towing TOYOTA PROACE 2023 Owner's Manual

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Driving
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Audible assistance

The function signals the presence of obstacles
present within the sensors’ detection zone.The proximity information is given by an intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.When the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle becomes less than about thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes continuous.The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left) allows you to identify the side on which the obstacle is located.
Visual assistance


This supplements the audible signal by displaying bars on the screen that move
progressively nearer to the vehicle (green: more distant obstacles; yellow: close obstacles; red: very close obstacles).When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger" symbol is displayed on the screen.
Front parking sensors
In addition to the rear parking sensors, the front parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle is still below 10 km/h (6 mph).The front parking sensors are interrupted if the vehicle stops for more than three seconds in forward gear, if an obstacle is no longer detected or when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph).
NOTIC E
The sound emitted by the speaker (front or rear) locates the obstacle relative to the vehicle, in front or behind it.
Deactivation/Activation
With button


► To deactivate or activate the system, press this button.The indicator lamp is on when the system is deactivated.
With audio system or touch screen
The settings are changed via the vehicle configuration menu.
NOTIC E
The rear parking sensors system will be deactivated automatically if a trailer or bicycle carrier is connected to a towing device installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Operating limits
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt, affecting distance measurements.

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NOTIC E
The function will be deactivated:– If a trailer is attached or a bicycle carrier is fitted on a towing device (vehicle fitted with a towing device installed in line with the manufacturer's recommendations).– Above about 6 mph (10 km/h).– When the boot is opened.
– Upon changing out of reverse gear (the image remains displayed for 7 seconds).– By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left corner of the touch screen.
AUTO mode

This mode is activated by default.Using sensors in the rear bumper, the automatic view changes from the rear view (standard) to the view from above (zoom) as an obstacle is approached at the level of the red line (less than 30 cm) during a manoeuvre.
Standard view

The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the screen.The blue lines 1 represent the width of your vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction changes depending on the position of the steering wheel.The red line 2 represents a distance of 30 cm (0 ft 11") from the rear bumper; the two blue lines 3 and 4 represent 1 m and 2 m (3 ft 3" and 6 ft 6"), respectively.This view is available with AUTO mode or in the view selection menu.

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Practical information
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Installation tips
► If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the road.► Apply the parking brake and position any wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent movement of your vehicle.► Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
► Move off gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 50 km/h (31 mph).► Stop your vehicle and check that the snow chains are correctly tightened.
NOTIC E
It is strongly recommended that before you leave, you practise fitting the snow chains on a level and dry surface.
WARNI NG
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads that have been cleared of snow to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road surface. If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, check that no part of the chain or its fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Towing device
Load distribution► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance. The maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every 1,000 metres (3,280 ft) of altitude.
NOTIC E
Use towing devices and their unmodified harnesses approved by TOYOTA. It is recommended that the installation be performed by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.If the towing device is not fitted by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, it must still be fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring assistance functions are automatically disabled if an approved towbar is used.
WARNI NG
Observe the maximum authorised towable weight, indicated on your vehicle's registration certificate, the manufacturer's label as well as in the Technical data section of this guide.Complying with the maximum authorised nose weight (towball) also includes the use of accessories (bicycle carriers, tow
boxes, etc.).
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Observe the legislation in force in the country in which you are driving.
NOTIC E
Electric motorAn electric vehicle may be fitted with a towing device.It is therefore possible to tow a trailer or caravan.Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for more information and to obtain a suitable towing device.

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In the event of a breakdown
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Storage
► Refit the cover on the box and clip fixings B.

► Position the box with the front inclined upwards.► To take it past bar 2, push the box in and down.► To take it past bar 1, raise the box slightly then push it fully in.

► Once the box is fully home in its housing, push it against the floor carpet then slide latches A outwards to secure it.
NOTIC E
Pull on the box to check that it is secure in its housing.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
Made up of a compressor and a sealant cartridge, it allows you to carry out a temporary repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the nearest garage.It is designed to repair most punctures located on the tyre tread.
NOTIC E
Its compressor can be used to check and adjust the pressure of the tyre.
Access to the kit
This kit is stowed in a tool box.
NOTIC E
For more information on the Tool box, refer to the corresponding section.
List of tools
These tools are specific to the vehicle and may vary according to the level of equipment. Do not use them for any other purpose.

1.12 V compressor.Contains a sealant cartridge for the temporary repair of a tyre and can also be used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.Towing eye.
NOTIC E
For more information on Towing, please refer to the corresponding section.

