engine TOYOTA AYGO 2017 (in English) Owner's Guide
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Canvas top
Opens the canvas top*
Closes the canvas top*
The canvas top stops slightly 
before the fully close position.  
Press the switch again to fully 
close the canvas top.
*: Lightly press either end of the can- 
vas top switch to stop the canvas
top partway.
■ The canvas top can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system 
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system 
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. 
■ System safeguard 
When the canvas top repeatedly opening and closing, it may stop temporarily 
for system protection. With the engine switch in the “ON” position (vehicles
without a smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a 
smart entry & start system) normal operations can be resumed after several 
minutes. 
■ When the canvas top auto operation is not available 
Perform the following procedure: 
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch to 
the “ON” (engine running) position. 
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch to IGNI- 
TION ON (engine running) mode. 
Press and hold the close switch until the following operations finishes. 
Canvas top closes   canvas top opens canvas top closes again 
Check to make sure that the canvas top is completely closed and then 
release the switch. 
If the auto operation is available, the  initialization is finished correctly. 
If the auto operation is not available,  perform the initialization method again.
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to open and close the canvas top.
Opening and closing
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2 
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. 
■ Opening and closing the canvas top 
● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi- 
cle while it is moving. 
● Do not sit on top of the canvas top. 
● The driver is responsible for canvas top opening and closing operations.  
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the canvas top. It is possible for children and other passen- 
gers to have body parts caught in the canvas top. 
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body 
in a position where it could be caught when the canvas top is being oper- 
ated.  
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position 
(vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with a smart 
entry & start system), carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the 
child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that may
possibly lead to an accident. 
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4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle ............. 144 
Cargo and luggage ............ 153 
Trailer towing ..................... 154 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles without a smart 
entry & start system)........ 155 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with a smart 
entry & start system)........ 158 
Multi-mode manual  
transmission .................... 163 
Manual transmission.......... 168 
Turn signal lever ................ 170 
Parking brake .................... 171 
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers 
Headlight switch................. 172 
Fog light switch .................. 176 
Windshield wiper  
and washer ...................... 178 
Rear window wiper  
and washer ...................... 180 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank  
cap ................................... 182 
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense 
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 186 
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety  
system) ............................ 192 
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert) ................................ 206 
4-6. Using the driving support  
systems 
Speed limiter ...................... 212 
Stop & Start system ........... 216 
Driving assist systems ....... 223 
4-7. Driving tips 
Winter driving tips .............. 229 
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Driving the vehicle
P. 155, 158
Multi-mode manual transmission 
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to E or M.  
( P. 163)
When shifting the shift lever to E: Make sure that the display of the gear 
position indicator shows E. 
When shifting the shift lever to M: Make sure that the display of the gear 
position indicator shows 1.
Release the parking brake. ( P. 171) 
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera- 
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission 
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.  
( P. 168) 
Release the parking brake. ( P. 171) 
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, depress the 
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Multi-mode manual transmission 
With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal. 
If necessary, set the parking brake. ( P. 171)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift 
lever to N. ( P. 163)
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe 
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping 
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Manual transmission 
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal. 
If necessary, set the parking brake. ( P. 171)  
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift 
the shift lever to N. ( P. 168) 
Vehicles with a Stop & Start system: If the Stop & Start system is 
enabled, shifting the shift lever to N and releasing the clutch pedal 
will stop the engine. ( P. 216)
Multi-mode manual transmission 
With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal. 
Set the parking brake. ( P. 171) 
Shift the shift lever to E, M or R. ( P. 163)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:  
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine. 
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:  
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Make sure that the display of the gear position indicator shows 1 or R.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
Manual transmission 
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal. 
Set the parking brake. ( P. 171) 
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 168) 
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the wheels as 
needed.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:  
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine. 
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:  
Press the engine switch to stop the engine. 
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
Parking the vehicle 
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■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country 
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability 
of the correct fuel. ( P. 457)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When starting the vehicle (vehicles with a multi-mode manual trans- 
mission) 
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine 
running. This prevents the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 
■ When driving the vehicle 
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel- 
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.  
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake 
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty 
in operating the pedals. Make su re to operate the pedals properly. 
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera- 
tor pedals properly. 
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result- 
ing in an accident. 
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. 
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot 
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby. 
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off 
while driving will not cause loss of  steering or braking control, but the 
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it 
is safe to do so.  
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way:  P. 379 
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving 
down a steep hill. 
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose 
effectiveness. ( P. 163, 168) 
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or 
outside rear view mirrors while driving. 
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control. 
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body 
are not outside the vehicle. 
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces 
● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and 
reduce your ability to control the vehicle. 
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine 
speed could cause the vehicle to skid. 
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make 
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent 
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet 
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected. 
■ When shifting the shift lever 
● On vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission, do not let the vehicle 
roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward 
while the shift lever is in R. 
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle. 
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.  
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control. 
● Do not shift the shift lever to E or M (multi-mode manual transmission) or 1 
(manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving backward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control. 
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the 
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected. 
● On vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission, be careful not to shift 
the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the shift lever
to a gear other than N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the 
vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury. 
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WARNING
■When the vehicle is stopped 
● Do not race the engine. 
If the vehicle is in any gear other than N, the vehicle may accelerate sud- 
denly and unexpectedly, causing an accident. 
● On vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission, in order to prevent 
accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the 
brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as 
necessary. 
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused 
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal 
and securely apply the parking brake as needed. 
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.  
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause 
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby. 
■ When the vehicle is parked 
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in 
the vehicle when it is in the sun. 
Doing so may result in the following: 
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a 
fire. 
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and
plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the 
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s 
electrical components. 
● Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a 
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when 
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire. 
● Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place 
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. 
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi- 
cle. 
● Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a 
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause 
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire. 
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WARNING
●On vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission, always apply the 
parking brake, shift the shift lever to E, M or R, stop the engine and lock 
the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. 
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately 
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns. 
● On vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission, do not turn off the 
engine until 1st or reverse is engaged properly and completely. Confirm
that the gear is engaged by viewing the gear position indicator. 
Parking the vehicle without a gear engaged may cause the vehicle to 
move result in an accident. 
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle 
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift 
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire 
due to engine overheating. Additionally,  if the vehicle is parked in a poorly 
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard. 
■ When braking 
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. 
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause 
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle. 
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other 
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.  
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. 
Have your brakes fixed immediately. 
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. 
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted 
brakes. 
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the 
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal 
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will 
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.  
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NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads 
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may 
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle: 
● Engine stalling 
● Short in electrical components 
● Engine damage caused by water immersion 
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be 
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following: 
● Brake function 
● Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, and transaxle fluid, etc. 
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi- 
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.