2015 TOYOTA VERSO warning

148 1-7. Safety information
Airbag system components
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As
the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the
airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu-
pants.Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors (if equipped)
Passenger airbag indicator
light
Curtain shield airbags (if
equipped)
Side airbags
Front passenger airbag
Airbag manual on-off switchVehicles without curtain
shield airbag: Side airbag
sensors
Vehicles with curtain
shield airbag: Side and
curtain shield airbag sen-
sors
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
Front airbag sensors
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Knee airbag
Airbag sensor assembly
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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......... 220
Turn signal lever ............... 224
Parking brake ................... 225
Horn .................................. 227
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 228
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 233
Multi-information display ... 239
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 251
Fog light switch ................. 258
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 259
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 2642-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 265
Speed limiter ..................... 269
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................. 272
Stop & Start system .......... 280
Driving assist systems ...... 287
Hill-start assist control....... 293
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 295
Winter driving tips ............. 298
Trailer towing
(except Morocco) ............ 302
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Paddle shift switch
When the paddle shift switch is operated in the “D” position, a gear step
will be automatically selected according to the vehicle speed and driving
conditions.
Automatic deactivation of gear step selection in the “D” position.
Gear step selection in the “D” position will be deactivated in the following
situations:
• The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for longer than a certain period of
time in one gear step
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
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.
(The warning buzzer will sound twice.)
When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will
not be canceled.
• While driving in “D” or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, down-
shifting to “6”, “5” or “4”. (P. 208, 209)
• When switching the driving mode to “SPORT” mode while driving in “D”
position. (P. 207)
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Paddle shift switch
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated in the “D” position, a shift
range will be automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift
range will be one gear lower than the gear in use during normal “D” posi-
tion driving.
Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the “D” position.
Shift range selection in the “D” position will be deactivated in the follow-
ing situations:
• The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for longer than a certain period of
time in one shift range
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
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.
(The warning buzzer will sound twice.)
When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will
not be canceled.
• While driving in “D” or “M” mode, downshifting to “5” or “4”.
(P. 214215)
• When switching the driving mode to “SPORT” mode while driving in “D”
position. (P. 213)
Automatic deactivation of “SPORT” mode
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
If the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position after driving in
“SPORT” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off after driving in
“SPORT” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”
P. 579
If the “M” indicator is not displayed after shifting the shift lever to the
“M” position
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Within a few seconds of
turning the engine switch to the “ON” position, the transmission will not
go into “M” mode if the shift lever is moved to the “M” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Within a few seconds of turning
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode, the transmis-
sion will not go into “M” mode if the shift lever is moved to the “M” posi-
tion.
This is because a system check is being performed. In this case, wait a
moment and then try moving the shift lever to the “M” position again.
If the display does not change to “M” on an occasion other than that
described above, it may indicate a malfunction in the transmission sys-
tem. Have your vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immedi-
ately.
If the automatic transmission temperature warning message is dis-
played
If the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature warning message is displayed
while driving, make sure you return to
normal “D” position driving and reduce
speed by easing off the accelerator pedal.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the
shift lever to the “P” position and let the
engine idle until the warning message is
extinguished.
When the warning message is no longer
shown, the vehicle can be driven again.
If the warning message is not extin-
guished even after a short time, have
your vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
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232 2-2. Instrument cluster
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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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster (Left-hand drive vehicles)*
Instrument cluster (Right-hand drive vehicles)*
*
: The units used on the speedometer, tachometer and some indicators
may differ depending on the engine, transmission, etc.
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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 514)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*4: Vehicles with a tire pressure warning system.
(Red)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(5-passenger models)(7-passenger models)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*2
*1,2*1,3*1*1*1,4
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