2015 TOYOTA VERSO S transmission

184 2-1. Driving procedures
Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Vehicles with a Multidrive: Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 186)
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N.
(P. 192)
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 105)
When the steering lock cannot be released
Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
STEP1
Push in the key and turn it to the “LOCK”
position.STEP2
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.

190 2-1. Driving procedures
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 495
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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2-1. Driving procedures
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.

194 2-1. Driving procedures
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.

206 2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 195)
(Vehicles with
a manual
transmission)
Gear Shift Indicator
(P. 193)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 214)
(Diesel engine)
Engine preheating
indicator (P. 173, 182)
(If equipped)
Tail light indicator
(P. 213)
(Green)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 236)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 219)
(If equipped)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 236)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 219)VSC OFF indicator
(P. 241)
(If equipped)
Smart entry & start sys-
tem indicator (P. 173)“TRC OFF” indicator
(P. 241)
(If equipped)
Stop & Start indicator
(P. 229)
(Vehicles with
a Multidrive)
“SPORT” indicator
(P. 187)
Engine immobilizer/
alarm system indicator
(P. 105)Slip indicator
(P. 241)
(Blue)
Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1, 2
*3

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When driving
2-4. Using other driving systems
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. 202)
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
STEP2

230 2-4. Using other driving systems
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

231 2-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
Disabling the Stop & Start system
Press the Stop & Start cancel
switch to disable the Stop & Start
system.
The engine will not stop at each
stop when the clutch pedal (vehi-
cles with a manual transmission)
or brake pedal (vehicles with a
Multidrive) is depressed to stop
the engine (P. 229).
Pressing the switch again to re-
enable the Stop & Start system.
If the Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed while the vehicle is
stopped
When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, press-
ing the Stop & Start cancel switch will restart the engine.
From the next time the vehicle is stopped (after Stop & Start sys-
tem has been turned off), the engine will not be stopped.
With the Stop & Start system disabled, pressing the Stop & Start
cancel switch will re-enable the system but not stop the engine.
From the next time the vehicle is stopped (after Stop & Start sys-
tem has been turned on), the engine will be stopped.
Operating conditions
The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following condi-
tions are met:
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The battery is sufficiently charged.
• The driver's door is closed.
• Vehicles with a Multidrive: The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The hood is closed.