automatic TOYOTA VERSO 2011 Owner's Guide

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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smar t entr y & star t system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START
STOP” modes.
Starting the engine
Multidrive or automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator turns green.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The engine can be started
from any “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started. The engine will
crank until it starts or for up to
30 seconds, whichever is less.
Diesel engine only: indi-
cator turns on. The engine
begins starting after the indica-
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Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch with the brake pedal (Multidrive or automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
OFF
*
Emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
*: For vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission, if the shift
lever is in a position other than “P” when turning off the engine, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode,
not to OFF.

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If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 112)
Steering lock
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off and then a door is
opened and closed, the steering lock function locks the steering wheel in its
current position. The steering lock is disabled when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is operated again.
When the steering lock cannot be released
Steering lock motor overheat prevention
If the engine is started and stopped repeatedly in a short time, operation of
the steering lock motor is restricted to prevent overheating. If this occurs,
wait momentarily without operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. The
system will return to its normal condition in approximately 10 seconds.
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional, immediately.
Auto power off function
Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission
If the vehicle is left in the ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with
the shift lever in “P”, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically
turn OFF.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in the ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically turn OFF.
The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a
message will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. To free it, press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch while
turning the steering wheel slightly in
either direction.

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Driving in the “D” position
Shift lever
If the shift lever is shifted into the “D” position, the most appropriate
gear ratio is automatically selected, as determined by the driving
conditions.
Paddle shift switches (if equipped)
While the shift lever is in the “D” position, engine braking force can
be temporarily switched to.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Unless the paddle shift switches
are operated, the gear step dis-
played on the meter cluster is
fixed.
However, even when in the “D” position, the gear steps will be
automatically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.

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Driving in the “M” position
By shifting the shift lever into the “M” position, 7 stages of gear step
can be switched between.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Unless the shift lever or paddle
shift switches (if equipped) are
operated, the gear step displayed
on the meter cluster is fixed.
However, even when in the “M” position, the gear steps will be
automatically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.

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Paddle shift switch (if equipped)
When the paddle shift switch is operated in the “D” position, a gear step
will be automatically selected according to the vehicle speed and driving
conditions.
Automatic deactivation of gear step selection in the “D” position.
Gear step selection in the “D” position will be deactivated in the following
situations:
• The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for longer than a certain period of
time in one shift range
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches (if equipped) is
operated. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.)
When driving with the cruise control system
Engine braking will not occur during gear step selection in the “D” or “M”
position, even when downshifting to step “6”, “5” or “4”. (P. 2 5 2 )

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Automatic deactivation of “SPORT” mode
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
If the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position after driving in
“SPORT” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF after driving in
“SPORT” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”
P. 522
If the “M” indicator is not displayed after shifting the shift lever to the
“M” position
If the display does not change to “M” on an occasion other than that
described above, it may indicate a malfunction in the transmission system.
Have your vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Automatic gear step selection
When the vehicle comes to a stop, the transmission will automatically down-
shift to allow you to start off in 1st step.

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Automatic transmission
: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the IGNI-
TION ON mode, depress the brake pedal and move the shift
lever.

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Driving in the “D” position
Shift lever
If the shift lever is shifted into the “D” position, the most appropriate
gear is automatically selected, as determined by the driving condi-
tions.
Paddle shift switches (if equipped)
While the shift lever is in the “D” position, engine braking force can
be temporarily switched to.
By firstly operating the “-” paddle shift switch, the “-” and “+”
switches can be used to freely switch the shift range.
Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear, pre-
venting unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine
braking force to be selected.
Higher shift range
Lower shift range
The gear is automatically shifted up or down between “1” and the
selected shift range (displayed on the instrument cluster).
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Driving in the “M” position
By shifting the shift lever into the “M” position, 6 stages of gear can be
switched between.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Unless the shift lever or paddle
shift switches (if equipped) are
operated, the gear displayed on
the meter cluster is fixed.
However, even when in the “M” position, the gear will be automati-
cally changed in the following situations:
When the vehicle speed drops (downshift only)
When the automatic transmission fluid temperature is extremely
high (upshift only)