2023 TOYOTA RAIZE transmission

1884-2. Driving procedures
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WARNING
⬛When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting th e engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an unforeseen accident re sulting in death or serious injury.
⬛Caution while driving
If the vehicle starts sliding when the engine stops, do not open, lock or unlock
the doors until the vehicle stops safely . Doing so may activate the steering wheel
lock and lead to an unforeseen accident, resulting in serious injury or death.
⬛Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an em ergency while driving the vehicle, press
and hold the engine switch for more than 3 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times
or more in succession. ( ➞P. 367)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will
make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
⬛To prevent battery discharge
⚫Do not leave the engine switch “ACC” or “ON” for long peri ods of time with-
out the engine running.
⚫When the engine switch indi cator is not turned off, the engine switch is not
“OFF”. Before you leave the vehicle, turn “OFF” the engine switch.
⚫For the continuously variable transmission vehicles, do not stop the engine
with the shift lever placed in other t han P. When you stop the engine with
the shift lever placed in other than P and leave it as is, it could cause the bat-
tery to die since the engine switch will be set to “ACC”.
⬛When starting the engine
⚫Do not race a cold engine.
⚫If you have trouble starting the engine or experience frequent stalling, have
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immediately.
⬛Engine switch operation
If you experience unusual symptoms such as the switch being stuck when
pushing the engine switch, the switch may be broken. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
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1894-2. Driving procedures
RAIZE_OM_General_BZ358E✽
: If equipped
Driving
4
Continuously variable transmission✽
Moving the shift lever
: While the engine switch is “ON”, operate the shift lever with its
button pressed and the brake pedal depressed.
: Operate the shift lever with its button pressed.
: Operate the shift lever without pressing its button.
Shift position purpose
*Normally, use the D position to improv e fuel efficiency and reduce noise.
Shift positionPurpose
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*
SDriving on a slope
MManual mode driving (➞P. 190)
KBRO420301E
Shift
lever
button
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1924-2. Driving procedures
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✽: If equipped
d
Press the shift lock release button
using a tool such as a flathead
screwdriver
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
To prevent damage, wrap a cloth
around the tip of the flathead screw-
driver or the like to protect it.
⬛Situations where automatic shif ting occurs in the manual mode
⚫In the manual mode, the gear does not shift unless the driver moves the
shift lever or the paddle shift switch
✽. However, in the following circum-
stances, the system will automatically shift the gears to ensure safety and
maintain driving performance.
⦁ When the vehicle speed has decrease d or increased (The temporary man-
ual mode
✽ may become deactivated)
⚫When the vehicle stops, the transmission is automatically set to the 1-speed
position. (The temporary manual mode
✽ will be deactivated)
⬛Continuous gear transmis sion in the manual mode
⚫Move the shift lever or paddle shift switch to the ✽“+” side or “-” side repeat-
edly. With the shift lever being operated on the “+” side or “-” side, the shift
position cannot be changed continuously.
⬛Shift limit warning buzzer (in manual mode)
Shifting in the manual mode is limited. Th e gear cannot be shifted to the desired
position in some cases. The warning buzzer w ill notify the driver of this if it happens.
⬛Automatic deactivation of the temporary manual mode✽
In any of the following situations, the temporary manual mode will be automat-
ically deactivated.
⚫When stopping the vehicle
⚫When continuing to step on the accelerator pedal at the same shift position
for a certain period
⚫When stepping on the accelerator pedal deeply
⚫When the shift lever is set in other than D
⚫When keeping holding the “+” side of the paddle shift switch for a certain period
KBRO420302E
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1934-2. Driving procedures
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✽: If equipped
Driving
4
⬛Power mode✽
⚫The power mode control will not be acti vated in any of the following situa-
tions:
⦁ When the shift lever is set to R
⚫Even when you have set the D assist switching steering switch to “ON”, turn-
ing the engine switch “OFF ” and turning it “ON” will automatically restore the
D assist switching steering switch to “OFF”.
⚫When the malfunction indicator lamp or the continuously variable transmis-
sion warning light
✽ is lit or flashing, or when the TFT color multi-information
display
✽ shows “Transmission System Malfun ction”, the vehicle will not enter
the power mode.
⬛Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will so und to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
WARNING
⬛When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears sudde nly. Sudden changes in engine braking
may cause the vehicle to spin or skid.
⬛To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pr essed and the shift lever is shifted out
of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, po ssibly leading to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
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1944-2. Driving procedures
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: If equipped
Driving the manual transmission vehicle✽
Moving the shift lever
Firmly step on the clutch pedal and operate the shift lever slowly.
To prevent mishandling, the gear cannot be shifted directly from 5-speed to R.
Shift the gear to N and then move it to R.
