TOYOTA PROACE CITY VERSO EV 2021 Owners Manual

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(Type 1) Automatic
gearbox
8-speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of automatic operation or manual gear changing.Two driving modes are available:– Automatic operation for electronic management of the gears by the gearbox:– Manual operation for sequential changing of the gears by the driver.In automatic mode, you can still change gear manually using the steering mounted control paddles (e.g. to overtake).
Gear selector
WARNI NG
To turn the gear selector in complete safety, it is recommended that you keep your foot on the brake pedal.
P.Park.
R.Reverse.
N.Neutral.
D.Drive (automatic operation).
M.Manual (manual operation with sequential changing of the gears).
NOTIC E
Position N can be used in traffic jams or in a car wash tunnel.
Steering mounted controls

► Pull the right-hand "+" or left-hand "-" control paddle towards you to change up or down.
NOTIC E
The steering mounted controls do not allow neutral to be selected and reverse gear to be engaged or disengaged.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When you move the selector or press button M, the corresponding gear and indicator lamp are shown on the instrument panel.The "-" symbol is displayed if a value is invalid.► If the message "Foot on the brake" is displayed on the instrument panel, press the brake pedal firmly.

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Moving off
► With your foot on the brake, select position P.► Start the engine.If the conditions are not met, there is an audible signal, accompanied by a message on the instrument panel screen.► Release the parking brake, unless it is set to automatic mode (with electric parking brake).► Select position R, N or D.
WARNI NG
If you are setting off from a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, depress the brake pedal, select position D, release the parking brake, unless it is set to automatic mode (with electric parking brake), then release the brake pedal.
► Gradually release the brake pedal.Or► Accelerate gradually in order to release the electric parking brake (if it is set to automatic mode).The vehicle moves off immediately.
NOTIC E
If P is displayed on the instrument panel but the selector is in another position, place the selector in position P to allow the engine to be started.If position N is selected inadvertently while driving, allow the engine to return to idle, then select position D to accelerate.
WARNI NG
When the engine is running at idle with the brakes released, if position R, D or M is selected, the vehicle moves even without the accelerator being pressed.Never leave children inside the vehicle unsupervised.As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle without taking your key or remote control with you, even for a short time.When carrying out maintenance with the engine running, apply the parking brake and select position P.
WARNI NG
With an automatic gearbox, never try to start
the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Automatic operation
► Select position D for automatic changing of the gears.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 driving style, the road profile and the load in the vehicle.► For maximum acceleration without touching the selector, fully depress the accelerator pedal (kick-down).The gearbox changes down automatically or holds the gear selected until the maximum engine speed is reached.When braking, the gearbox changes down automatically to provide effective engine braking.If you release the accelerator sharply, the gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety reasons.
WARNI NG
Never select position N while the vehicle is moving.Never select positions P or R unless the vehicle is completely stationary.

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Temporary manual control
of gear changes
You can temporarily assume control of gear changing using the "+" et "-” steering-mounted controls. The gear change request will be executed 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. After a few seconds with no inputs via the control paddles, the gearbox reverts to automatic operation.
Creeping (moving without
using the accelerator)
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic jams, etc.).When the engine is at idle, with the parking brake released and gear position D, M or R selected, the vehicle begins to creep forward as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal
(even without pressing the accelerator).
WARNI NG
As a safety precaution, never leave the vehicle with the engine running and the doors closed.
Manual operation
► With the selector in position D, press button M to enable 6-speed sequential gear changing.The indicator lamp for the button comes on.► Operate the "+" or "-" steering mounted controls. M appears and the engaged gears are shown in succession on the instrument panel.► You can revert to automatic operation at any time by pressing button M again.The indicator lamp for the button goes off.
NOTIC E
In manual mode, there is no need to release the accelerator pedal while changing gear.
NOTIC E
It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and engine speed permit.
NOTIC E
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then the gear actually engaged is shown.When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear M1.
NOTIC E
To preserve the brakes while descending a steep incline, use engine braking to reduce your speed (change down or select a lower gear).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.
NOTIC E
Depending on the road configuration (e.g. mountainous road), manual operation may be preferable.Automatic operation may not always be
suitable, and does not enable engine braking.

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Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly (gear selector between two positions).► Place the selector "correctly" at a position.
Switching off the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, select position P then apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle, unless this is set to automatic mode (with electric parking brake).Check that mode P has been engaged and that the electric parking brake has been applied automatically; if not, apply it manually.The corresponding indicator lamps in the selector and the electric parking brake control lever must be on, as well as those on the instrument panel.
NOTIC E
A point of resistance 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, an audible signal sounds and a message appears.► Return the drive selector to position P; the audible signal stops and the message disappears.
WARNI NG
When positioned on a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, depress the brake pedal, select position P, apply the parking brake, unless it is set to automatic mode (with electric parking brake), then release the brake pedal.
WARNI NG
In all circumstances, ensure that the selector is in position P before leaving your vehicle.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning lamp comes on and a message is displayed, when the ignition is switched on.In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel a significant jolt (without risk to the gearbox) when changing from P to R and from N to R.Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed restrictions permitting.Have it checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNI NG
There is a risk of damaging the gearbox:– If the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed simultaneously.– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the selector from position P to another position.
WARNI NG
Automatic gearboxNever try to start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
(Type 2) Automatic
gearbox
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with push selector. It also offers a manual mode with gear changes via control paddles located behind the steering wheel.

