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Toyota ProAce (2017 year). Instruction - part 10

Lighting and visibility

Automatic headlamp dipping

System which automatically changes between

The driver can intervene at any time

dipped and main beam according to the

if the circumstances dictate by pulling

ambient light level and the driving conditions,

on the lighting control stalk to switch

using a camera located at the top of the

between main and dipped beam.

windscreen.

Flashing the headlamps does not

deactivate the system.

This automatic headlamp dipping

The state of the system stays

system is a driving aid.

in memory when the ignition is

The driver remains responsible for the

Activation / deactivation

switched off.

vehicle's lighting and for adapting its

F Put the lighting control stalk ring in the

settings to the levels of brightness and

"AUTO" or dipped/main beam position.

visibility and the traffic conditions.

The system will be operational as soon

Pause

as you have exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h).

The driver can intervene at any time if the

If the speed drops below 9 mph

situation requires a change in the state of the

(15 km/h), the system no longer

headlamps.

operates.

F Flashing the headlamps

pauses the function

and the lighting system

changes to "automatic

illumination of headlamps".

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Lighting and visibility

With / Without audio system

The system may suffer interference or

not work correctly:

under conditions of poor visibility

(for example, snowfall, heavy rain

or thick fog...),

if the windscreen is dirty, misted or

obscured (by a sticker...) in front of

the camera,

if the vehicle is facing highly

reflective signs.

If the fog is too dense, the system is

automatically deactivated.

To activate the system:

F Press on this buttton, its

indicator lamp comes on, the

The system is not able to detect:

system is activated.

road users that do not have their

own lighting, such as pedestrians,

To deactivate the system:

road users whose lighting is

F Press on this buttton, its indicator

obscured, such as vehicles running

lamp goes off, the system is

behind a safety barrier (on a

deactivated.

motorway, for example),

road users at the top or bottom of

a steep slope, on twisty roads, on

With the touch screen

crossroads.

In the Driving menu, activate/deactivate

"Automatic headlamp dip".

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Lighting and visibility

Manual headlamp beam height adjustment

To avoid causing a nuisance to

other road users, the beams of

the halogen headlamps should be

adjusted according to the load in

the vehicle.

0 Unladen.

0 -

1 or 2 people in the front seats.

1 Part load.

1 -

5 people.

2 Medium load.

2 -

6 to 9 people.

3 Maximum authorised load.

3 - Driver + maximum authorised loads.

The initial setting is position "0".

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Lighting and visibility

Windscreen wipers

Wiper control stalk

Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the

Programming

Manual controls

stalk to the desired position.

Your vehicle may also include some functions

The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.

that can be configured:

Fast wipe (heavy rain).

automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,

rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

Model with manual wiping

Normal wipe (moderate rain).

(intermittent)

Intermittent wipe (proportional to the

speed of the vehicle).

In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice

Park.

or frost present on the windscreen,

around the wiper arms and blades and

Single wipe (press downwards or pull

the windscreen seal, before operating

the stalk briefly towards you, then

the wipers.

release).

Automatic wiping (press down,

then release).

Do not operate the wipers on a dry

Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly

windscreen. Under extremely hot or

Model with AUTO wiping

towards you).

cold conditions, ensure that the wiper

blades are not stuck to the windscreen

before operating the wipers.

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Lighting and visibility

Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers

Rear wiper

The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, if rain is

detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.

Switching on

The automatic rain sensitive windscreen

wipers must be reactivated by pushing

the control stalk downwards, if the

ignition has been off for more than

one minute.

Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the automatic rain

Park.

sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in

intermittent mode.

Have it checked by an authorized Toyota

Intermittent wipe.

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

Briefly push the control stalk downwards.

equipped professional.

A wiping cycle confirms that the

instruction has been accepted.

Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with

Wash-wipe (set duration).

This warning lamp comes on in the

the sunshine sensor and located in the

instrument panel and a message is

top of the windscreen behind the rear view

displayed.

mirror.

Switch off the automatic rain sensitive

Switching off

wipers when using an automatic car wash.

Briefly push the control stalk

In winter, it is advisable to wait until the

downwards again, or place

windscreen is completely clear of ice

the control stalk in another

before activating the automatic rain

position (Int, 1 or 2).

sensitive wipers.

This warning lamp goes off in the

instrument panel and a message is

displayed.

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Lighting and visibility

Reverse gear

Windscreen and headlamp

Screenwash/headlamp wash

level low

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper

wash

will come into operation automatically if the

In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp

windscreen wipers are operating.

washers, when the fluid reservoir low level

is reached this warning lamp comes on in

Activation / Deactivation

the instrument panel, accompanied by an

Activation or deactivation of the function is

audible signal and a message.

done in the vehicle configuration menu.

The warning lamp comes on when the ignition

is switched on, or every time the stalk is

This function is activated by default.

operated, until the reservoir is refilled.

Next time you stop, refill the screenwash /

If a significant accumulation of snow or

headlamp wash reservoir.

ice is present, or when using a bicycle

carrier on the boot, deactivate the

F Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards

automatic rear wiper.

you. The screenwash then the wipers

operate for a fixed period.

With the audio system

The headlamp wash is only activated if the

dipped headlamps are on and the vehicle is

moving.

With daytime running lamps, to activate the

headlamp wash, position the lighting stalk in

In the "Personalisation-configuration" menu,

the dipped beam position.

activate/deactivate "Rear wipe in reverse

gear".

With the touch screen

On vehicles fitted with automatic

air conditioning, any action on the

windscreen wash control results in

temporary closing of the air intake to

In the vehicle settings menu, activate/

avoid odours inside the passenger

deactivate "Rear wiper in reverse".

compartment.

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Lighting and visibility

Switching on

F Any action on the wiper stalk within one

Heated windscreen and

minute after switching off the ignition

washer jets*

F With the engine running, press this

places the wiper blades vertically on the

This function heats the windscreen and washer

button; its indicator lamp comes on.

screen.

jets under cold conditions.

F To park the wiper blades again, switch on

The period of operation depends on the

the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

ambient temperature.

Pressing this button again switches the function

off; its indicator lamp goes off.

To maintain the effectiveness of the

Special position of the

wiper blades, it is advisable to:

handle them with care,

windscreen wipers

clean them regularly using soapy

water,

avoid using them to retain

cardboard on the windscreen,

replace them at the first signs of

wear.

This position permits release of the windscreen

In area 1, the heating frees the wiper blades

wiper blades.

when they are stuck by snow or ice.

It is used for cleaning or replacement of the

In area 2, the heating improves visibility by

wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to

avoiding the accumulation of snow when the

release the wiper blades from the windscreen.

wipers are operating.

* Depending on the country of sale.

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Safety

Hazard warning lamps

ERA-GLONASS

emergency call

Visual warning with all of the direction

Automatic operation of

indicators flashing to alert other road users to a

hazard warning lamps

vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.

When braking in an emergency, depending on

the rate of deceleration, as well as when the

ABS regulation is invoked or in the event of an

impact, the hazard warning lamps come on

automatically.

They switch off automatically the first time you

accelerate.

F You can also switch them off by pressing

the button.

This system allows you to make an ERA-

GLONASS emergency call system to the

emergency services.

F Press this button, all of the direction

indicators flash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

For more information on Audio and

telematics and in particular the

use of this equipment, refer to the

corresponding section.

* If equipped

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Horn

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Electronic stability control (ESC) incorporating

Emergency braking assistance

the following systems:

(EBA) / Brake assist

anti-lock braking system (ABS) and

In an emergency, this system enables you to

electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

reach the optimum braking pressure more

emergency braking assistance (EBA),

quickly and therefore reduce the stopping

wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction

distance.

control,

It is triggered according to the speed at which

dynamic stability control (DSC).

the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a

reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an

increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Press the central part of the steering

Anti-slip regulation (ASR) /

Definitions

wheel.

Traction Control (TRC)

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

The ASR system (also known as Traction

and electronic brake force

Control) optimises traction in order to limit

distribution (EBFD)

wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving

This system improves the stability and

wheels and on the engine. It also improves

manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking

the directional stability of the vehicle on

and contributes towards improved control on

acceleration.

corners, in particular on poor or slippery road

Dynamic stability control (DSC) /

surfaces.

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of

emergency braking.

If there is a difference between the path

The EBFD manages the braking pressure

followed by the vehicle and that required by

wheel by wheel.

the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and

automatically acts on the brake of one or more

wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle

to the required path, within the limits of the laws

of physics.

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Intelligent traction

Anti-lock braking system

When changing wheels (tyres and

control

(ABS) and electronic brake

rims), ensure that these are approved

for your vehicle.

