engine coolant TOYOTA VERSO 2012 User Guide

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Diesel engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 418)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 413)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 408)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 410)Fuel filter (P. 419)
Fuse box (P. 436)
Battery (P. 415)
Condenser (P. 415)
Electric cooling fans
Intercooler (P. 415)
Radiator (P. 415)

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Maintenance and care
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Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Gasoline engine
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
Diesel engine
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.

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If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, reservoir cap, radiator cap, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water. (Enabled: -35C [-31F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
CAUTION
When the engine is hot
Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
When adding engine coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
comes on
Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
Audible symptoms
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: (P. 482)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
(Red)High engine coolant temperature warning light (flashes
or comes on)
Indicates that the engine is overheating (P. 532)
• Flashes: Engine is overheating. Drive carefully.
• Comes on: Engine is overheated. Stop the vehicle.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning
light (Red) goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine and call any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.

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When trouble arises
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The engine has cooled down sufficiently.
Low engine coolant temperature indicator (Blue) comes on.
Check the engine coolant level.
Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator, hoses and
under the vehicle.
If the engine compartment cover needs to be removed. (P. 407)
Note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. (P. 555)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
(Blue)

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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
The engine coolant temperature warning light (Red) flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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Vehicle specifications
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Cooling system
Capacity
(reference)
1ZR-FAE engine
For Greece and Cyprus, South
Africa
6.3 L (6.7 qt., 5.5 Imp.qt.)
Others
5.6 L (5.9 qt., 4.9 Imp.qt.)
2ZR-FAE engine
Manual transmission
For Greece, Cyprus and South
Africa
6.3 L (6.7 qt., 5.5 Imp.qt.)
Others
5.6 L (5.9 qt., 4.9 Imp.qt.)
Multidrive
6.2 L (6.6 qt., 5.5 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV and 2AD-
FHV engines
With power heater
7.8 L (8.2 qt., 6.9 Imp.qt.)
Without power heater
7.4 L (7.8 qt., 6.5 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.

578 Alphabetical index
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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 190
Compartment ........................ 405
Engine switch ................ 186, 190
Hood ..................................... 401
How to start the
engine ......................... 186, 190
Identification number............. 544
If the engine will not start ...... 519
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 535
Ignition switch ............... 186, 190
Overheating .......................... 532
Engine compartment cover .... 407
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 555
Checking ............................... 413
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 278
Engine coolant temperature
indicator (Blue) ...................... 224
Engine coolant temperature
warning light (Red) ................ 475
Engine immobilizer system .... 112
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 549
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 278
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 411
Engine switch................... 186, 190
Engine switch lights ................ 349
EPS............................................ 267Floor mat .................................. 377
Fluid
Washer ................................. 418
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 450
Switch ................................... 244
Wattage ................................ 563
Foot light .................................. 349
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 450
Switch ................................... 244
Wattage ................................ 563
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 478
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 450
Switch ................................... 239
Wattage ................................ 563
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 77
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 450
Switch ................................... 213
Wattage ................................ 563
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 547
Fuel gauge ............................ 217
Fuel pump shut off system.... 474
Gas station information ......... 588
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 535
Information ............................ 564
Refueling............................... 105
Type ...................................... 547
Fuel door .................................. 105
Fuel filler door.......................... 105
Fuel filter .................................. 419
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 474
Fuses ........................................ 436F