TOYOTA PROACE 2019 Owners Manual (in English)
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Automatic operation
Never select position N while the vehicle is moving.Never select position P or R unless the vehicle is completely stationary.
Creep function (moving
without using the accelerator)This function provides great flexibility in manoeuvring the vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic jams, …).With the engine at idle, parking brake released and position D, M or R selected, the vehicle moves as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal (even without pressing the accelerator).
As a safety measure (children on board), never leave the vehicle with the engine running and the doors closed.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any intervention on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear according to the style of driving, the profile of the road and the load in the vehicle.For maximum acceleration, without touching the selector press the accelerator pedal down fully (kick-down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected until the maximum engine speed is reached.On braking, the gearbox changes down automatically to provide effective engine braking.If you release the accelerator sharply, the gearbox will not change to a higher gear, for safety reasons.
F Select position D for automatic changing of the six gears.
You can temporarily take control of gear changes using the "+" and "-" steering mounted control paddles. The gear change instruction is acted on if the engine speed permits.This function allows you to anticipate certain situations, such as overtaking another vehicle or approaching a bend in the road.Following a few moments with no action on the control paddles, the gearbox returns to automatic operation.
Temporary manual control of gear changes
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In manual mode it is not necessary to release the accelerator pedal when changing gear.F With the selector in position D, press button M for sequential changing of the six gears.
M appears and the gears engaged appear in succession in the instrument panel.
F It is possible to return to automatic operation at any time by pressing button M again.
It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and engine speed permit.
Manual operation
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then the actual gear engaged is displayed.When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1 automatically.
To save the brakes when descending a steep incline, use engine braking to reduce your speed (take your foot off the accelerator pedal or change down).Keeping the brake pedal pressed continuously for long periods can overheat the brakes, with the risk of damaging the braking system or making it inoperative.
Only use the brakes when necessary, to slow or stop the vehicle.
The indicator associated with the button comes on.
F Operate the "+" or "-" steering mounted control paddle.
The indicator associated with the button goes off.
Depending on the configuration of the road (for example: mountain pass), it may be preferable to use manual operation.This is because automatic operation may not be best suited, not allowing the use of engine braking.
Invalid value during manual operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly (gear selector between two positions).
F Place the selector "correctly" at a position.
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When the ignition is on, a message appears in the instrument panel screen to indicate a gearbox fault.
Operating fault
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P to R and from N to R. This will not cause any damage to the gearbox.Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed restrictions permitting.Have it checked by an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
You risk damaging the gearbox:- if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time (braking or acceleration must be done only with the right foot),- if you force the selector from position P to another position when the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when stationary for long periods with the engine running (traffic jam...), position the selector at N and apply the parking brake.
Stopping the vehicle
A stiff point may be noticed when moving to position P.If the selector is not in position P, when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, there is an audible signal and a message appears.F Return the selector to position P; the audible signal stops and the message disappears.
Before switching off the engine, select position P then apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.
In all circumstances, ensure that the selector is in position P before leaving your vehicle.
On a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal, select position P, apply the parking brake then release the brake pedal.
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Electronic gearbox
R. ReverseF Turn the selector to this position.N. Neutral.F With your foot on the brake, turn the selector to this position for starting.A. Automatic operation.F Turn the selector to this position.M. Manual operation with sequential gear changing.F Turn the selector to this position, then use the steering mounted control paddles to change gear.
Gear selector
F Pull the right hand "+" control paddle towards you to change up.F Pull the left hand "-" control paddle towards you to change down.
Steering mounted control paddlesElectronically controlled gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of fully automatic operation and manual gear changing.There are two driving modes:- automatic operation for automatic control of the gears by the gearbox, without any action on the part of the driver,- manual operation for sequential gear changing by the driver using the steering mounted paddles.With automatic operation, you can temporarily take over control of gear changing at any time.
The steering mounted paddles cannot be used to select neutral or to select or come out of reverse gear.
To turn the gear selector in complete safety, it is recommended that you keep your foot on the brake.
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Automatic operation
F After starting the engine, select position A for automatic gear changes
The gearbox operates in auto-active mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear for:- the style of driving,- the profile of the road.
AUTO and the gear engaged are displayed in the instrument panel.
For optimum acceleration, for example when overtaking another
vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Display in the instrument panel
When you move the gear selector, the symbol corresponding to its position is displayed in the instrument panel.
Moving off
If the Foot on brake warning lamp comes on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message "Foot on brake", press the brake pedal f i r m l y.
R. ReverseN. NeutralAUTO or A. Automatic operation.M. Manual operation
1 to 6. Gear engaged- Invalid value
If the engine does not star t:If N flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, move the selector to position A then to position N.
F Select automatic operation (position A), manual operation (position M), or reverse (position R).F Release the parking brake.F Progressively take your foot off the brake
pedal; the vehicle then moves off.
N appears in the instrument panel screen.
