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Toyota Yaris Hybrid (2017 year). Manual - part 12

4-2. Driving procedures

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NOTICE

■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

●Do not leave the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri-

ods of time without the hybrid system on.

● If the smart entry & start system indicator (green) is illuminated, the power

switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the power switch off.

●Do not stop the hybrid system when the shift lever is in a position other

than P. If the hybrid system is stopped in another shift lever position, the

power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY

mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, 12-volt battery dis-

charge may occur.

■ 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.

■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power switch

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If the power switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,

such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction.

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

and equipped professional immediately.

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EV drive mode

In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid bat-

tery

(traction battery), and only the electric motor

(traction

motor) is used to drive the vehicle.

This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the

morning and late at night, or in indoor parking lots etc. without

concern for noises and gas emissions.

Turns EV drive mode on/off

When EV drive mode is turned on,

the EV drive mode indicator will

come on. Pressing the switch

when in EV drive mode will return

the vehicle to normal driving (using

the gasoline engine and electric

motor [traction motor]).

■ Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on

It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it

cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound.

● The temperature of the hybrid system is high.

The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds,

etc.

● The temperature of the hybrid system is low.

The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 0°C (32°F) for a

long period of time etc.

●The gasoline engine is warming up.

● The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.

• In the instrument cluster, the low traction battery warning light comes on.

(P. 407)

• The remaining battery level indicated in the energy monitor display is low.

(P. 104)

● Vehicle speed is high.

● The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.

●The windshield defogger is in use.

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■ Switching to EV drive mode when the gasoline engine is cold

If the hybrid system is started while the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline

engine will start automatically after a short period of time in order to warm up.

In this case, you will become unable to switch to EV drive mode.

After the hybrid system has started and the “READY” indicator has illumi-

nated, press the EV drive mode switch before the gasoline engine starts to

switch to EV drive mode.

■ Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode

When driving in EV drive mode, the gasoline engine may automatically restart

in the following situations. When EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will

sound and the EV drive mode indicator will flash and go off.

● The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.

• In the instrument cluster, the low traction battery warning light comes on.

(P. 407)

• The remaining battery level indicated in the energy monitor display is low.

(P. 104)

● Vehicle speed is high.

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● The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.

■ Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode

EV drive mode’s possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred meters

to approximately 1 km (0.6 miles). However, depending on vehicle conditions,

there are situations when EV drive mode cannot be used.

(The distance that is possible depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery]

level and driving conditions.)

■ Fuel economy

The hybrid system is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy

during normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction

motor]). Driving in EV drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel econ-

omy.

WARNING

■ Caution while driving

When driving in EV drive mode, pay special attention to the area around the

vehicle. Because there is no engine noise, pedestrians, people riding bicy-

cles or other people and vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehi-

cle starting off or approaching them, so take extra care while driving.

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Hybrid transmission

Shifting the shift lever

 Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

While the power switch is in the “ON” position, move the shift

lever with the brake pedal depressed.

When shifting from P to another position; from D to R or P; or from R

to P, D or B; ensure that the brake pedal is being depressed and the

vehicle is stationary.

 Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever with

the brake pedal depressed.

When shifting from P to another position; from D to R or P; or from R

to P, D or B; ensure that the brake pedal is being depressed and the

vehicle is stationary.

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Shift position purpose

Shift position

Function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving*

B

Position for engine braking

*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for

normal driving.

Selecting Eco drive mode

Suitable for improving the fuel economy, because the torque corre-

4

sponding to the accelerator pedal depression amount can be gener-

ated more smoothly than it is in normal conditions and the operation

of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be minimized.

Eco drive mode

When Eco drive mode is turned on,

the

“ECO MODE” indicator will

come on.

Pressing the “ECO MODE” switch

again turns Eco drive mode off.

■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the

air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. (P. 298) To improve air

conditioning performance, adjust the temperature setting or fan speed, or turn

off Eco drive mode.

■ When in heavy traffic

If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery

(traction battery) will not be

charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid putting the shift

lever in N for an extended period of time.

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■ Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift

lever in starting.

The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the power switch is turned to

the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or ON mode

(vehicles with a smart entry & start system) and the brake pedal is being

depressed.

■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may

be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by any

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

professional immediately.

The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that

the shift lever can be shifted.

Releasing the shift lock:

1

Set the parking brake.

2

Turn the power switch to the “LOCK” position.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Pry the cover up with a flathead

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover, wrap

the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button.

5

The shift lever can be shifted while

the button is pressed.

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4-2. Driving procedures

Turn signal lever

Operation instructions

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right (push

and hold the lever partway)

The right hand signals will flash

until you release the lever.

Lane change to the left (push

3

and hold the lever partway)

The left hand signals will flash until

you release the lever.

