Toyota Yaris: First generation (XP10; 1998–2005)
The first generation XP10 series Toyota Yaris, designed by Sotiris Kovos at Toyota's ED2 studio in Europe. Production began in late 1998, with a Japanese on-sale date of January 1999; European sales commenced two months later as the "Toyota Yaris". When introduced to Australasia in October 1999, the "Toyota Echo" name was used, as was the case in Canada when released there in 2003. The "Echo" and "Yaris" names were also given to the export version of the related Japanese market Toyota Platz sedan.
Second generation (XP90; 2005–2010)
Toyota redesigned the Yaris in early 2005, going on sale in Japan that February. The Toyota Belta sedan, shares underpinnings with the Yaris. However, while the Vitz was designed at Toyota's European ...See also:
Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the key, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
■ Wireless remote control (if equipped)
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■ Key
Turning the key operates t ...
Controls
Controls
1. Air intake selector
2. Air flow selector
3. Temperature selector
4. Fan speed selector
5. “A/C” Button (on some models)
Fan speed selector
Turn the knob to adjust the f ...
Automatic transmission
Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility
of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (w ...