Toyota Yaris: If your engine stalls while driving
If your engine stalls while driving...
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or “LOCK”, and try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see “If your vehicle will not start” in this Section.
CAUTION.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual.
If your vehicle will not start
(a) Simple checks
Before making these checks, make sure you have followed the correct starting
procedure given in “How to start the engine” in Section 3 and that you have sufficient
fuel. I ...
If you cannot increase engine speed
If engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in the electronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. However, if ...
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If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed (→P. 124), consider each of the following points:
■ The engine will not start even though the sta ...
Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system. When you insert
the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip in the key’s head transmits
an electronic code to the vehicle.
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Fuel
FUEL TYPE
Your new vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mix-ups, your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel will ...