maintenance TOYOTA VERSO 2013 Owner's Manual

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Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch and lift
the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.
When moving the supporting
rod, hold the support rod cover.

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CAUTION
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
When moving the support rod
High temperatures in the engine compartment cause the support rod to
become extremely hot.
When moving the supporting rod, be sure to hold the support rod cover to
prevent burns.
After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely, so that it will not fall down
onto your head or body.
NOTICE
When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

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Positioning a floor jack
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
Front
Rear

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When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or seri-
ous injury.
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.
Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported
only by the floor jack.
Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.
Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put
the shift lever in “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “R” (manual
transmission).
Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.
Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.

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Engine compartment
Gasoline engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 427)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 421)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 416)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 418)Fuse box (P. 444)
Battery (P. 423)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 423)
Radiator (P. 423)

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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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Engine compartment cover
Removing the engine compartment cover
Installing the clips
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
NOTICE
After installing an engine compartment cover
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.

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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.

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VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5Gasoline engine with flat dipstick and diesel engine: Reinsert
the dipstick fully.
Gasoline engine with non-flat
dipstick: Reinsert the non-flat
dipstick fully with its protruding
areas ( in the illustration)
pointing towards the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Flat dipstick
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Non-flat dipstick
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

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VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 5 7 3
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1ZR-FAE/2ZR-FAE engines
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine without DPF catalytic converter
1.7 L (1.8 qt., 1.5 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine with DPF catalytic converter/
2AD-FHV engine
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel