2011 TOYOTA VERSO Owners Manual

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Manual transmission
: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift
lever, and then release it
slowly.
Shifting the shift lever to “R”
Shift the shift lever to the “R”
position while lifting up the ring
section.

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Gear Shift Indicator
The Gear Shift Indicator display 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.

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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
Refer to the display while considering actual traffic and road while driving
conditions. Failure to exercise judgment may lead to an accident.
Shift positionMaximum speed
1ZR-FAE engine2ZR-FAE engine
149 (30)49 (30)
291 (56)91 (56)
3125 (77)125 (77)
4170 (105)170 (105)
5185 (114)190 (118)
6185 (114)190 (118)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1AD-FTV engine2AD-FHV engine
137 (22)40 (24)
275 (46)75 (46)
3117 (72)117 (72)
4166 (103)162 (100)
5185 (114)207 (128)
6185 (114)210 (130)

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NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission
Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to “R”.
Ensure that the vehicle is stationary and firmly depress the clutch pedal
before shifting the shift lever to “R”.
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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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
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 278)
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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Horn
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. 96)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.