engine coolant TOYOTA VERSO 2013 User Guide

414 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Diesel engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 427)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 421)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 416)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 418)Fuel filter (P. 428)
Fuse box (P. 444)
Battery (P. 423)
Condenser (P. 423)
Electric cooling fans
Intercooler (P. 423)
Radiator (P. 423)

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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
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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 misfire, 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. 495)
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. 557)
• 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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Gasoline engine
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
The high engine coolant temperature warning light (P. 488)
comes on or flashes, or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
Steam comes out from under the hood.

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Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for
coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on
immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by
checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these,
turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)

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559 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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 injuries such as burns.
Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fans and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
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.
To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
Do not use commercially available coolant additives.

581 6-1. Specifications
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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.

604 Alphabetical index
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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 200
Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch ................ 196, 200
Hood ..................................... 409
How to start the
engine ......................... 196, 200
Identification number............. 568
If the engine will not start ...... 544
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 560
Ignition switch ............... 196, 200
Overheating .......................... 557
Engine compartment cover .... 415
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 581
Checking ............................... 421
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 289
Engine coolant temperature
indicator (Blue) ...................... 234
Engine coolant temperature
warning light (Red) ................ 488
Engine immobilizer system .... 123
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 573
Checking ............................... 416
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 289
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 419
Engine switch................... 196, 200
EPS............................................ 278Floor mat .................................. 384
Fluid
Washer ................................. 427
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Switch ................................... 256
Wattage ................................ 589
Foot lights ................................ 359
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Switch ................................... 256
Wattage ................................ 589
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Switch ................................... 249
Wattage ................................ 589
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 84
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Switch ................................... 223
Wattage ................................ 589
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 571
Fuel gauge ............................ 227
Fuel pump shut off system.... 487
Gas station information ......... 616
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 560
Information ............................ 590
Refueling............................... 117
Type ...................................... 571
Fuel door .................................. 117
Fuel filler door.......................... 117
Fuel filter .................................. 428
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 487
Fuses ........................................ 444F