TOYOTA VERSO 2013 Owners Manual

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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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CAUTION
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

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Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing,
or when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
After changing the engine oil (diesel engine only)
The oil change system should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Switch the display to trip meter A (P. 230) when the engine is run-
ning.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the engine switch to
the “ON” position (but do not start the engine because otherwise
the reset mode will be canceled). Continue to press and hold the
button until the multi-information display indicates that the reset is
complete.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Switch the display to trip meter A (P. 230) when the engine is run-
ning.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode (but do not start the engine
because otherwise the reset mode will be canceled). Continue to
press and hold the button until the multi-information display indi-
cates that the reset is complete.

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CAUTION
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
Engine oil
1AD-FTV with diesel fuel that contains 500 ppm or less of sulphur engine
(P. 119)
Using engine oil other than ACEA B1 may damage the catalytic con-
verter.
1AD-FTV with diesel fuel that contains 50 ppm or less of sulphur and
2AD-FHV engines (P. 119)
Using engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic con-
verter.