Toyota 2013 Yaris User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
1-800 -331-4331
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Printed in U.S.A. 9 / 12
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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.
Aword about safe vehicle operations
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
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
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.
2013
Yaris Liftback
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2013
Yaris Liftback 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
Automatic Transmission 8
Clock 14
Cruise control 13
Cup holders 15
Door-Back 15
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Lights & turn signals 9
Multi-Information Display 15
Parking brake 8
Power outlet 11
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seat-Folding rear seat 10-11
Seats-Head restraints 11
Steering wheel switches 14
Tilt steering wheel 8
USB port/AUX port 14
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Door locks-Power 16
Floor mat installation 19
Seat belts 16
Spare tire & tools 17
Star Safety SystemTM 18-19
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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Steering wheel audio controls1,2
Cruise control1
Power outside rearview mirror control switches1
Instrument panel light control
Tilt steering lock release lever
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls
Ignition switch
Wiper and washer controls
Instrument panel
USB port/AUX port
Emergency flasher switch
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Rear window defogger switch
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlet
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System
Hood release
1 If equipped
2 Refer to the Toyota Audio or Navigation System Owner’s Manual for
more details.
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Steering wheel audio controls1,2
Cruise control1
Power outside rearview mirror control switches1
Instrument panel light control
Tilt steering lock release lever
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls
Ignition switch
Wiper and washer controls
USB port/AUX port
Emergency flasher switch
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Rear window defogger switch
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlet
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System
Hood release
1 If equipped
2 Refer to the Toyota Audio or Navigation System Owner’s Manual for
more details.
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Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Brake system warning1
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 details, refer to “Cruise control” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Indicator symbols
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator (if equipped)
Display change button
Odometer, trip meter and Multi-Information Display
Fuel gauge
Clock
Clock adjusting buttons
Outside temperature display
Tachometer
Instrument cluster
Without tachometer
With tachometer
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
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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 details, refer to “Cruise control” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Open door warning
Low windshield washer fluid warning
Engine oil replacement reminder1
AIR BAG ON indicator
AIR BAG OFF indicator1
VSC OFF indicator1
Turn signal indicator
Low fuel level warning
Headlight high beam indicator
High engine coolant temperature warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Low engine coolant temperature indicator
Front fog light indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Cruise control SET indicator
Cruise control indicator2
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
Slip indicator1
Eco Driving Indicator Light1
TRAC OFF indicator1
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Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull up
Turn to open
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 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
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 “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Push
Type A Type B
Type A Type B
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Turn to open
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
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 “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Pull Pull up latch
and raise hood
Engage support rod
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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*
P
Reverse
R
Neutral
N
Drive
D
Third gear
3
Second gear
2
First gear
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
Pull
(2) Push
Set Release
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Light control-Instrument panel
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Turn signals
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Type A
Type A
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* 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.
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
(1) Pull slightly
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
+
-
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Headlights
Parking lights
High beam
Turn signals
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Headlights
Parking lights
Type A Type B
Type A Type B
Turn Turn
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat-Folding rear seat
Before folding
Fold (split seat)
Fold (non-split seat)
Seat adjustments-Front
Seatback angle
Seat position
(forward/backward)
Seats-Head restraints
Seat position
(forward/backward)
Seatback lock release
(3-door models)
Driver seat Passenger seat
Height crank
(if equipped)
(1) Store
(4) Store
(2) Push
(2) Push
(3) Store
(5) Pull up
(6) Fold down
(8) Pull up
(7) Push
Power outlet
Designed for 12V car accessories. Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to
be used.
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Fold (split seat)
(1) Push
(3) Pull up
(2) Lower
(4) Fold down
Fold (non-split seat)
(1) Push
(3) Pull up
(2) Lower
(4) Fold down
Lock release button
Seats-Head restraints
Seat position
(forward/backward)
(7) Push
Power outlet
Designed for 12V car accessories. Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to
be used.
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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 partway, lightly push the switch in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
Window lock switch
Up
Driver side
Down
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear (if equipped)
Front
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Airflow vent
“” mode uses fresh air to reduce window fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Air Conditioning/Heating
Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal or the clutch
pedal (Manual Transmission).
2 Unless vehicle speed drops below 10 mph, the set speed may be resumed once
vehicle exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Turning system ON/OFF
Type A Type B
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Wash
Type B
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Wash
Type A
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
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Automatic operation (driver’s window only) Push the switch completely down
and release to fully open. To stop window partway, lightly push the switch in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
Interval wipe
Airflow vent
“” mode uses fresh air to reduce window fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Air Conditioning/Heating
Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal or the clutch
pedal (Manual Transmission).
2 Unless vehicle speed drops below 10 mph, the set speed may be resumed once
vehicle exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Turning system ON/OFF Functions
Resume2/
Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
System ON/OFF
Wipe
Wash and wipe
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Door-Back
Open/Close
USB port/AUX port
USB port
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
Refer to the Toyota Audio or Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more details.
Multi-Information Display
Push button to change information in the following succession:
(1) Odometer
(2) Trip meters
(3) Current gas mileage (MPG)
(4) Average gas mileage (AVG/MPG)
(5) Average vehicle speed from engine start (AVG/MPH)
(6) Miles left on remaining fuel (RANGE/MI)
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
“ ”
-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the next
strong station.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to a next/previous track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the
audio system OFF.
Refer to the Toyota Audio or Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Volume control
Cup holders
Front
Clock
Hour set
Minute set
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Door-Back
Open/Close
Unlock
Lock
USB port
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
Refer to the Toyota Audio or Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more details.
Multi-Information Display
Push button to change information in the following succession:
(1) Odometer
(2) Trip meters
(3) Current gas mileage (MPG)
(4) Average gas mileage (AVG/MPG)
(5) Average vehicle speed from engine start (AVG/MPH)
(6) Miles left on remaining fuel (RANGE/MI)
“ ”
-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the next
strong station.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to a next/previous track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the
audio system OFF.
Refer to the Toyota Audio or Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more details.
Cup holders
Front Rear
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Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
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 seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Door locks-Power
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.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
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Take up slack
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 seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Loosen and remove
the bolt.
Tool bag
Tie-down belt
Jack handle
Spare tire
Jack
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
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