Toyota Yaris: Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■ Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed. When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.
■ Shift position purpose
Shifting to the D position selects the most suitable gear for the particular driving condition. Setting the shift lever in the D position is recommended for normal driving.
■Downshift restriction
The maximum allowable speeds are as follows.
■AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance and driving conditions. AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. When driving downhill, there may be cases where the vehicle shifts down automatically to obtain engine braking. As a result of the downshifting, the engine speed may increase.
■When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
Engine braking will not occur when downshifting from D. (→P. 158)
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 328
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly. Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an accident.
Engine (ignition) switch
■ Starting the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the ...
Manual transmission
■ Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and then release
it slowly. If it is difficult to shift in reverse, shift the shift lever to N, r ...
See also:
Dinghy towing
with automatic transmission
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with four wheels on the ground)
behind a motorhome.
NOTICE.
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the grou ...
Correct driving posture
Drive with a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in the seat. (→P. 43)
Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached and easily de ...
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (vehicles
with an ...