2023 TOYOTA PROACE VERSO Owners Manual

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NOTIC E
When the engine is cold, the air flow will only increase to its optimum level gradually, to avoid distributing too much cold air.In cold weather, it prioritises the distribution of warm air to the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells only.
Manual mode
It is possible to make a different choice from that offered by the system by changing a setting. The other functions will still be managed automatically.As soon as a setting is changed, the "AUTO" symbol disappears.
Deactivating the system
► Press button 2 "-" until the fan symbol disappears.This disables all functions of the dual-zone automatic air conditioning system.The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward movement of the vehicle.► Press button 2 "+" to switch the system on again.
Temperature
The driver and front passenger can each set the temperature to suit their preferences.The value shown on the display is a level of comfort, not a temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit.► Push button 1 down to decrease the value or up to increase it.
NOTIC E
A setting of around 21 provides optimum comfort. Depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is normal.In addition, we recommend avoiding left/right setting differences of more than 3.
NOTIC E
On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is significantly colder or warmer than the comfort value setting, there is no need to alter the value displayed in order to reach the required level of comfort. The system compensates automatically and corrects the temperature difference as quickly as possible.
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For maximum cooling or heating of the passenger compartment, it is possible to exceed the minimum value 14 or the maximum value 28.► Push button 1 down until "LO" is displayed or up until "HI" is displayed.
"Mono" function
The comfort setting for the passenger side can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting (mono-zone).
► Press the corresponding button 8 to activate/deactivate the function.The indicator lamp in the button comes on when the function is activated.The function is deactivated automatically if a passenger uses the temperature control.
Rear heating - air
conditioning
► Press the corresponding button 8 to activate/deactivate the function.

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NOTIC E
For more information, refer to the Rear heating - air conditioning section.
Visibility programme
► Press button 7 "Visibility" to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows more
quickly.The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows.► Press button 7 "Visibility" again to stop the programme.Or► Press button 6 "AUTO" to return to the automatic comfort programme.
Air conditioning
With the engine running, the air conditioning is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.It enables you to:– lower the temperature in summer,– enhance the effectiveness of the demisting function in winter, above 3°C.
On/Off
► Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air conditioning system.When the air conditioning is in operation, to cool the air more quickly, you can use interior air recirculation for a few moments by pressing button 4. Then restore the intake of exterior air.
NOTIC E
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
WARNI NG
Switching the system off could result in discomfort (humidity, misting).
Air distribution
► Pressing button 3 successively directs the air flow towards:– windscreen, side windows and footwells, – footwells,– central vents, side vents and footwells,– windscreen, side windows, central vents, side vents and footwells,– central and side vents, – windscreen and side windows (demisting or defrosting).
Air flow
► Press the buttons 2 to increase/decrease the air flow.The air flow symbol (a fan) appears. It is filled in or emptied gradually, according to the value set.
Interior air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.Recirculating the interior air isolates the passenger compartment from outside odours and fumes and allows the desired passenger compartment temperature to be achieved more rapidly.► Press this button to activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by the illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).

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Front demisting
- defrosting
These markings on the control panel indicate the positioning of the controls for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
Heating or manual air
conditioning


► Set the air flow, temperature and air distribution controls to the appropriately marked
positions.► For air conditioning, press this button; its indicator lamp comes on.
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning

► Press this button to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows more quickly.The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows.► To turn it off, press this button again or press "AUTO".The system restarts with the values in use before it was deactivated.
Rear screen and/or door
mirror demisting/de-icing


► Press this button to switch on/off rear screen and door mirror demisting/de-icing (depending on version).The indicator lamp in the button comes on when the function is activated.Demisting/de-icing switches off automatically to prevent excessive power consumption.
Switch off demisting/de-icing as soon as you no longer consider it necessary, as decreasing power consumption in turn reduces fuel consumption.
NOTIC E
Demisting/de-icing only operates with the engine running.

