2015 TOYOTA AYGO Owners Manual (in English)

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Driving
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The Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve improved
fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine
performance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Gear Shift Indicator operates only
M mode.
■ Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
km/h (mph)
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in E mode [when the paddle
shift switch is 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 switch is operated. (The
warning buzzer will sound twice.)
■ 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. 390)
● With the shift lever in a position other than N
→ P. 390
Gear Shift Indicator
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Gear positionMaximum speed
143 (27)
280 (50)
3133 (83)
4158 (98)
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■ 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 parking brake is set when the shift lever is in a position other than
N with engine running
● When the driver’s door is opened
A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N in
10 seconds.
● When the driver’s door is closed
A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N in
90 seconds.
■ 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 vehicle will operate as if 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 a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position and shift the shift lever to N, and
then to the desired position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and shift the shift lever to N,
and then to the desired position.
If the indicator still blinks 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 the 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.
WARNING
■ Gear Shift Indicator display
For safety, the driver should not look onl y a the display. Refer to the display
when it is safe to do so while considering actual traffic and road conditions.
Failure to do so may lead to an accident.

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4-2. Driving procedures
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Manual transmission∗
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
If it is difficult to shift in reverse, shift the shift lever to N, release the clutch
pedal momentarily, and then try again.
The Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve improved
fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine
performance.
Upshifting
Downshifting (1KR engine only)
∗: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
Gear Shift Indicator
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■Gear Shift Indicator display
The Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on
the clutch pedal.
■ Maximum downshifting speed
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-
revving the engine.
km/h (mph)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1KR engineHM01 engine
152 (32)51 (32)
297 (60)97 (60)
3142 (88)137 (85)
4170 (106)
WARNING
■ Gear Shift Indicator display
For safety, the driver should not look only at the display. Refer to the display
when it is safe to do so while consi dering actual traffic and road conditions.
Failure to do so may lead to an accident.

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4-2. Driving procedures
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Turn signal lever
Right turn
Lane change to the right (push
and hold the lever partway)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash until
you release the lever.
Left turn
■ Turn signals can be operated when
XVehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
XVehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Operating instructions
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Parking brake
Sets the parking brake
Fully pull the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the but-
ton.
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
→ P. 352
■ Usage in winter time
→ P. 197
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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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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Driving
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Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
The daytime running lights
(if equipped) turn on.
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn on.
(If equipped)
The headlights, daytime
running lights (if equipped)
and all the lights listed
above turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the engine switch is
in the “ON” position [vehi-
cles without a smart
entry & start system] or
IGNITION ON mode [vehi-
cles with a smart entry &
start system])
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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1684-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights
■Guide to dial settings
Turning on the high beam headlights
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Manual headlight leveling dial
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Loading conditionControl switch position
Driver only0
Driver + one passenger in the front
seat0.5
All passengers1.5
All passengers + full luggage loading
to the luggage room3
Driver + full luggage loading to the
luggage room3.5