engine TOYOTA VERSO S 2015 Repair Manual

188 2-1. Driving procedures
Changing gear steps in 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode
Shift the shift lever to the M position and operate the shift lever or
paddle shift switch.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear step changes once
every time the shift lever or pad-
dle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear step, from 1 to
7, will be displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be auto-
matically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.
Gear step functions
You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.
A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than
a higher gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.

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When driving
Temporary gear steps selection mode in the D position
To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and
“+” paddle shift switch. The gear steps can then be selected by oper-
ating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step
using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear step changes once
every time the paddle shift switch
is operated.
The selected gear step, from 1 to
7, will be displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
Gear step functions
P. 188

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 495
When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
Engine braking will not occur in M position even when downshifting to
M6, 5 or 4.
Engine braking will not occur in D position even when the paddle shift
switch is used for downshifting to D6, 5 or 4.
If the “M” indicator flashes or a buzzer beeps after shifting the shift
lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the Multidrive system. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position
The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is
stopped.
After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.
When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.
Deactivation of the temporary gear steps selection mode in the D posi-
tion
In the following situations, temporary gear steps selection mode in the D
position will be deactivated:
When the vehicle comes to a stop
If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of
time in one gear step
When the “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
Downshift restriction warning buzzer (7-speed sport sequential shift-
matic mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)

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When driving
CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gear steps suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

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When driving
Gear Shift Indicator
The 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
The Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on
the clutch pedal.
Maximum downshifting speed
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-rev-
ving the engine.
km/h (mph)
Shift
positionMaximum speed
1NR-FE engine1ND-TV engine
1 42 (26) 44 (27)
2 78 (48) 83 (51)
3 114 (70) 122 (75)
4 145 (90) 164 (101)
5 170 (105)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: The engine switch is in the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Outside temperature display
P. 335
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Display change button
P. 199
Odometer, trip meter, Stop & Start system operation time, Stop &
Start system total operation time, meter light control and multi-
information display
P. 199, 210
Clock
P. 334
Clock adjusting buttons
P. 334

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When driving
Changing the display
Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the display change
button.
Odometer
Tr ip m eter
Stop & Start system operation time (if equipped)
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven
since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and
B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Pressing and holding the display change button will
reset the trip meter that is currently displayed.
Displays the total amount of time the Stop & Start
system has operated (total engine stop time due to
the Stop & Start system) from the engine switch
being turned to “ON” until it is turned to “LOCK”
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or from
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch being changed
to IGNITION ON mode until it is changed to off (vehi-
cles with a smart entry & start system).

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Stop & Start system total operation time (if equipped)
Instantaneous fuel consumption
P. 2 1 1
Average fuel consumption
P. 212
Driving range
P. 212
Meter light controlDisplays the total amount of time that the engine
has been stopped due to operation of the Stop &
Start system since the system was last reset.
Press and hold the button to reset.
Displays the brightness of the meter light when
the headlight switch is on.
Pressing and holding the button will adjust bright-
ness of the meter light.

202 2-2. Instrument cluster
Changing mandatory displaying or hiding of the Stop & Start
system operation time (vehicles with a Stop & Start system)
The Stop & Start system opera-
tion time display can be dis-
played mandatorily or hid by
pressing the display change but-
ton while displaying the Stop &
Start system operation time cus-
tomizing display.
To display the Stop & Start sys-
tem operation time customization
display, display the Stop & Start
system operation time and press
and hold the display change but-
ton for 5 seconds or more. How-
ever, while the Stop & Start
system operation time is being
displayed mandatorily, the display
will not change to the Stop & Start
system operation time customiza-
tion display.
When customization is complete,
press and hold the button for 2
seconds or more to return to the
Stop & Start system operation
time display.
The meters and display operate when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.