2011 TOYOTA AYGO Owners Manual

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS135
CAUTION
If the electric power steering system
warning light comes on, take your ve-
hicle to any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, as soon
as possible. In this case, more effort
is required for the steering wheel to
turn than usual. Drive your vehicle
while firmly gripping the steering
wheel.
(o) Light Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer will sound if the driver ’s door
is opened while the engine switch is
turned to the “LOCK” position with the
headlight switch on. Removing the key will
not stop the buzzer as long as the head-
light switch is on.
(p) Warning function of the Multi−mode
manual transmission (Multi−mode
manual transmission only)
When driving, if any incorrect operation
that may cause damage to this system is
performed or if the gear is not shifted as
desired by the driver, the warning buzzer
will sound and the gear position indicator
will blink to warn the driver in some
cases. For details, see “—Warning
functions” on page 154 in Section 1−7.
When the shift lever is shifted to “R”, the
reverse buzzer sounds once. This is to
indicate the shift lever position, not a
malfunction. For details, see “(d) Backing
up” on page 143 or 150 in Section 1−7.CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators should
come on. The “ABS”, “VSC”, “STOP”, en-
gine coolant temperature, Multi−mode
manual transmission warning lights and
electric power steering system warning
lights go off after a few seconds. The
SRS warning light goes off after 6 sec-
onds.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
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ENGINE (IGNITION) SWITCH, TRANSMISSION AND PARKING BRAKE137
Section 1−7
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Engine (ignition) switch, Transmission and Parking
brake
DEngine (ignition) switch 138................................
DMulti−mode manual transmission 139.......................
DManual transmission 156...................................
DTraction control system 157................................
DVehicle stability controlsystem 158..........................
DParking brake 160.........................................
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Engine (ignition) switch
MS16003c
“START”—Starter motor on. The key
will return to the “ON” position when
released.
For starting tips, see page 209 in Section
3.
“ON”
—Engine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal driving position.“ACC”—Accessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
“LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
When the engine switch is turned from the
“ACC” to the “LOCK” position or 20 sec-
onds have elapsed since the engine
switch is turned from the “ON” to the
“ACC” position, the engine immobilizer
system is automatically set. (See “Engine
immobilizer system” onpage 13 in Section
1−2.)
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck at the “LOCK”
position. To free it, first be sure the key
is pushed all the way in, and then rock
the steering wheel slightly while turning
the key gently.
It is not a malfunction if the needles on
all meters and gauges move slightly when
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC”,
“ON” or “START” position.
CAUTION
Never remove the key when the ve-
hicle is moving, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
NOTICE
Do not leave the engine switch in the
“ON” position if the engine is not
running. The battery will discharge
and the ignition could be damaged.
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The multi−mode manual transmission is a
5−speed forward/reverse transmission.
With the basic features of the convention-
al manual transmission, the clutch opera-
tion and the transmission gear shift are
controlled electronically in the multi−mode
manual transmission.
The features are as follows:
DAny one of the driving modes, Easy
(E) mode or Manual (M) mode, can be
selected. Since this vehicle controls the
clutch operation in either mode, you do
not need to operate it by yourself.
DIn Easy (E) mode, the vehicle selects
the most appropriate gear position in
accordance with an accelerator pedal
operation and a vehicle speed varia-
tion. See “—Easy (E) mode” on page
141.
DIn Manual (M) mode, by controlling the
clutch operation and transmission gear
shift electronically, the gear position
can be shifted by operation of the shift
lever only. See “—Manual (M) mode”
on page 146.
DWhen starting the engine, always place
the shift lever in the “N” position and
hold down the brake pedal firmly. The
engine cannot be started unless the
shift lever is in the “N” position and
the brake pedal is held down.
DThis vehicle has a starting assist sys-
tem that helps the vehicle to start
smoothly by engaging the clutch. When
the shift lever is in position “M”, “E” or
“R”, the vehicle starts slowly without
depressing the accelerator pedal. The
assisting system is disabled if the
brake pedal is depressed or the park-
ing brake is applied.
DWhen stopping the vehicle, the gear
will be shifted to 1st after the vehicle
speed is reduced to a certain speed.
MS16004b
1. Gear position indicator
2. Shift lever
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140ENGINE (IGNITION) SWITCH, TRANSMISSION AND PARKING BRAKE
MS16005a
The multi−mode manual transmission has
a shift lock system. This is the system to
lock the shift lever in order to hold the
actual transmission gear position consis-
tent with the shift lever when the engine
switch is turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” posi-
tion.
Although the shift locksystem is being
activated, shifting the shift lever from “E”
to “M” (or from “M” to “E”) is allowed.
When the engine switch is “ON” and the
vehicle speed is slower than 9 km/h (5
mph), if the shift lever is in “N” position
and the brake pedal is released for
approximately 2 seconds, the shift lever
will be locked.
When releasing the shift lock, depress the
brake pedal without holding the shift lever.
By this operation, the shift lock will be
unlocked and it enables the driver to
change the gear position using the shift
lever.
