Just bought a 2010 Hatchback AT and having some issues

[MadMax]

March in Michigan? Pretty damn cold!

But the Yaris doesn't need the key to be held to crank. Just turn it and release.

Otherwise, take it to the dealer, it's under warranty and they need to fix it!

Cheers! M2

[Yaris4ever]

The car is under warranty right?
Book it in so they can have a look at the issue you are having, I also purchased a new Yaris (2010) but no problems with mine at all

[Dissolutus]

Originally Posted by MadMax

March in Michigan? Pretty damn cold!

But the Yaris doesn't need the key to be held to crank. Just turn it and release.

Otherwise, take it to the dealer, it's under warranty and they need to fix it!

Cheers! M2

I didn't know I could just turn the key and let the engine crank itself, cool!

I had a few more starting issues since posting, and we've had some really nice days weather-wise here too. So I called the dealer and scheduled it for service. Hopefully it's just a small ignition issue and nothing major.

Also, my mileage wasn't as far off of the EPA ratings as I thought. For some reason I kept thinking I was supposed to get 35mpg city and 40 hw. Don't ask me why, heh.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by Dissolutus

Also, my mileage wasn't as far off of the EPA ratings as I thought. For some reason I kept thinking I was supposed to get 35mpg city and 40 hw. Don't ask me why, heh.

Well, yes, the new EPA estimates are 29/35 for the automatic. However, most owners including myself report mileage in line with the old EPA estimate of 34/40. Many even report 45 or more MPG (mostly highway).

But do remember that mileage is lower in cold weather. As well as in short trips.
And a quick idling warm up will bring your whole average down as idling gets you 0 mpg.