Toyota Yaris: Engine and Chassis
Second generation (XP90; 2005–2010) / Toyota Yaris XP90 2005–2010 Owner's Manual / Do-it-youself maintenance / Engine and Chassis
- Checking the engine oil level
- Checking the engine coolant level
- Checking the radiator and condenser
- Checking brake fluid
- Checking tire inflation pressure
- Checking and replacing tires
- Rotating tires
- Installing snow tires and chains
- Replacing wheels
- Aluminum wheel precautions
Positioning the jack
When jacking up your vehicle with the jack, position the jack correctly as
shown in the illustration.
Jack position .
Front—Front suspension member.
Rear—Lower back outer panel.
Support ...
Checking the engine oil level
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle should be on level ground. After turning
off the engine, ...
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Rotating tires
To equalize the wear and help extend tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires according to the maintenance schedule.
(For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “ ...
Ignition switch
“START”—Starter motor on. The key will return to the “ON” position when released.
For starting tips, see Section 3.
“ON”—Engine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal d ...
Parking brake
Type A
Type B
When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.
To set: Pull up the lever. For better holding power, first depress the brake
pedal and hold it ...