2015 TOYOTA VERSO Owners Manual

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577 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Emergency start function (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally.
Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “P”.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
The starter motor does not turn over, the personal/interior
lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
The battery may be discharged. (P. 585)
There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, if the problem cannot be
repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
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Vehicles with a manual transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal
firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duty qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” (vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission)
For vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission: If the
shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent acci-
dental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent tool.
To prevent damage to the
cover, cover the tip of the
screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you lose your keys
New genuine Toyota keys can be made by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. For vehicles without smart entry & start system, bring a mas-
ter key and the key number stamped on the key number plate. For
vehicles with smart entry & start system, bring the other keys and
the key number stamped on your key number plate.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
If you cannot operate the back door opener
Remove the cover on the back
door trim.
Push the lever with the back
door motor, and open the back
door.
If the back door opener does not operate, there may be a problem
with the back door opener system. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the back door can be opened from the inside.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with smar t entr y & star t system)
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions
Using the mechanical key
(P. 39) in order to perform
the following operations:
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Vehicles with alarm: An alarm will
sound if the alarm is set.
(P. 136)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted (P. 63) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be
opened or the engine can be started by following the procedure
below.
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583 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Starting the engine
Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission: Shift
the shift lever to “P” and apply the brakes.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to
“N” and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key that is
touched to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch if any of the doors
is opened and closed while the
key is touched to the switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 10 seconds
after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal (Multidrive
or automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmis-
sion) depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be
operated, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
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Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “N” (man-
ual transmission) and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommended that
the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery
depletes. (P. 465)
Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. (P. 136)
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Multidrive or automatic transmission
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. (P. 202)
Manual transmission
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the clutch pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. (P. 202)
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