2016 Toyota Yaris Owners Manual

● Drive at lower speeds. ● Anticipate when to apply the brakes (avoid sudden braking). ● Follow the maintenance schedule and have your Toyota dealer per-

form inspections and servicing.

● Use the air conditioner only when necessary. ● Slow down on rough roads. ● Keep the tires properly inflated. ● Do not carry unnecessary weight. ● Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. ● Keep the wheels in correct alignment. ● Keep windows closed at high speeds. ● Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds.

WARNING

■Never stop the engine when going down a hill

Stopping the engine when going down a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may cause damage to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could cause an acci- dent.

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Hazardous Driving

When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards: ● Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking. ● Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering. ● Do not pump the brakes. Continue to press down on the brake

pedal. Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS) on P. 202.

● If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. Do not

spin the front wheels.

● For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other non- slip material under the front wheels.

Use snow chains only on the front wheels.

WARNING

■Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery sur-

faces Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is danger- ous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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2-9. Driving Tips

Floor Mat

When setting a floor mat, position the floor mat so that its grommets are inserted over the pointed end of the retention posts.

WARNING

■Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent

them from bunching up under the foot pedals Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere with the accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident.

■Do not install two floor mats, one on top of the other, on the driver’s

side Installing two floor mats, one on top of the other, on the driver’s side is dan- gerous as the retention pins can only keep one floor mat from sliding for- ward. If using a heavy duty floor mat for winter use always remove the original floor mat. Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with the foot pedal and could result in an accident.

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Rocking the Vehicle

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator slightly and slowly move the shift lever from 1 (D) to R.

WARNING

■Do not spin the wheels at more than 35 mph (56 km/h), and do not

allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries.

NOTICE

Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and tire damage.

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Winter Driving

Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask your Toyota dealer to check the following: ● Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.

Refer to Engine Coolant on P. 455.

● Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold reduces battery capacity. ● Use an engine oil appropriate for the lowest ambient temperatures

that the vehicle will be driven in (P. 453).

● Inspect the ignition system for damage and loose connections. ● Use washer fluid made with antifreezebut do not use engine cool-

ant antifreeze for washer fluid (P. 459).

●Do not use the parking brake in freezing weather as it may freeze. Instead, shift to 1 or R with a manual transaxle and to P with an automatic transaxle. Block the rear wheels.

●Remove snow before driving. Snow left on the windshield is dangerous as it

could obstruct vision.

●Do not apply excessive force to a window scraper when removing ice or fro-

zen snow on the mirror glass and windshield.

●Never use warm or hot water for removing snow or ice from windows and

mirrors as it could result in the glass cracking.

●Drive slowly. Braking performance can be adversely affected if snow or ice adheres to the brake components. If this situation occurs, drive the vehicle slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes sev- eral times until the brake performance returns to normal.

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Snow Tires ■ Use snow tires on all four wheels

Do not go faster than 75 mph (120 km/h) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more than rec- ommended on the tire pressure label (driver’s door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on the tires. The vehicle is originally equipped with all season radials designed to be used all year around. In some extreme climates you may find it necessary to replace them with snow tires during the winter months to further improve traction on snow and ice covered roads.

WARNING

■Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial)

on all four wheels Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle’s handling could be greatly affected and result in an accident.

NOTICE

Check local regulations before using studded tires.

Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. Install the chains on the front tires only. Do not use chains on the rear tires. Please consult your Toyota dealer. ■ Installing the chains

If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers remove them, oth- erwise the chain bands will scratch them. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Always follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. Retighten the chains after driving 1/4—1/2 mile (1/2—1 km).

If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may not function correctly when using tire chains.

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WARNING

■Driving with tire chains

●Chains may affect handling. ●Do not go faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or the chain manufacturer’s rec-

ommended limit, whichever is lower.

●Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. ●Avoid locked-wheel braking.

NOTICE

●Do not use chains on a temporary spare tire; it may result in damage to the

vehicle and to the tire.

●Do not use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. The tires and

chains could be damaged.

●Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels.

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Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING

■Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.

NOTICE

Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads as it could cause short circuiting of electrical/electronic parts, or engine damage or stalling from water absorption. If the vehicle has been immersed in water, consult your Toyota dealer.

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Overloading

WARNING

■Be careful not to overload your vehicle

The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rat- ing (GVWR) of the vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver’s door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You can estimate the weight of the load by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in the vehicle.