If fitted to your vehicle, it has a system to help

force distribution (EBFD)

Normal operation of the ABS may make

driving on snow: intelligent traction control.

itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake

This system detects situations of difficult

pedal.

surface adhesion that could make it difficult to

The fixed illumination of this warning

move off or make progress on deep fresh snow

lamp indicates that there is a fault

or compacted snow.

with the ABS.

In emergency braking, press very

In these situations, intelligent traction

The vehicle retains conventional

firmly and maintain this pressure.

control limits the amount of wheel slip to

braking. Drive carefully at moderate

provide the best traction and trajectory control

speed.

for your vehicle.

When this warning lamp comes on,

coupled with the STOP and ABS

warning lamps, accompanied by

The use of snow tyres is strongly

an audible signal and a message,

recommended on surfaces offering low

it indicates that there is a fault

levels of grip.

with the electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD).

You must stop as soon as it is

safe to do so.

In both cases, have the system

checked by an authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly

qualified and equipped professional

as soon as possible.

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Dynamic stability control (DSC)

Operating fault

and anti-slip regulation

F Press this button.

If this warning lamp comes on,

(ASR)

accompanied by an audible signal

and a message in the screen, this

indicates a fault with the system.

F Turn the knob to this position.

Contact an authorized Toyota dealer or

repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped

professional to have the system checked.

The indicator lamp in the button or the knob

comes on: the DSC system no longer acts on

the operation of the engine.

The DSC system offers exceptional

safety in normal driving, but this should

not encourage the driver to take extra

Activation

risks or drive at high speed.

Reactivation

These systems are activated automatically

The correct operation of the system

each time the vehicle is started.

The system is reactivated automatically each

depends on observation of the

As soon as they detect a problem of grip or

time the ignition is switched back on or from

manufacturer's recommendations

trajectory, these systems act on the operation

30 mph (50 km/h).

regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),

of the engine and brakes.

However, below 30 mph (50 km/h) you can

the braking components, the electronic

manually reactivate the system.

components and the Toyota assembly

This is indicated by flashing of this

and repair procedures.

warning lamp in the instrument panel.

After an impact, have the system

F Press this button.

checked by an authorized Toyota dealer

Deactivation

or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional.

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle

which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft

F Turn the knob to this position.

ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate

the DSC system, so that the wheels can move

freely and regain grip.

But it is recommended that the system be

The indicator lamp in the button or the knob

reactivated as soon as possible.

goes off.

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Different modes are provided:

Toyota Traction

Select

Standard (ESC)

Snow

Special patented traction control system which

This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel

This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions

improves traction on snow, mud and sand.

spin, based on the different levels of grip

of grip encountered for each of the two front

This system, the operation of which has been

normally encountered on the road.

wheels on moving off.

optimised for each situation, allows you to

(mode active up to 30 mph (50 km/h))

manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip

(encountered during touring use).

The accelerator pedal should be pressed

sufficiently to allow the system to use 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

F Place the knob in this position.

comes on to confirm your choice.

Associated with all-seasons Peak

Every time the ignition is switched off,

Mountain Snow Flake tyres, this system

the system automatically resets to this

offers a compromise between safety,

mode.

adhesion and traction. These tyres work

equally well in winter and summer.

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You can deactivate certain functions of the

ESC (ASR and DSC) by turning the knob to the

"OFF" position.

All terrain (mud, damp

Sand

These functions are reactivated automatically

grass, ...)

This mode allows little spin on the two driving

from 30 mph (50 km/h) or every time the

This mode, when moving off, allows

wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to

ignition is switched back on.

considerable spin on the wheel with the least

move forward and limit the risks of getting stuck

grip to optimise clearing of the mud and regain

in the sand.

grip. At the same time, the wheel with the most

(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))

grip is controlled in such a way as to transmit

Driving advice

as much torque as possible.

Your vehicle is designed principally to

When moving, the system optimises wheel spin

drive on tarmac roads but it allows you

to respond to the driver's requirements as fully

to drive on other less passable terrain

as possible.

occasionally.

(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))

However, it does not permit off-road

driving such as:

crossing and driving on terrain

which could damage the underbody

or strip away components (fuel

pipe, fuel cooler...) due to obstacles

or stones in particular,

F Place the knob in this position.

driving on terrain with steep

gradients and poor grip,

crossing a stream.

Do not use the other modes on sand as the

vehicle may become stuck.

F Place the knob in this position.

