Toyota Yaris Cross (2022 year). Manual in english — page 27

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WARNING

• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if

equipped)

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if

equipped)

• Tire pressure warning system

• Toyota parking assist-sensor (if

equipped)

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if

equipped)

• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if

equipped)

• Rear view monitor system (if

equipped)

• Navigation system (if equipped)

■

Speed limit when using the com-
pact spare tire (if equipped)

Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80

km/h (50 mph) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.

The compact spare tire is not
designed for driving at high speeds.

Failure to observe this precaution

may lead to an accident causing
death or serious injury.

■

After using the tools and jack

Before driving, make sure all the tools

and jack are securely in place in their

storage location to reduce the possi-
bility of personal injury during a colli-

sion or sudden braking.

NOTICE

■

Be careful when driving over

bumps with the compact spare
tire (if equipped) installed on the

vehicle.

The vehicle becomes lower when
driving with the compact spare tire

compared to when driving with stan-

dard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.

■

Driving with tire chains and the
compact spare tire (if equipped)

Do not fit tire chains to the compact

spare tire. Tire chains may damage
the vehicle body and adversely affect

driving performance.

■

When replacing the tires

When removing or fitting the wheels,

tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact any

authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter may be dam-

aged if not handled correctly.

■

To avoid damage to the tire pres-

sure warning valves and trans-
mitters (except for compact

spare)

When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealants, the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter may not operate

properly. If a liquid sealant is used,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer

or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer as soon as possible.
Make sure to replace the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter when

replacing the tire. (



P.366)

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One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:



There may not be sufficient fuel
in the vehicle’s tank. Refuel the
vehicle.



The engine may be flooded. Try
to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting proce-
dures. (



P.173, 174)



There may be a malfunction in
the engine immobilizer system.
(



P.75)

One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:



The battery may be discharged.
(



P.439)



The battery terminal connec-

tions may be loose or corroded.
(



P.358)

The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key bat-
tery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is
available to start the engine.
(



P.436)

One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:



The battery may be discharged.
(



P.439)



One or both of the battery termi-
nals may be disconnected.
(



P.358)



Vehicles with a smart entry &
start system: There may be a
malfunction in the steering lock
system.

Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer if the problem cannot
be repaired, or if repair procedures are
unknown.

If the engine will not

start

If the engine will not start even
though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed
(



P.173, 174), consider each of

the following points:

The engine will not start
even though the starter
motor operates normally.

The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights
and headlights are dim, or
the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.

The starter motor does not
turn over (vehicles with a
smart entry & start system)

The starter motor does not
turn over, the interior lights
and headlights do not turn
on, or the horn does not
sound.

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When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine
if the engine switch is functioning
normally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in case of emergency.

1

Pull the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is
set. (



P.186)

Parking brake indicator will come on.

2

Check that the shift lever is in P
(Multidrive) or N (manual trans-
mission).

3

Turn the engine switch to ACC.

4

Press and hold the engine
switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch
pedal (manual transmission)
firmly.

Even if the engine can be started using
the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

Emergency start function
(vehicles with a smart entry
& start system)

If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be
made by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable
repairer using the other key
(vehicles without a smart entry
& start system) or mechanical
key (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system) and the
key number stamped on your
key number plate.

Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the
vehicle.

NOTICE

■

When an electronic key is lost
(vehicles with a smart entry &

start system)

If the electronic key remains lost, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-

cantly. Visit any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer immediately

with all remaining electronic keys that

were provided with your vehicle.

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When the electronic key does not

work properly

●

Make sure that the smart entry & start

system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off,

turn the function on. (Customizable

features:



P.457)

●

Check if battery-saving mode is set. If

it is set, cancel the function. (



P.137)

Use the mechanical key (



P.117)

in order to perform the following
operations:

1

Locks all the doors

2

Unlocks all the doors

■

Key linked functions

1

Closes the windows (turn and hold)

*

2

Opens the windows (turn and hold)

*

*

: These settings must be customized at

any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

If the electronic key

does not operate prop-

erly (vehicles with a

smart entry & start sys-

tem)

If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted (



P.138) or the

electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is
depleted, the smart entry &
start system and wireless
remote control cannot be used.
In such cases, the doors can
be opened and the engine can
be started by following the pro-
cedure below.

