2013 TOYOTA VERSO Owners Manual

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Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system
“PASSENGER AIRBAG”
indicator
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system: This indicator
light turns on when the airbag
system is on (only when the
engine switch is in the “ON”
position).
Vehicles with smart entry &
start system: This indicator
light turns on when the airbag
system is on (only when the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is in IGNITION ON
mode).
Airbag manual on-off switch
Type A
Type B

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Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system: Insert the key into
the cylinder and turn to the
“OFF” position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the engine switch is in
the “ON” position).
Vehicles with smart entry & start
system: Insert the mechanical
key into the cylinder and rotate to
the “OFF” position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON
mode).
“PASSENGER AIRBAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occurs, it is possible that there is a malfunc-
tion in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.
The indicator does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to the “ON” or “OFF” position.

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CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install the child restraint system in a rear seat. In
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as
long as the airbag manual on-off system is set to “OFF”.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left “ON”, the strong impact of the air-
bag deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger
seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to “ON”.
If it is left “OFF”, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.

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2When driving
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 182
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)....... 196
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 200
Multidrive .......................... 206
Automatic transmission .... 212
Manual transmission......... 219
Turn signal lever ............... 223
Parking brake ................... 224
Horn .................................. 226
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 227
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 232
Multi-information display ... 236
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 249
Fog light switch ................. 256
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 257
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 2622-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 263
Speed limiter ..................... 267
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................. 270
Driving assist systems ...... 278
Hill-start assist control....... 284
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 286
Winter driving tips ............. 289
Trailer towing
(except Morocco) ............ 292

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
Starting the engine (P. 196, 200)
Driving
Multidrive or automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”
or “M”. (P. 206, 212)
Release the parking brake. (P. 224)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
“1”. (P. 219)
Release the parking brake. (P. 224)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
Multidrive or automatic transmission
With the shift lever in “D” or “M”, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to “P” or “N”. (P. 206, 212)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to “N”. (P. 219)

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Parking the vehicle
Multidrive or automatic transmission
With the shift lever in “D” or “M”, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 224)
Shift the shift lever to “P”. (P. 206, 212)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the engine.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 224)
Shift the shift lever to “N”. (P. 219)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to “1” or “R”. If neces-
sary, block the wheels.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the engine.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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Starting on a steep uphill
Multidrive or automatic transmission
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D” or
“M”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to “1”.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake. (P. 224)
Hill-Start Assist Control
The hill-start assist control allows you to smoothly start off the vehicle on a
steep or slippery uphill incline. (P. 284)
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.