2021 TOYOTA AYGO Owners Manual

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Shift the shift lever to M and operate the shift lever or paddle shift
switch.
Upshifting
Downshifting
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed further, while driving,
downshifting will be performed.
Shifting operation may be
restricted depending on the vehicle
speed.
When the shift position is in E, the paddle shift switches can be used
to select a gear position temporarily. When a gear position is selected,
the gear position will be displayed.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Changing gear positions in M mode
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Changing gear positions in E mode
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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.)
■Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
Gear Shift Indicator
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Gear positionMaximum speed
143 (27)
280 (50)
3133 (83)
4158 (98)
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AYGO_OM_Europe_OM9A012E■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. 496)
●With the shift lever in a position other than N
P. 496
■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 retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer 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.

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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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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
: 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
152 (32)
297 (60)
3142 (88)
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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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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
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles 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
To set the parking brake, fully
pull the parking brake lever
while depressing the brake
pedal.
To release the parking brake,
slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while press-
ing the button.
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
 P. 449
■ Usage in winter time
 P. 286
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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.