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Toyota Yaris Hybrid (2017 year). Manual - part 11

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WARNING

■ When the vehicle is parked

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

the vehicle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

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

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may rupture, causing the contents to spray over the

interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s

electrical components.

• Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a

place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally

when luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place

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containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.

Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-

cle.

●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a

metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause

the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the hybrid

system and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated.

When the vehicle is left without applying the parking brake even if the shift

lever is in P, it may start to move, leading to an accident.

●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the “READY” indicator is illuminated

or immediately after turning the hybrid system off.

Doing so may cause burns.

■ When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the

shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or

fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in

a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle,

leading to death or a serious health hazard.

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WARNING

■ When braking

● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause

one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the

parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

●If the electronically controlled brake system does not operate, do not fol-

low other vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require brak-

ing.

In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be

depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.

Have your brakes fixed immediately.

●The brake system consists of 2 or more individual hydraulic systems; if

one of the systems fails, the other(s) will still operate. In this case, the

brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking

distance will increase.

Have your brakes fixed immediately.

NOTICE

■ When driving the vehicle

●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain the hybrid system output.

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

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

■ When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so

may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if

the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.

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NOTICE

■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for

an extended period of time.

Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

■ If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-

cle.

●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

●The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat tire

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(P. 415, 430)

■ When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may

cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:

●Engine stalling

●Short in electrical components

● Engine damage caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be

sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-

fied and equipped professional check the following:

●Brake function

●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid

transmission, etc.

● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-

ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precau-

tions, cargo capacity and load:

WARNING

■ Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:

●Receptacles containing gasoline

●Aerosol cans

■ Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,

may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or pas-

sengers, possibly causing an accident.

● Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.

●Do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-

backs.

●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations:

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)

• On the luggage cover

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.

●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be place directly

behind the front seats.

●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed

for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop-

erly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or seri-

ous bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an

accident.

■ Load and distribution

●Do not overload your vehicle.

●Do not apply loads unevenly.

Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control

which may cause death or serious injury.

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Trailer towing

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch

or the use of a tow hitch carrier of a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle,

etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use

of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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4-2. Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch (vehicles without a

smart entry & start system)

Starting the hybrid system

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

4

Turn the power switch to the “START” position to start the hybrid

system.

If the “READY” indicator turns on, the hybrid system will operate normally.

Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated.

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Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.

The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.

Stopping the hybrid system

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 190)

3

Set the parking brake. (P. 195)

4

Turn the power switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the hybrid sys-

tem.

5

Release the brake pedal and check that the “READY” indicator is

off.

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Changing power switch positions

1

“LOCK”

The steering wheel is locked and

the key can be removed. (The key

can be removed only when the

shift lever is in P.)

2

“ACC”

Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.

3

“ON”

All electrical components can be

used.

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“START”

For starting the hybrid system.

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When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a posi-

tion other than P

If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other

than P, the power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to

“ACC”. Perform the following procedure to turn the hybrid system off:

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 190)

3

Turn the power switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the hybrid sys-

tem.

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■ Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”

1

Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 190)

2

Push in the key and turn it to the

“LOCK” position.

■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle

P. 78

■ When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving con-

ditions

When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator

may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indicator is steady

on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.

■ If the hybrid system does not start

The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 84)

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified

and equipped professional.

■ When the steering lock cannot be released

When starting the hybrid system, the

power switch may seem stuck in the

“LOCK” position. To free it, turn the key

while turning the steering wheel slightly

left and right.

■ If the “READY” indicator does not come on

In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after perform-

ing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact any authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional

immediately.

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■ If the hybrid system is malfunctioning

P. 405

■ Key reminder function

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the power switch is in the

“LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.

WARNING

■ When starting the hybrid system

Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not

depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any

circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■ Caution when driving

Do not turn the power switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an

emergency, you must turn the hybrid system off while the vehicle is moving,

turn the power switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the hybrid system.

An accident may result if the hybrid system is stopped while driving.

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(P. 395)

NOTICE

■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the power switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long periods

of time without the hybrid system operating.

■ When starting the hybrid system

If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by

any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

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Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a

smart entry & start system)

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-

tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes

power switch mode.

Starting the hybrid system

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

The smart entry & start system indicator (green) will turn on.

If the indicator light does not turn on, the hybrid system cannot be started.

Press the power switch shortly

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and firmly.

When operating the power switch,

one short, firm press is enough. It

is not necessary to press and hold

the switch.

If the “READY” indicator turns on,

the hybrid system will operate nor-

mally.

Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the “READY” indicator

is illuminated.

The hybrid system can be started

from any power switch mode.

Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.

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The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.

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Stopping the hybrid system

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Set the parking brake (P. 195), and shift the shift lever to P.

3

Press the power switch.

4

Release the brake pedal and check that the smart entry & start sys-

tem indicator (green) is off.

Changing power switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with brake pedal

released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off*

The emergency flashers can be

used.

ACCESSORY mode

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Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.

The smart entry & start system

indicator (green) flashes slowly.

ON mode

All electrical components can be

used.

The smart entry & start system

indicator (green) flashes slowly.

*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the hybrid sys-

tem, the power switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

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When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a posi-

tion other than P

If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other

than P, the power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to

ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the

switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Check that the smart entry & start system indicator (green) flashes

slowly and then press the power switch once.

Check that the smart entry & start system indicator (green) is off.

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■ Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON

mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift

lever in P, the power switch will automatically turn off. However, this function

cannot entirely prevent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle

with the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods of time

when the hybrid system is not operating.

■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle

P. 78

■ Electronic key battery depletion

P. 113

■ When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving con-

ditions

When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator

may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indicator is steady

on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.

■ Conditions affecting operation

P. 137

■ Notes for the start function

P. 138

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■ If the hybrid system does not start

● The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 84)

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified

and equipped professional.

● Check that the shift lever is securely set

in P. The hybrid system may not start if

the shift lever is displaced out of P. The

smart entry & start system indicator

(green) will flash quickly.

■ Steering lock

After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the

steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the

power switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

■ When the steering lock cannot be released

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The smart entry & start system indicator

(green) will flash quickly.

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

Press the power switch while turning the

steering wheel left and right.

■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-

pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period

of time. In this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system. After about 10

seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.

■ If the “READY” indicator does not come on

If the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after perform-

ing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact any authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional

immediately.

■ If the hybrid system is malfunctioning

P. 405

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