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Rear heating - air
conditioning


If your vehicle is fitted with a rear air conditioning unit located in the roof, this system distributes conditioned and heated air via a distribution rail and individual outlets.
Air flow
► Turn the dial to increase or decrease the air flow.
Comfort temperature
► Turn the thumbwheel from blue (cold) to red (hot) to modulate the temperature to your liking.This control simultaneously adjusts the
temperature and the location of the air delivery:– blue: the air is delivered mainly at roof level,– red: the air is delivered mainly by the vent located in row 3 on the right.
Activation/Deactivation

Depending on version, this button is accessible at the front, from the dual-zone automatic air conditioning control panel.► Press this button to activate/deactivate the operation of the rear controls.
Additional heating/
ventilation system


Heating
This is an additional and separate system which heats the passenger compartment and improves defrosting performance.This indicator lamp is lit while the system is programmed or set in operation remotely via the remote control.It flashes during the whole duration of the heating and goes off at the end of the heating cycle or when stopped using the remote control.
Ventilation
This system allows ventilation of the passenger compartment with exterior air to improve the temperature experienced on entering the vehicle in summer.

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Programming
With a TOYOTA Pro Touch with navigation system, use the remote control to start/stop the additional heating.With a Bluetooth® audio system or a TOYOTA Pro Touch, use the remote control to start/stop the additional heating and/or adjust the pre-heating times.
With Bluetooth® audio system
► Press the MENU button to access the main menu. ► Select "Pre-heat. / Pre-ventil.".► Select "Activation" and, if necessary, for programming, “Parameters".► Select "Heating" to heat the engine and passenger compartment or "Ventilation" to ventilate the passenger compartment.

► Select:• the first clock to set/save the time at which the pre-heating temperature will be reached,• the second clock to set/save a second time at which the pre-heating temperature will be reached,
N OTIC E
Using these two clocks and depending on the season you can, for example, select one or the other start time.A message on the screen confirms your choice.
With TOYOTA Pro Touch
Press Connect-App to display the main page.Then press "Programmable heating/ventilation".► Select the "Status" tab to activate/deactivate the system.► Select the "Other settings" tab to choose the "Heating" mode, to heat the engine and passenger compartment, or "Ventilation" to ventilate the passenger compartment.► Then set/save the time at which the preheating temperature will be reached for each selection.Press this button to save.
With TOYOTA Pro Touch with
navigation system
In the Applications > Vehicle apps menu:► Select AIR CON programming.
► Press the Status tab to activate/deactivate the system.► Press the Settings tab to select Heating
mode to heat the engine and passenger compartment or Ventilation mode to ventilate the passenger compartment.► Then programme/save the activation time for each selection.► Press OK to confirm.
NOTIC E
You must allow at least 60 minutes between programming operations.
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Depending on the outside temperature, a certain amount of pre-conditioning time is necessary in order to reach the programmed temperature by the stored activation time.This pre-conditioning time lasts up to 45 min.

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Long range remote control
This enables you to switch the heating in the passenger compartment on or off from a distance.The remote control has a range of about 1 km (0.6 miles) in open country.

On
► Pressing and holding this button starts the heating immediately (confirmed by the green indicator lamp coming on briefly).
Off
► Pressing and holding this button stops the heating immediately (confirmed by the red indicator lamp coming on briefly).
NOTIC E
The indicator lamp in the remote control flashes for about 2 seconds if the vehicle has not received the signal, in which caseyou should move to a different location and repeat the command.
Changing the battery
The indicator lamp in the remote control will change to orange if the battery charge is low.If the indicator lamp is not on, the battery is discharged.

► Use a coin to unscrew the cap and replace the battery.
Do not throw remote control batteries away, as they contain metals that are harmful to the environment. Take them to an approved disposal point.
NOTIC E
If the system is switched on using the long-range remote control, the maximum heating duration is around 45 min.
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The ventilation is activated provided that the battery is sufficiently charged. The heating is activated provided that: – the battery charge and the fuel level are sufficient,– the engine has been started since the previous heating cycle,– 60 minutes have elapsed between two heating requests.