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Push selector

P.Auto ParkPress this button to switch to Parking mode.For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are blocked.
R.Reverse
N.NeutralTo free-wheel and move the vehicle, with the ignition off.For more information on Free-wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
D.Driving in automatic modeThe gearbox manages gear changes according to the style of driving, the road profile and the vehicle load.
M.Driving in manual mode (Petrol/Diesel)Press this button to switch to manual mode.The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
► In mode N, with your foot on the brake pedal, push without passing the point of resistance:• Forwards, mode R is selected.
• Backwards, mode D is selected.Release the selector fully after each push; it will then return to its initial position.
Special cases
To avoid mode N (quick change from D to R and back again):► In mode R, push backwards past the point of resistance, mode D is selected.► In mode D, push forwards past the point of resistance, mode R is selected.► To return to mode N, push without passing the point of resistance.
Steering-mounted controls
(Depending on equipment)In mode M or D, the steering-mounted control paddles can be used to change gear manually.They cannot be used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.

► Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you and release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox status is displayed on the instrument panel:
PParking
RReverse
NNeutral
D1...8Automatic forward gear
M1...8Manual forward gear
The state of the gearbox remains displayed on the instrument panel for a few seconds after switching off the ignition.
Operation
Only appropriate mode change instructions are validated.With the engine running, if it is necessary to depress the brake pedal to change modes, an alert message will be displayed on the instrument panel.
WARNI NG
With the engine running and the brakes released, if R, D or M is selected, the vehicle moves off, even without pressing the accelerator pedal.Never depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time - risk of damage to the gearbox!

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NOTIC E
If you open the driver's door while mode N is engaged, an audible signal will sound and mode P will be engaged. The audible signal stops when the driver's door is closed.
WARNI NG
At speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h), opening the driver’s door will engage mode P - risk of sudden braking!
WARNI NG
In the event of battery failure, it is essential to place the chock(s) supplied with the tool kit against one of the wheels to immobilise the vehicle.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that provides optimal performance based on ambient temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and driving style.For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes
down automatically or holds the selected gear until the maximum engine speed is reached.
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed and engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and engine speed conditions permit.
Starting the vehicle
► Fully depress the brake pedal.► Start the engine.► With your foot on the brake pedal, push once or twice backwards to select automatic mode D, or forwards to shift into reverse gear R.► Release the brake pedal.► Accelerate gradually to automatically release the electric parking brake.The vehicle moves off immediately.
WARNI NG
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Switching the vehicle off
Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode P is immediately engaged automatically when the ignition is switched off.However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged after a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable free-wheeling mode).Check that mode P has been engaged and that the electric parking brake was applied automatically; if not, apply it manually.The corresponding indicator lamps on the gear selector and the electric parking brake control must be on, as well as the indicator lamps on the instrument panel.
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and the display of a message.Go to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode
Mode D locks in third gear.The paddles on the steering wheel do not work and mode M is no longer accessible.You may feel a significant jolt on engaging reverse gear. This will not damage the gearbox.

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Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by the display of a message and an audible signal.Drive carefully.Go to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still displayed on the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by the display of a message.
WARNI NG
You must stop the vehicle.Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off the ignition.Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Drive selector (Electric)

The drive selector is a pulse selector with a regenerative braking function.The drive selector provides traction control based on the driving style, the road profile and the vehicle load.With regenerative braking activated, it also manages engine braking when the accelerator pedal is released.
P.ParkButton for parking the vehicle: the front wheels are locked (the button lights up to indicate that it is activated).
R.ReverseTo engage reverse gear, with your foot on the brake pedal.
N.NeutralTo move the vehicle with the ignition off and so allow it to free-wheel.For more information on Free-wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
D.Drive (automatic forward gear)
B.Brake (regenerative braking)Regenerative braking (the button lights up to indicate its activation)
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the drive selector status is displayed on the instrument panel:P: Park.R: Reverse.N: Neutral.D: Drive (automatic forward gear).B: Brake (regenerative braking activated).
Operation
► Move the selector by pressing it forwards (N or R) or rearwards (N or D) once or twice, passing the point of resistance if necessary.For example, to change from P to R (with your foot on the brake pedal), either push forwards twice without passing the point of resistance or
push just once, passing the point of resistance.

