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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Trailer towing (3-door models for Canada)
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle. Towing
a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, performance, braking, durability,
and fuel consumption. For your safet ...
Parking brake
To set the parking brake, fully
pull the parking brake lever while depressing the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, slightly
raise the lever and lower it completely while pressing th ...
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The high engine coolant temperature warning light (→P. 306) comes on or flashes,
or a loss of engine power is experienced. ...