2014 TOYOTA VERSO Owners Manual

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When driving
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
P. 298
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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When driving
Hor n
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. 104)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Left-hand drive vehicles
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P. 239)
Display change button
P. 230
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
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When driving
Odometer, trip meter, Stop & Start system operation time, Stop &
Start system total operation time, maintenance required informa-
tion and instrument panel light control display
P. 230
Right-hand drive vehicles
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P. 239)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
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Changing the display
Items displayed can be switched by pressing the button.
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter A
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter
was last reset.
Pressing and holding the button will reset.
Odometer, trip meter, Stop & Start system operation time, Stop &
Start system total operation time, maintenance required informa-
tion and instrument panel light control display
P. 230
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Display change button
P. 230
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When driving
Trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter
was last reset.
Press and hold the button will reset.
Stop & Start system operation time (if equipped)
Displays the amount of time the engine was stopped due to opera-
tion of the Stop & Start system during the current trip.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
From the engine switch in the “ON” position to the engine switch in
the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
From the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode
to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Stop & Start system total operation time (if equipped)
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.
Maintenance required information (1WW-FHV engine only)
Displays the remaining distance until the engine oil should be
changed. If “-” is displayed before distance, it means oil mainte-
nance is overdue. Have the engine oil changed by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
• Displays the Maintenance required information when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start sys-
tem) or the “ENGINE START STOP” is switched to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).
• Maintenance required information reset method (P. 428).
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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights, for when the headlight
switch is on, can be adjusted 5 brightness levels.
Press the instrument panel light
control switch.
The instrument panel brightness
changes each time the switch is
pressed. To quickly change
between the brightest level and
previous condition, press and
hold the switch.
The illumination level will be set automatically 10 seconds
after the switch was last pressed.
Pressing the display change button before the 10 seconds have
passed will also set the illumination level.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light (Red) flashes or comes on. In this case, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled com-
pletely. (P. 589)
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