3 gal. (9.0 L, 1.9 Imp.gal.). The light illumination timing may vary because fuel inside the fuel tank moves around according to the driving con- ditions and the vehicle pos- ture. Check Fuel Cap Warning Light If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may not be installed properly. Add fuel. Stop the engine and rein- stall the fuel- filler cap. Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on P. 116 YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 540 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds Signal Warning Action to be taken Seat Belt Warning Light the The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver or front passenger’s seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fas- tened with ignition switched ON. If the driver or front passen- ger’s seat belt is unfastened (only when the front passen- ger’s seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 12 mph (20 km/h), the warning light flashes. After a short time, the warning light stops flashing, but remains illumi- nated. • The warning light flashes for about 6 seconds if the driver’s seat belt is not fas- tened when the ignition is switched ON. • To allow the front passen- ger occupant classification sensor to function properly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passenger’s seat. The sensor may not func- tion properly because the additional cushion could cause sensor inter- ference. seat • If a small child is seated on the front passenger’s seat, the warning light may not operate. Fasten the seat belts. Door-Ajar Warning Light The light turns on if any door is not closed securely. Close the door securely. Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light This warning light indicates that fluid remains. little washer (if equipped) Add washer fluid (P. 459). YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds 541 Signal Warning Action to be taken the tires and Inspect adjust to the specified inflation pressure (P. 470). • Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary according to the tire temperature, there- fore let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive it 1 mile (1.6 km) or less before adjusting the tire pressures. When pressure is adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation pres- the TPMS sure, warning light/beep may turn on after the tires cool and pres- sure drops below specification. Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light When the warning light illu- minates, and the warning beep sound is heard (about 3 seconds), tire pressure is too low in one or more tires. (Illuminate) (if equipped) YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 542 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds Signal Warning Action to be taken an remain illuminated Also, TPMS warning light, resulting from the tire air pressure dropping due to cold ambient temperature will illuminated even if the ambient tem- perature rises. this case, it will also be nec- essary to adjust the tire air pressures. the TPMS warning light illu- minates due to a drop in tire air pressure, make sure to check and adjust the tire air pressures. In If • Tires lose air natu- rally over time and the TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too soft over time or you have a fl at. However, when you find one low tire in a set of four-that is an indication of trouble; should have you someone drive the vehicle slowly for- ward so you can inspect any low tire for cuts and any metal objects stick- ing through tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water in the valve stem to see if it bubbles indicating a bad valve. Leaks need be addressed by more than simply reinflat- ing the tire as leaks are dangerous — take it to your Toyota dealer. to (Illuminate) (if equipped) YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds 543 Signal Warning Action to be taken Low Speed Pre-Collision Sys- tem Warning Light The light turns on if the wind- shield is dirty or there is a malfunction in the system. (Amber) (if equipped) Vehicles with audio: type B Verify the reason why the warning light is illu- minated on the center display (P. 532). If the reason why the warning light is illumi- nated is due to a dirty windshield, clean the windshield. For any other reasons, have vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer. the Vehicles without type B audio: If the reason why the warning light is illumi- nated is due to a dirty windshield, clean the windshield. For any other reasons, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer. WARNING ■If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking: If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is danger- ous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident. To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by your Toyota dealer or a tire repair station. ■Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light: Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident. YARIS_SEDAN_OM_OM99M18z_(U) 544 6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds ■ KEY Warning Light Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off. Signal Cause is The smart key battery dead. The smart key is not within the operation range. The smart key is placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the key to be detected. A key from another manufac- turer similar to the smart key is in the operation range. Without the ignition switched off, the smart key is taken out of the cabin, and then all the doors are closed. (Red) (Flashing)

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