Toyota Yaris: Abbreviations used in this manual
For convenience, the following abbreviations are used in this manual.
ABS Antilock Brake System.
A/C Air Conditioner.
assy assembly.
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission.
ECU Electronic Control Unit.
e.g. Exempli Gratia (for Example).
Ex. Except.
FWD Front Wheel Drive Vehicles.
2WD Two Wheel Drive Vehicles.
4WD Four Wheel Drive Vehicles.
in. inch.
LH Left-hand.
LHD Left-hand Drive.
MIG Metal Inert Gas.
M/Y Model Year.
PPS Progressive Power Steering.
RH Right-hand.
RHD Right-hand Drive.
SRS Supplemental Restraint System.
SSM Special Service Materials.
w/ with.
w/o without
Precautions for repairing body structure panels
1. HEAT REPAIR FOR BODY STRUCTURE PANELS
Toyota prohibits the use of the heat repair method on body structure panels when
repairing a vehicle damaged in a collision.
Panels that have high streng ...
See also:
SRS driver and front passenger airbags
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are designed to provide further
protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety
protection provided by the seat be ...
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION.
Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Otherwise,
the hood ma ...
Body panel under coating areas
HINT: 1) First wipe off any dirt, grease or oil with a rag soaked in silicone
remover.
2) Cover the surrounding areas with masking paper to avoid coating unnecessary
areas. If other areas are acc ...