ECO mode TOYOTA VERSO S 2011 Owner's Guide

1943-1. Instrument cluster
Brake Override System
(P.301)
Drive-Start Control (P.301)
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) (if equipped)
(P.424)
Displayed content is the same as that
displayed on the meter. For details,
refer to the explanations of each sys-
tem.
■ / icons
Displays the following multi-infor-
mation display linked icons:
: Master warning icon
Displayed when a warning message is
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
: Information icon
Displayed when a suggestion/advice
pop-up display is displayed on the
multi-information display.
■Warning message
Some warning messages are dis-
played when necessary, according
to certain conditions.
Displayed content is the same as that
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play. For details, refer to the explana-
tions of each system.
■Audio system operation status
Displayed when an audio remote
control switch on the steering wheel
is operated.
■Hands-free system status (if
equipped)
Displayed when the hands-free system is operated.
■Outside temperature display
Displayed when the power switch is
turned to ON or when the low out-
side temperature indicator is flash-
ing.
■When a pop-up display is displayed
When a pop-up display is displayed, a
current display may no longer be dis-
played. In this case, the display will
return after the pop-up display disap-
pears.
■Outside temperature display
●When the ambient temperature is
approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower,
will flash for approximately 10
seconds and the outside temperature
display will turn off.
●In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change:
• When stopped (including when using
“My Room Mode”), or driving at low
speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
• When the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Display content selected by “HUD
Driving Support” on the screen
is displayed. (P.192)
Hybrid System Indica-
tor/Tachometer

2024-1. Key information
4-1.Key info rmation
The following keys are provided
with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry & start sys-
tem ( P.223)
• Operating the wireless remote control
function ( P.203)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any
buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carry-ing an electronic key in your bag etc.,
ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a but-ton may cause the electronic key to emit
radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin and a message will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display when the hybrid system stops.
●To reduce key battery depletion when
the electronic key is to not be used for long periods of time, set the electronic key to the battery-saving mode.
( P.225)
●As the electronic key always receives
radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms
indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
• The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not oper-ate.
• The detection area becomes smaller. • The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
You can replace the battery by yourself
( P.543). However, as there is a dan-
ger that the electronic key may be dam-
aged, it is recommended that
replacement is carried out by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3
ft.) of the following electrical appli- ances that produce a magnetic field:•TVs
• Personal computers • Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
•Table lamps • Induction cookers
●If the electronic key is near the vehicle for longer than necessary, even if the smart entry & start system is not oper-
ated, the key battery may become depleted faster than normal.
■If a message regarding the state of the electronic key or power switch
mode, etc. is shown
To prevent trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle, leaving the vehicle
carrying the electronic key on your per- son without turning the power switch to OFF or other passengers from uninten-
tionally taking the key out of the vehicle,
Keys
Key types
A
B
C

2244-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Antennas inside the cabin
■Effective range (areas within which
the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking the doors
The system can be operated when the
electronic key is within about 0.7 m (2.3
ft.) of the front door handles, rear door
handles (if equipped) and back door
opener switch. (Only the doors detecting
the key can be operated.)
When starting the hybrid system or
changing power switch modes
The system can be operated when the
electronic key is inside the vehicle.
■If an alarm sounds or a warning
message is displayed
An alarm sounds and warning message displays shown on the multi-information
display are used to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the vehicle resulting from erroneous opera-
tion. When a warning message is dis- played, take appropriate measures based on the displayed message.
When only an alarm sounds, circum- stances and correction procedures are as follows.
●When an exterior alarm sounds once
for 5 seconds
●When an interior alarm pings continu- ously
■Battery-saving function (vehicles with entry function)
The battery-saving function will be acti- vated in order to prevent the electronic key battery and the 12-volt battery from
being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart entry & start system may take some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) of the outside of the vehicle for 2 min-
utes or longer. • The smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
●If the smart entry & start system has not been used for 14 days or longer,
the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take hold of the driver’s door
handle, or use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
C
A
B
SituationCorrection proce-
dure
An attempt was
made to lock the
vehicle while a
door was open.
Close all of the
doors and lock the
doors again.
SituationCorrection proce-
dure
The power switch
was turned to ACC
while the driver’s
door was open (or
the driver’s door
was opened while
the power switch
was in ACC).
Turn the power
switch to OFF and
close the driver’s
door.

