Toyota Yaris: Emergency Starting / Push-Starting

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Owner's Manual / If Trouble Arises / Emergency Starting / Push-Starting

Do not push-start your Toyota.

You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it.

WARNING

Never tow a vehicle to start it

Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the 2 vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured.

NOTICE

Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle. It can damage the emission control system.

Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try, wait 10 seconds and try again...

Overheating

If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot...

Other information:

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Reapir and Service Manual: Body

BODY TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY (a) If necessary, tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed below. Front axle and suspension Drivetrain Rear axle and suspension Brake system Engine mounts Other chassis parts (b) If necessary, tighten the bolts and nuts on the body parts listed below...

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Reapir and Service Manual: Inspection

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