warning TOYOTA PROACE VERSO EV 2023 Owner's Manual

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NOTIC E
The button(s) at the front or on the door pillar is not operational and pressing it results in an audible signal, if:– the vehicle is moving,– the child lock is on (activated) (for the buttons on the door pillars),– the vehicle has been locked or deadlocked
from outside (using the key, remote control or Smart Entry & Start, depending on equipment).The button for the left-hand door is not operational and pressing it results in an audible signal if the fuel filler flap is open.
General
recommendations for the
sliding side doors
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Doors must only be operated when the vehicle is stationary.
For your safety and that of your passengers, as well as for correct operation of the doors, you are strongly advised not to drive with a door open.Always check that it is safe to operate the door and in particular, be sure not to leave children or animals near the door controls without supervision.The audible warning, the lighting of the "door open" warning lamp and the message on the screen are there to remind you. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer if you want to deactivate this warning.Lock the vehicle when you use an automatic car wash.
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Before opening or closing and while moving doors, ensure that no person, animal or object is in the door frame or any other position that would block the desired movement, inside or outside the vehicle.If this advice is not followed, injuries or damage may occur if any part of a person or
an object is trapped or caught.Electrical door opening is disabled at speeds above 2 mph (3 km/h):– However, if the vehicle started moving while the doors were open, the speed must be reduced below 19 mph (30 km/h) before they can be closed.– Any attempt to open a door electrically using the interior handle while driving results in it only being possible to open the door manually.– This situation is accompanied by the audible warning, the lighting of the "door open" warning lamp and the message on the screen. To release the door and be able to operate it again, it is necessary to stop the vehicle.

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NOTIC E
If the "Hands-free tailgate access self-locking" option is selected in the vehicle menu and after closing the door, check that the vehicle is properly locked.Locking will not take place:– if the ignition is on,– if one of the doors or the tailgate is open,
– if a "Smart Entry & Start" remote control is inside the vehicle. If a number of gestures with your foot have no effect, wait a few seconds before starting again.The system is automatically deactivated in heavy rain or with accumulations of snow.If it does not work, make sure that the remote control is not exposed to a source of electromagnetic interference (smartphone, etc.).Operation may be affected if using a prosthetic leg.This system may not work correctly if your vehicle is fitted with a towbar.
NOTIC E
The side door may open or close without warning if: – Your vehicle is fitted with a towbar.– A trailer is coupled or decoupled.– A bicycle carrier is installed or removed.– Bicycles are loaded on to or unloaded from the bicycle carrier.
– Something is deposited or lifted behind the vehicle.– An animal approaches the bumper,– The vehicle is washed.– The vehicle is being serviced.– A wheel is changed. To avoid any sudden operation, keep the key away from the detection zone (also from the boot’s interior sides) or deactivate the function in the vehicle configuration menu.
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Ensure that no person or object might prevent the correct opening or closing of the doors.Be aware of children when operating the doors.
Side-hinged rear doors

► After first opening the left-hand door, pull the lever A towards you to open the right-hand door.
Closing
► First close the right-hand door, then the left-hand door.
NOTIC E
If the left-hand door is closed first, a buffer stop located on the edge of the right-hand door prevents it closing.

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Access
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If the left-hand side-hinged door is not properly closed, the "door open" warning lamp lights up (the right-hand door is not detected). For more information on the List of warning lamps and, in particular, the door open warning, refer to the corresponding section.
Opening to
approximately 180°

If fitted to your vehicle, a check strap system allows the doors to be opened from about 90° to about 180°.► Pull the yellow control when the door is open.The check strap will engage again automatically on closing.
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When parked with the rear doors open to 90°, the doors will cover the rear lamps. In order to warn other road users travelling in the same direction (who may not be aware that the vehicle is stationary) of the vehicle's position, use a warning triangle or other device required by legislation and regulations in your
country.
Tailgate
Opening

► After unlocking the vehicle, pull the handle, then raise the tailgate.
Closing
► Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle, then lock it.If the tailgate is not properly closed, the "door open" warning lamp comes on. For more information on the list of warning and indicator lamps, and in particular the door open warning, refer to the corresponding section.
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In the event of a malfunction or if you experience difficulty opening or closing the tailgate, have it checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer without delay, to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially causing serious injury.

