2014 TOYOTA AYGO brake

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NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission
Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
Do not use the accelerator pedal or starting assist system to hold the vehi-
cle on a hill.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch,
transmission and gears.
Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
• Do not use any gears other than the 1st gear when starting off and
moving forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill
grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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NOTICE
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 318)
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Engine (ignition) switch
Starting the engine
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal, turn the engine switch to
the “ON” position and shift the shift lever to N. (P. 129)
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
Changing the engine switch positions
“LOCK” position
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
“ACC” position
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
“ON” position
All electrical components can
be used.
“START” position
For starting the engine.

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Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear.
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. 330)
With the shift lever in a position other than N
P. 330
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 “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.)
GearMaximum speed
km/h (mph)
1 51 (31)
2 95 (59)
3 139 (86)

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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
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.
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.
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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Parking brake
Usage in winter time
P. 159
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.
To set the parking brake,
fully pull the parking brake
lever while depressing the
brake pedal.
To release the parking
brake, slightly raise the
lever and lower it com-
pletely while pressing the
button.

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AYGO_WE_99G80EGuide to dial settings
Vehicle category M1
*
Vehicle category N1*
*
: To distinguish the vehicle category, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime run-
ning lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started.
(However, the daytime running light system will be canceled when
the headlight switch is operated and turns on the tail lights.) Daytime
running lights are not designed for use at night.
Deactivating/reactivating the daytime running light system
Follow the procedure below.
Turn the engine switch, headlights and tail lights off and set
the parking brake.
Loading conditionIndication figure of control
switch
Driver only or Driver + one passenger in
the front seat.0
All passengers. 1
All passengers and Full luggage loading
to the luggage room.2
Driver and Full-luggage loading to the
luggage room.3
Loading conditionIndication figure of control
switch
Driver only 0
Driver and Full-luggage loading to the
luggage room2

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When driving
AYGO_WE_99G80ETurn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
You must perform step 3 within 5 seconds after turning the engine
switch to the “ON” position.
Switch on the tail lights repeat-
edly, 3 times or more.
A buzzer will sound to indicate that the daytime running light system
has been deactivated/reactivated.
If any of the following occurs during the deactivation/reactivation opera-
tion, the deactivation/reactivation operation will be canceled:
• The engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
• The parking brake is released.
• The vehicle is moving.
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position and
the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.