F Select position N.F Press the brake pedal down fully.F Start the engine.
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Temporary manual control of gear changes
You can temporarily take control of gear changes using the "+" and "-" steering mounted control paddles. The gear change instruction is acted on if the engine speed permits.This function allows you to anticipate certain situations, such as overtaking another vehicle or approaching a bend in the road.Following a few moments with no action on the control paddles, the gearbox returns to automatic operation.
Manual operation
AUTO disappears and the gears engaged are displayed successively
in the instrument panel.
F After starting the engine, select position M for sequential gear changing
The change from one gear to another takes place only if the conditions of vehicles speed and engine speed
permit; if not, the automatic operation laws are applied temporarily.
F Operate the "+" or "-" steering mounted control paddle.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator during gear changes.When braking or slowing down, the gearbox changes down automatically to allow the vehicle to accelerate in the correct gear.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will not change up unless the driver acts on the steering mounted paddles.Never select neutral N when drivingOnly engage reverse R with the vehicle stationary and your foot on the brake.
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With the ignition on, the flashing of A or AUTO, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, indicates a malfunction of the gearbox.
Operating fault
Have it checked by an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can:- move to position N to engage neutral,or- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will not be possible to move the vehicle.In both cases, you must apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.
At low speed, if reverse gear is requested, the N indicator flashes and the gearbox goes into neutral automatically. To engage reverse, move the selector to position N, then position R.
When immobilising the vehicle, with the engine running, you must move the selector to neutral N.Before doing anything under the bonnet ensure that the selector is in neutral N
and that the parking brake is applied.
Always press the brake pedal when starting the engine.In all parking situations, you must apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.
To engage reverse gear, the vehicle must be immobilised with your foot on the brake pedal.
Reverse
F Select position R.Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal.
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Stop & StartGoing into engine
STOP mode
If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, its speed must be below 12 mph (20 km/h) or stationary (depending on engine); the "ECO" indicator lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the engine goes into standby automatically when you place the gear lever in
neutral and you release the clutch pedal.
For your comfort, during parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear.Stop & Start does not affect the functionality of the vehicle, such as for example, braking, power steering...A slight delay between the vehicle stopping and the engine cutting out may be noticed.
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start, a time counter calculates the time spent in
STOP mode during a journey.It resets to zero every time the ignition is switched on.
Stop & Start time counter
The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox and the vehicle is stationary, the "ECO" indicator lamp comes on and the engine goes into standby automatically when you press the brake pedal or place the gear selector in position N.
If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox and the vehicle's speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h), the "ECO" indicator lamp comes on and the engine goes into standby automatically when you press the brake pedal or place the gear selector in position N.
(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes)
Never refuel with the engine in STOP mode; you must switch off the ignition with the button.
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Going into engine
START mode
START mode is invoked automatically in certain temporary conditions (examples: battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance, air conditioning setting) to assure correct operation of the system and mainly when:- you open the driver's door,
- you open a sliding side door,- you unfasten the driver's seat belt,- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) or 2 mph (3 km/h) (depending on the engine) with a manual gearbox,- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,
Special cases: START invoked automatically
In this case the "ECO" warning lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, the "ECO" indicator lamp goes off in the instrument panel and the engine restarts automatically when you fully depress the clutch pedal.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, the "ECO" lamp goes off in the instrument panel and the engine restarts automatically when:- you release the brake pedal with the gear selector in position D or M,- you are in position N with the brake pedal released and you move the gear selector to position D or M,- you engage reverse.
If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, the "ECO" lamp goes off in the instrument panel and the engine restarts automatically when:- you release the brake pedal with the gear selector in position A or M,- you are in position N with the brake pedal released and you move the gear selector to position A or M,- you enegage reverse.
Special cases: STOP mode not available
STOP mode is not invoked in certain temporary conditions (examples: battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance, ambient temperature) to assure correct operation of the system and mainly when:- the vehicle is on a steep slope (rising or falling),
- the driver's door is open,- a sliding side door is open,- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) since the last engine start by the driver,- the electric parking brake is applied or being applied,- the engine is needed to maintain a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment,- demisting is active.
In this case, the "ECO" warning lamp flashes for a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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Deactivation / Activation
With / Without audio system
F Press the button, its indicator lamp comes on, the system is deactivated.
F Press this button, the indicator lamp goes off, the system is activated
To deactivate the system:
With the touch screen
In the Driving menu, activate/deactivate "Stop & Star t system".
The system is reactivated automatically every time the engine is started by the driver.
If the system has been deactivated in STOP mode, the engine restarts immediately.
Opening the bonnetBefore doing anything under the bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid the risk of injury related to an automatic change to S TA R T m o d e .
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road, it is strongly recommended that you deactivate the Stop & Start system.For more information on Driving advice, particularly on flooded roads, refer to the corresponding section.
To activate the system:
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