2023 TOYOTA PROACE VERSO ignition

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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.
NOTIC E
The upper part of the diagonal strap should lie across the shoulder.

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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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Airbags
General information
System designed to help improve the safety of the occupants sitting in the front seats and the rear outer seats, in the event of a violent collision. The airbags supplement the action of the seat belts equipped with a force limiting
system.Electronic detectors record and analyse the front and side impacts sustained in the impact detection zones:– In the event of violent impact, the airbags deploy instantly and help better protect the occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly in order not to hinder the visibility or the possible exit of the occupants.– In the event of a slight impact, a rear impact and under certain rollover conditions, the airbags may not deploy; only the seat belt helps to protect you in these situations.The seriousness of the impact depends on the nature of the obstacle and the speed of the vehicle at the moment of collision.
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The airbags do not operate when the ignition is switched off.This equipment will only deploy once. If a second impact occurs (during the same or a subsequent accident), the airbag will not be deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A.Front impact zone
B.Side impact zone
NOTIC E
When one or more airbags are deployed, the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge incorporated in the system makes a noise and releases a small quantity of smoke.This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive individuals may experience slight irritation.The detonation noise associated with the deployment of one or more airbags may result in a slight loss of hearing for a short time.
Front airbags

System that protects the driver and front passenger(s) in the event of a serious front impact, limiting the risk of head and chest injury.The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed (except the front passenger airbag if it has been deactivated) in the event of a serious front impact to all or part of the frontal impact zone A, in the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the front towards the rear of the vehicle.The front airbag inflates between the chest and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the steering wheel, on the driver's side, and the dashboard, on the passenger side, to cushion their forward movement.

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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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Manual child lock
Mechanical system to prevent opening of the sliding side door using its interior lever.

Locking/Unlocking
► Rotate the control located on the edge of the side door up to lock it, or down to unlock it.
Electric child lock
Remote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors (sliding side door(s), side-hinged rear doors or tailgate (depending on version)) using their interior controls.
This control prevents the opening of the rear
doors using their interior handles and the use of the rear electric windows.
Activation/Deactivation


► With the ignition on, press this button to activate/deactivate the child lock.A message is displayed, confirming activation/deactivation of the child lock.When the indicator lamp is on, the child lock is activated.
NOTIC E
In the event of a serious impact, the electric child lock is deactivated automatically.
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Any other status of the indicator lamp indicates a malfunction of the electric child lock.Have it checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
NOTIC E
With the child lock activated, it is still possible to open the doors from outside.
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This system is independent and in no circumstances does it take the place of the central locking control.Check the status of the child lock each time you switch on the ignition.Always keep the electronic key with you when leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.In the event of a serious impact, the electric child lock is switched off automatically to permit the exit of the rear passengers.

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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.

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► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering wheel and the key.
NOTIC E
In certain circumstances, a significant effort may be required to turn the steering wheel to move the wheels (if the wheels are against a kerb, for example).
► Turn the key to position 2, ignition on, to operate the engine preheating system.► Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel, then operate the starter motor by turning the key to position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine starts. Once the engine starts, release the key so it returns to position 2.
NOTIC E
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already hot.In certain climatic conditions, it is advised to follow the recommendations below:– In mild conditions, do not leave the engine at idle to warm up but move off straight away and drive at moderate speed. Depending on version, if the air conditioning is activated and the exterior temperature exceeds 35°C, the engine's idle speed may increase, up to 1,300 rpm, depending on the
cooling requirements.
– In wintry conditions, the preheater warning lamp will stay on for a longer period after switching on the ignition; wait until it goes off before starting.– In very severe wintry conditions (temperature below -23°C), to ensure correct operation and durability of the mechanical components of the vehicle (engine and gearbox), leave the engine running for
4 minutes before starting the vehicle.Never leave the engine running in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation: internal combustion engines emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
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With Petrol engine, after a cold start, preheating the catalytic converter can cause noticeable engine vibrations when stationary, with the engine running, for anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
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If the engine does not start immediately, switch off the ignition.Wait a few seconds before operating the starter motor again. If the engine does not start after several attempts, do not keep
trying: risk of damaging the starter motor and the engine.Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
With the Smart Entry & Start

► Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in the recognition zone.► Press the "START/STOP" button.
The steering column unlocks and the engine starts more or less instantly.
NOTIC E
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. In some climatic conditions, it is advised to follow the recommendations below:– In mild conditions, do not leave the engine at idle to warm up but move off straight away and drive at moderate speed. – In wintry conditions, when the ignition is switched on, the duration of lighting of the
preheating indicator lamp is extended. Wait until it goes off before starting the engine.

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– In very severe wintry conditions (temperature below -23°C), to ensure correct operation and durability of the mechanical components of the vehicle, engine and gearbox, leave the engine running for 4 minutes before moving off.Never leave the engine running in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation: internal combustion engines emit toxic
exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
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For Diesel vehicles, when the temperature is below zero, starting will only occur once the preheating warning lamp is off.If this warning lamp comes on after pressing the "START/STOP" button, press down on the brake or clutch pedal until the warning lamp goes off, without pressing the "START/STOP" button again, until the engine starts and runs.
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The presence of the “Smart Entry & Start” system remote control is imperative in the recognition zone.Never leave the vehicle with the engine running and with the remote control on your
person.
If the remote control leaves the recognition zone, a message is displayed.Move the remote control into the zone in order to be able to start the engine.
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If one of the starting conditions is not met, a message is displayed in the instrument panel. In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering column. A message is displayed.
Switching off
With the conventional key/With the
remote control key
► Immobilise the vehicle.► Turn the key all the way to position 1 (Stop) and remove it from the ignition.► To lock the steering column, turn the steering wheel until it locks.
NOTIC E
To facilitate unlocking of the steering column, it is recommended that the wheels be returned to the straight ahead position before switching off the engine.
► Check that the parking brake is correctly applied, particularly on sloping ground.
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Never switch off the ignition before the complete immobilisation of the vehicle. With the engine off, the braking and steering assistance systems are also turned off: risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
NOTIC E
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle without taking the remote control with you, even for a short time.
NOTIC E
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control, which would weigh down on its blade in the ignition switch and could cause a malfunction.