2021 TOYOTA PROACE EV Release handle

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NOTIC E
The separation of the cabin and loading area unlocking is a security measure.It is used to lock out access to the part of the vehicle in which you are not present.
Activation/Deactivation


► To activateselective unlocking between the cab and the loading area or to deactivate selective unlocking and return to total unlocking mode, switch on the ignition and press this button for more than two seconds.An audible signal and, depending on equipment, a display message, confirm that the request has been acknowledged.
NOTIC E
Selective unlocking between cab and loading area is activated by default.
Unlocking/Complete
unlocking
NOTIC E
Unlocking is signalled by rapid flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold and the alarm is deactivated.
With the key
► To unlock the vehicle fully, turn the key in the front left-hand door lock towards the front of the vehicle.If the vehicle has an alarm, it will not be deactivated. Opening a door will trigger the alarm, which can be stopped by switching the ignition on.
With the remote control
► Depending on equipment, press one of these buttons to
unlock the vehicle.
Using the remote control with electric
sliding side door(s)
► To fully unlock the vehicle and open the side door, press and hold this button until the door has opened.
With Smart Entry & Start on your
person
To unlock the vehicle, the remote control must be in recognition zone A.► To unlock the vehicle fully, pass your hand behind one of the door handles (front door(s), manual sliding side door(s) or left-hand side-hinged door) and then pull the handle to open the corresponding door.
With electric sliding side door(s)


► With the Smart Entry & Start on your person, pass your hand behind the handle to unlock the vehicle, then pull and release the handle. This action also causes the corresponding door to open.

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With electric sliding side door(s)


► With the Smart Entry & Start on your person, pass your hand behind the left-hand or right-hand door handle to unlock the loading area, then pull and release the handle. This action also causes the corresponding door to open.
With tailgate


► With the Smart Entry & Start on your person, to unlock the loading area, pull the tailgate handle and then lift it up.
NOTIC E
Unlocking is signalled by rapid flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Locking
With the key
► To lock the vehicle fully, turn the key in the front left-hand door lock towards the rear of the vehicle.If your vehicle has an alarm, it will not be activated.
With the remote control
► To lock the vehicle completely, press this button.
With Smart Entry & Start on
your person
To lock the vehicle, the remote control must be in recognition zone A.

► To lock the vehicle, press the markings on one of the door handles (front door(s), manual sliding side door(s) or left-hand side-hinged door).
With electric sliding side door(s)
► With the Smart Entry & Start on your person, to lock the vehicle fully, press the markings on one of the front door handles.
With tailgate

► With the Smart Entry & Start on your person, press the tailgate locking control to lock the vehicle.
NOTIC E
Depending on version, keeping the locking controls depressed closes the windows. If the control is released, the window stops in its current position.
WARNI NG
Ensure that no person or object might prevent the windows from closing properly.Pay particular attention to children when operating windows.

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NOTIC E
To deactivate this automatic locking, go to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Manual
► With complete unlocking activated, press this button to lock (indicator lamp comes on)/unlock (indicator lamp goes off) the vehicle.► With selective unlocking activated, press this button to lock (indicator lamp comes on)/unlock (indicator lamp goes off) the loading area.
WARNI NG
Driving with the doors locked could make it more difficult for the emergency services to enter the vehicle in an emergency.
NOTIC E
The indicator lamp goes off when unlocking one or more doors of the loading area.With the ignition off and the vehicle fully locked, the indicator lamp goes off for energy economy reasons.
Electric sliding side
door(s)
The exterior and interior door handles and the interior buttons allow the electrically powered movement of the door to be started.Opening and closing of the doors is accompanied by an audible signal.
Opening
With the exterior or interior handle

► With the door unlocked, pull and release the handle to start opening the door. Pull the handle again to reverse the direction of the door's movement.
With the remote control

► With the door unlocked, press and hold this button until the corresponding sliding side door has opened. ► Press this button again to reverse the direction of the door's movement.
NOTIC E
The remote control buttons are not active with the ignition switched on.
With the button(s) on the door pillar


With the button(s) at the front

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► With total unlocking activated and the child lock deactivated, to unlock the vehicle and start opening a door, press the button corresponding to the door you wish to open.► With selective unlocking activated, to unlock only the loading area and start opening a door, press the button corresponding to the door you wish to open.► In both cases, pressing the button again reverses the direction of the door's movement.
Closing
With the exterior handle

► Pull and release the handle to start closing the door. Pull the handle again to reverse the direction of the door's movement.
With the remote control
► Press and hold this button until the sliding side door has closed. Pull the
handle again to reverse the direction of the door's movement.
NOTIC E
The remote control buttons are not active with the ignition switched on.
With the button(s) on the door pillar


With the button(s) at the front


► To start closing a door, press the corresponding button for that door. Press again to reverse the direction of the door's movement.
NOTIC E
The button is not operational and pressing it results in an audible signal, if the speed of the vehicle is above 20 mph (30 km/h).
NOTIC E
The button(s) at the front or on the door pillar is not operational and pressing it results in an audible signal, if:– the vehicle is moving,– the child lock is on (activated) (for the buttons on the door pillars),– the vehicle has been locked or deadlocked from outside (using the key, remote control or Smart Entry & Start, depending on equipment).The button for the left-hand door is not operational and pressing it results in an audible signal if the fuel filler flap is open.

