towing TOYOTA VERSO 2016 Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 222
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 227
Multi-information display ..... 232
Fuel consumption
information ........................ 244
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 248
Fog light switch ................... 254
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 255
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 260
2-4. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense .......... 261
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ............................ 267
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................. 278
Automatic High Beam ......... 283
2-5. Using other driving systems
Cruise control...................... 289
Speed limiter ....................... 293
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................... 296
Stop & Start system ............ 304
Driving assist systems ........ 311
2-6. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 317
Winter driving tips............... 320
Trailer towing...................... 324
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system.............................. 334
Automatic air conditioning
system.............................. 340
Power heater ...................... 347
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 349
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 351
Using the radio ................... 353
Using the CD player ........... 357
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 362
Operating an iPod .............. 368
Operating
a USB memory................. 375
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 382
Using the AUX port ............ 384
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 385
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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WARNING
■ Seat adjustment
● Be careful not to get your hands pinched between the luggage cover and
the seat.
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary. If the seat is too reclined, the lap
belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdo-
men, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of an accident. Adjustments should not
be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
■ After returning the seatbacks to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing forward and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seatbacks.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 184
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)....... 198
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 202
Multidrive .......................... 208
Manual transmission......... 214
Turn signal lever ............... 218
Parking brake ................... 219
Horn .................................. 221
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 222
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 227
Multi-information display ... 232
Fuel consumption
information ...................... 244
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 248
Fog light switch ................. 254
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 255
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 260
2-4. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense ........ 261
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .......................... 267
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ............................... 278
Automatic High Beam ....... 283
2-5. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 289
Speed limiter ..................... 293
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................. 296
Stop & Start system .......... 304
Driving assist systems ...... 311
2-6. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 317
Winter driving tips ............. 320
Trailer towing .................... 324

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WARNING
■ To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer

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■ Exceeding the set speed
In the following situations, when the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed,
the multi-information display will be highlighted:
■ Automatic speed limiter cancellation
The set speed is automatically canceled when the cruise control is activated.
WARNING
■ To avoid operating the speed limiter by mistake
Keep the speed limiter switch off when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for speed limiter
Do not use the speed limiter in either of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause a
serious or fatal accident.
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
● When towing a trailer
●When fully depressing the accelerator
pedal
● When driving down a hill (a buzzer also
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■ 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 vehicl es, 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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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, perfor-
mance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. Your safety and
satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cau-
tious driving habits. For your safety and the safety of others, do not
overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating condi-
tions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized Toyota d ealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, for further details before tow-
ing, as there are additional legal requirements in some countries.
■ Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle
Mass), MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and per-
missible drawbar load before towing. ( P. 616)
■ Towing hitch/bracket
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable
quality may also be used.

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Important points regarding trailer loads
■ Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus the
trailer load should be within the
maximum towing capacity.
Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous. ( P. 616)
When towing a trailer, use a fric-
tion coupler or friction stabilizer
(sway control device).
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that
the drawbar load is greater than
25 kg (55.1 lb.) or 4% of the tow-
ing capacity. Do not let the draw-
bar load exceed the indicated
weight. ( P. 616)

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■ Information tag (manufacturer’s label)
Gross vehicle mass
Maximum permissible rear
axle capacity
Gross combination vehicle
mass
● Gross vehicle mass
Vehicle category M1 models*
The combined weight of the driver, passengers, luggage, towing
hitch, total curb mass and drawbar load should not exceed the
gross vehicle mass by more than 100 kg (220.5 lb.). Exceeding
this weight is dangerous.
Vehicle category N1 models*
The combined weight of the driver, passengers, cargo, towing
hitch, total curb mass and drawbar load must not exceed the
gross vehicle mass. Exceeding this weight is dangerous.
● Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
Vehicle category M1 models*
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maxi-
mum permissible rear axle capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding
this weight is dangerous.
Vehicle category N1 models*
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maxi-
mum permissible rear axle capacity. Exceeding this weight is
dangerous.
The values for towing capacity were derived from testing con-
ducted at sea level. Take note that engine output and towing
capacity will be reduced at high altitudes.

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● Gross combination vehicle mass
The sum of the total vehicle weight and the weight of the trailer
being towed.
*: To distinguish the vehicle category, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Installation positions* for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
461 mm (18.1 in.)
461 mm (18.1 in.)
WARNING
■ Vehicle category M1 models*: When the gross vehicle mass or maxi-
mum permissible axle capacity is exceeded
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
● Add an additional 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended
tire inflation pressure value. ( P. 633)
● Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up
areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is lower.