4

Left turn

■ Turn signals can be operated when

 Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

The power switch is in the “ON” position.

 Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

The power switch is in ON mode.

■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned

out.

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Parking brake

Operation instructions

To set the parking brake, fully

1

pull the parking brake lever

while depressing the brake

pedal.

To release the parking brake,

2

slightly raise the lever and

lower it completely while press-

ing the button.

4

■ Parking the vehicle

P. 168

■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

P. 404

■ Usage in winter time

P. 254

NOTICE

■ Before driving

Fully release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake

wear.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operation instructions

Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:

1

Off

2

The front position, tail,

license plate and instru-

ment panel lights turn on.

3

The headlights and all the

lights listed above turn on.

4

Vehicles without a smart

(If equipped)

entry & start system: The

headlights, front position

lights, daytime running

lights and so on turn on

and off automatically

(when the power switch is

in the “ON” position.)

Vehicles with a smart entry

& start system: The head-

lights, front position lights,

daytime running lights and

so on turn on and off auto-

matically (when the power

switch is in ON mode.)

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Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push

1

the lever away from you to turn

on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the

center position to turn the high

beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and

2

release it to flash the high

beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

Follow me home system

This system allows the low beam headlights to be turned on for 30

seconds when the power switch is turned off.

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Pull the lever toward you and

release it with the light switch is in

or

after turning the

power switch off.

Pull the lever toward you and

release it again to turn off the

lights.

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Manual headlight leveling dial

The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number

of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.

 Left-hand drive vehicles

 Right-hand drive vehicles

1

Raises the level of the head-

1

Raises the level of the head-

lights

lights

2

Lowers the level of the head-

2

Lowers the level of the head-

lights

lights

■ Guide to dial settings

Loading condition

Control switch position

Driver only

0

Driver + one passenger in the front seat

0

Driver + one passenger in the front seat

1.5

+ rear seat

All passengers

1.5

All passengers + full luggage loading to

2.5

the luggage room

Driver + full luggage loading to the lug-

4

gage room

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■ Daytime running light system

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the

daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system is

operated and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in

the “AUTO” position. (Illuminate brighter than the front position lights.) Day-

time running lights are not designed for use at night.

■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the

windshield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor

detecting the level of ambient light and

may cause the automatic headlight sys-

tem to malfunction.

■ Automatic light off system (if equipped)

4

 Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

● When the light switch is in

or

: The headlights and front fog

lights turn off automatically when the power switch is turned to the “LOCK”

position.

● When the light switch is in

: The headlights and all the lights turn off

automatically when the power switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.

To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to the “ON” position, or turn

the light switch off once and then back to

or

 Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

● When the light switch is in

or

: The headlights turn off automati-

cally if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and

the driver’s door is opened.

● When the light switch is in

: The headlights and tail lights turn off auto-

matically if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off

and the driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light

switch off once and then back to

or

■ Automatic High Beam (if equipped)

P. 236

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■ Light reminder buzzer

 Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

A buzzer sounds when the key is removed from the power switch and the

driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

 Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-

SORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

■ Battery-saving function

In all conditions following below, the headlights and the other remaining lights

will go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle bat-

tery from being discharged:

● The headlights and/or tail lights are on.

●The light switch is in

or

● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: The power switch is in the

“ACC” or the “LOCK” position.

● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: The power switch is turned to

ACCESSORY mode or turned off.

This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:

● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: When the power switch is

turned to the “ON” position.

● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: When the power switch is turned

to ON mode.

● When the light switch is operated.

● When the door is opened or closed.

■ Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.

(Customizable features: P. 475)

NOTICE

■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is

off.

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Fog light switch

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-

ditions, such as in rain and fog.

Operation instructions

■ Rear fog light switch

1

Turns the rear fog lights off

2

Turns the rear fog lights on

Releasing the switch ring

returns it to

Operating the switch ring

again turns the lights off.

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■ Front and rear fog light switch (if equipped)

1

Turns the front and rear

fog lights off

2

Turns the front fog lights

on

3

Turns both front and rear

fog lights on

Releasing the switch ring

returns it to

Operating the switch ring

again turns only the rear fog

lights off.

■ Fog lights can be used when

 Vehicles with a rear fog light switch

The headlights are turned on.

 Vehicles with a front and rear fog light switch

Front fog lights: The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.

Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.

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Windshield wiper and washer

Operating the wiper lever

Operate the lever as follows to operate the wiper.

 Intermittent windshield wiper

1

Off

2

Intermittent

windshield

wiper operation

3

Low speed windshield

wiper operation

4

High speed windshield

wiper operation

5

Temporary operation

4

Washer/wiper dual operation

6

The wiper will automatically oper-

ate a couple of times after the

washer squirts.

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