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Multi-mode Manual Transmission
: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
Shifting the shift lever
Shift position purpose
*1: The most appropriate gear is automatically selected upon an opera-
tion of the accelerator pedal and vehicle speed.
*2: A gear must be selected manually. However, the gear may automati-
cally be changed down optimally according to vehicle speed.
Shift positionFunction
RReversing
NNeutral or starting the engine
EEasy (E) mode driving*1
MManual (M) mode driving*2 (P. 187)

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Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear.
km/h (mph)
Es mode automatic deactivation
Es mode is automatically deactivated if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system) or the engine switch (vehicles
without a smart entry & start system) is turned OFF after driving in Es mode.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
With the shift lever in N
Depress the brake pedal to shift the shift lever. If the shift lever cannot be
shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift
lock system. (P. 476)
With the shift lever in a position other than N
P. 476
If the driver's door is opened when the shift lever is in a position other
than N and the engine is running
A buzzer will sound. Close the driver's door.
If the parking brake is set when the shift lever is in a position other
than N with engine running
When the driver’s door is opened
A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N
in 10 seconds.
When the driver’s door is closed
A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N
in 90 seconds.
GearMaximum speed
1 42 (26)
2 79 (49)
3 116 (72)
4 156 (96)
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If the “M” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the multi-mode manual transmission sys-
tem. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in E.)
If the “N” indicator is flashing
When shifting the shift lever
Shift the shift lever to N. Wait a few seconds and shift the shift lever to the
desired position.
When the engine is turned off
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch to the
“ON” position. Depress the brake pedal and shift the shift lever to N, and
then to the desired position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. Depress the brake pedal and shift
the shift lever to N, and then to the desired position.
If the indicator still flashes after the above operations, shift the shift lever to
N and start the engine. Then, shift the shift lever to the desired position.
If the “N” indicator is flashing and warning buzzer is beeping
Shift the shift lever to N, and then to E, M or R.
Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
Downshift restriction warning buzzer (in E mode [when the paddle shift
switches are operated] or M 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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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 engine
(except for Russia)1NR-FE engine
(for Russia)1ND-TV engine
1 42 (26) 40 (24) 44 (27)
2 78 (48) 75 (46) 83 (51)
3 114 (70) 109 (67) 122 (75)
4 145 (90) 139 (86) 164 (101)
5 170 (105) 163 (101)

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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. 328
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Display change button
P. 198
Odometer, trip meter, Stop & Start system total operation time,
instrument panel light control and multi-information display
P. 198, 207
Clock
P. 327
Clock adjusting buttons
P. 327

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Changing the display
Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the display change
button.
Odometer
Tr ip m eter
Stop & Start system total 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 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.

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VERSO-S_EEInstantaneous fuel consumption
P. 208
Average fuel consumption
P. 208
Driving range
P. 209
Instrument panel light control
Eco Driving Indicator Light customization (if equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator Light can
be activated or deactivated by
pressing the button when the
Eco Driving Indicator Light cus-
tomization display is displayed.
To change the Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light customization display,
display the odometer and press
and hold the button until the dis-
play changes.
Displays the brightness of the instrument panel
lights when the headlight switch is on.
Pressing and holding the button will adjust bright-
ness of the instrument panel lights.
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.