TOYOTA VERSO 2015 Owners Manual

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When driving
Gear Shift Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve improved
fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine
performance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Gear Shift Indicator display
Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on the
clutch pedal.
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Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
Gasoline engine
km/h (mph)
Diesel engine
km/h (mph)
CAUTION
Gear Shift Indicator display
For safety, the driver should not look only at the display. Refer to the display
when it is safe to do so while considering actual traffic and road conditions.
Failure to do so may lead to an accident.
Shift positionMaximum speed
1ZR-FAE engine2ZR-FAE engine
148 (30)48 (30)
289 (55)89 (55)
3122 (76)122 (76)
4165 (103)165 (103)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1AD-FTV engine2AD-FHV engine1WW-FHV engine
142 (26)43 (27)40 (25)
284 (52)80 (50)81 (50)
3132 (82)126 (78)127 (79)
4187 (116)175 (109)180 (112)
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When driving
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission
Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to “R”.
Shift the shift lever to “R” only when the vehicle is stationary.
Do not shift the shift lever to “R” without
depressing the clutch pedal.
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Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
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When driving
Parking brake
Set the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake
while depressing the brake
pedal.
At this time, the indicator will
come on.
Release the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever
Press the button
Lower it completely
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Usage in winter time
P. 298
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
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When driving
Hor n
After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 104)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Left-hand drive vehicles
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P. 239)
Display change button
P. 230
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
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When driving
Odometer, trip meter, Stop & Start system operation time, Stop &
Start system total operation time, maintenance required informa-
tion and instrument panel light control display
P. 230
Right-hand drive vehicles
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P. 239)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
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Changing the display
Items displayed can be switched by pressing the button.
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter A
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter
was last reset.
Pressing and holding the button will reset.
Odometer, trip meter, Stop & Start system operation time, Stop &
Start system total operation time, maintenance required informa-
tion and instrument panel light control display
P. 230
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Display change button
P. 230
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