NOTICE

■

In case of a smart entry & start

system malfunction or other key-

related problems

Take your vehicle with all the elec-

tronic keys provided with your vehicle

to any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

Locking and unlocking the
doors

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1

Vehicles with a Multidrive:
Ensure that the shift lever is in P
and depress the brake pedal.
Vehicles with a manual trans-
mission: Shift the shift lever to N
and depress the clutch pedal.

2

Touch the area behind the lock
button and unlock button on the
electronic key to the engine
switch.

When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch

will turn to ON.
When the smart entry & start system is
deactivated in customization setting,

the engine switch will turn to ACC.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal
(Multidrive) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) and

check that

is shown on the

multi-information display.

4

Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.

In the event that the engine still
cannot be started, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

■

Stopping the engine

Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N
(manual transmission) and press the

engine switch as you normally do when

stopping the engine.

■

Electronic key battery

As the above procedure is a temporary

measure, it is recommended that the

electronic key battery be replaced
immediately when the battery is

depleted. (



P.378)

■

Alarm (if equipped)

Using the mechanical key to lock the
doors will not set the alarm system.

If a door is unlocked using the mechani-

cal key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. (



P.77)

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Changing engine switch modes

Release the brake pedal (Multidrive) or

clutch pedal (manual transmission) and
press the engine switch in step

3

above.

The engine does not start and modes

will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. (



P.177)

WARNING

■

When using the mechanical key

and operating the power win-
dows

Operate the power window after

checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having

any of their body parts caught in the

window.
Also, do not allow children to operate

the mechanical key. It is possible for

children and other passengers to get
caught in the power window.

Starting the engine

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If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can

jump start your vehicle by following
the steps below.

1

Vehicles with an alarm (



P.77):

Confirm that the key is being
carried.

When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the situ-

ation, the alarm may activate and doors

locked. (



P.78)

2

Open the hood. (



P.351)

3

Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to

on your vehicle and con-

nect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to

on the sec-

ond vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to

on the second

vehicle and connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to

.

If the vehicle battery is

discharged

The following procedures may
be used to start the engine if
the vehicle’s battery is dis-
charged.
You can also call any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer or a qualified
repair shop.

Restarting the engine

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Positive (+) battery terminal (your vehicle)

Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)

Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)

Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery and any

moving parts as shown in the illustration

4

Start the engine of the second
vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at
that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery
of your vehicle.

5

Vehicles with a smart entry &
start system: Open and close
any of the doors of your vehicle
with the engine switch OFF.

6

Maintain the engine speed of
the second vehicle and start the
engine of your vehicle by turning
the engine switch to ON.

7

Once the vehicle’s engine has
started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse
order from which they were con-
nected.

Once the engine starts, have the
vehicle inspected at any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.

■

Starting the engine when the bat-

tery is discharged

The engine cannot be started by push-
starting.

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Turn off the headlights and the audio

system while the engine is stopped.

●

Turn off any unnecessary electrical
components when the vehicle is run-

ning at a low speed for an extended
period, such as in heavy traffic.

■

When the battery is removed or dis-

charged

●

Information stored in the ECU is

cleared. When the battery is depleted,

have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

●

Some systems may require initializa-

tion. (



P.467)

■

When removing the battery termi-
nals

When the battery terminals are

removed, the information stored in the
ECU is cleared. Before removing the

battery terminals, contact any autho-

rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■

Charging the battery

The electricity stored in the battery will

discharge gradually even when the vehi-
cle is not in use, due to natural dis-

charge and the draining effects of

certain electrical appliances. If the vehi-
cle is left for a long time, the battery may

discharge, and the engine may be

unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)

■

When recharging or replacing the

battery (vehicles with a smart entry

& start system)

●

In some cases, it may not be possible

to unlock the doors using the smart

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entry & start system when the battery
is discharged. Use the wireless

remote control or the mechanical key

to lock or unlock the doors.

●

The engine may not start on the first

attempt after the battery has
recharged but will start normally after

the second attempt. This is not a mal-

function.

●

The engine switch mode is memo-

rized by the vehicle. When the battery
is reconnected, the system will return

to the mode it was in before the bat-

tery was discharged. Before discon-
necting the battery, turn the engine

switch off.

