2023 TOYOTA PROACE VERSO Owners Manual

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Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).► Turn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
Depending on equipment, the mirrors can be folded electrically, when the vehicle is parked.
► From the inside, with the ignition on, place control A in the central position.► Pull control A backwards.
► Lock the vehicle from the outside.
Electric unfolding
The door mirrors are unfolded electrically when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control or key. Unless folding was selected with control A, pull the control in the central position towards the rear again.
NOTIC E
Folding/unfolding when locking/unlocking the vehicle can be deactivated. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.If necessary, the mirrors can be folded manually.
Heated mirrors


► Press this button.
NOTIC E
For more information on Rear screen demisting/defrosting, refer to the corresponding section.
Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to the driver caused by the sun, headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Day/night position

► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle "night” position.► Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position.Adjustment► Set the mirror to the normal “day” position.
Automatic "electrochrome" model
This system automatically and gradually transitions between day and night use, with the aid of a sensor that measures the light arriving from the rear of the vehicle.
NOTIC E
To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

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Windscreen zone for toll
badge
Depending on the version, the vehicle can be equiped with a athermic windscreen type.For a best functionnement of the toll badge system, it is necessary to place the toll badge on the windscreen zone provided for the purpose symbolised with of black dotteds around of the
interior rear view mirror base.

NOTIC E
For the version without athermic windscreen, to limit the obstruction of you field of vision through the windscreen, we recommend you to place the toll badge in the upper part of the windscreen.
Smart Cargo

The cushion of the bench seat's outer seat can be folded up against the backrest to create a loading area inside the cab. A removable flap on the partition can be
removed to allow long objects to be loaded.

NOTIC E
Once the removable flap has been removed, you can load long objects under the outer seat.
Removable flap (type 1)
Removing the flap

► While holding the flap with one hand, turn the control at the top of the flap with the other hand to release it.► Lower the flap to remove it from its housing.► Stow it behind the driver’s seat, clipping it into
the attachment lugs.► Turn the control at the top of the flap to secure it.

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Refitting the flap

► Tilt the flap, with the yellow hinges pointing downwards.► Insert the hinges into their housing then press down fully (to avoid vibrations).► With one hand lift the flap to close it, then with the other hand turn the control at the top of the flap to secure it.
Removable flap (type 2)

► To open or close the flap, slide it to the left or right.The flap is kept in the closed or open position with magnets located at each end position.
Folding seat cushion
Raising the seat cushion

► With one hand, firmly pull the strap forwards to unlock the seat cushion. ► A strut lifts the seat cushoin against the backrest.
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Never put your hand underneath the seat cushion to guide it upwards, as your fingers may become trapped.Always use only the strap.

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When the outer seat is raised and the flap is removed, you must install the anti-slip net.Refer to the Anti-slip net section.
Lowering the seat cushion

► Remove the anti-slip net.► To reposition the seat cushion, press firmly on the top of the seat with one hand to lower the seat cushion until it locks into the seat position.
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Ensure that there are no objects or feet obstructing the anchorage points or preventing the assembly from locking properly.
Anti-slip net
Installing the net


► Put the first fastener into the upper cut-out 1, located beneath the folded seat cushion. Keep the fastener pressed against the structure, then

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turn it a quarter turn (in a clockwise direction) to lock it.► Put the second fastener into the lower cut-out 2, located on the seat base. Keep the fastener pressed against the structure, then turn it a quarter turn (in a clockwise direction) to lock it.

► Secure the first hook to the ring 3 located in the glove box.► Secure the second hook to the ring 4 located on the floor.
Removing the net
► Release the hooks from the rings 4 and 3.► Remove the lower fastener 2 then the upper
fastener 1, turning them by a quarter turn backwards to unlock them.
WARNI NG
Make sure that the size, shape and volume of the loads carried are compatible with the highway code and safety regulations and do not impair the driver’s field of vision.All loads must be appropriately secured to prevent or minimise displacement and prevent injury.
Install the anti-slip net (supplied with the vehicle) every time that the seat is raised and the partition flap removed.Never use the net for any other purposes.Regularly check the condition of the anti-slip net. As soon as signs of wear or tear appear, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer to have it replaced by an anti-slip net that meets the specifications required by TOYOTA for the vehicle.Always fit the removable flap back into place when you are not carrying any long loads.
"Rotating writing table"
If fitted to your vehicle, the central seat cushion of the bench seat can be tilted to form a pivoting writing table, thus creating a mobile desk (with the vehicle stationary).► Pull the handle located at the top of the backrest cushion.

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Never use the table while the vehicle is being driven.In the event of sudden braking or impact, any objects on the table might become dangerous projectiles that could cause injury.
Central seat cushion
storage

Precautions for the seats
and bench seats
Do not remove a head restraint without storing it and securing it to a support.Ensure that the passengers can always access the seat belts and fasten them easily.A passenger must not take their seat without adjusting the seat's head restraint correctly and
adjusting and fastening their seat belt.
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Ensure that no object or passenger feet could obstruct the anchorage points or prevent the correct latching of the assembly.
NOTIC E
If removing and storing seats and bench seats out of the vehicle, ensure that they are placed in a clean area, so as to avoid introducing any foreign bodies into the mechanisms.
NOTIC E
The seats and bench seats are not designed for any other use than in the vehicle. They are equipped with mechanisms and features that may be damaged if used improperly or if dropped.
Loading luggage or objects
behind the row 3 seat and
bench seat

If you want to load luggage onto the backrests in row 3 while in the table position, the backrests in row 2 must also be in the table position.

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When driving, it is prohibited to have a passenger:– in rows 2 and 3, in the outer right-hand seat, if the bench seat is in the fully folded position,– in the centre seat if the outer right-hand seat is in the fully folded position,– in row 3 if the backrest in front (row 2) is in the table position,– in row 3 if the seat/bench seat in front (row 2) is in the fully folded position.
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.

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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.
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Do not leave objects (such as a bag or toys)
on the cushion when folding the backrest.
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.