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:
Fuel pump shut off system
The fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine to minimize
the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision.
To restart the engine after the f ...
Positioning a floor jack
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
Front
Rear
CAUTION
■When raising your vehicle
Mak ...
Operating tips
To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the
windows open for a few minutes.
This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more
qui ...