2264-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
• The electronic key is too close to the
window or outside door handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when
the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instru-
ment panel, luggage cover or floor, or
in the door pockets or glove box when
the hybrid system is started or power
switch modes are changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top
of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle.
Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by
the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the
outside, possibly trapping the elec-
tronic key inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within
the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. How-
ever, only the doors detecting the
electronic key can be used to lock or
unlock the vehicle.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside
the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the hybrid system if the electronic key
is near the window.
●The doors may unlock if a large
amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car
wash when the electronic key is within
the effective range. (The doors will
automatically be locked after approxi-
mately 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used
to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a pos-
sibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use
the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)
●Touching the door lock sensor while
wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves
and touch the lock sensor again.
●When the lock operation is performed
using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecu-tive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.
●If the door handle becomes wet while
the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and
unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow
the following correction procedures to
wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 2
m (6 ft.) or more away from the vehi-
cle. (Take care to ensure that the key
is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (P.225)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be
shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside
the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work prop-
erly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor
and attempt to operate it again, or use
the lock sensor on the lower part of
the door handle.
●A sudden approach to the effective
range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this
case, return the door handle to the
original position and check that the
doors unlock before pulling the door
handle again.
●If there is another electronic key in the
detection area, it may take slightly lon-
ger to unlock the doors after the door
handle is gripped.
■When the vehicle is not driven for
extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not
leave the electronic key within 2 m (6
ft.) of the vehicle.
●The smart entry & start system can be
deactivated in advance. (P.633)
●Battery-saving mode can reduce the
power consumption of electronic keys.
(P.225)

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Before driving
1 Digital mirror mode
Displays an image of the area behind
the vehicle.
will illuminate in this mode.
2 Optical mirror mode
Turns off the display of the Digital Rear-
view Mirror allows it to be used as an
optical mirror.
■Digital mirror mode operating con- dition
The power switch is turned to ON.
When the power switch is changed from ON to OFF or ACC, the image will dis-appear after several seconds.
■When using the Digital Rear-view
Mirror in digital mirror mode
●If it is difficult to see the displayed
image due to light reflected off the Digital Rear-view Mirror, the camera being dirty or covered with water drop-
lets, or if lights of a vehicle behind your vehicle or the displayed image are bothering you, change to optical
mirror mode.
●When the back door is open, the Digi-
tal Rear-view Mirror image may not display properly. Before driving, make sure the back door is closed.
●If the display is difficult to see due to reflected light, close the electronic
sunshade for the panoramic moon roof (if equipped).
●Any of the following conditions may occur when driving in the dark, such
as at night. None of them indicates
that a malfunction has occurred. • Colors of objects in the displayed image may differ from their actual
color. • Depending on the height of the lights of the vehicle behind, the area around
the vehicle may appear white and blurry.• Automatic image adjustment for
brighter surrounding image may cause flickering.If it is difficult to see the displayed image
or flickering bothers you, change to opti- cal mirror mode.
●The Digital Rear-view Mirror may become hot while it is in digital mirror mode.
This is not a malfunction.
●Depending on your physical condition
or age, it may take longer than usual to focus on the displayed image. In this case, change to optical mirror
mode.
●Do not let passengers stare at the dis-
played image when the vehicle is being driven, as doing so may cause motion sickness.
■When the system malfunctions
If the symbol shown in the illustration is displayed when using the Digital Rear-view Mirror in digital mirror mode, the
system may be malfunctioning. The symbol will disappear in a few seconds. Operate the lever, change to optical mir-
ror mode and have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Before driving
ror mode and the optical mirror
mode.
When using the digital mirror
mode
 P.282
When using the optical mirror
mode
1 Press the menu button.
The icons will be displayed.
2Press or to
enable (ON)/disable (OFF) the
automatic anti-glare function.
The icons will disappear if a button is not operated for approximately 5 sec-onds or more.
■Adjusting the display (digital mirror mode)
●If the displayed image is adjusted, it may appear distorted. This is not a
malfunction.
●If the brightness of the Digital Rear-
view Mirror is set too high, it may cause eye strain. Adjust the Digital Rear-view Mirror to an appropriate
brightness. If your eyes become tired, change to optical mirror mode.
●The brightness of the Digital Rear-view Mirror will change automatically according to the brightness of the
area in front of your vehicle.
■To prevent the light sensors from
malfunctioning
To prevent the light sensors from mal- functioning, do not touch or cover them.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■While driving
●Do not adjust the position of the
Digital Rear-view Mirror or adjust the display settings while driving.Stop the vehicle and operate the
Digital Rear-view Mirror control switches. Failure to do so may cause a steer-
ing wheel operation error, resulting in an unexpected accident.
●Always pay attention to the vehi-cle’s surroundings.
The size of the vehicles and other
objects may look different when in digital mirror mode and optical mirror mode.
When backing up, make sure to directly check the safety of the area around your vehicle, especially
behind the vehicle. Additionally, if a vehicle approaches from the rear in the dark, such as at
night, the surrounding area may appear dim.

