TOYOTA PROACE 2023 Workshop Manual

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If an electric window meets an obstacle during operation, the movement of the window must be reversed. To do this, press the relevant switch.When the driver operates the passenger electric window switch, it is important to ensure that nothing can prevent the window
from closing properly.Pay particular attention to children when operating windows.

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Correct driving position
Before taking to the road and to make the most of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and controls, carry out these adjustments in the following order:– head restraint height.– seat backrest angle.– seat cushion height.
– longitudinal seat position.– steering wheel height and reach.– rear view mirror and door mirrors.

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Once these adjustments have been made, check that the instrument panel can be viewed correctly from your driving position.
Manually-adjusted front
seats
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For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Longitudinal

► Raise the control bar and slide the seat forwards or backwards.► Release the bar to lock the seat in position on one of the notches.
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Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the full travel of the seat.There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or jamming the seat if large objects are placed on the floor behind the seat.
Height

► Pull the control upwards to raise the seat or
push it downwards to lower the seat, until the position required is obtained.
Backrest angle

► Depending on equipment, turn the knob or pull the control all the way up and tilt the backrest forwards or backwards to adjust it.
Lumbar

► Turn the knob manually to obtain the desired
level of lumbar support.

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Table position of the driver's

On the driver's side, this position allows rear passengers to be helped out of the vehicle (by the emergency services).
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Check that there is no object that could interfere with the movement of a seat, both above and below.
► Place the head restraint in the low position, and if fitted to your vehicle, raise the armrest and fold the table fitted to the back of the seat.

► Pull the control fully up and tip the backrest forward.
To return to the normal position, pull the control up to release the backrest, then pull the backrest up to its raised position.
Electric front seat
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To avoid discharging the battery, carry out these adjustments with the engine running.
NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Longitudinal

► Push the control forwards or rearwards to slide the seat.
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Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the full travel of the seat.There is a risk of trapping or pinching passengers if present in the rear seats or jamming the seat if large objects are placed on the floor behind the seat.
Seat cushion height

► Tilt the control upwards or downwards to obtain the desired height.
Backrest angle

► Tilt the control forwards or rearwards to adjust the angle of the backrest.

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Head restraint height
adjustment

If fitted to your vehicle.► To raise it, pull it upwards as far as possible (notch).► To remove it, press the lug A and pull it upwards.► To put it back in place, engage the head restraint rods in the openings keeping them in line with the seat backrest.► To lower it, press the lug A and push down on the head restraint at the same time.
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The head restraint has a frame with notches which prevents it from lowering; this is a safety device in case of impact.The adjustment is correct when the upper edge of the head restraint is level with the top of the head.Never drive with the head restraints removed;
they must be fitted and correctly adjusted.
2-seat front bench seat
If fitted in the vehicle, this is fixed and has a seat belt built into the backrest for the seat next to the driver’s seat.
NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Under-seat storage

If the vehicle is so equipped, a storage space is provided under the seat.► Pull the strap towards you to tip the seat cushion.

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Armrest

The armrest has notches.► Pull the armrest fully up► Lower it fully down.► Raise the armrest to the desired position.
Heated driver's seat

If fitted to your vehicle.
► With the engine running and when the outside temperature is below 20°C, use the adjustment knob to switch on and select the level of heating required from 0 (off) to 3 (high).
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Prolonged use of heated seats is not recommended for those with sensitive skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking medication, etc.).To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent a short circuit:– Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the seat.– Do not kneel or stand on the seat.– Do not spill liquids onto the seat.– Never use the heating function if the seat is wet.
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Do not use the function when the seat is not occupied.Reduce the heating intensity as soon as possible.When the seat and passenger compartment have reached a satisfactory temperature, switch the function off; reducing electricity consumption in turn decreases fuel consumption.
Electric lumbar
adjustment

► Press the control to obtain the desired lumbar support.
Massage function

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This function provides lumbar massage; it only operates when the engine is running as well as in STOP mode of the Stop & Start system.
Activation/Deactivation
► Press this button to activate/deactivate the function.Upon activation, the indicator lamp comes on. The massage function is activated for a period
of one hour.During this time, massage is performed in 6 cycles of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massage followed by a 4-minute break).After one hour, the function is deactivated; the indicator lamp goes off.
Adjustment of intensity

Press this button to adjust the intensity of the massage.Two levels of massage are available.
Steering wheel
adjustment

► When stationary, lower the control lever to release the steering wheel.► Adjust the height and reach.► Pull the control lever to lock the steering wheel.
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As a safety precaution, these operations must only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
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As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear. Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.


► Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.► Move control B in any of the four directions to adjust.
► Return control A to its central position.

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Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).► Turn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
Depending on equipment, the mirrors can be folded electrically, when the vehicle is parked.
► From the inside, with the ignition on, place control A in the central position.► Pull control A backwards.
► Lock the vehicle from the outside.
Electric unfolding
The door mirrors are unfolded electrically when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control or key. Unless folding was selected with control A, pull the control in the central position towards the rear again.
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Folding/unfolding when locking/unlocking the vehicle can be deactivated. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.If necessary, the mirrors can be folded manually.
Heated mirrors


► Press this button.
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For more information on Rear screen demisting/defrosting, refer to the corresponding section.
Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to the driver caused by the sun, headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Day/night position

► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle "night” position.► Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position.Adjustment► Set the mirror to the normal “day” position.
Automatic "electrochrome" model
This system automatically and gradually transitions between day and night use, with the aid of a sensor that measures the light arriving from the rear of the vehicle.
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To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

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Windscreen zone for toll
badge
Depending on the version, the vehicle can be equiped with a athermic windscreen type.For a best functionnement of the toll badge system, it is necessary to place the toll badge on the windscreen zone provided for the purpose symbolised with of black dotteds around of the
interior rear view mirror base.

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For the version without athermic windscreen, to limit the obstruction of you field of vision through the windscreen, we recommend you to place the toll badge in the upper part of the windscreen.
Smart Cargo

The cushion of the bench seat's outer seat can be folded up against the backrest to create a loading area inside the cab. A removable flap on the partition can be
removed to allow long objects to be loaded.

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Once the removable flap has been removed, you can load long objects under the outer seat.
Removable flap (type 1)
Removing the flap

► While holding the flap with one hand, turn the control at the top of the flap with the other hand to release it.► Lower the flap to remove it from its housing.► Stow it behind the driver’s seat, clipping it into
the attachment lugs.► Turn the control at the top of the flap to secure it.

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Refitting the flap

► Tilt the flap, with the yellow hinges pointing downwards.► Insert the hinges into their housing then press down fully (to avoid vibrations).► With one hand lift the flap to close it, then with the other hand turn the control at the top of the flap to secure it.
Removable flap (type 2)

► To open or close the flap, slide it to the left or right.The flap is kept in the closed or open position with magnets located at each end position.
Folding seat cushion
Raising the seat cushion

► With one hand, firmly pull the strap forwards to unlock the seat cushion. ► A strut lifts the seat cushoin against the backrest.
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Never put your hand underneath the seat cushion to guide it upwards, as your fingers may become trapped.Always use only the strap.

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When the outer seat is raised and the flap is removed, you must install the anti-slip net.Refer to the Anti-slip net section.
Lowering the seat cushion

► Remove the anti-slip net.► To reposition the seat cushion, press firmly on the top of the seat with one hand to lower the seat cushion until it locks into the seat position.
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Ensure that there are no objects or feet obstructing the anchorage points or preventing the assembly from locking properly.
Anti-slip net
Installing the net


► Put the first fastener into the upper cut-out 1, located beneath the folded seat cushion. Keep the fastener pressed against the structure, then