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Driving on Uneven Road

Your vehicle’s suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at exces- sive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.

Use care not to damage the vehicle’s underbody, bumpers or muf- fler(s) when driving under the following conditions: ● Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle ● Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp

transition angle

NOTICE

This vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class-leading perfor- mance and handling. As a result, the sidewall of the tires are very thin and the tires and wheels can be damaged if driven through potholes or on rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes.

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2-10. Towing

Trailer Towing

Your Toyota is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Toyota.

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Recreational Towing

An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4
wheels.

When doing recreational towing refer to “Towing Description” (P. 529) and “Tiedown Hooks” (P. 530) and carefully follow the instructions.

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When Driving

3-1. Start/Stop Engine

3-6. ABS/TRAC/VSC

Ignition Switch................... 146
Starting the Engine ........... 148
Turning the Engine Off...... 153

3-2. Combination Meter and

Display Meters and Gauges .......... 154
Active Driving Display ....... 162
Warning/Indicator Lights .............................. 164

3-3. Transaxle

Manual Transaxle Operation ........................ 168
Automatic Transaxle Controls........................... 172

3-4. Switches and Controls

Lighting Control................. 184
Fog Lights ......................... 188
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................ 189
Windshield Wipers and Washer..................... 191
Rear Window Defogger ......................... 194
Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 195

3-5. Brake

Brake System.................... 196
Hill Start Assist.................. 200

Antilock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 202
Traction Control (TRAC) ... 203
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............................. 205

3-7. Fuel Economy Monitor

Fuel Economy Monitor ...... 208

3-8. Drive Selection Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle)..... 210

3-9. Power Steering

Power Steering ................. 212

3-10.Active Safety System

Active Safety System ........ 213
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System................. 215
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ................... 223
Low Speed Pre-Collision System............................ 227
Laser Sensor..................... 233
Radar Sensors (Rear)....... 235

3-11.Cruise Control

Cruise Control ................... 237

3-12.Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................ 242

3-13.Rear View Monitor

Rear View Monitor ............ 246

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Ignition Switch

Push Button Start Positions The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried. Each time the push button start is pressed, the ignition switches in the order of off, ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button start again from ON switches the igni- tion off.

Indicator light

Push button start

■ Off

The power supply to electrical devices turns off and the push button start indicator light (amber) also turns off. In this position the steering wheel is locked.

■ ACC (Accessory)

Some electrical accessories will operate and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.

■ ON

This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The indicator light (amber) turns off. (The indicator light (amber) illumi- nates when the ignition is switched ON and the engine is not run- ning.) Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspected before the engine is started (P. 164).

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■Push Button Start Positions

●The engine starts by pressing the push button start while depressing the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle). To switch the ignition position, press the push button start without depressing the pedal.

●Do not leave the ignition switched ON while the engine is not running. Doing so could result in the battery going dead. If the ignition is left in ACC (For automatic transaxle, the selector lever is in the P position, and the ignition is in ACC), the ignition switches off automatically after about 25 minutes.

■ACC (Accessory)

The keyless entry system does not function while the push button start has been pressed to ACC, and the doors will not lock/unlock even if they have been locked manually.

■ON

When the push button start is pressed to ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not indicate an abnormality.

WARNING

■Before leaving the driver’s seat, set the parking brake, make sure the selector lever is in 1st gear or R (manual transaxle) or in P (automatic transaxle), and always switch the ignition off Leaving the driver’s seat without setting the parking brake, shifting the selector lever to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle) or to P (automatic tran- saxle), and switching the ignition off is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur which could result in an accident. In addition, if your intention is to leave the vehicle for even a short period, it is important to switch the ignition off, as leaving it in another position will dis- able some of the vehicle’s security systems and run the battery down.

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Starting the Engine

Make sure you are carrying the key. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. Make sure the parking brake is on. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has com- pletely started. Manual transaxle: Continue to press the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has com- pletely started. The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not depressed sufficiently. Automatic transaxle: Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). The starter will not operate if the selector lever is not in P or N and the brake pedal is not depressed sufficiently. Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) in the combination meter and the push button start indicator illumi- nate. If the push button start indicator light (green) flashes, make sure that the key is being carried. If the push button start indicator light (green) flashes with the key being carried, touch the key to the push button start and start the engine. Refer to Engine Start Func- tion When Key Battery is Dead on P. 151.

light (green)

Indicator light

Push button start

Press the push button start after both the KEY indicator light (green) in the combination meter and the push button start indicator light (green) illuminate. After starting the engine, the push button start indicator light (amber) turns off and the ignition switches to the ON position.

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After starting the engine, let it idle for about ten seconds.

●The key must be carried because the key carries an immobilizer chip that

must communicate with the engine controls at short range.

●The engine can be started when the push button start is pressed from off,

ACC, or ON.

●The push button start system functions (function which can start the engine by only carrying the key) can be deactivated to prevent any possible adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker or other medical device. If the system is deactivated, you will be unable to start the engine by carrying the key. Consult your Toyota dealer for details. If the push button start sys- tem functions have been deactivated, you can start the engine by following the procedure indicated when the key battery goes dead. Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead on P. 151.

●After starting a cold engine, the engine speed increases and a whining

sound from the engine compartment can be heard. This is for improved exhaust gas purification and does not indicate defect of the parts.

●Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system.

This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

●Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes after the push button start is pressed to inform the driver that the push button start will not switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off. • The key battery is dead. • The key is out of operational range. • The key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the

• A key from another manufacturer similar to the key is in the operational

signal (P. 94).

range.

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●Forced engine starting method:

If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, this could indicate that the engine may not start using the usual starting method. Have your vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs, the engine can be force-started. Press and hold the push button start until the engine starts. Other proce- dures necessary for starting the engine such as having the key in the cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) are required.

●When the engine is force-started, the KEY warning light (red) remains illumi-

nated and the push button start indicator light (amber) remains flashing.

●Automatic transaxle:

When the selector lever is in the neutral (N) position, the KEY indicator light (green) and the push button start indicator light (green) do not illuminate.

●After pressing the push button start and before the engine starts, the opera- tion sound of the fuel pump motor from near the fuel tank can be heard, however, this does not indicate a malfunction.

●Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without the use of

the accelerator.

●If the engine does not start the first time, refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under Emergency Starting. If the engine still does not start, have your vehi- cle inspected by your Toyota dealer (P. 525).

WARNING

■Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pace-

makers Before using the key near people who use medical devices, ask the medical device manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect the device.

NOTICE

If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, this could indicate a problem with the engine starting system and the inability to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead If the engine cannot be started due to a dead key battery, the engine can be started using the following procedure:

Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely started. Manual transaxle: Continue to depress the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has completely started. Verify that the push button start indication light (green) flashes. The push button start indicator light (green) will flash even if the push but- ton start is pressed before depressing the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle). If the clutch pedal is depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal is depressed (automatic transaxle) under this condition, the engine can be started by resuming the procedure following this. Touch the push button start using the backside of the key (as shown) while the push but- ton start indicator light (green) flashes. When touching the push button start using the backside of the key as shown in the illustration, touch the push button start with the lock switch side of the key facing up. Verify that the push button start indicator light (green) turns on. Press the push button start to start the engine.

Push button start

Indicator light

Smart Key

●The engine cannot be started unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal is fully depressed (automatic tran- saxle).

●If there is a malfunction with the push button start function, the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes. In this case, the engine may start, how- ever, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

●If the push button start indicator light (green) does not illuminate, perform the operation from the beginning again. If it does not illuminate, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.

●To switch the ignition position without starting the engine, perform the follow-

ing operations after the push button start indicator light (green) turns on.

Release the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or brake pedal (automatic transaxle).

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Press the push button start to switch the ignition position. The ignition switches in the order of ACC, ON, and off each time the push button start is pressed. To switch the ignition position again, perform the operation from the beginning.

NOTICE

When starting the engine by holding the smart key over the push button start due to a dead key battery or a malfunctioning key, be careful not to allow the following, otherwise the signal from the key will not be received correctly and the engine may not start. ●Metal parts of other keys or metal

objects touch the key.

●Spare keys or keys for other vehicles equipped with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key.

●Devices for electronic purchases, or security passage touch or come near

the key.

Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indi- cator light (amber) flashes, this could indicate that the engine may not start using the usual starting method. Have your vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs, the engine can be force-started. Press and hold the push button start until the engine starts. Other procedures necessary for starting the engine such as having the key in the cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) are required.

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Turning the Engine Off

Stop the vehicle completely. Manual transaxle: Shift into neutral and set the parking brake. Automatic transaxle: Shift the selector lever to the P position and set the parking brake. Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignition posi- tion is off.

●The cooling fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a few minutes after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.

●When the push button start is pressed from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY indicator light (green) may flash for approximately 30 seconds indicating that the remaining battery power of the key is low. Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable. Refer to Key Battery Replacement on P. 467.

●Automatic transaxle:

If the engine is turned off while the selector lever is in a position other than P, the ignition switches to ACC.

WARNING

■Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving

Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicle is mov- ing will result in reduced braking ability due to the loss of power braking, which could cause an accident and serious injury.

NOTICE

When leaving the vehicle, make sure the push button start is off.

Emergency Engine Stop Continuously pressing the push button start or quickly pressing it two or more times while the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven will turn the engine off immediately. The ignition switches to ACC.

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3-2. Combination Meter and Display

Meters and Gauges

Combination meter

Speedometer (P. 154) Dashboard Illumination (P. 158) Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector (P. 155) Fuel Gauge (P. 157) Outside Temperature Display (P. 159) Tachometer (P. 157)

■ Steering Switch (if equipped) INFO

Trip Computer and Switch (P. 160)

Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle.

If a few seconds have elapsed after switching the ignition off, the needle may deviate. However, this does not indicate a problem.

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Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed from odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B and then back to odometer by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed.

Odometer Trip meter A Trip meter B

Press the selector

Press the selector

Press the selector

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■ Odometer

The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

■ Trip meter

The trip meter can record the total distance of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in trip meter B. For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. When trip meter A is selected, pressing the selector again within one second will change to trip meter B mode. When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A will be displayed. When trip meter B is selected, TRIP B will be displayed. The trip meter records the total distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by depressing and hold- ing the selector for one second or more. Use this meter to measure trip distances and to compute fuel consumption.

■Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector

When the ignition is switched to ACC or off, the odometer or trip meters can- not be displayed, however, pressing the selector can inadvertently switch the trip meters or reset them during an approximate ten-minute period in the fol- lowing cases: ●After the ignition is switched to off from ON. ●After the driver’s door is opened.

■Trip meter

●Vehicles with type B audio:

If the fuel economy data is reset using the fuel economy monitor, or trip A is reset using the trip meter when the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter is on, the fuel economy data and trip A are reset simultaneously. Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on P. 208.

●Only the trip meters record tenths of miles (kilometers). ●The trip record will be erased when:

• The power supply is interrupted (blown fuse or the battery is discon-

nected).

• The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 mile (km).

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Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).

Striped zone Red zone

The range varies depending on the type of gauge.

When the tachometer needle enters the STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the driver that the gears should be shifted before entering the RED ZONE.

NOTICE

Do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. This may cause severe engine damage.

Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition is switched ON. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.

Full 1/4 Full

If the low fuel warning light illuminates or the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as possible. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on P. 164.

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●After refueling, it may require some time for the indicator to stabilize. In addi- tion, the indicator may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the fuel moves in the tank.

●The display indicating a quarter or less remaining fuel has more segments

to show the remaining fuel level in greater detail.

●The direction of the arrow (

side of the vehicle.

) indicates that the fuel-filler lid is on the left

Dashboard Illumination When the position lights are turned on with the ignition switched ON, the brightness of the instrument panel illumination is dimmed. When the position lights are turned on, the position lights indicator light in the combination meter turns on. Refer to Headlights on P. 184. The brightness of the instrument panel and dashboard illuminations can be adjusted by rotating the knob.

Dim The brightness decreases by rotat- ing the knob to the left. A beep sound will be heard when the knob has been rotated to the maximum dim position. Bright The brightness increases by rotat- ing the knob to the right.

■ Function for cancelling illumination dimmer

The illumination dimmer can be canceled by rotating the dashboard illumination knob to the right until a beep sound is heard while the combination meter is dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If the combination meter’s visibility is reduced due to glare from sur- rounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer.

●When the illumination dimmer is canceled, the combination meter cannot be

dimmed even if the position lights are turned on.

●When the illumination dimmer is canceled, the screen in the center display

switches to constant display of the daytime screen.

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Outside Temperature Display When the ignition is switched ON, the outside temperature is dis- played.

The outside temperature unit can be switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit using the following procedure.

Press the INFO button with the ignition switched off and continue pressing the INFO button for 5 seconds or longer while switching the ignition ON. The outside temperature display flashes. Press the up or down outside temperature unit. Press and hold the INFO button for 3 seconds or longer while the outside temperature display is flashing. The outside temperature display illuminates.

part of the INFO switch to change the

Under the following conditions, the outside temperature display may differ from the actual outside temperature depending on the surroundings and vehi- cle conditions: ●Significantly cold or hot temperatures. ●Sudden changes in outside temperature. ●The vehicle is parked. ●The vehicle is driven at low speeds.

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part of the INFO switch with the ignition switched ON.

Trip Computer and INFO Switch The following information can be selected by pressing the up down • Approximate distance you can travel on the available fuel • Average fuel economy • Current fuel economy • Average vehicle speed If you have any problems with your trip computer, consult your Toyota dealer. ■ Distance-to-empty mode

or

This mode displays the approximate distance you can travel on the remaining fuel based on the fuel economy.

The distance-to-empty will be calculated and displayed every sec- ond.

■ Average fuel economy mode

This mode displays the average fuel economy by calculating the total fuel consumption and the total traveled distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-connecting the battery after dis- connection, or resetting the data.

The average fuel economy is calculated and displayed every minute. To clear the data being displayed, press the INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds. After pressing the INFO button, - - - mpg (- - - L/100 km) will be dis- played for about 1 minute before the fuel economy is recalculated and displayed.

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■ Current fuel economy mode

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This mode displays the current fuel economy by calculating the amount of fuel consumption and the distance traveled.

Current fuel economy will be calculated and displayed every 2 sec- onds. When you’ve slowed to about 3 mph (5 km/h), - - - mpg (- - - L/100
km) will be displayed.

■ Average vehicle speed mode

This mode displays the average vehicle speed by calculating the distance and the time trav- eled since connecting the battery or resetting the data.

Average vehicle speed will be calculated and displayed every 10
seconds. To clear the data being displayed, press the INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds. After pressing the INFO button, - - - mph (- - - km/h) will be dis- played for about 1 minute before the vehicle speed is recalculated and displayed.

■Distance-to-empty mode

●Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicate a sufficient amount of remaining driving distance before refueling is required, refuel as soon as possible if the fuel level is very low or the low fuel warning light illuminates. ●The display may not change unless you add more than approximately 2.3

gal. (9 L, 1.9 Imp.gal.) of fuel.

●The distance-to-empty is the approximate remaining distance the vehicle can be driven until all the graduation marks in the fuel gauge (indicating the remaining fuel supply) disappear.

●If there is no past fuel economy information such as after first purchasing your vehicle or the information is deleted when the battery cables are dis- connected, the actual distance-to empty/range may differ from the amount indicated.

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Active Driving Display

Mirror Combiner Optical receiver

The active driving display indicates the following information: • Low Speed Pre-Collision System Operation Conditions

Refer to Low Speed Pre-Collision System on P. 227.

• Vehicle Speed Setting Using Cruise Control

Refer to Cruise Control on P. 237.

• Turn-by-Turn (TBT) (Direction and Distance) and Lane Guidance • Vehicle Speed Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be per- formed on the center display (Type B audio).

icon on the home screen and display the Settings

Select the screen. Select the AD-Disp tab. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment. • Height: Active driving display position • Brightness Control: Method for adjusting screen brightness

• Calibration: Brightness initialization setting (when selecting auto-

• Brightness: Brightness adjustment (when selecting manual

(Automatically/Manually)

matic adjustment)

adjustment)

• Navigation: On/Off • Active Driving Display: On/Off • Reset

: If equipped

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●It may be difficult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off

your sunglasses or adjust the luminosity.

●If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is

low, the adjusted position may deviate.

●The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather con-

ditions such as rain, snow, light, and temperature.

●If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be oper-

ated.

WARNING

■Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle

stopped Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous as doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.

NOTICE

●Do not try to adjust the angle or open/close the active driving display man- ually. Fingerprints on the display will make it difficult to view and using excessive force when operating it could cause damage.

●Do not place objects in the vicinity of the active driving display. The active driving display may not operate or any interference with its operation could cause damage.

●Do not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids are splashed on the active driving display, it could cause damage. ●Do not place objects above the active driving display screen or apply stick-

ers to the combiner as they will cause interference.

●A sensor is integrated to control the display’s luminosity. If the optical receiver is covered, the display’s luminosity will lower making the display difficult to view.

●Do not allow intense light to hit the optical receiver. Otherwise, it could

cause damage.

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Warning/Indicator Lights

Combination Meter  Analog Speedometer Type

(With Tachometer)

 Center of Dashboard

Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas

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Warning Lights These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system malfunction.

*1 Master Warning

Light (P. 532)

*1 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light (P. 532)

*1, 2 Brake System Warning

Light (P. 532)

Low Fuel Warning Light (P. 532)

*1 ABS Warning Light (P. 532)

*1 Check Fuel Cap

Warning Light (P. 532)

*1

Charging System Warning Light (P. 532)

Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) (P. 532)

*1 Engine Oil Warning

Light (P. 532)

*1 Check Engine Light

(P. 532)

*1

(Red)

*1

(If equipped)

High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (P. 532)

Automatic Transaxle Warning Light (P. 532)

*1 Power Steering

Malfunction Indicator Light (P. 532)

(If equipped) *1

(If equipped) *1

(Red)

(Amber) (If equipped)

Door-Ajar Warning Light (P. 532)

Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light (P. 532)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light (P. 532)

KEY Warning Light (P. 532)

Low Speed Pre-Collision System Warning Light (P. 532)

*1: The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

*2: The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.

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Indicator Lights These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system malfunction.

*1 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light (P. 221)

KEY Indicator Light (P. 95)

Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light (P. 185, 185)

Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights (P. 189, 195)

(Green)

*1

(If equipped) *1

(If equipped) *1

(If equipped) *1

(Red)

(If equipped) *1

(If equipped)

(Blue)

(If equipped)

Wrench Indicator Light (P. 167)

*1

Security Indicator Light (P. 127)

TRAC/VSC Indicator Light (P. 204, 206)

VSC OFF Indicator Light (P. 206)

Low Speed Pre-Collision System Indicator Light (P. 231)

Low Speed Pre-Collision System OFF Indicator Light (P. 232)

Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (P. 167)

Shift Position Indication (P. 173)

Cruise Main Indicator Light (P. 238)

Cruise Set Indicator Light (P. 238)

Select Mode Indicator Light (P. 211)

(Amber) (If equipped)

(Green) (If equipped)

(If equipped)

Lights-On Indicator Light (P. 184)

*1

Front Passenger Air Bag Deactiva- tion Indicator Light (P. 78)

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*1: The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

Wrench Indicator Light When the ignition is switched ON, the wrench indicator light is illumi- nated and then turns off after a few seconds. The wrench indicator light is illu- minated when the preset mainte- nance period arrives. Verify the content and perform mainte- nance. Refer to Maintenance Monitor on P. 444.

Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) The light illuminates continuously when the engine coolant tempera- ture is low and turns off after the engine is warm. If the low engine coolant tempera- ture indicator light remains illumi- nated after the engine has been sufficiently warmed up, the tem- perature sensor could have a mal- function. Consult your Toyota dealer.

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Manual Transaxle Operation

Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly.

Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.

Neutral position

If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again.

WARNING

■Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high

speeds Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

■Always leave the shift lever in 1 or R position and set the parking brake

when leaving the vehicle unattended Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident.

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NOTICE

●Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. Also, do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage.

●Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the shift lever when changing from 5th to 4th gear. This could lead to the accidental selection of 2nd gear, which could result in damage to the transaxle.

●Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to R. Shift-

ing to R while the vehicle is still moving may damage the transaxle.

Gear Shift Indicator The gear shift indicator supports you to obtain optimum fuel economy and smooth driving. It displays the selected gear position in the com- bination meter as well as notifies the driver to change to the most suit- able gear position corresponding to the actual driving condition.

Selected gear position Suitable gear position

Indication Numeral

and numeral

Condition

The selected gear position is displayed. Shift up or down to the indicated gear position is rec- ommended.

The gear shift indicator turns off when the following operations are performed. ●The vehicle is stopped. ●The vehicle is put in neutral. ●The vehicle is driven in reverse. ●The clutch is not fully engaged when accelerating from a stop. ●The clutch pedal remains depressed for 2 seconds or longer while driving.

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WARNING

Do not rely solely on the shift-up/shift-down recommendations by indica- tions. The actual driving situation might require shift operations different from indication. To avoid the risk of accidents, the road and traffic conditions have to be judged correctly by the driver before shifting.

Recommendations for Shifting ■ Upshifting

For normal acceleration, Toyota recommends these shift points:

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6
For cruising, Toyota recommends these shift points:

17 mph (27 km/h) 27 mph (43 km/h) 37 mph (60 km/h) 47 mph (76 km/h) 55 mph (89 km/h)

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6

11 mph (18 km/h) 19 mph (30 km/h) 30 mph (48 km/h) 39 mph (63 km/h) 51 mph (82 km/h)

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■ Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.

