Toyota 2009 Yaris Hatchback User manual

MN 00505-QRG09-YARLB
Printed in the USA 8/08
2009 Quick Reference Guide
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2009
Yaris Liftback
!A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Yaris.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Yaris
operations. Every Yaris owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operatinginstructionstohelpyouavoidinjuryorequipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Loosen and remove the bolt.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire
changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Tool bag
Tie-down belt
Jack handle
Spare tire
Jack
Child comfort guide
Rear seat center position guides provide added comfort for children who
have outgrown child restraints.
Split seat Non-split seat
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Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry* 6
Air Conditioning/Heating 13
Audio 14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Clock 15
Cruise control 14
Door-Back 12
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Lights & turn signals 11
Luggage storage box 15
Parking brake 8
Power outlet 15
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 9
Seat-Folding rear seat 10-11
Seats-Head restraints 12
Tilt steering wheel 8
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 13
Child comfort guide 17
Door locks-Power 16
Seatbelts 16
Spare tire & tools 17
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 16
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
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Instrument panel light control
Power rearview mirror control switches
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Front passenger seatbelt reminder light
Audio system*
Instrument panel
A
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1
2
C
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*
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Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch*
12V DC Power outlet
Cruise control
Engine (ignition) switch
Tilt steering lock release lever
Hood release
*Ifequipped
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Driver seatbelt reminder2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seatbelt reminder2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Brake system warning1,2
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2For
5-2,
3For
Indicator symbols
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Clock
Clock reset knob
Tachometer
Instrument cluster
Without tachometer
With tachometer
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
Owner’s Manual.
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2For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds,” Section
5-2, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
3For details, refer to “If your vehicle overheats,” Section 5-2, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
Charging system warning1,2
Low engine oil pressure warning1,2
Anti-lock Brake System warning1,2
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1,2
Open door warning2
Low windshield washer fluid level warning2
Engine oil replacement reminder1,2
AIR BAG ON indicator
AIR BAG OFF indicator
Headlight low beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Low fuel level warning2
Headlight high beam indicator
High engine coolant temperature warning1,2
Airbag SRS warning1,2
Electric power steering system warning1,2
Low engine coolant temperature indicator3
Front fog light indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1,2
Cruise control SET indicator
Cruise control main indicator
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Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull up
Tu r n
Hang
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Unlocking operation
Panic button
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened
within 30 seconds of unlocking, all
doors will relock for safety.
H
o
En
W
E
E
E
Not
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Push
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Hood release
Engine maintenance
Windshield washer and rear window washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Pull
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Engage
support rod
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Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
P
R
N
D
3
2
L
Tilt steering wheel
Angle
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and return lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Parking brake
Se
a
Se
a
No
n
Pull
(2) Push
Set Release
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Spli
Seat
Li
g
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hift
a
ys
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat adjustments-Rear
Non-split seat
Seatback angle
Seat position
Angle
h
tly
Split seat (type A) Split seat (type B)
Position
Seatback angle/Fold Seatback angle
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
+
-
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Seat-Folding rear seat
Before folding
(1) Push
(3) Hook
(2) Store
Fold (split seat - type A)
(1) Push
(3) Pull up
(2) Lower
(4) Slide
(5) Pull up (7) Flip over deck board
Fold (split seat - type B)
(1) Push
(3) Pull up
(2) Lower
(4) Fold down
(6) Fold down
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on
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Fro
Fro
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Fol
d
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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Headlights
Parking lights
High beam
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)(if equipped) Automatically turns
on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Tu r n
Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Fold (non-split seat)
(1) Push
(3) Pull up
(2) Lower
(4) Fold down
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Windows-Power (if equipped)
Window operation
Automatic operation (driver’s window only) Push the switch completely
down and release to fully open. To stop window midway, lightly pull the
switch up.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
Window
lock switch
Up
Driver side
Down
Door-Back
Open/Close
Unlock Lock
Push to open
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Fro
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Lock release button
Lock release button
Height
Rear seat (split seat - type A)
Front seats
Rear seat (split seat - type B)
Lock release button
Seats-Head restraints
Rear seats (non-split seat)
Lock release button
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ly
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Windshield wipers & washers
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Wash
Rear
Front
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Fan speed
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air to reduce window fogging.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF (if equipped)
Temperature selector
Outside rear view mirror/Rear window defogger (if equipped)
Air Conditioning (if equipped)/Heating
Adjust frequency*
* Intermittent windshield
wiper frequency adjustment
(if equipped)
Rotate to increase/decrease
wipe frequency.
B
)
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Audio (if equipped)
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to
select.
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push
again to hold selection.
CD PLAYER
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number.
View CD text
Push to skip up
/down folder
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Push to adjust tone & balance
Mode
Seek station/
CD track select
Station/CD
track scan
By i
n
AUX
thro
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AU
X
Lu
Op
e
Cruise control (if equipped)
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2Unless vehicle speed drops below 10 mph, the set speed may be resumed
once vehicle exceeds 25 mph.
RefertotheOwner’s Manual for more details.
Turning system ON/OFF Functions
Resume2/
Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
System ON/OFF Cl
o
Pres
s
adju
Refe
Po
w
Desi
g
posi
t
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P
ush
up
r
n
ce
By inserting a mini plug of a commercially available component into the
AUX audio jack, you can listen to music from a portable audio device
through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
AUX audio jack (if equipped)
Luggage storage box
Open
Right side:
Turn to unlock
Left side:
Turn to unlock
m
ed
e
ed
e
ed Clock
Press and hold clock reset button for adjustment mode. Press again to
adjust minutes and hours, waiting 5 seconds after each.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for adjustment instructions.
Power outlet
Designed for 12V car accessories. Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position to be used.
Clock adjustment knob
Without tachometer With tachometer
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Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
To o h i g h
Seatbelts
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature
is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seatbelts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Unlock
Lock
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (excluding the
spare), indicator will illuminate. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will
turn off the light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have
the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
RefertotheOwner’s Manual for more details.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TWI Treadwear Indicators
VIN Vehicle Identification Number

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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota
does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota
dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installa-
tion.