Toyota Yaris: Owner Maintenance / Hood
- With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the
hood.

- Insert your hand into the hood
opening, slide the latch lever to
the right, and lift up the hood.

- Grasp the support rod in the
padded area and secure it in
the support rod hole indicated
by the arrow to hold the hood
open.

Closing the Hood
- Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in
place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been
removed.
- Lift the hood, grasp the padded
area on the support rod, and
secure the support rod in the
clip. Verify that the support rod
is secured in the clip before
closing the hood.

- Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 7.9 in. (200 mm) above
its closed position and then let it drop.
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked
A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could
fly
open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver’s vision which could
result in a serious accident.
NOTICE
When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying
your
weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable
operation...
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No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 600
miles (1,000 km) may add to the performance, economy, and life of
the vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long
period of time.
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for
extended periods of time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
Avoid full-throttle starts.
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