2021 TOYOTA PROACE CITY VERSO Owners Manual

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Manual parking brake
Application
► With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
Release on level ground
► With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button, then lower the lever fully.When the vehicle is being driven, this warning lamp coming on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, indicates that the parking brake is still applied or has not been fully released.
WARNI NG
When parking on a slope or on a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, turn the wheels against the kerb then apply the parking brake.
NOTIC E
Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the application and release of the manual parking brake.
WARNI NG
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear and then switch off the ignition.
WARNI NG
With an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector in position P, then switch off the ignition.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the parking brake when the engine is switched off and releases it when the vehicle moves off.


At any time, with the engine running:► to apply the parking brake, briefly pull the control lever;► to release it, briefly push the control lever while pressing the brake pedal.Automatic mode is activated by default.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on in the instrument panel and on the control lever to confirm the application of the parking brake, accompanied by display of the message "Parking brake applied".It goes off to confirm the release of the parking brake.This indicator lamp flashes on the control lever when manual parking brake application or release is performed.
WARNI NG
In the event of a battery failure, the electric parking brake does not work.As a safety measure with a manual gearbox, if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by engaging a gear.As a safety measure with an automatic gearbox, if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by placing the chocks supplied against one of the wheels.Contact a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.

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WARNI NG
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the parking brake is applied: the indicator lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever must be on fixed.If the parking brake is not applied, there is an audible signal and a message is displayed on opening the driver's door.
WARNI NG
Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle as they could release the parking brake.
WARNI NG
When towing, parking on a steep slope or if the vehicle is heavily laden, turn the wheels towards the kerb and with a manual gearbox, engage a gear.When towing, parking on a steep slope, or if the vehicle is heavily laden, turn the wheels towards the kerb and select mode P with an automatic gearbox.When towing, the vehicle is approved for parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:► Press the brake pedal.► While maintaining pressure on the brake pedal, briefly push the control lever.The complete release of the parking brake is confirmed by the braking indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off, accompanied by the display of the message "Parking brake released".
NOTIC E
If you push the control lever without pressing the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be released and a message is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:► Pull briefly on the control lever.Confirmation of the application instruction is signalled by flashing of the indicator lamp in the control lever.The application of the parking brake is confirmed by illumination of the braking indicator lamp and of the P indicator lamp in the control lever, accompanied by the display of the message "Parking brake applied".
Automatic operation
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the driver's door is properly closed.The electric parking brake releases automatically and progressively when the vehicle moves off.With a manual gearbox► Fully depress the clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse.
► Press the accelerator pedal and release the clutch pedal.With an automatic gearbox► Press the brake pedal.► Select position D, M or R.► Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal.

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NOTIC E
With an automatic gearbox, if the brake does not release automatically, check that the front doors are correctly closed.
WARNI NG
When stationary with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily - risk of parking brake release.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is applied automatically when the engine is switched off.When the parking brake is applied, the brake indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in the control lever come on, accompanied by the onscreen message "Parking brake applied".
WARNI NG
It is not applied automatically if the engine stalls or enters STOP mode with Stop & Start.
NOTIC E
With automatic operation, it is also possible to manually apply or release the parking brake using the control lever.
Special cases
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine running, briefly pull the control lever.Application of the parking brake is confirmed by illumination of the braking indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in the control lever, accompanied by the display of the message "Parking brake applied".
Parking the vehicle with the brake
released
WARNI NG
In very cold conditions (ice), applying the parking brake is not recommended.To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or place the chocks against one of the wheels.
NOTIC E
With an automatic gearbox, mode P is automatically selected when the ignition is switched off. The wheels are blocked.For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
NOTIC E
With an automatic gearbox, while mode N is selected, opening the driver’s door triggers an audible signal. It stops when the driver's door closes again.
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan, breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate automatic operation of the system.► Start the engine.► Apply the parking brake with the control lever, if it is released.► Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.► Push and hold the control lever in the release direction for at least 10 seconds and no more than 15 seconds.► Release the control lever.
► Press and hold the brake pedal.► Pull the control lever in the application direction for 2 seconds.Deactivation of the automatic functions is confirmed by illumination of this indicator lamp in the instrument panel.► Release the control lever and the brake pedal.

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From now on, the parking brake can only be applied and released manually using the control lever.Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator lamp in the instrument panel going off).
Emergency braking
In the event of a fault with the brake pedal or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, driver under instruction), a continuous pull on the electric parking brake control lever will brake the vehicle. Braking takes place while the control lever is being pulled; it is interrupted when the control lever is released.The ABS and DSC systems ensure stability of the vehicle during emergency braking.If the emergency braking malfunctions, the message "Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed in the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both warning lamps in the instrument panel, then stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.In this event, stability must be assured by the driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" actions on the control lever until the vehicle is immobilised.
Hill start assist
This system keeps your vehicle briefly stationary (for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill start, while you transfer your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.This system is only active when:– the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal,– certain slope conditions are met,– the driver’s door is closed.
WARNI NG
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held temporarily by hill start assist.If someone needs to get out of the vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake manually. After that, ensure that the parking brake indicator lamp and the indicator lamp P in the electric parking brake control lever are on fixed.
WARNI NG
The hill start assist function cannot be deactivated. However, use of the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its operation.
Operation

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle is held for a short time when you release the brake pedal:– provided you are in first gear or neutral with a manual gearbox.– provided you are in mode D or M with an automatic gearbox.

Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a short time when you release the brake pedal.

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Malfunction
These warning lamps come on in the event of a malfunction.Contact a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked.
5-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear

► With the clutch pedal fully depressed, you
must place the gear lever in neutral.► Move the gear lever to the right, then pull it back.
WARNI NG
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is
stationary with the engine at idle.
NOTIC E
As a safety precaution and to facilitate engine starting:– always select neutral,– depress the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
► Move the gear selector fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.
WARNI NG
Failure to follow this instruction could cause permanent damage to the gearbox (inadvertent engagement of 3rd or 4th gear).
Engaging reverse gear

► Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left, then forwards.
WARNI NG
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
NOTIC E
As a safety precaution and to facilitate engine starting:– always select neutral,– depress the clutch pedal.

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Automatic gearbox
8-speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of automatic operation or manual gear changing.Two driving modes are available:– Automatic operation for electronic management of the gears by the gearbox:– Manual operation for sequential changing of the gears by the driver.In automatic mode, you can still change gear manually using the steering mounted control paddles (e.g. to overtake).
Gear selector
WARNI NG
To turn the gear selector in complete safety, it is recommended that you keep your foot on the brake pedal.
P.Park.
R.Reverse.
N.Neutral.
D.Drive (automatic operation).
M.Manual (manual operation with sequential changing of the gears).
NOTIC E
Position N can be used in traffic jams or in a car wash tunnel.
Steering mounted controls

► Pull the right-hand "+" or left-hand "-" control paddle towards you to change up or down.
NOTIC E
The steering mounted controls do not allow neutral to be selected and reverse gear to be engaged or disengaged.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel

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When you move the selector or press button M, the corresponding gear and indicator lamp are shown on the instrument panel.The "-" symbol is displayed if a value is invalid.► If the message "Foot on the brake" is displayed on the instrument panel, press the brake pedal firmly.
Moving off
► With your foot on the brake, select position P.► Start the engine.If the conditions are not met, there is an audible signal, accompanied by a message on the instrument panel screen.► Release the parking brake.► Select position R, N or D.
WARNI NG
When moving off on a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal, select position D, release the parking brake, then release the brake pedal.
► Gradually release the brake pedal.The vehicle moves off immediately.
NOTIC E
If P is displayed on the instrument panel but the selector is in another position, place the selector in position P to allow the engine to be started.If position N is selected inadvertently while driving, allow the engine to return to idle, then select position D to accelerate.
WARNI NG
When the engine is running at idle with the brakes released, if position R, D or M is selected, the vehicle moves even without the accelerator being pressed.Never leave children unsupervised inside the vehicle.As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle without taking your key or remote control with you, even for a short time.When carrying out maintenance with the engine running, apply the parking brake and select position P.
WARNI NG
With an automatic gearbox, never try to start
the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Automatic operation
► Select position D for automatic changing of the gears.The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any intervention on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear according to the driving style, the road profile and the load in the vehicle.For maximum acceleration without touching the selector, press the accelerator fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes down automatically or holds the gear selected until the maximum engine speed is reached.When braking, the gearbox changes down automatically to provide effective engine braking.If the accelerator pedal is sharply released, the gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety reasons.
WARNI NG
Never select position N while the vehicle is moving.Never select positions P or R unless the vehicle is completely stationary.

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Temporary manual control
of gear changes
You can temporarily assume control of gear changing using the "+" et "-” steering-mounted controls. The gear change request will be executed if the engine speed permits. This function allows you to anticipate certain situations, such as overtaking another vehicle or approaching a bend in the road. After a few seconds with no inputs via the control paddles, the gearbox reverts to automatic operation.
Creeping (moving without
using the accelerator)
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic jams, etc.).When the engine is at idle, with the parking brake released and gear position D, M or R selected, the vehicle begins to creep forward as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal
(even without pressing the accelerator).
WARNI NG
As a safety precaution, never leave the vehicle with the engine running and the doors closed.
Manual operation
► With the selector in position D, press button M to enable 6-speed sequential gear changing.The indicator lamp for the button comes on.► Operate the "+" or "-" steering mounted controls. M appears and the engaged gears are shown in succession on the instrument panel.► You can revert to automatic operation at any time by pressing button M again.The indicator lamp for the button goes off.
NOTIC E
In manual mode, there is no need to release the accelerator pedal while changing gear.
NOTIC E
It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and engine speed permit.
NOTIC E
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then the gear actually engaged is shown.When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear M1.
NOTIC E
To preserve the brakes while descending a steep incline, use engine braking to reduce your speed (change down or select a lower gear).Keeping the brake pedal pressed continuously for long periods can overheat the brakes, with the risk of damaging the braking system or making it inoperative.Only use the brakes when necessary, to slow or stop the vehicle.
NOTIC E
Depending on the road configuration (e.g. mountainous road), manual operation may be preferable.Automatic operation may not always be
suitable, and does not enable engine braking.