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► Remove the pipe assembly 2.► Hold the compressor up vertically.► Unscrew the cartridge 4 from the bottom.To fit the new cartridge and new pipe, carry out these operations in reverse order.
WARNI NG
Beware of fluid discharge.The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the cartridge.The sealant cartridge is designed for single use; it must be replaced even if only partly used.After use, do not discard the cartridge in standard waste, take it to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer waste disposal site.Do not forget to obtain a new cartridge, available from any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Spare wheel
Access to the tools
The tools are stowed in a tool box.
NOTIC E
For more information on the Tool box, refer to the corresponding section.
List of tools
1.Wheelbrace.Used to remove the wheel bolts and raise/lower the jack.
2.Jack.Used to raise the vehicle.
3.Wheel bolt cover/wheel trim removal tool.Depending on the vehicle's equipment, this is used to remove the wheel bolt covers on alloy wheels or the wheel trim on steel wheels.
4.Socket for "anti-theft" wheel bolts.Used to adapt the wheelbrace to the special "anti-theft" bolts.
5.Towing eye.
NOTIC E
For more information on Towing, please refer to the corresponding section.
WARNI NG
These tools are specific to the vehicle and may vary according to the level of equipment.Do not use them for any other purpose.
WARNI NG
The jack must only be used to change a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.Do not use any jack other than the one supplied with the vehicle.If the vehicle does not have its original jack, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer to obtain the one that was intended by the manufacturer.
The jack meets European standards, as defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE.The jack does not require any maintenance.

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Access to the spare wheel
► Access to the spare wheel is from the rear.► Depending on version, open the side-hinged doors or the tailgate.
NOTIC E
To avoid any unwanted opening of the electric side door(s), deactivate the Hands-Free Access function in the vehicle configuration menu.For more information on the Hands-Free Sliding Side Door, refer to the corresponding section.


► If the vehicle is fitted with a towing device,
raise the rear of the vehicle using the jack (must be at jacking point B) to allow sufficient space to remove the spare wheel.
Removing the spare wheel from the
carrier

► Access the carrier bolt, located on the rear door sill.► Slacken the bolt using the wheelbrace (about 14 turns) until the carrier is low enough to allow the carrier hook to be disengaged.

► Release the carrier from the hook and place the spare wheel next to the wheel to be changed.
Putting the spare wheel back in the
carrier

► Position the wheel facing the carrier.► Progressively return the wheel to the carrier by pushing alternately at left and right until it is clear of the hook fixing area.► Engage the carrier on the hook, then tighten the bolt using the wheelbrace handle until the bolt is tight.Tyre in the carrierYou can change the size of the tyre on the spare wheel by following the instructions below.

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Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the engine, to enable the electronic systems to initialise.If minor problems nevertheless persist following this operation, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise certain equipment:– Remote control key or electronic key (depending on version).– Electric windows.– Electric doors,– Date and time.– Preset radio stations.
NOTIC E
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the first engine start.In this case, the system will only be available again after a continuous period of immobilisation of the vehicle, a period which depends on the exterior temperature and the state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 hours).
Towing
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable mechanical device.
NOTIC E
General recommendationsObserve the legislation in force in the country
where you are driving.Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towbar; ropes and straps are prohibited.The towing vehicle must move off gently.When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
WARNI NG
A professional recovery service must be called if:– broken down on a motorway or main road;– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake;– not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running;– towing with only two wheels on the ground;– four-wheel drive vehicle;– no approved towbar available.
WARNI NG
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.For more information on Free-wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
NOTIC E
Electric motorAn electric vehicle cannot under any circumstances be used to tow another vehicle.
However, it may be used, for example, to exit a rut.

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WARNI NG
With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral.With an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector in position N.Failure to adhere to this instruction may lead to damage to some braking components and the lack of braking assistance on restarting
the engine.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle(engine/gearbox)Front wheels on the groundRear wheels on the groundFlatbed4 wheels on the ground with towbar
Internal combustion/Manual







Internal combustion/Automatic







Electric







NOTIC E
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).
Accessing the eye
The towing eye is stowed in the tool box.
NOTIC E
For more information on the Tool box, refer to the corresponding section.

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Towing your vehicle

► In the front bumper, slide a finger from the centre of the cover plate to the upper corner (as shown above) to unclip it.► Screw the towing eye in fully.► Install the towbar.► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the towed vehicle.► Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short distance.
Towing another vehicle

► On the rear bumper, press the cover (as shown above) to unclip it.► Screw the towing eye in fully.► Install the towbar.► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the towed vehicle.► Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short distance.

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Technical data
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Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the vehicle's registration document, as well as in sales brochures.Only the values available at the time of
publication are presented in the tables.Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer to obtain missing values.
NOTIC E
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to the vehicle are indicated on the registration document, as well as in sales brochures.These values are also indicated on the manufacturer's plate or label.For more information, contact a any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres. The towed load value must be reduced by 10% for each additional 1,000 metres of altitude.The maximum authorised nose weight corresponds to the weight permitted on the towball.
WARNI NG
When exterior temperatures are high, the vehicle performance may be limited in order to protect the engine. When the exterior temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the towed weight.
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Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle can adversely affect its road holding.Braking distances are increased when towing a trailer.When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed a speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) (observe the local legislation in force).