If you are unsure what mode the
engine switch was in before the bat-

tery discharged, be especially careful

when reconnecting the battery.

●

The Stop & Start system may not

automatically stop the engine for up to
an hour.

■

When replacing the battery

●

Use a battery that conforms to Euro-
pean regulations.

●

Use a battery that the case size is
same as the previous one, 20 hour

rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent or

greater, and performance rating
(CCA) is equivalent or greater. Check

the label on top of the battery for the

battery size and specifications (ex.
LN2, 60Ah, 345A).

• If the sizes differ, the battery cannot

be properly secured.

• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low,

even if the time period where the vehi-

cle is not used is a short time, the bat-
tery may discharge and the engine

may not be able to start.

●

For details, consult any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

WARNING

■

When removing the battery ter-

minals

Always remove the negative (-) termi-

nal first. If the positive (+) terminal

contacts any metal in the surrounding
area when the positive (+) terminal is

removed, a spark may occur, leading

to a fire in addition to electrical shocks
and death or serious injury.

■

Avoiding battery fires or explo-
sions

Observe the following precautions to

prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from

the battery:

●

Make sure each jumper cable is

connected to the correct terminal

and that it is not unintentionally in
contact with any other than the

intended terminal.

●

Do not allow the other end of the

jumper cable connected to the “+”

terminal to come into contact with
any other parts or metal surfaces in

the area, such as brackets or

unpainted metal.

●

Do not allow the + and - clamps of

the jumper cables to come into con-
tact with each other.

●

Do not smoke, use matches, ciga-
rette lighters or allow open flame

near the battery.

■

Battery precautions

The battery contains poisonous and

corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead

compounds. Observe the following

precautions when handling the bat-
tery:

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1

Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the
engine.

2

If you see steam: Carefully lift
the hood after the steam sub-
sides.
If you do not see steam: Care-
fully lift the hood.

3

After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the

WARNING

●

When working with the battery,

always wear safety glasses and
take care not to allow any battery

fluids (acid) to come into contact

with skin, clothing or the vehicle
body.

●

Do not lean over the battery.

●

In the event that battery fluid comes

into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area

with water and seek medical atten-

tion. Place a wet sponge or cloth
over the affected area until medical

attention can be received.

●

Always wash your hands after han-

dling the battery support, terminals,

and other battery-related parts.

●

Do not allow children near the bat-

tery.

■

When replacing the battery

●

When the vent plug and indicator
are close to the hold down clamp,

the battery fluid (sulfuric acid) may

leak.

●

For information regarding battery

replacement, contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

NOTICE

■

When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper cables,
ensure that they do not become

entangled in the cooling fan or engine

drive belt.

If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.



The engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge (



P.85, 89) is in

the red zone or a loss of
engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)



“Engine Coolant Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner’s Manual” is shown on
the multi-information display.



Steam comes out from under
the hood.

Correction procedures

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hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.

Radiator

Cooling fan

If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

4

The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “F” or “L”
lines on the reservoir.

Reservoir

“F” line

“L” line

5

Add engine coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emergency if

engine coolant is unavailable.

6

Start the engine and turn the air
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fan
operate and to check for coolant
leaks from the radiator or hoses.

The fan operate when the air condition-
ing system is turned on immediately

after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is

operating by checking the fan sound
and air flow. If it is difficult to check

these, turn the air conditioning system

on and off repeatedly. (The fan may not
operate in freezing temperatures.)

7

If the fan is not operating: Stop
the engine immediately and
contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the fan is operating: Have the
vehicle inspected at the nearest
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

WARNING

■

When inspecting under the hood

of your vehicle

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious

injury such as burns.

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1

Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever to
P (Multidrive) or N (manual
transmission).

2

Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the front wheels.

3

Place wood, stones or some
other material under the front
wheels to help provide traction.

4

Restart the engine.

5

Shift the shift lever to D or R
(Multidrive) or 1 or R (manual
transmission) and release the
parking brake. Then, while exer-
cising caution, depress the
accelerator pedal.

■

When it is difficult to free the vehi-

cle

Press the

switch to turn off TRC.

A message will be shown on the multi-
information display.

WARNING

●

If steam is seen coming from under

the hood, do not open the hood
until the steam has subsided. The

engine compartment may be very

hot.