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Regenerative braking
With the Brake function and when decelerating
The Brake function emulates engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need to depress the brake pedal. The vehicle slows more quickly when the driver releases the accelerator pedal.The energy recovered when the accelerator pedal is released is then used to partially recharge the traction battery, thereby increasing the vehicle's driving range.
WARNI NG
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle does not cause the brake lamps to come on.
► From mode D/R, press button B to activate/deactivate the function (the button lights up when the function is activated).D/R on the instrument panel is replaced with B.The system status is not saved when the ignition is switched off.
WARNI NG
In some situations (e.g. battery full, extreme temperatures), the amount of regenerative braking may be temporarily limited, resulting
in less deceleration.The driver must remain alert to traffic conditions and must always be ready to use the brake pedal.
With the brake pedal
When the brake pedal is depressed, the intelligent braking system automatically recovers some of the energy and uses it to recharge the traction battery.This energy recovery also reduces use of the brake pads, thereby limiting their wear.
NOTIC E
The driver may experience a different sensation when depressing the brake pedal compared to a vehicle without regenerative braking.
Driving modes
Driving modes are selected using the following control:


1. Pressing the control activates Eco mode. The indicator lamp comes on. (Petrol or Diesel)2. Pressing the control displays the modes on the instrument panel.With an electric motor, when starting the vehicle, no mode can be selected until the READY indicator lamp is displayed.When the message disappears, the selected mode is activated and remains indicated on the instrument panel (except Normal mode).Whenever the ignition is switched on, Normal driving mode is selected by default.
Normal
To restore the default settings.
Eco
To reduce energy consumption by reducing the performance of the heating and air conditioning, without deactivating them.To reduce consumption of the traction battery's electrical energy by limiting engine torque.
Power (Electric)
Allows a fully laden vehicle (GVW) to obtain equivalent performance to that of an unladen vehicle in Normal mode.
NOTIC E
All modes are displayed on the instrument panel, except for Normal mode.

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NOTIC E
Coasting modesDepending on version or engine, with an EAT8 gearbox and the gear selector in mode D, gradually releasing the accelerator pedal fully allows free-wheeling which can save fuel.A drop in engine speed is normal (rev counter at idle, drop in engine noise).
Gear efficiency indicator
(Depending on engine.)This system helps reduce fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the vehicle's equipment, the system may advise to skip one or more gears.Gear shift recommendations should not be considered compulsory. In fact, the road layout,
the traffic density and safety remain the deciding factors when choosing the best gear. The driver therefore remains responsible for deciding whether or not to follow the indications issued by the system.This function cannot be deactivated.
NOTIC E
With an automatic gearbox, the system is only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the instrument panel, in the form of an ascending or descending arrow and the recommended gear.
NOTIC E
The system adapts its gear shift recommendation according to the driving conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the driver’s requirements (power, acceleration, braking, etc.).The system never suggests:– engaging first gear;– engaging reverse.
Stop & Start (Petrol or
Diesel)
The Stop & Start function puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights, queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to move off again.Primarily designed for urban use, the function is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.The function does not affect the functionalities of the vehicle, in particular the braking.
WARNI NG
Opening the bonnetBefore doing anything under the bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid any risk of injury caused by the engine restarting automatically.
WARNI NG
Driving on flooded roadsBefore entering into a flooded area, it is strongly recommended that you deactivate the Stop & Start system.For more information on Driving recommendations, particularly on flooded roads, refer to the corresponding section.

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Deactivation/Activation
With button



► To deactivate or reactivate the system, press this button.The indicator lamp is lit when the system is deactivated.
With touch screen
The system is activated/deactivated via the Driving / Vehicle touch screen menu.
WARNI NG
If the system has been deactivated in STOP mode, the engine restarts immediately.
NOTIC E
The system is reactivated automatically
whenever the engine is started by the driver.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver’s door must be closed.– The sliding side door must be closed.– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.– The state of charge of the battery must be sufficient.– The temperature of the engine must be within its nominal operating range.– The outside temperature must be between 0°C and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically goes into standby as soon as the driver indicates the intention of stopping.– With a manual gearbox: at a speed below 3 km/h (2 mph) or with the vehicle stationary (depending on engine), with the gear lever in neutral and the clutch pedal released.– With an automatic gearbox: at a speed below
3 km/h (2 mph) or with the vehicle stationary (depending on engine), with the brake pedal depressed or the gear selector in position N.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby during the journey. It is reset to zero every time the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if all of the conditions for operation are not met and in the following cases.– Steep slope (ascending or descending).– Vehicle has not exceeded 10 km/h (6 mph) since the last engine start (with the key or the “START/STOP” button).– The electric parking brake is applied or being applied.– Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment.– Demisting active.In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
NOTIC E
After the engine has restarted, STOP mode is not available until the vehicle has reached a speed of 8 km/h (5 mph).
NOTIC E
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear or turning the steering wheel.