TOYOTA PROACE VERSO 2020 Owners Manual
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Parking brake
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the lever fully.
When parking on a slope, or on a steep slope with a laden vehicle, turn the wheels against the kerb then apply the parking brake.
When the vehicle is being driven, this warning lamp coming on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, indicates that the parking brake is still on or has not been fully released.
Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the application and release of the manual parking brake.
If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, engage a gear then switch off the ignition.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector at position P then switch off the ignition.
If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, place the gear selector at position A then switch off the ignition.
Release on level ground
Application
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has a secret code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible.This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen.In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional if required.
For reasons of safety and theft protection, do not leave your electronic key in the vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on your person.
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Hill start assist control (HAC)
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when starting on a gradient, the time it takes to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.It only operates when:- the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal,- the driver’s door is closed.This Hill start assist control cannot be deactivated.
On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held momentarily when you release the brake pedal.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationar y, the vehicle is held for a momentarily when you release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
F If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place the lever in the first gear position or in neutral.
F If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position D or select manual operation M.
F If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, place the selector at position A or M.
If a fault in the system occurs, this warning lamp comes on accompanied by a message. Contact an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possible to have the system checked.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held in the Hill start assist control phase.If you need to get out of the vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake manually then ensure that the parking brake indicator lamp is on.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox and you have to move off on a steep slope (rising or falling) with a loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal, select position D, release the parking brake then release the brake pedal.
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Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:- always select neutral,- press the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:- always select neutral,- press the clutch pedal.
5-speed
manual gearbox
F With the clutch pedal fully down, place the gear lever in neutral.F Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.
Engaging reverse gearEngaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then for wards.F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th g e a r.
Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox (engagement of 3rd or 4th gear by m i s t a ke).
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Gear shift indicator
Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one or more gears.You can follow this instruction without going through the intermediate gears.
- You press the accelerator pedal.
- You are in third gear.
- The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear.
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow.On vehicles with manual gearbox, the arrow may be accompanied by the recommended g e a r.
The system adapts its gear change recommendation according to the driving conditions (gradient, load, ...) and the demands of the driver (power, acceleration, braking, ...).The system never suggests:- engaging first gear,- engaging reverse gear.
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most suitable gear.
Example:
On certain Diesel versions with
manual gearbox, the system may suggest changing into neutral (N is displayed in the instrument panel) so that the engine can go into standby (STOP mode with Stop & Start), in certain driving conditions.
This function cannot be deactivated.
The gear engagement recommendations must not be considered compulsory.This is because the configuration of the road, traffic density and safety remain impor tant factors in the choice of the best gear.The gear shift indicator system does not replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
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Automatic gearbox
Six or eight speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of automatic operation or manual gear changing. Two driving modes are offered:- automatic operation for electronic management of the gears by the gearbox,- manual operation for sequential changing of the gears by the driver.
Gear selector
P. Park.F With your foot on the brake, turn the selector to this position for parking or starting.R. Reverse.F Turn the selector to this position.N. Neutral.F Turn the selector to this position for starting.D. Automatic operation.F Turn the selector to this position.
M. Manual operation with sequential gear changingF Selector in position D, press this button then use the steering mounted control paddles to change gear.
Steering mounted controls
The steering mounted control paddles cannot be used to select neutral or to select or come out of reverse.
When operating automatically, it remains possible to change gear manually using the steering mounted control paddles, when overtaking, for example.
Position N can be used in traffic jams or in a car wash tunnel.
F Pull the right hand "+" control paddle towards you to change up.F Pull the left hand "-" control paddle towards you to change down.
To turn the gear selector in complete safety, it is recommended that you keep your foot on the brake.
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When you move the gear selector or press the M button, the corresponding symbol appears in the instrument panel.P. ParkR. ReverseN. NeutralD. Drive (automatic operation)M. Manual operation1 to 6/8. Gear engaged- Invalid value
Displays in the instrument panel
F With your foot on the brake, select position P.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 in the vehicle without supervision.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.
If you have to move off on a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal, select position D, then release the parking brake.
F Start the engine.If the conditions are not met, there is an audible signal, accompanied by a message in the instrument panel screen.F Release the parking brake.F Select position R, N or D.
F Gradually release the brake pedal.The vehicle moves off.
F If the message "Foot on brake" is displayed in the instrument panel, press the brake pedal f i r m l y.
Moving off
If P is displayed in 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 engaged inadvertently while driving, allow the engine to return to idle then engage position D to accelerate.
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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 inter vention 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/eight 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/eight 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 of f.
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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