2014 Yaris Changes

[why?]

there is an easy way to defeat the light in the hatch. Take it out.

[muffin_top]

Originally Posted by why?

there is an easy way to defeat the light in the hatch. Take it out.

Seems like alot of trouble each time you don't need it. Adding a switch to the lamp housing would add less than $1 per car, if even that..

[why?]

Originally Posted by muffin_top

Seems like alot of trouble each time you don't need it. Adding a switch to the lamp housing would add less than $1 per car, if even that..

What do you need it for? I took my light out maybe 4 years ago now, and not once have i even used a flashlight back there.

[AntrimMan]

...why do you need it?
the darkness can be quite unhelpful when searching for the tire changing tools on a wet windy cold dark unlit road after swerving to a halt on a tire pierced by deer antlers while the missus mutters "we're all going to die out here in this wilderness."
Opening the hatch floor cover effectively blocks any light from the front courtesy light.
The hatch also controls this courtesy light located above and between the front seats. That bugger at least has a switch. The light located within the hatch compartment is solely controlled by the position of the hatch door and the connection to a power source. No switch, should be one. An oversight IMO.
I had a Pathfinder prior to the Yaris. The hatch glass could be left open on the warm days to help cool the interior, a feature enjoyed immensely and often. And the interior lights could all be switched off individually when the hatch was open. With the Yaris L it's all or nothing, the rear glass is all fixed. Still, I must admit the Pathy achieved 17MPG on the best of days so I can live the Yaris hatch light issue.

7) a more voluminous airflow from the heater to the floor around the drivers feet would also be appreciated. It seems weak as it is.

[why?]

Originally Posted by AntrimMan

...why do you need it?
the darkness can be quite unhelpful when searching for the tire changing tools on a wet windy cold dark unlit road after swerving to a halt on a tire pierced by deer antlers while the missus mutters "we're all going to die out here in this wilderness."
Opening the hatch floor cover effectively blocks any light from the front courtesy light.
The hatch also controls this courtesy light located above and between the front seats. That bugger at least has a switch. The light located within the hatch compartment is solely controlled by the position of the hatch door and the connection to a power source. No switch, should be one. An oversight IMO.
I had a Pathfinder prior to the Yaris. The hatch glass could be left open on the warm days to help cool the interior, a feature enjoyed immensely and often. And the interior lights could all be switched off individually when the hatch was open. With the Yaris L it's all or nothing, the rear glass is all fixed. Still, I must admit the Pathy achieved 17MPG on the best of days so I can live the Yaris hatch light issue.

7) a more voluminous airflow from the heater to the floor around the drivers feet would also be appreciated. It seems weak as it is.

Aren't the tire changing tools mostly still under the drivers seat? And that also sounds like the definition of the use of a flashlight. You can get those led ones for a few dollars anywhere.