Toyota Verso S (2014 year). Instruction - part 14
2-1. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
2
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: The engine switch is in the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
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Parking brake
To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while
depressing the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the button.
Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 250)
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
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Horn
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the
mark.
2
After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 92)
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Outside temperature display
P. 335
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Display change button
P. 199
Odometer, trip meter, Stop & Start system operation time, Stop &
Start system total operation time, meter light control and multi-
information display
P. 199, 210
Clock
P. 334
Clock adjusting buttons
P. 334
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Changing the display
Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the display change
button.
2
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven
since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and
B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Pressing and holding the display change button will
reset the trip meter that is currently displayed.
Stop & Start system operation time (if equipped)
Displays the total amount of time the Stop & Start
system has operated (total engine stop time due to
the Stop & Start system) from the engine switch
being turned to “ON” until it is turned to “LOCK”
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or from
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch being changed
to IGNITION ON mode until it is changed to off (vehi-
cles with a smart entry & start system).
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Stop & Start system total operation time (if equipped)
Displays the total amount of time that the engine
has been stopped due to operation of the Stop &
Start system since the system was last reset.
Press and hold the button to reset.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
P. 211
Average fuel consumption
P. 212
Driving range
P. 212
Meter light control
Displays the brightness of the meter light when
the headlight switch is on.
Pressing and holding the button will adjust bright-
ness of the meter light.
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Customization display
Changing the Eco Driving Indicator Light status (vehicles with
a Multidrive)
Eco Driving Indicator Light can
be activated or deactivated by
pressing the button when the
Eco Driving Indicator Light cus-
tomization display is displayed.
2
To display the Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light customization display,
display the odometer and press
and hold the display change but-
ton for 5 seconds or more.
When customization is complete,
press and hold the button for 2
seconds or more to return to the
odometer display.
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Changing mandatory displaying or hiding of the Stop & Start
system operation time (vehicles with a Stop & Start system)
The Stop & Start system opera-
tion time display can be dis-
played mandatorily or hid by
pressing the display change but-
ton while displaying the Stop &
Start system operation time cus-
tomizing display.
To display the Stop & Start sys-
tem operation time customization
display, display the Stop & Start
system operation time and press
and hold the display change but-
ton for 5 seconds or more. How-
ever, while the Stop & Start
system operation time is being
displayed mandatorily, the display
will not change to the Stop & Start
system operation time customiza-
tion display.
When customization is complete,
press and hold the button for 2
seconds or more to return to the
Stop & Start system operation
time display.
The meters and display operate when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
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NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or turns on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(P. 509)
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Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster, center
panel and dashboard inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel
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Dashboard
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1
Turn signal indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
(P. 195)
(P. 193)
(Vehicles with
a
manua
transmission)
Headlight high beam
Engine preheating
indicator (P. 214)
indicator (P. 173, 182)
(Diesel engine)
Tail light indicator
Cruise control indicator
(P. 213)
(P. 236)
(Green)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator
Cruise control set indi-
(P. 219)
cator (P. 236)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
Rear fog light indicator
*1
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 219)
(P. 241)
Smart entry & start sys-
*1
“TRC OFF” indicator
tem indicator (P. 173)
(P. 241)
(If equipped)
*1
Stop & Start indicator
“SPORT” indicator
(P. 229)
(P. 187)
(Vehicles with
(If equipped)
a Multidrive)
Engine immobilizer/
*1, 2
Slip indicator
alarm system indicator
(P. 241)
(P. 105)
*3
Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
(Blue)
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*1
*1
Eco Driving Indicator
Stop & Start cancel indi-
Light (P. 163)
cator (P. 229)
(Vehicles with
(If equipped)
a Multidrive)
2
(Vehicles with a Multidrive)
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator
Shift position and gear step position
(P. 133)
indicators (P. 186)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start
system) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without a smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check
is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the
lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: This indicator turns on when the engine coolant temperature is low.
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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 447)
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
(Red)
*1, 3
*1
*1
*1
(If equipped) (If equipped)
(Diesel
(Diesel
(Yellow)
engine)
engine)
(If equipped)
*1
*1
*1
*2
(For driver
(Diesel
(Diesel
(If equipped)
and front
engine)
engine)
(For rear passenger)
passenger)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start
system) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without a smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check
is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the
lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light
flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not
been released.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately
if this occurs.
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