●

Keep hands and clothing (espe-

cially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)
away from the fan and belts. Failure

to do so may cause the hands or

clothing to be caught, resulting in
serious injury.

●

Do not loosen the coolant reservoir
caps while the engine and radiator

are hot.

High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.

NOTICE

■

When adding engine coolant

Add coolant slowly after the engine
has cooled down sufficiently. Adding

cool coolant to a hot engine too

quickly can cause damage to the
engine.

■

To prevent damage to the cooling

system

Observe the following precautions:

●

Avoid contaminating the coolant

with foreign matter (such as sand or
dust etc.).

●

Do not use any coolant additive.

If the vehicle becomes

stuck

Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the
vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt or snow:

Recovering procedure

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“Traction Control Turned OFF”

WARNING

■

When attempting to free a stuck

vehicle

If you choose to push the vehicle
back and forth to free it, make sure

the surrounding area is clear to avoid

striking other vehicles, objects or peo-
ple. The vehicle may also lunge for-

ward or lunge back suddenly as it

becomes free. Use extreme caution.

■

When shifting the shift lever

Be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.

This may lead to unexpected rapid

acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death

or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the transmis-

sion and other components

●

Avoid spinning the front wheels and

depressing the accelerator pedal

more than necessary.

●

If the vehicle remains stuck even

after these procedures are per-
formed, the vehicle may require

towing to be freed.

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Vehicle specifications

8-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil

level, etc.) . . . . . ...

448

Fuel information. . . .

456

8-2. Customization

Customizable features. ..

457

8-3. Initialization

Items to initialize . . . ...

467

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8-1. Specifications

8-1.Specifications

*1

: 17-inch tires or 18-inch tires

*2

: 16-inch tires

*3

: Manual transmission

*4

: Multidrive

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Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifi-
cation number for your Toyota. It is
used in registering the ownership of
your vehicle.

This number is stamped under the
right-hand front seat.

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

Overall length

4180 mm (164.6 in.)

Overall width

1765 mm (69.5 in.)

Overall height (unladen vehicles)

1595 mm (62.8 in.)

Wheelbase

2560 mm (100.8 in.)

Tread

Front

1517 mm (59.7 in.)

*1

1527 mm (60.1 in.)

*2

Rear

1517 mm (59.7 in.)

*1

1527 mm (60.1 in.)

*2

Gross vehicle mass

1625 kg (3583.1lb.)

*3

1640 kg (3616.2lb.)

*4

Maximum permissible axle
capacity

Front

965 kg (2127.8lb.)

Rear

925 kg (2039.6lb.)

Drawbar load (vehicles with towing packages)

75 kg (165.3lb.)

Towing capacity (vehicles with
towing packages)

Without brake 550 kg (1212.7lb.)

With brake

1350 kg (2976.7lb.)

Vehicle identification

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This number is also stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
This number is also on the manu-
facturer’s label.

■

Engine number

The engine number is stamped on
the engine block as shown.

Engine

Model

M15A-FKS

Type

3-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

80.5



97.6 mm (3.16



3.84 in.)

Displacement

1490 cm

3

(90.9 cu. in.)

Valve clearance

Automatic adjustment

Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

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Oil capacity (Drain and refill
[Reference

*

])

*

: The engine oil capacity is a reference

quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off
the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dip-
stick.

■

Engine oil selection

Gasoline Engine



“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used
in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching qual-

ity can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-16:
API grade SN “Resource-Conserv-
ing”, SN PLUS “Resource-Conserv-
ing” or SP “Resource-Conserving”;
or ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine
oil
0W-20 and 5W-30:
API grade SM “Energy-Conserv-
ing”, SN “Resource-Conserving”,
SN PLUS “Resource-Conserving”
or SP “Resource-Conserving”; or
ILSAC GF-6A multigrade engine oil

Fuel

Fuel type

When you find these types of fuel label at
the gas station, use only the fuel with one
of the following labels.

EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to Euro-
pean standard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only

Research Octane Number

95 or higher

Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)

42.0 L (11.0 gal., 9.2 Imp. gal.)

Lubrication system

With filter

3.4 L (3.6 qt., 3.0 Imp. qt.)

Without fil-
ter

3.2 L (3.4 qt., 2.8 Imp. qt.)