⬛Speed limit of each shift position
To avoid over-revving of the engine, tr y not to exceed the value specified for
each shift position listed below.
WARNING
⬛On slippery road surfaces
Be careful since sudden acceleration or changes in engine braking force may
cause the vehicle to skid or spin.
Shift positionMax. speed km/h (mph)
WA-VE engine1KR-VET engine
4150 (93)150 (93)
3105 (65)110 (68)
270 (43)65 (40)
135 (21)35 (21)
KBRO420401E
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2354-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
4
⬛Activation conditions of the hill-start assist control
The system operates when all of the following conditions are met:
⚫Continuously variable transmission vehi cles: The shift lever is set to other
than P or N (when starting to move the vehicle forward or backward on an
uphill)
⚫Manual transmission vehicles: The shift lever is set to other than R when
starting to move the vehicle forward on an uphill or the shift lever is set to R
when starting to move the vehicle backward on an uphill
⚫Vehicle stopped state
⚫Not depressing the accelerator
⚫Parking brake is not applied
⬛Automatic deactivation of the hill-start assist control
The system is deactivated when one of the following occurs:
⚫Continuously variable transmission vehicl es: The shift lever is set to P or N
⚫Manual transmission vehicles: The shift lever is set to R when starting to
move the vehicle forward on an uphill or the shift lever is set to other than R
when starting to move the vehicle backward on an uphill
⚫The driver depresses the accelerator
⚫The driver applies the parking brake
⚫About 2 seconds have passed since releasing the brake pedal
⬛When the slip indicator turns on and the warning message ( ➞P. 389)
appears
It may indicate a malfunction in the systems. Contact your Toyota dealer.
⬛Activation conditions of the emergency brake signal
The system operates when all of the following conditions are met:
⚫The emergency flashers are not flashing
⚫The vehicle speed is 60 km/h (38 mph) or more
⚫The brake pedal is depressed and the vehicle is deemed to brake suddenly
based on the deceleration, or ABS is activated
⬛Automatic deactivation of the emergency brake signal
The system is deactivated when one of the following occurs:
⚫The emergency flashers were set to flashing
⚫The brake pedal was released
⚫It was determined that the vehicle did not brake suddenly based on the
deceleration
⚫ABS stopped working
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2394-6. Driving tips
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Driving
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When driving the vehicle
⚫Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
⚫During snowfall or cold weather, water adhering to the brake system
may freeze, and the brakes may become less effective. If brake perfor-
mance is poor, paying close attention to the surrounding safety, lightly
depress the brake pedal several times to confirm that the brakes work
properly until their effectiveness is restored.
⚫When driving on snowy roads, snow attached to the back of the wheel
wells freezes and may grad ually accumulate, making it difficult to steer.
Check that there is no abnormal build-up of snow from time to time. The
lights may become dark due to snow during driving, so make sure that
there is no abnormal build-up of snow from time to time.
When parking the vehicle
⚫The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. For
continuously variable transmission vehicles, set the shift lever to P. For
the manual transmission vehicles, set the shift lever to R on a downhill,
and set it to the gear 1 on an uphill to park. Do not apply the parking
brake at this time, and make sure to use wheel chocks.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an unforeseen accident.
⚫When you park the continuously variable transmission vehicle without
applying the parking brake, confirm that the shift lever will not move*
with the shift lever being placed in P.
*The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any other
position without depressing the brake pe dal. If the shift lever can be shifted,
there may be a problem with the shift lo ck system. Have the vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer immediately.
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2936-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
6
Do-it-yourself maintenance
⚫What about do-it-yourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have a little mechanical
ability and a few basic automotive tools. Simple instructions for how to perform them
are presented in this section.
Note, however, that some maintenance task s require special tools and skills. These
are best performed by qualified technician s. Even if you are an experienced do-it-
yourself mechanic, we recommend that repairs and maintenance be conducted by
your Toyota dealer who will keep a record of maintenance on your vehicle. This
record could be helpful should you ever require Warranty Service.
⬛Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs that
indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
⚫Engine misses, stumbling or pinging
⚫Appreciable loss of power
⚫Strange engine noises
⚫A fluid leak under the vehicle (However , water dripping from the air condi-
tioning system after use is normal.)
⚫Change in exhaust sound (This may indica te a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
Drive with the windows open and have th e exhaust system checked immediately.)
⚫Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
⚫Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
⚫Strange noises related to suspension movement
⚫Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal (vehi-
cles with a manual transmission), pe dal almost touches the floor, vehicle
pulls to one side when braking
⚫Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take yo ur vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
WARNING
⬛If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and pos-
sible death or serious injury.
⬛Handling of the battery
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after han-
dling. ( ➞P. 321)
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