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Automatic Transaxle Controls

Lock-release button

Various Lockouts:

Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON). Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position. Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.

The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transaxle that gives the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the transaxle to shift gears. Even if you intend to use the auto- matic transaxle functions as a traditional automatic, you should also be aware that you can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed increases. If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you have not acciden- tally slipped into manual shift mode (P. 176).

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Shift Position Indication The selector position is indicated when the ignition is switched ON.

■ Gear position indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indication illumi- nates and the numeral for the selected gear is displayed.

Warning Light The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction. Refer to Warning Lights on P. 165.

Transaxle Ranges ● The shift position indicator light in the combination meter illumi-

nates. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on P. 164.

● The selector lever must be in P or N to operate the starter. ■ P (Park)

P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating.

■ R (Reverse)

In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. You must be at a complete stop before shifting to or from R, except under rare cir- cumstances as explained in Rocking the Vehicle (P. 135).

■ N (Neutral)

In N, the wheels and transaxle are not locked. The vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are on. Apply the parking brake or depress the brake pedal before moving the selector lever from N to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

■ D (Drive)

D is the normal driving position. From a stop, the transaxle will automatically shift through a 6-gearsequence.

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■ M (Manual)

M is the manual shift mode position. Gears can be shifted up or down by operating the selector lever. Refer to Manual Shift Mode on P. 176.

WARNING

■Always set the selector lever to P and set the parking brake when park-

ing Only setting the selector lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous. If P fails to hold, the vehicle could move and cause an accident.

■If the engine is running faster than idle, do not shift from N or P into a

driving gear It’s dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is run- ning faster than idle. If this is done, the vehicle could move suddenly, caus- ing an accident or serious injury.

■Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle

Shifting into N while driving is dangerous. Engine braking cannot be applied when decelerating which could lead to an accident or serious injury.

NOTICE

●Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is moving can damage your tran-

saxle.

●Shifting into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is running faster

than idle can damage the transaxle.

●Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle

damage.

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Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving feel. The transaxle may switch to AAS mode when driving up and down slopes, cornering, driving at high elevations, or depressing the accelerator pedal quickly while the selector lever is in the D posi- tion. Depending on the road and driving conditions/vehicle operations, gear shifting could be delayed or not occur, however, this does not indicate a problem because the AAS mode will maintain the optimum gear position.

Shift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift from P:

Depress and hold the brake pedal. Start the engine. Press and hold the lock-release button. Move the selector lever.

●When the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition is switched off, the

selector lever cannot be shifted from P.

●The ignition cannot be switched to OFF if the selector lever is not in P.

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Shift-Lock Override If the selector lever will not move from P using the proper shift proce- dure, continue to hold down the brake pedal.

Remove the shift-lock override cover using a cloth-wrapped flat head screwdriver. Insert a screwdriver and push it down. Press and hold the lock-release button.

Cover

Move the selector lever. Take the vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the system checked.

Manual Shift Mode The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual tran- saxle vehicle by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually. This allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired. To change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from D to M.

To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from M to D.

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■ Indicators

Manual shift mode indication In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indication in the instrument panel illuminates. Gear position indication The numeral for the selected gear illuminates.

■ Manually shifting up

You can shift gears up by operating the shift lever or the steering shift switches (if equipped). M1  M2  M3  M4  M5  M6
● Using selector lever

To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back once.

UP switch

● Using steering shift switch (if

equipped) To shift up to a higher gear with shift switches, pull the UP switch toward you once with your fingers.

steering

the

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■ Manually shifting down

You can shift gears down by operating the shift lever or the steering shift switches (if equipped). M6  M5  M4  M3  M2  M1
● Using selector lever

To shift down to a lower gear, tap the selector lever forward

once.

● Using steering shift switch (if

equipped) To shift down to a lower gear with shift the DOWN switches, pull switch toward you once with your fingers.

steering

the

DOWN switch

■ Second gear fixed mode

When the selector lever is moved back while the vehicle speed is about 6.2 mph (10 km/h) or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier acceleration from a stop and driving on slippery roads such as snow-covered roads. If the selector lever is moved back or forward ond gear fixed mode, the mode will be canceled.

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