TOYOTA VERSO 2013 Owners Manual

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Display
When the sensors detect an obstacle, the Toyota parking assist-sen-
sor indicator is illuminated by an LED depending on position and dis-
tance to the obstacle.
Front center sensor operation
Front corner sensor operation
Vehicle indicator
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
The distance display and buzzer
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approxi-
mate distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.
Sensor operation and distance to an obstacle
The system operates when the vehicle approaches an obstacle, as
shown by the following table.

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VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5Front center sensor
Front corner sensor
Rear corner sensor
Rear center sensor
Distance to an obstacle cm (ft.)Indicator and buzzer
Approximately 100 - 50 (3.2 - 1.6)
Intermittent
Approximately 50 - 37.5 (1.6 - 1.2)
Fast intermittent
Approximately 37.5 - 30 (1.2 - 1.0)
Very fast intermittent
Approximately 30 or less (1.0 or less)
Continuous
Distance to an obstacle cm (ft.)Indicator and buzzer
Approximately 60 - 45 (2.0 - 1.5)
Intermittent
Approximately 45 - 30 (1.5 - 1.0)
Fast intermittent
Approximately 30 or less (1.0 or less)
Continuous
Distance to an obstacle cm (ft.)Indicator and buzzer
Approximately 60 - 45 (2.0 - 1.5)
Intermittent
Approximately 45 - 30 (1.5 - 1.0)
Fast intermittent
Approximately 30 or less (1.0 or less)
Continuous
Distance to an obstacle cm (ft.)Indicator and buzzer
Approximately 150 - 60 (4.9 - 2.0)
Intermittent
Approximately 60 - 45 (2.0 - 1.5)
Fast intermittent
Approximately 45 - 35 (1.5 - 1.1)
Very fast intermittent
Approximately 35 or less (1.1 or less)
Continuous

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VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5Buzzer operation and distance to an obstacle
A buzzer sounds when the corner sensors and center sensors are
operating.
The buzzer beeps faster as the vehicle approaches an obstacle.
When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the
obstacle, the buzzer sounds continuously.
• Front corner sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Front center sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Rear corner sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Rear center sensors: Approximately 35 cm (1.1 ft.)
When obstacles are simultaneously detected in front and to the
rear:
• The buzzer sounds in response to the nearest obstacle.
• When an obstacle either in front or to the rear is extremely
close, the buzzer will alternate between sounding continu-
ously and sounding intermittently.
• When obstacles both in front and to the rear are extremely
close, the buzzer will alternate between sounding continu-
ously and sounding intermittently, with a shorter interval.
Sensors that operate
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Detection range of the sensors
Approximately 100 cm (3.2 ft.)
Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.)
Approximately 60 cm (2.0 ft.)
The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that
the sensors cannot detect obsta-
cles that are extremely close to
the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape
of the object etc.
The Toyota parking assist-sensor can be operated when
The Toyota parking assist-sensor switch is on.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Front center sensors:
• The shift lever is in a position other than “P” (Multidrive or automatic
transmission) or “R”.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).
Front corner sensors:
• The shift lever is in a position other than “P” (Multidrive or automatic
transmission).
• The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).

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Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The shift lever is in “R”.
Sensor detection information
Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
• A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing
ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the
vicinity.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna.
• Towing eyelet is installed.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or right-angled curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is
installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shape, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer
than they are.
The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angles objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction
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When the sensor acts abnormal or malfunctions
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Setting of buzzer volume can be changed.
(Customizable featuresP. 594)
CAUTION
Caution when using the Toyota parking assist-sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely
and possibly cause an accident.
Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 10 km/h (6 mph).
Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
When any of the sensors become dirty
or frozen, the abnormal sensor indica-
tor comes on and the buzzer sounds for
8 seconds. After sounding, all of the
sensor indicators will come on.
Clean the sensors with soft cloth.
When any of the sensors malfunction,
the malfunctioning sensor indicator
flashes and the buzzer will sound for 8
seconds. After sounding, all of the sen-
sor indicators will flash.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. Sensor indicators
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NOTICE
Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
VSC+ (Vehicle Stability Control +)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road
surfaces by controlling steering performance.
TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintains drive power and prevents the front wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel.

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When the TRC and VSC+ are operating
If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or if the front wheels spin,
the slip indicator light flashes to
indicate that the TRC/VSC+ sys-
tems are operating.
To disable TRC and/or VSC+
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRC and VSC+
systems may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may
need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order
to free it.
Turning off TRC
Quickly push and release the
button to turn off TRC.
The slip indicator light should
come on.
Push the button again to turn the
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VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5Turning off TRC and VSC+
Push and hold the button for
more than 3 seconds while the
vehicle is stopped to turn off
TRC and VSC+.
The slip indicator light will come
on and a message will be shown
on the multi-information display.
Push the button again to turn the
system back on.
Automatic reactivation of TRC and VSC+
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Turning the engine switch off after turning off the TRC and VSC+ systems
will automatically re-enable them.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF after turning off the TRC
and VSC+ systems will automatically re-enable them.
Automatic TRC reactivation
If only the TRC system is turned off, the TRC system will turn on when vehi-
cle speed increases.
Automatic TRC and VSC+ reactivation
If the TRC and VSC+ systems are turned off, the systems will not turn on
even when vehicle speed increases.