tow TOYOTA VERSO 2012 Owners Manual

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle specifi-
cationsDetailed vehicle information
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this man-
ual

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Windshield wipers and washer
...........................................246
Rear window wiper and wash-
er......................................251
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control* .................... 252
Speed limiter* ..................... 256
Toyota parking assist-sen-
sor.....................................259
Driving assist systems ........ 267
Hill-start assist control......... 273
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 275
Winter driving tips ............... 278
Trailer towing ...................... 282
3-1. Using the air conditioning sys-
tem and defogger
Manual air conditioning sys-
tem..................................292
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem.................................... 297
Power heater* ..................... 304
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ....... 306
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types* ........... 308
Using the radio* .................. 314
Using the CD player* .......... 319Playing back MP3 and WMA
discs* ............................... 324
Operating an iPod* ............. 330
Operating a USB memory*. 336
Optimal use of the audio sys-
tem..................................343
Using the AUX port* ........... 345
Using the steering wheel audio
switches ........................... 346
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 349
• Personal/interior lights main
switch...............................350
• Personal/interior lights ..... 351
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 352
• Glove box ......................... 353
• Console box ..................... 354
• Console box and overhead
console..............................355
• Overhead console and cup
holders..............................356
• Cup holders and bottle hold-
ers.....................................357
• Bottle holders and auxiliary
boxes................................358
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 359
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 360
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 361
Vanity mirror ....................... 362
Conversation mirror............ 363
Portable ashtray ................. 364
Cigarette lighter .................. 365
Power outlet ....................... 366
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Seat heaters* ...................... 368
Armrest* .............................. 370
Front seatback table* .......... 371
Panoramic roof shade* ....... 373
Rear side sunshades*......... 376
Floor mat............................. 377
Luggage compartment fea-
tures..................................379
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the ve-
hicle exterior ..................... 388
Cleaning and protecting the ve-
hicle interior ...................... 392
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 395
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions .................................. 398
Hood ................................... 401
Positioning a floor jack ........ 403
Engine compartment........... 405
Tires .................................... 421
Tire inflation pressure ......... 424
Wheels ................................ 426
Air conditioning filter ........... 428
Key battery.......................... 432
Checking and replacing fus-
es.......................................436
Light bulbs .......................... 4505-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 464
If your vehicle needs to be
towed..............................465
If you think something is
wrong...............................473
Fuel pump shut off system (gas-
oline engine) .................... 474
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... . 475
If a warning message is dis-
played .............................. 479
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with spare tire) ................. 490
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with emergency tire puncture
repair kit) .......................... 506
If the engine will not start ... 519
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P (vehicles with a Multid-
rive or an automatic transmis-
sion) ................................. 522
If you lose your keys .......... 523
If you cannot operate the back
door opener...................... 524
If the electronic key does not op-
erate properly (vehicles with
smart entry & start sys-
tem).................................525
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged ............................ 528
If your vehicle overheats .... 532
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NOTICE
Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situ-
ations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may
be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control from operating properly. (Way of coping P. 525)
When the electronic key battery is depleted
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
When a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device is in the vicinity
When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object, such as the following
• Cards on which metal sheets such as foil are attached
• Cigarette boxes in which foil is used
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hot packs or pocket warmers
• Optical media such as CDs and DVDs
When other wireless keys that emit radio waves are used in the vicinity
When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computers or PDAs
• Digital audio players
• Hand-held game consoles
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window

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Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the fol-
lowing situations.
Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other
facility that generates strong radio waves
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless com-
munication device
When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such
as a personal computer
When the wireless key battery is depleted
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
P. 5 7
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. door lock buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 569)

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Folding down the second seats (vehicles with second seats)
Before folding down the second seats
Stow the second center seat belt. (P. 9 0 )
Pass the outside seat belts
through the seat belt hangers.
This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Adjust the head restraint to the
down-most position.
Raise the armrest.

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VERSO_WE_OM64524EFolding down the second seats
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever and fold down the
seatback.
Folding down the third seats (vehicles with third seats)
Before folding down the third seats
Stow the seat belt buckles as
shown.
Pass the seat belts through the
seat belt hangers.
This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.

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CAUTION
Seat adjustment
Be careful not to get your hands pinched between the luggage cover and
the seat.
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary. If the seat is too reclined, the lap
belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdo-
men, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of an accident. Adjustments should not
be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “1” (manual transmis-
sion).
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
When returning the seatbacks to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Make sure the seats are securely locked by pressing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback.
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seatbacks.

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Removing the head restraints
Adjusting the height of the head restraints
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint (vehicles with rear seats)
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
CAUTION
Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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Center second seat belt
The center second seat belt is a 3-point type restraint with 2 buckles.
Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched
for proper operation.
Make sure that the buckle is
securely latched for ready use of
the center seat belt.
Matches the tab with the
hooked end (tab “A”).
Matches the tab with the con-
cave end (tab “B”).
Release method
The center second seat belt can be completely released only when
necessary such as when folding down the second seat.
To release the tab “B”, press
the release button.
To release the tab “A”, insert
the key or tab “B” into the hole
on the buckle.
Retract the belt slowly when
releasing and stowing the seat
belt.
A
B
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B
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