Shift lever
“R”:Reverse
“N”:Neutral and engine starting
“E”:Easy mode
“M”:Manual mode“+”:Upshifting
Pull the shift lever to the “+” di-
rection and release it. Every time
the lever is operated, the trans-
mission is upshifted 1 step in the
order of 1st→2nd→3rd→4th
→5th gear.
“−”:Downshifting
Push the shift lever to the “−”
direction and release it. Every
time the lever is operated, the
transmission is downshifted in the
order of 5th→4th→3rd→2nd
→1st gear.
The gear position is displayed on the gear
position indicator. The gear position indica-
tor shows the transmission gear position.
Before starting off, always make sure by
using the gear position indicator that the
gear is engaged in 1st or reverse, then
depress the accelerator pedal.
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever if it is
locked. If it is operated, damage to
the system may result. Check that the
shift lever is not locked before oper-
ating the shift lever.
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—Easy (E) mode
MS16006a
When Easy (E) mode is being activated,
the most appropriate gear position is auto-
matically selected upon an operation of
the accelerator pedal and a variation of
the vehicle speed.
(a) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in “How
to start the engine” on page 210 in
Section 3.
2. With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, shift the shift lever to the “E”
position properly. When the shift lever
is shifted to “E” position, the gear will
beshiftedto1st.
If the gear cannot be engaged to 1st
when the shift lever is shifted from the
“N” to “E” position, the “N” indicator
will blink and a warning buzzer (long
pulse sound) will sound. At this time,
the system will re−try shifting automati-
cally, or the driver can shift the shift
lever to the “N” position once, then
shift to the “E” position again.
DThe system will re−try shifting automat-
ically. This will take some time, noise
may be heard from the gears, and shift
shock may occur. However, they do not
indicate malfunction.
3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly.In case the transmission cannot be en-
gaged to a certain gear position during
shifting due to mechanical malfunction, the
gear will not be engaged and remains in
neutral. The “N” in the gear position indi-
cator will blink and a warning buzzer (long
pulse sound) will sound until the driver
shifts the shift lever to “N” position.
Unless the system recovers from the
above−mentioned condition (mechanical
malfunction), the gear will still remain in
neutral position even shifting the shift le-
ver to “E” or “M” position after the system
performs a re−try shifting. Contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional, as soon as possible to service
the vehicle.
When the gear jumped out of position
while driving, the gear is shifted to proper
gear position.
CAUTION
DDuring driving the vehicle, do not
shift the shift lever to “N”. The en-
gine brake may not work and you
may get involved in an unexpected
accident. If you return the shift le-
ver from “N” to “E” because of an
unintended shifting, the gear posi-
tion will be changed accordingly to
the current vehicle speed.
DDo not apply the parking brake
while driving. Otherwise, it could
cause a skid and you may get in-
volved in an unexpected accident.
DAlways keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This operation prevents the
vehicle starting by an unintended
activation of the starting assist sys-
tem.
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NOTICE
zIf the gear cannot be engaged to
1st when the shift lever is shifted
from the “N” to “E” position, try to
shift the shift lever to the “N” posi-
tion once, then shift it to the “E”
position a few seconds later.
Do not operate the system in the fol-
lowing manners. A life cycle of the
clutch may be reduced. If you do
these operation, a warning buzzer will
sound.
zStopping by the accelerator pedal
operation with the shift lever in the
“E” or “M” position on an uphill.
zThe shift lever is shifted to the “E”,
“M” or “R” position while racing
the engine.
zDriving with low speed using high
gear position.
zBeing stopped a slope using the
starting assist system.
(b) Starting off on an uphill/downhill
—Uphill
1. Apply the parking brake firmly so that
the vehicle does not roll backwards.
2. Shift the shift lever to the “E” position
while holding down the brake pedal.
Make sure that the gear position indi-
cator in the instrumental cluster dis-
plays 1st gear.
3. Release the brake pedal and depress
the accelerator pedal gradually, and
when the vehicle starts to move, re-
lease the parking brake and depress
the accelerator pedal to start off.—Downhill
1. Hold down the brake pedal and shift
the shift lever to the “E” position. Make
sure that the gear is in 1st by using
the gear position indicator.
2. Release the brake pedal and depress
the accelerator pedal slowly. Even
though the accelerator pedal is not de-
pressed, the clutch will be engaged
when the vehicle speed increases.
NOTICE
On an uphill, never hold the vehicle
stop only by the accelerator pedal op-
eration or when the starting assist
system is being activated. Otherwise
the warning buzzer (pulse sound) will
sound and the clutch may be dam-
aged. In such a case, pull over and
shift the shift lever to the “N” posi-
tion. Wait for around 15 minutes to
cool the clutch before starting again.
(c) Using engine braking
When driving on a downhill slope, down-
shifting and the use of the engine brake
is recommended.
By placing the shift lever to “M” position,
the Manual (M) mode is selected, and the
gear can be down shifted manually.
When the outside air temperature is ex-
tremely low, the gear may not downshift
from 2nd to 1st until the vehicle stops.
For details of shift down operation, refer
to the “—Manual (M) mode” on page 146.
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