2884-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
is dis-
played.
The Digital Rear-view Mirror is
extremely hot.
(The display will gradually
become more dim. If the tem-
perature continues to increase,
the Digital Rear-view Mirror will
turn off.)
Reducing the cabin temperature
is recommended to reduce the
temperature of the mirror.
( will disappear when the
mirror becomes cool.)
If does not disappear even
though the mirror is cool, have
the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
The lever cannot
be operated
properly.The lever may be malfunction-
ing.
Change to optical mirror mode
and have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(To change to optical mirror
mode, press and hold the menu
button for approximately 10 sec-
onds.)
SymptomLikely causeSolution

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5 5-1. Before driving
Driving
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and
the road could be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
as the road surface could be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driv-
ing on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water
between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■ECO Accelerator Guidance
(P.182)
It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly
manner by driving while referring to the
ECO Accelerator Guidance display.
Also, by using the ECO Accelerator
Guidance it is easier to increase the
“Eco Score” evaluation.
●When starting off: While staying within
the ECO Accelerator Guidance range,
gradually depress the accelerator
pedal and accelerate to the desired
speed. If excessive acceleration is
avoided, the “Start” score will
increase.
●When driving: After accelerating to the
desired speed, release the accelera-
tor pedal and drive at a stable speed
within the ECO Accelerator Guidance
range. By keeping the vehicle within
the ECO Accelerator Guidance range,
the “Cruise” score will increase.
●When stopping: When stopping the
vehicle, early releasing the accelera-
tor pedal will cause the “Stop” score to
increase.
■Restraining the hybrid system out-
put (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake ped-
als are depressed at the same time,
the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display and head-up display (if equipped) while
the system is operating. (P.574)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation
is performed, the hybrid system output
may be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R
to D, D to R, N to R, P to D
*, or P to R*
(D includes S) with the accelerator
pedal depressed, a warning message
appears on the multi-information dis-
play and head-up display (if
equipped). If a warning message is
shown on the multi-information dis-
play, read the message and follow the
instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is
depressed too much while the vehicle
is in reverse.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift
lever may not be changed.
●While Drive-Start Control is being acti-
vated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow.
In such case, deactivate TRC
(P.439) to cancel Drive-Start Con-
trol so that the vehicle may be able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
●Drive-Start Control does not work
when Trail Mode is turned on.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observ-
ing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 1000 km (600 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high
speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low
gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for
extended periods.

3185-2. Driving procedures
■When the ambient temperature is
low, such as during winter driving
conditions
●When starting the hybrid system, the
flashing time of the “READY” indicator
may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is
until the “READY” indicator is steady
on, as steady means the vehicle is
able to move.
●When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-
mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the
influence of the outside temperature, it
may not be possible to start the hybrid
system. In this case, try to start the
hybrid system again after the tem-
perature of the hybrid battery
increases due to the outside tempera-
ture increase etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a
hybrid vehicle
P.91
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started
using the smart entry & start system.
Refer to P.606 to restart the hybrid sys-
tem.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P.202
■Conditions affecting operation
P.225
■Note for the entry function
P.225
■Steering lock function
●After turning the power switch to OFF
and opening and closing the doors,
the steering wheel will be locked due
to the steering lock function. Operat-
ing the power switch again automati-
cally cancels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push Power Switch while
Turning Steering Wheel in Either
Direction” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Press the power switch shortly and firmly while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating, the motor may be
suspended if the hybrid system is
turned on and off repeatedly in a short
period of time. In this case, refrain
from operating the power switch. After
about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning.
■If there is a malfunction in the
smart entry & start system
If “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunc-
tion” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the “READY” indicator does not
come on
In the event that the “READY” indicator
does not come on even after performing
the proper procedures for starting the
vehicle, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunction-
ing
P.99
■Electronic key battery
P.543
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and
firmly, the power switch mode may not
change or the hybrid system may not
start.
●If attempting to restart the hybrid sys-
tem immediately after turning the

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5-2. Driving procedures
Driving
power switch to OFF, the hybrid sys-
tem may not start in some cases. After turning the power switch to OFF, please wait a few seconds before
restarting the hybrid system.
■Customization
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized set-
ting, refer to P.605.
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
( P.326)
Check the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
3 Shift the shift lever to P.
4 Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
The hybrid system will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished.
Release the shift lever when pressing the power switch.
5 Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown on
the multi-information display.
WARNING
■When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while
sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any
circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If hybrid system failure occurs while
the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop.
Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an acci-dent, resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the hybrid system
If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunc-tion with the power switch
If the power switch seems to be oper- ating somewhat differently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly,
there may be a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer immediately.
Stopping the hybrid system
WARNING
■Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
●If you want to stop the hybrid sys-tem in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the
power switch for more than 2 sec- onds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P.560)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emergency. Turning the hybrid sys-
tem off while driving will not cause a loss of steering or braking control. However, power assist for the
steering wheel may be lost making it difficult to steer smoothly before stopping the vehicle depending on
the remaining charge in the 12-volt battery or usage conditions. In this situation, you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.