light TOYOTA VERSO 2014 Owners Manual

308 2-5. Driving information
Guidance
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
Checking connections between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection
between the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as well
as before setting off.
Practicing driving with a coupled trailer
Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.
When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn right. Always rotate gradu-
ally to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you when
reversing to lessen the risk of accident.
Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle running
ahead of you should be equivalent to or greater than the combined
length of your vehicle and trailer. Avoid sudden braking that may
cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may spin out of control.
This is especially true when driving on wet or slippery road sur-
faces.
Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer collid-
ing with your vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when approach-
ing turns and take them slowly and carefully to avoid sudden
braking.
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When driving
Important points regarding turning
The wheels of the trailer will travel closer to the inside of the curve
than the wheels of the vehicle. To make allowance for this, take the
turns wider than you would normally.
Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly apply-
ing the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while brak-
ing.
Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer, and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-
cuting lane changes.
Transmission information
Multidrive or automatic transmission
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine brak-
ing, do not use the transmission in “D”. Transmission shift gear
position must be in “4” in the 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic
mode (Multidrive) (P. 206) or the “M” mode (automatic trans-
mission) (P. 212).
Manual transmission
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine brak-
ing, do not use the transmission in “5” and “6” gear. (P. 220)
When towing a trailer, check the engine coolant temperature
warning light (Red)
Towing a loaded trailer up a long steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating.
If the engine coolant temperature warning light (Red) flashes or
comes on, turn the air conditioning off immediately and stop the
vehicle in a safe place. (P. 589)
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3Interior features
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ............................ 312
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................ 317
Power heater .................... 324
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers........................ 326
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types .......... 328
Using the radio ................. 330
Using the CD player ......... 334
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs...................... 339
Operating an iPod............. 345
Operating a USB
memory........................... 352
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................ 359
Using the AUX port ........... 361
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 362
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 365
• Personal/interior lights
main switch ..................... 366
• Personal/interior lights .... 3673-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 369
• Glove box ....................... 370
• Console box.................... 371
• Overhead console .......... 372
• Cup holders .................... 373
• Bottle holders.................. 374
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 375
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ......................... 378
Vanity mirrors.................... 379
Conversation mirror .......... 380
Power outlets .................... 381
Seat heaters ..................... 383
Armrests ........................... 385
Front seatback tables ....... 386
Rear side sunshades ........ 388
Assist grips ....................... 389
Floor mat........................... 390
Luggage compartment
features........................... 392
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Power heater
: If equipped
Power heater can be operated when
The engine is running.
The engine coolant temperature is low.
Normal characteristics of power heater operation
The following cases do not indicate a malfunction.
When the power heater is turned on or off, some white smoke and a
slight odor may be emitted from the power heater exhaust that is located
under the floor.
When the power heater is used under extremely cold conditions, vapor
may be visible from its exhaust.
When the power heater is turned off, you may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for about 2 minutes until the power heater turns off com-
pletely.
After the heater is turned off
We recommend not restarting the heater for 10 minutes after you turn it off.
Otherwise, a noise may be heard as the heater ignites.
When refueling your vehicle
The engine must be turned off. Turning the engine off turns the power heater
off. This feature is used to keep the cabin warm in cold conditions.
Turns the power heater on/off
The power heater turns on
about 30 seconds after the
switch is pressed.
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338 3-2. Using the audio system
NOTICE
CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the
CDs or the player itself.
Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
Do not apply oil to the CD player.
Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
CDs with a transparent or translucent
recording area
CDs that have had tape, stickers or CD-
R labels attached to them, or that have
had the label peeled off
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Interior features
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Personal/interior lights (P. 366, 367)
Foot lights
Front door courtesy lights (if equipped)
Console box light (if equipped)
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366 3-3. Using the interior lights
Personal/interior lights main switch
Off
The personal/interior lights can
be individually turned on or off.
Door position
When neither of the main
switches ( or ) is pressed:
The personal/interior lights come
on when a door is opened. They
turn off when the doors are
closed. The personal/interior
lights can be individually turned
on when the doors are closed.
On
The personal/interior lights can-
not be individually turned off.
Personal/interior lights main switch
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Interior features
Personal/interior lights
Front
On/off
Rear
On/off
Personal/interior lights
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368 3-3. Using the interior lights
Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch posi-
tion, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
open/closed.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “ENGINE START STOP”
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.
To prevent battery discharge
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the
lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
If the interior lights remain on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned off, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 629)
Personal/interior lights
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Interior features
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
CAUTION
Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may result in the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
Overhead console
Auxiliary boxes
Glove box
Bottle holders
Cup holders
Console box
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