Toyota Yaris: First generation (XP10; 1998–2005)

First generation (XP10; 1998–2005)

First generation (XP10; 1998–2005)

The first generation XP10 series Toyota Yaris, designed by Sotiris Kovos at Toyota's ED2 studio in Europe. Production began in late 1998, with a Japanese on-sale date of January 1999; European sales commenced two months later as the "Toyota Yaris". When introduced to Australasia in October 1999, the "Toyota Echo" name was used, as was the case in Canada when released there in 2003. The "Echo" and "Yaris" names were also given to the export version of the related Japanese market Toyota Platz sedan.

    Second generation (XP90; 2005–2010)
    Toyota redesigned the Yaris in early 2005, going on sale in Japan that February. The Toyota Belta sedan, shares underpinnings with the Yaris. However, while the Vitz was designed at Toyota's European ...

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    Rear seats
    The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down. Stow the rear seat belt buckles as shown. Stow the seat belts. Center →P. 55 Outside Use the seat belt hangers to prevent the belts ...

    Abbreviations used in this manual
    For convenience, the following abbreviations are used in this manual. ABS Antilock Brake System A/C Air Conditioner assy assembly ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission ECU Electronic Control Unit ...

    Theft prevention labels (except for Canada)
    Your new vehicle carries theft prevention labels which are approximately 47 mm (1.85 in.) by 12 mm (0.47 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilita ...