New owner that is confused!

[Yaris_Mirtle]

Hi everyone...

Not sure if I said - but this is the new one with the stop/start technology in it... it goes into some kind of warm-idle state or something like that...

Basically, you put the car in neutral, take your foot off the clutch and then it turns off. Then as soon as you put your foot on the clutch it comes back on and you pull off as normal (in gear of course ;-) )

Must admit, Im a tad worried about it breaking down (new technology phobia!) and my husband keeps stalling it, but hey ho, we will get there...

This morning when I went out in it, the last fuel line thing was flashing away and it took 34.7 litres (sorry dont know what that is in gallons) - given it says its a 42 litre tank, I think the mileage to go thing just needs a bit of action and then it might be correct. It said I had 0 for at least two miles as I limped to the closest petrol station!

I think I am going to agree with the comment about not watching the miles... It does make everything more stressful!

Thanks everyone
Sue

[mryaris]

Originally Posted by Yaris_Mirtle

This morning when I went out in it, the last fuel line thing was flashing away and it took 34.7 litres (sorry dont know what that is in gallons) -

One US gallon is 3.78 liters, so you put in about 9.2 gallons.

[yarswiss]

Originally Posted by Yaris_Mirtle

Hi everyone...

Not sure if I said - but this is the new one with the stop/start technology in it... it goes into some kind of warm-idle state or something like that...

Basically, you put the car in neutral, take your foot off the clutch and then it turns off. Then as soon as you put your foot on the clutch it comes back on and you pull off as normal (in gear of course ;-) )

Must admit, Im a tad worried about it breaking down (new technology phobia!) and my husband keeps stalling it, but hey ho, we will get there...

This morning when I went out in it, the last fuel line thing was flashing away and it took 34.7 litres (sorry dont know what that is in gallons) - given it says its a 42 litre tank, I think the mileage to go thing just needs a bit of action and then it might be correct. It said I had 0 for at least two miles as I limped to the closest petrol station!

I think I am going to agree with the comment about not watching the miles... It does make everything more stressful!

Thanks everyone
Sue

You must have the new 1.33l Yaris, which has in-built StopStart technology. It automatically shuts off the engine, and you don't need to
worry about this breaking down, as Toyota has tested it thoroughly with the Prius, from which I believe it is sourced; or from Bosch, which builds these systems and are very reliable.

You are lucky to have this engine, it is probably the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gas vehicle you can buy. Us 'Merican fuel-misers would kill for that engine in the Yaris. Enjoy!