2012 TOYOTA VERSO S sport mode

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When driving
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Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the D position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine
braking forces by operating shift lever.
Selecting a driving mode
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and
driving in mountainous
regions.
Press the switch once more to
return the normal mode.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*2
(P. 182)

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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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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 475, 476
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 temporally gear steps selection mode in the D posi-
tion
In the following situations, temporally 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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Changing gears in M mode
When shift lever is in the M position, the shift lever or paddle shift
switches can be operated as follows:
Shift lever
Upshifting
Downshifting
Shifting operation may be
restricted depending on the vehi-
cle speed.
Selecting Easy sports (Es) mode (when the shift lever is in E
only)
Es mode can be selected for superior driving performance and
to achieve a feeling of faster acceleration than in E mode.
Turn Easy sports (Es) mode
on/off
To improve fuel economy, can-
cel Es mode for ordinary driv-
ing.

531 Alphabetical index
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 356
Maintenance data ................. 500
Maintenance requirements ... 353
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 258
Manual headlight leveling
dial .......................................... 211
Manual transmission
Gear Shift Indicator ............... 192
Manual transmission ............. 191
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 199
Meters ................................... 197
Microphone*
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 86
Side mirror heater ................. 272
Side mirrors............................. 88
Vanity mirrors ........................ 326
MP3 disc ................................... 287
Multidrive
Multidrive............................... 180
Multi-information
display .................................... 207
Multi-mode manual
transmission
Easy (E) mode ...................... 188
Easy sports (Es) mode.......... 187
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 476
Manual (M) mode .................. 187
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 186Odometer.................................. 197
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 364
Opener
Back door................................ 64
Fuel filler door ......................... 93
Hood ..................................... 359
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 88
Outside temperature
display .................................... 328
Overheating, Engine................ 489
Panoramic roof shade ............. 334
Parking brake ........................... 195
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 317
Wattage ................................ 514
Personal/interior lights
Switch ................................... 317
Wattage ................................ 514
Power heater ............................ 270
Power outlets ........................... 329
Power windows.......................... 90M
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”.
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