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Tailgate rear screen
The opening rear screen allows you to access the rear of the vehicle directly, without having to open the tailgate.
Opening

After unlocking the vehicle, press this control and lift the rear screen to open it.
Closing
Close the rear screen by pressing the centre of the glass until it is fully closed.If the tailgate rear screen is not properly closed, the "door open" warning lamp comes on. For more information on the list of warning and indicator lamps and in particular the door open warning, refer to the corresponding section.
NOTIC E
The tailgate and rear screen cannot both be open at the same time, to avoid damaging them.
Alarm
(Depending on version)


System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.
Interior volumetric monitoring
The system only checks for any variation in volume in the cab. The alarm is triggered if someone breaks a window or enters the vehicle’s cab; however it is not triggered if
someone enters the loading area.
The system checks for any variation in volume in the passenger compartment.The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a window, enters the passenger compartment or moves inside the vehicle.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of service of its components.The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central control or the siren wiring is put out of service or damaged.
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For all work on the alarm system, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
NOTIC E
If your vehicle is fitted with Additional Heating / Ventilation, volumetric monitoring is not compatible with this system.For more information on Additional Heating / Ventilation, refer to the corresponding section.

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Ease of use and comfort
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Programmable heating is supplied by the vehicle fuel tank. Before use, make sure that you have sufficient fuel. If the fuel tank is on reserve, you are strongly recommended not to programme the heating.
The additional heating must always be switched off while refuelling to avoid any risk of fire or explosion.
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To avoid the risk of poisoning or asphyxia, the programmable heating must not be used, even for short periods, in a closed environment such as a garage or workshop which is not equipped with an exhaust gas extraction system.Do not park the vehicle on a flammable surface (dry grass, dead leaves, paper, etc.) - Risk of fire!
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Glazed surfaces such as the rear screen or windscreen can become very hot in places.Never put objects on these surfaces; never touch these surfaces - Risk of burns!
Independent additional
heating
Depending on the country of sale, this is an additional and independent system which heats the hot water circuit of the Diesel engine to improve comfort and to raise the temperature of the cold engine. It improves demisting and defrosting performance. With the engine idling or the vehicle stationary, it is normal to notice a high-pitched whistling and some emissions of smoke or odour.The temperature near the heating system must not exceed 120°C. A higher temperature (e.g. in a paint oven) could damage the components of electronic circuits.The additional heating is supplied by the vehicle's fuel tank. Make sure that the low fuel warning lamp is not on.
NOTIC E
To avoid the risks of poisoning or suffocation, the additional heating must not be used, even for short periods, in a closed environment such as a garage or workshop which is not equipped with an exhaust gas extraction system.
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Do not park the vehicle on a flammable surface (for example: dry grass, fallen leaves, paper, etc.) - risk of fire!
NOTIC E
Have the additional heating checked at least once a year, at the beginning of winter.For maintenance and repairs, you must only contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Lighting and visibility
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Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps

If the vehicle is so equipped, they come on automatically when the engine is started, when the lighting control stalk is in position "0" or "AUTO".
Automatic headlamp
illumination
When a low level of ambient light is detected by a sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the part of the driver. They can also come on if rain is detected, at the same time as the automatic rain sensitive wipers.As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the rain/sunshine sensor, the vehicle’s lamps come on and this warning lamp is displayed on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and/or the display of a message.Have it checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNI NG
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor located at the top centre of the windscreen behind the interior rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.
NOTIC E
In fog or snow, the rain/sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. For this reason, the lighting will not come on automatically.
NOTIC E
The inner surface of the windscreen may become misted up and affect the proper operation of the rain/sunshine sensor.In humid and cold weather, demist the windscreen regularly.
Guide-me-home and
welcome lighting
Guide-me-home lighting
Manual


Switching on/off► With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting control lever to switch the function on or off.Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off automatically at the end of a given period of time.
Automatic
With the "Automatic illumination of lamps" function activated (lighting control stalk in the "AUTO" position) and when the light is poor, the dipped beam headlamps come on automatically when the ignition is switched off.
With audio system or touch screen
The activation, deactivation and duration of guide-me-home lighting are set in the vehicle configuration menu.

