Toyota Yaris: 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 the button.
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (→P. 172)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
Turn signal lever
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right (push and
hold the lever partway)
The right hand signals will ...
Horn
To sound the horn, press on or close to the
mark.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. The horn may not sound
if the steering wheel i ...
See also:
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 ...
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation
of the shift lever). Have the ve ...
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 ...