Toyota Yaris: Does your vehicle need repairing?
Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are as follows:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle (however, water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.) Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked immediately.) Flat-looking tire; excessive tire squeal when cornering; uneven tire wear Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road Strange noises related to suspension movement Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal almost touches floor; vehicle pulls to one side when braking Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. It probably needs adjustment or repair.
CAUTION.
Do not continue driving with the vehicle unchecked. It could result in serious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury.
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed as frequently
as specified. In addition to checking the items listed, if you notice any unusual
noise, smell or vibration, y ...
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On-Board
Diagnostics) checks.
The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. When the
OBD system de ...
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If your vehicle becomes stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt
to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward.
CAUTION.
Do not attempt to rock the vehicle free by movin ...
Instrument panel light control
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the dial.
With the dial turned fully up, the intensity of the instrument panel lights will
not be reduced even when the tail lights ...
Checking the radiator and condenser
If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condition,
take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer.
CAUTION.
To prevent burning yourself, be careful not to touch the radiat ...