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Windscreen
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and hold.The screenwash then the windscreen wipers operate for a pre-determined time.
NOTIC E
With automatic air conditioning, any action on
the screenwash control results in temporary closure of the air intake to avoid odours inside the passenger compartment.
WARNI NG
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the windscreen washer if the windscreen washer reservoir is empty.Only operate the windscreen washer if there is no risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen and hindering visibility. Always use windscreen washer fluid suitable for low temperatures during the winter period.Never top up with water.
Low screenwash fluid level
When the low level of the reservoir is reached, this warning lamp lights up on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
It comes on when the ignition is switched on, or every time the lever is operated, until the reservoir is refilled.Refill the screenwash reservoir (or have it refilled) the next time you stop.
Automatic windscreen
wipers
In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers work
automatically and adapt to the intensity of the rain.The rainfall detection function uses a rain/sunshine sensor located at the top centre of the windscreen, behind the rear view mirror.
Switching on

► Give a short downwards push to the control stalk.A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has been accepted.This indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel, accompanied by a
message.
Switching off
► Give the control stalk another brief push downwards or place the control stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).This indicator lamp goes off in the instrument panel, accompanied by a message.
NOTIC E
If the ignition has been off for more than one minute, the automatic wipers must be reactivated by pushing the control stalk downwards.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic windscreen wipers, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.Have it checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.Switch off the automatic windscreen wipers when using an automatic car wash.In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.

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Safety
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General safety
recommendations
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Do not remove the labels attached in different places on your vehicle. They include safety warnings as well as identification information
for the vehicle.
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For all work on your vehicle, use a qualified workshop that has the technical information, skills and equipment required, all of which any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer is able to provide.
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Depending on country regulations, certain safety equipment may be mandatory: high visibility safety vests, warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs, spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.
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Installing electrical accessories:– The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not approved by TOYOTA may cause excessive current consumption and faults and failures with the electrical system of your vehicle. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for information on the range of approved accessories.– As a safety measure, access to the diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's electronic systems, is reserved strictly for any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, equipped with the special tools required (risk of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic systems that could cause breakdowns or serious accidents). The Manufacturer cannot be held responsible if this advice is not followed.– Any modification or adaptation not intended or authorised by TOYOTA or carried out without meeting the technical requirements defined by the Manufacturer will result in the suspension of the commercial warranty.
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Installation of accessory radio communication transmittersBefore installing a radio communication transmitter with an external aerial, you must without fail contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for the specification of
transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
NOTIC E
Declarations of conformity for radio equipmentThe relevant certificates are available on the https://www.toyota-tech.eu/RED website.

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Hazard warning lamps


► Pressing the red button causes all the direction indicators to flash.They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning lamps come on automatically. They switch off automatically when you next accelerate.They can be turned off by pressing the button again.
* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers an\
d subject to technological and technical limitations.
** In areas covered by ‘Localised Emergency Call’. The list of countries covered and telematic services provided is availab\
le from dealers or on the website for your country.
Emergency or assistance
call


Localised Emergency Call
(PE112)
► In an emergency, press this button for more than 2 seconds.The lighting of the indicator lamp and a voice message confirm that the call has been made to the emergency services*.‘Localised Emergency Call’ immediately locates your vehicle and puts you in contact with the appropriate emergency services**.► Pressing again immediately cancels the request.The indicator lamp flashes when the vehicle data is sent, and then remains lit when communication is established.
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If an impact is detected by the airbag control unit, an emergency call is made automatically, independently of the deployment of any airbags.
NOTIC E
‘Localised Emergency Call’ is a service that can be accessed free of charge.
System operation
– Upon switching on the ignition, if the indicator lamp lights up red, then green, and then goes out: the system is operating correctly.– If the indicator lamp is fixed red: system malfunction– If the indicator lamp flashes red: replace the emergency battery. In the latter two cases, emergency and assistance call services may not work.Contact a dealer or a qualified repairer as soon as possible.

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Horn

► Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Pedestrian horn (Electric)
This system alerts pedestrians that the vehicle is approaching.The pedestrian horn operates once the vehicle is moving and at speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h), in forward or reverse gear.This function cannot be deactivated.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning lamp comes on on the instrument panel.
Have it checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Vehicle stability control
(VSC)
The electronic stability control programme includes the following systems:
– Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD).– Emergency braking assistance (EBA).– Anti-slip regulation (ASR).– Dynamic stability control (DSC).– Intelligent traction control.– Trailer stability assist (TSA).
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS)/Electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability and handling during braking, and enable greater control while cornering, particularly on poor or slippery road surfaces.ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of emergency braking.Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) manages overall braking pressure on each individual wheel.► When braking in an emergency, depress the pedal very firmly and maintain this pressure.