Toyota Yaris: If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■ Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
● Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does not come on continuously
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine misfire, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
Essential information
Installing towing eyelet
Type A
Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustrat ...
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel
to the engine.
Follow the procedure b ...
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Proper and efficient work procedures
1. REMOVAL
(a) PRE-REMOVAL MEASURING.
(1) Before removal or cutting operations, take measurements in accordance with
the dimensions diagram. Always use a puller to straighten a damaged body or f ...
Power windows
The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
Key off operation: The driver’s window works for about 45 seconds even after
...
Body panel anti-chipping paint application areas
HINT: 1) Anti-chipping paint should be applied to some areas before the second
coat and to other areas after the top coat.
2) Wipe off the paint immediately with a rag soaked in silicone remover if ...