Toyota Yaris: Brake pad wear limit indicators
The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving, have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Expensive rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary.
Electric power steering system
The electric power steering system, using an electric motor, assists the turning
of the steering wheel.
In the following cases, you may feel the steering becomes heavy. But it is not
a malfunctio ...
Your Toyota’s identification
—Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This number is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through ...
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On-Board
Diagnostics) checks.
The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. When the
OBD system de ...
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle
in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather
conditions.
■ Pre-winte ...
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 ...