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General
recommendations for the
sliding side doors
WARNI NG
Doors must only be operated when the vehicle is stationary.For your safety and that of your passengers, as well as for correct operation of the doors, you are strongly advised not to drive with a door open.Always check that it is safe to operate the door and in particular, be sure not to leave children or animals near the door controls without supervision.The audible warning, the lighting of the "door open" warning lamp and the message on the screen are there to remind you. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer if
you want to deactivate this warning.Lock the vehicle when you use an automatic car wash.
WARNI NG
Before opening or closing and while moving doors, ensure that no person, animal or object is in the door frame or any other position that would block the desired movement, inside or outside the vehicle.If this advice is not followed, injuries or damage may occur if any part of a person or an object is trapped or caught.Electrical door opening is disabled at speeds above 2 mph (3 km/h):– However, if the vehicle started moving while the doors were open, the speed must be reduced below 19 mph (30 km/h) before they can be closed.– Any attempt to open a door electrically using the interior handle while driving results in it only being possible to open the door manually.– This situation is accompanied by the audible warning, the lighting of the "door open" warning lamp and the message on the
screen. To release the door and be able to operate it again, it is necessary to stop the vehicle.
WARNI NG
Take care not to block the guide space on the floor so that the door can slide correctly.For safety and functional reasons, do not drive with the sliding side door open.
NOTIC E
The electric controls are disabled in the event of an impact. Manual opening and closing remain possible.
NOTIC E
While starting the engine, door movements are paused, resuming when the engine is running.
NOTIC E
Depending on the engine fitted, if the door is closed and an opening request is issued in Stop mode of Stop & Start, the door will open slightly and then stop. In Start mode, the door will resume its movement when the engine re-starts.

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Fixed one-piece bench
seat

The different equipment and settings described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.

The bench seat has a one-piece backrest that may be fixed or foldable (table position).
NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Access to row 3

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat, tip the bench towards the rear until the feet lock into place.
NOTIC E
It is not necessary to fold the backrest (table position) to tip the bench seat for access to row 3.
Folding the backrest to the
table position
► Put the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the handle to release the backrest.► From the front, raise the handle to release the backrest.► Fold the backrest onto the cushion.► To return the backrest to its normal position, raise the handle and pull the backrest up.
WARNI NG
Do not leave objects (such as a bag or toys) on the cushion when folding the backrest.

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Ease of use and comfort
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Tilting
► If your vehicle has the facility, place the backrest in the table position.

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat, tip the bench towards the rear until the feet lock into place..
Removing
► If the vehicle is so equipped, place the backrest in the table position.
► Tip the bench seat.

► Release the front feet using the handles.► Disengage the bench seat from its anchorages.► Remove the bench seat.
Refitting
► Check that there is no object obstructing the anchorages and preventing the feet locking into place.

► Engage the front feet in the anchorages on the floor (as shown above).

► Lock the front feet using the handles.► Tip the bench seat backwards until the rear feet lock into place.
WARNI NG
Be careful of passengers' feet when tipping.

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► If the vehicle is so equipped, pull the control and raise the backrest (from the rear, lower the handle).
NOTIC E
Check that the seat has correctly locked on the floor when returned to the seating position.
Fixed rear seat and bench
seat

The different equipment and settings described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.

The seat has a backrest that may be fixed or foldable (table position).The bench seat has a one-piece backrest that may be fixed or foldable (table position).
NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Access to row 3
(example for an individual seat)

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat to the normal position, tip
the seat backwards until the rear feet engage in their anchorages.
NOTIC E
It is not necessary to fold the backrest (table position) to tip the bench seat and so access
row 3.
Folding the backrest into
the table position
► Place the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the lever to release the backrest.► From the front, raise the lever to release the backrest.► Fold the backrest onto the seat cushion.► To return the backrest to the normal position, raise the lever and pull the backrest up (from the rear, lower the lever).
WARNI NG
Do not leave objects (such as a bag or toys) on the seat cushion when folding the backrest.
Tilting
(example of an individual seat)► If your vehicle has the facility, place the backrest in the table position.