2023 TOYOTA PROACE VERSO warning

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necessary, to slow the vehicle (indicated by the flashing of this warning lamp on the instrument panel and the brake lamps coming on).For information on weights and towed loads, refer to the Engine technical data and towed loads section or your vehicle’s registration certificate.To ensure safe driving with a Towing device, refer to the corresponding section.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp lights up on the instrument panel, accompanied by a message and an audible signal.To continue towing a trailer, reduce speed and drive carefully!Have it checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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The trailer stability control system provides an extra safety feature under normal driving conditions, when following the recommendations for use of trailers and current legislation in force in your country. It must not encourage the driver to take extra risks, such as using a trailer in unsuitable
conditions of operation (e.g. excessive load, exceeded nose weight, worn or under-inflated
tyres, faulty braking system) or driving at excessive speed.In certain cases, the system may not detect trailer snaking, particularly with a light trailer.When driving on slippery or poor surfaces, the system may not be able to prevent sudden trailer snaking.
Toyota Traction Select
(Depending on version)A special, patented traction control system, which improves driveability on snow, mud and sand.This system, optimised for operation in a range of conditions, enables you to manoeuvre in most slippery conditions (encountered during normal passenger car use).When combined with all-season Peak Mountain Snow Flake tyres, this system offers a compromise between safety, grip and driveability.The accelerator pedal should be pressed sufficiently to allow the system to harness the power of the engine. Operation at high engine speeds is completely normal.A five-position selector knob allows you to choose the setting best suited to the driving conditions encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode comes on, accompanied by the display of a message to confirm your choice.
Operating modes


Standard (VSC)
This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel spin, based on the different levels of grip normally encountered on the road.
NOTIC E
Every time the ignition is switched off, the system automatically resets to this mode.
Snow
This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions of grip encountered for each of
the two front wheels on moving off.

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is accompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to the activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the system.In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes on.Following an impact, have the seat belt system checked, and if necessary replaced, by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic pretensioning system and force limiter.This system improves safety in the front seats in the event of a front or side impact. Depending on the severity of the impact, the pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat belts against the body of the occupants.The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are enabled when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus improving their protection.
Locking

► Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.► Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Unlocking
► Press the red button on the buckle.► Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.
Height adjustment

► To lower the attachment point, while moving control A downwards, slide the assembly down to the desired position.► To raise the attachment point, slide the assembly up to the desired position.
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The upper part of the diagonal strap should lie across the shoulder.

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Two-seat front bench seat

If the vehicle is fitted with a front bench seat, ensure that each seat belt is used with its correct buckle.Do not interchange the driver's seat belt or buckle with the centre seat belt or buckle.
Rear seat belts


A 3-seat bench seat (one-piece or split 1/3 seat - 2/3 bench seat) is fitted with three-point seat
belts and inertia reels on the outer seats.
The centre seat has a seat belt guide and inertia reel fitted into the seat backrest.The seat belt inertia reels for the outer seats in row 2 are fitted with force limiters.The seats in row 3 have three-point seat belts with inertia reels.
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For rows 2 and 3, connect each seat belt to its correct buckle.Do not interchange the belts or buckles for the outer seats with the belt or buckle for the centre seat.When folding the side seats or placing the backrests in the table position, avoid trapping the belt for the centre seat.After folding or moving a rear seat or bench seat, ensure that the seat belt has reeled in correctly and that the buckle is ready to receive the belt tongue.When removing/repositioning the outer seats or when accessing row 3, avoid trapping the centre belt.
With individual seats
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They are fitted with three-point seat belts with guides and belt inertia reels built into the backrests.
Seat belt(s) warning lamps
A.Front seat belts not fastened/unfastened warning lamp.
B.Left-hand seat belt not fastened/unfastened warning lamp.