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Seat belts

Front seat belts

Fastening

Height adjustment

F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

To lower the attachment point, while

buckle.

moving control A downwards, slide the

F Check that the seat belt is fastened

assembly down to the desired position.

correctly by pulling the strap.

To raise the attachment point, slide the

assembly up to the desired position.

The front seat belts are fitted with a

pretensioning and force limiting system.

This system improves safety in the front

Unfastening

seats in the event of a front or side impact.

Depending on the severity of the impact, the

F Press the red button on the buckle.

pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat

F Guide the seat belt as it reels in.

The upper part of the diagonal strap

belts against the body of the occupants.

should lie across the shoulder.

The pretensioning seat belts are active when

the ignition is on.

The force limiter reduces the pressure of the

seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so

improving their protection.

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2 seat front bench seat

Rear seat belts

For rows 2 and 3, fit 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 outer seats or placing

a backrest in the table position, avoid

trapping the belt for the centre seat.

After folding a rear seat or bench seat,

ensure that the seat belt has reeled

in correctly and the buckle is ready to

receive the belt tongue.

When handling the outer seats

(removing or refitting) or for access to

row 3, avoid trapping the centre belt.

If your vehicle is fitted with a front bench seat,

If your vehicle is fitted with a 3-seat bench seat

ensure that each belt is used with its correct

(one piece or 1/3 - 2/3 split), these are fitted

buckle.

with three-point seat belts and inertia reels on

Do not interchange the driver's seat belt or

the outer seats.

buckle with the centre seat belt or buckle.

And the centre seat has its own guide and reel,

built into the seat backrest.

The seat belt reels for the outer seats in row 2

have force limiters.

The seats in row 3 have three-point seat belts

with inertia reels.

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Seat belt warning lamps

If your vehicle has individual front seats:

If your vehicle has a 2-seat bench front seat:

1. Driver's seat belt not fastened / unfastened

A. Outer left (driver) seat belt not fastened /

warning lamp in the instrument panel.

unfastened warning lamp.

2. Front passenger seat belt not fastened /

B. Centre and/or outer seat belt not fastened

unfastened warning lamp.

warning lamp.

On switching on the ignition, a warning lamp

When the ignition is switched on, the warning

comes on in the instrument panel if the

lamp A comes on if the driver's seat belt is not

corresponding seat belt is not fastened or is

fastened or unfastened.

unfastened.

The warning lamp B comes on if the centre

From about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for

and/or an outer seat belt is unfastened.

two minutes, the warning lamps(s)

flash accompanied by an audible

signal. Beyond these two minutes,

the warning lamps remain on if the

driver or front passenger do not

fasten their seat belt(s).

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Advice

Recommendations for

children

The driver must ensure that passengers use

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is

the seat belts correctly and that they are all

be tightened as close to the body as

less than 12 years old or shorter than one

fastened before setting off.

possible,

and a half metres.

Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,

be pulled in front of you with a smooth

Never use the same seat belt to secure more

always fasten your seat belt, even for short

movement, checking that it does not

than one person.

journeys.

twist,

Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as

be used to restrain only one person,

For more information on Child seats, refer

they will not fulfill their role fully.

not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

to the corresponding section.

The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel

not be converted or modified to avoid

permitting automatic adjustment of the

affecting its performance.

length of the strap to your size. The seat belt

In accordance with current safety

is stowed automatically when not in use.

regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's

Before and after use, ensure that the seat

seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with

In the event of an impact

belt is reeled in correctly.

the skills and equipment needed, which a

Depending on the nature and

The lower part of the strap must be

Toyota dealer is able to provide.

seriousness of the impact, the

positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.

Have your seat belts checked regularly by

pretensioning device may be deployed

The upper part must be positioned in the

an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,

before and independently of the airbags.

hollow of the shoulder.

or another duly qualified and equipped

Deployment of the pretensioners is

The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic

professional, particularly if the straps show

accompanied by a slight discharge of

locking device which comes into operation in

signs of damage.

harmless smoke and a noise, due to the

the event of a collision, emergency braking

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water

activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge

or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release

or a textile cleaning product, sold by Toyota

incorporated in the system.

the device by pulling the strap firmly and

dealers.

In all cases, the airbag warning lamp

then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

After folding or moving a seat or rear bench

comes on.

seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned

Following an impact, have the seat belts

and reeled in correctly.

system checked, and if necessary replaced,

by an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,

or another duly qualified and equipped

professional.

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