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WARNI NG
Programmable heating is supplied by the vehicle fuel tank. Before use, make sure that you have sufficient fuel. If the fuel tank is on reserve, you are strongly recommended not to programme the heating.
The additional heating must always be switched off while refuelling to avoid any risk of fire or explosion.
WARNI NG
To avoid the risk of poisoning or asphyxia, the programmable heating must not be used, even for short periods, in a closed environment such as a garage or workshop which is not equipped with an exhaust gas extraction system.Do not park the vehicle on a flammable surface (dry grass, dead leaves, paper, etc.) - Risk of fire!
WARNI NG
Glazed surfaces such as the rear screen or windscreen can become very hot in places.Never put objects on these surfaces; never touch these surfaces - Risk of burns!
Independent additional
heating
Depending on the country of sale, this is an additional and independent system which heats the hot water circuit of the Diesel engine to improve comfort and to raise the temperature of the cold engine. It improves demisting and defrosting performance. With the engine idling or the vehicle stationary, it is normal to notice a high-pitched whistling and some emissions of smoke or odour.The temperature near the heating system must not exceed 120°C. A higher temperature (e.g. in a paint oven) could damage the components of electronic circuits.The additional heating is supplied by the vehicle's fuel tank. Make sure that the low fuel warning lamp is not on.
NOTIC E
To avoid the risks of poisoning or suffocation, the additional heating must not be used, even for short periods, in a closed environment such as a garage or workshop which is not equipped with an exhaust gas extraction system.
WARNI NG
Do not park the vehicle on a flammable surface (for example: dry grass, fallen leaves, paper, etc.) - risk of fire!
NOTIC E
Have the additional heating checked at least once a year, at the beginning of winter.For maintenance and repairs, you must only contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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A/C preconditioning
(Electric)
This function allows you to programme the temperature in the passenger compartment to reach a pre-defined, non-modifiable temperature (approx. 21°C) before you enter the vehicle, on the days and at the times of your choice.This function is available when the vehicle is
connected or not connected.
Programming
With Bluetooth® audio system
Temperature pre-conditioning is not available with the Bluetooth® audio system.
With TOYOTA Pro Touch or TOYOTA Pro Touch with navigation system
Programming can be carried out from a smartphone using the MyToyota application (Available soon).For more information on the Remotely-operable functions, refer to the corresponding section.
With TOYOTA Pro Touch with navigation system
In the Applications menu:
Press "Car Apps" to display the applications home page.Select Temperature conditioning.
► Press + to add a programme.
► Select the time of entry into the vehicle and the desired days. Press OK.► Press ON to activate this programme.The temperature pre-conditioning sequence begins approximately 45 minutes before the programmed time when the vehicle is connected (20 minutes when it is not connected) and is maintained for 10 minutes after.
NOTIC E
You can set multiple programmes.Each one is saved in the system.To optimise the driving range, we recommend starting a programme while the vehicle is connected.
NOTIC E
The fan noise that occurs during temperature pre-conditioning is perfectly normal.
Operating conditions
– The function is only activated when the ignition is switched off and the vehicle locked.– When the vehicle is not connected, the function is only activated if the battery charge level is greater than 50%.– When the vehicle is not connected and a recurring programme is active (e.g. from Monday
to Friday), if two temperature pre-conditioning sequences are run without the vehicle being used, the programme will be deactivated.
Courtesy lamp(s)
Front: comes on when one of the front or rear doors is opened (sliding side door and depending on equipment, left-hand side-hinged door or tailgate).Rear or row 2 and row 3: comes on when one of the rear doors is opened (sliding side door and depending on equipment, left-hand side-hinged door or tailgate).Always lit, ignition on.
Always off.