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C.Centre seat belt unfastened warning lamp (if your vehicle is fitted with a 2-seat front bench seat).
D.Right-hand seat belt not fastened/unfastened warning lamp (if your vehicle is fitted with individual front seats).Right-hand seat belt unfastened warning lamp (if your vehicle is fitted with a 2-seat front bench seat).
On switching on the ignition, the warning lamp(s) come(s) on if the corresponding seat belt is not fastened or is unfastened.At speeds above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), the warning lamp(s) flash(es) for 2 minutes, accompanied by an audible signal. Once these 2 minutes have elapsed, the warning lamp(s) remain(s) on until the driver or the passenger fastens their seat belt.
Advice
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The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they are all fastened before setting off.Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must always fasten the seat belt, even for short
journeys.Do not invert the seat belt buckles, as they will not fulfil their role properly.
To ensure the proper functioning of the belt buckles, make sure that there are no foreign bodies present (e.g. a coin) before fastening.Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt is reeled in correctly.After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.
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InstallationThe lower part of the strap must be positioned as low as possible over the pelvis.The upper part must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.In order to be effective, a seat belt must:– be tightened as close to the body as possible.– be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, ensuring that it is not twisted.– only be used to secure one person.– not show signs of tearing or fraying.– not be changed or modified, in order to avoid affecting its performance.
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Recommendations for childrenUse a suitable child seat if the passenger is less than 12 years old or shorter than one and a half metres (4 ft 11").Never use the same seat belt to secure more than one child.Never carry a child on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to the corresponding section.
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MaintenanceIn accordance with current safety regulations, for all work on your vehicle's seat belts, contact a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer is able to provide.Have the seat belts checked regularly by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, particularly if the straps show signs of damage.Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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When driving, keep the glove box closed. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Lateral airbags

If fitted to the vehicle, this system protects the driver and front passenger in the event of a serious side impact, limiting the risk of injury to the chest, between the abdomen and head.Each lateral airbag is mounted in the seat backrest frame, on the door side.
Deployment
They are deployed on one side in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or part of the side impact zone, perpendicular to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside towards the inside of the vehicle.The lateral airbag inflates between the front occupant's abdomen and head and the
associated door trim panel.
Curtain airbags (Row 2 & 3)
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If fitted to your vehicle, this is a system that contributes towards greater protection for passengers (with the exception of the centre seats) in the event of a serious side impact, in order to limit the risk of injury to the side of the head.Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and the upper passenger compartment area.
Deployment
They are deployed on one side in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or part of the side impact zone, perpendicular to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside towards the inside of the vehicle.The curtain airbag inflates between the outer rear passenger and the windows.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning lamp lights up on the instrument panel. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer to have the system checked.The airbags may not be deployed in the event of a serious impact.

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You must leave the front passenger airbag active.
"Rearward facing"

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The front passenger airbag must be deactivated before installing a rearward facing child seat. Otherwise, the child risks being seriously injured or killed if the airbag deploys.


Warning label - Front passenger airbag

You must comply with the following instruction, as reminded by the warning label on both sides of the passenger sun visor:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
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To ensure the safety of the child, the front passenger airbag MUST be deactivated when
a "rearward facing" child seat is installed on the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the child risks being seriously injured or killed in the event of deployment of the airbag.
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Vehicles not equipped with a deactivation/reactivation controlInstalling a "rearward facing" child seat on the front passenger seat or bench seat is strictly prohibited - risk of death or serious injury in the event of airbag deployment!
Deactivating/Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is located inside the glove box.

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With the ignition off:► To deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the switch to the "OFF" position. ► To reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON" position.When the ignition is switched on:This warning lamp comes on and remains lit to signal deactivation.OrThis warning lamp comes on for about 1 minute to signal activation.
Recommended child seats
Range of recommended child seats secured using a three-point seat belt.
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg (28 lb)

L1Installed in the "rearward facing" position.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg (from 34 to 79 lb)

L5Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.The child is restrained by the seat belt.A version with a removable backrest may be used for children weighing more than 25 kg (55 lb). However, for better protection, use a booster seat with backrest for all children weighing up to 36 kg (76 lb).

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Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight (at the point where it joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
NOTIC E
If a genuine TOYOTA towing device is used, the rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically to avoid the audible signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant temperature to increase. The maximum towable load depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not increase with engine speed.► Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to limit the amount of heating produced.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature.If this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a trailer. To avoid overheating the brakes, the use
of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more susceptible to wind when towing.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The remote control contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible.A few seconds after switching off the ignition, this system locks the engine control system, therefore preventing the engine from being started in the event of a break-in.In the event of a fault, you are informed by illumination of this warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the screen.The vehicle will not start; contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
Starting/switching off the
engine
Starting
The parking brake must be applied.
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral, fully depress the clutch pedal and
keep the pedal down until the engine starts.► With an automatic gearbox, place the selector in position P then depress the brake pedal.
With the conventional key / With the
remote control key
1.Stop position.
2.Ignition on position.
3.Starting position.
► Insert the key into the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.