2014 TOYOTA VERSO S transmission

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 489, 490
When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
Engine braking will not occur in M position even when downshifting to
M6, 5 or 4.
Engine braking will not occur in D position even when the paddle shift
switch is used for downshifting to D6, 5 or 4.
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 temporary gear steps selection mode in the D posi-
tion
In the following situations, temporary 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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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. 197)

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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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Manual Transmission
: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
Shifting the shift lever to R
Shift the shift lever to R while
lifting up the ring section.

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CAUTION
Gear Shift Indicator display
Refer to the display while considering actual traffic and road conditions. Fail-
ure to exercise judgment may lead to an accident.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission
Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.
Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary with the clutch
pedal fully depressed.
Do not shift the shift lever to R without
depressing the clutch pedal.

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 204)
(Vehicles with
a manual
transmission)
Gear Shift Indicator
(P. 202)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 223)
(Diesel engine)
Engine preheating
indicator (P. 176, 186)
(If equipped)
Tail light indicator
(P. 222)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 245)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 228)
(If equipped)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 245)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 228)VSC OFF indicator
(P. 250)
(If equipped)
Smart entry & start sys-
tem indicator (P. 176)“TRC OFF” indicator
(P. 250)
(If equipped)
Stop & Start indicator
(P. 238)
(Vehicles with
a Multidrive)
“SPORT” indicator
(P. 191)
Engine immobilizer/
alarm system indicator
(P. 107)Slip indicator
(P. 250)
Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1, 2
*3

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Stop & Start system
: If equipped
Vehicles with a Multidrive: The Stop & Start system stops and
restarts the engine according to the brake pedal and shift lever oper-
ation for stopping and starting the vehicle.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: The Stop & Start system stops
and restarts the engine according to the clutch pedal operation for
stopping and starting the vehicle.
While the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the Stop &
Start system operation time is displayed mandatorily on the multi-
information display. This display can be hidden. (P. 211)
Stopping the engine
Vehicles with a Multidrive
While driving in D or M, depress the brake pedal fully, and
stop the vehicle.
The engine will stop and the
Stop & Start indicator will
come on.
When the shift lever is in N or
P, the engine will remain
stopped without depressing
the brake pedal.
STEP1
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Vehicles with a manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, stop the vehicle.
Then shift the shift lever to N.
Release the clutch pedal.
The engine will stop and the
Stop & Start indicator will come
on.
Restarting the engine
Vehicles with a Multidrive
Release the brake pedal. When the shift lever is in N or P,
depress brake pedal and shift the shift lever to D or M.
The engine will restart. The Stop & Start indicator will go off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Check that the shift lever is in N and depress the clutch pedal.
The engine will restart. The Stop & Start indicator will go off. (In this
situation, releasing the clutch pedal will not stop the engine again.)
STEP1
STEP2