air condition TOYOTA VERSO S 2011 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and security
Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Plug-in hybrid
system
Plug-in hybrid system features, charging method, etc.
(Main topics: Driving tips, charging methods)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises
What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications
Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem .................................... 452
Remote Air Conditioning System
.......................................... 460
Heated steering wheel/Front
seat heaters/Front seat heaters
and ventilators/Rear seat heat-
ers..................................... 462
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 465
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 468
Luggage compartment features
.......................................... 472
6-4. Using the other interior fea-
tures
Other interior features ......... 476
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 488
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 491
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 494
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions .................................. 496
Hood ................................... 498
Positioning a floor jack ........ 499
Engine compartment........... 501
12-volt battery ..................... 506
Tires .................................... 509
Tire inflation pressure ......... 529
Wheels ................................ 530
Air conditioning filter ........... 532
Cleaning the DC/DC Converter
air intake vent and filter .... 536
Wiper insert replacement .... 539
Electronic key battery ......... 543
Checking and replacing fuses
.......................................... 545
Light bulbs .......................... 548
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 560
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 560
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water ................................. 561
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
.......................................... 563
If you think something is wrong
.......................................... 566
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds..... 568
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................... 578
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without spare tire) ............. 582
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with spare tire) .................. 593
6Interior features
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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Energy monitor................................................................................ P.195
When the warning messages are displayed ................................... P.578
Turn signal lever ........................................................................... P.325
Headlight switch ........................................................................... P.332
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights....................................... P.332
Front fog lights/rear fog light ........................................................... P.337
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................................... P.338
Rear window wiper and washer switch ........................................... P.340
Usage...................................................................................... P.338, 340
Adding washer fluid......................................................................... P.505
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.578
Emergency flasher switch............................................................ P.560
Hood lock release lever ................................................................ P.498
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever........................... P.278
Adjustment ...................................................................................... P.278
Air conditioning system ............................................................... P.452
Usage.............................................................................................. P.452
Rear window defogger .................................................................... P.454
Audio system
*
Fuel filler door opener switch ...................................................... P.343
*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or “Multimedia
Owner’s Manual”.
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Energy monitor................................................................................ P.195
When the warning messages are displayed ................................... P.578
Turn signal lever ........................................................................... P.325
Headlight switch ........................................................................... P.332
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights....................................... P.332
Front fog lights/rear fog light ........................................................... P.337
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................................... P.338
Rear window wiper and washer switch ........................................... P.340
Usage...................................................................................... P.338, 340
Adding washer fluid......................................................................... P.505
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.578
Emergency flasher switch............................................................ P.560
Hood lock release lever ................................................................ P.498
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever ................................... P.278
Adjustment ...................................................................................... P.278
Air conditioning system ............................................................... P.452
Usage.............................................................................................. P.452
Rear window defogger .................................................................... P.454
Audio system
*
Fuel filler door opener switch ...................................................... P.343
*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or “Multimedia
Owner’s Manual”.
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1-1. For safe use
For safety and security
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As the airbags
deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-
toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the extremely high speed
deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
●A loud noise and white powder will be
emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering
wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side
rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●The hybrid system will be stopped and
fuel supply to the engine will be stopped. ( P.98)
●All of the doors will be unlocked. ( P.206)
●Vehicles with Secondary Collision Brake: The brakes and stop lights will be controlled automatically. ( P.439)
●The interior lights will turn on automat- ically. ( P.466)
●The emergency flashers will turn on automatically. ( P.560)
■SRS airbag deployment conditions
(SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in
the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 20-30 km/h [12-18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be
considerably higher in the following situ-
ations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact • If the vehicle is involved in an under-
ride collision, such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle under-rides, or goes under, the bed of a
truck
●Depending on the type of collision, it is
possible that only the seat belt preten- sioners will activate.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield air-
bags)
●The SRS side and curtain shield air-
bags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding
to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehi-cle colliding with the vehicle cabin
from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 20 -30 km/h [12 -18 mph]).
●Both SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe
frontal collision.
■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a collision
The SRS front airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a seri-ous impact occurs to the underside of
your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
●Landing hard or falling
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842-1. Plug-in hybrid system
2-1.Plug-in hyb rid s ystem
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
Plug-in hybrid system features
The plug-in hybrid system is a system excellent in both economical
efficiency of electric vehicles and practicality of hybrid vehicles.
EV driving can be performed using electricity charged from an external
power source.
*
If the amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) becomes low, the vehicle is automatically controlled in such a
way that it can be driven as a hybrid vehicle through the joint use of the
gasoline engine.
*: The EV driving range will vary in accordance with conditions such as vehicle
speed, the amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery)
and the usage of the air conditioning system. The gasoline engine may also be
used simultaneously in accordance with driving conditions.
System components
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B
C

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be changed even if the AUTO EV/HV
mode switch or EV/HV mode selection switch is pressed. (In this case, the warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display when the switch is pressed.)
●When electricity needed for EV driving is not remaining (when in EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode)
●When the traction battery is almost completely charged (hybrid battery
[traction battery] charge mode)
■When switching from EV mode to another mode using the switch
●After switching from EV mode to HV
mode or hybrid battery (traction bat- tery) charge mode and the power
switch is turned off, the system returns to EV mode the next time the
vehicle is started.*
●After switching from EV mode to
AUTO EV/HV mode and the power switch is turned off, the system does not return to EV mode the next time
the vehicle is started.*
*: If there is not enough charge remain-
ing in the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) to allow EV driving, the system
switches to HV mode.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
●The following may occur to protect the system, etc.• Cannot switch to hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge mode or cannot cancel it• Gasoline engine does not start or
stops even after switching to hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
●If a load to the system is large, such as when the power consumption of the air conditioning system is large or
when the temperature of the engine coolant is high, it may take longer time than usual to charge using the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge mode, or charging to the hybrid bat-tery (traction battery) may not be per-
formed.
■When in EV mode
In EV mode, EV driving (driving
using only the electric motor)* is
possible. However, depending on
the situation, EV driving may be
canceled and both gasoline engine
and electric motor are used
( P.90). Also, if a little electricity is
remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery), HV mode is auto-
matically selected. To drive in EV
mode long, observe the followings.
 Avoid sudden acceleration and
sudden deceleration, and be
sure to drive smoothly.
If you repeatedly accelerate, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
WARNING
■When using the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
Observe the following precautions
when using the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) charge mode while park-ing.
Failure to do so may lead to death or serious health hazard, as the gasoline engine operates when in the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge mode.
●Do not stop the vehicle near flam-
mable materials.
●Do not use the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge mode in a closed area where ventilation is insufficient, such as in a garage or
area with snow buildup.
Control when driving in
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Plug-in hybrid system
gasoline engine needs to be started.*1: The gasoline engine may also oper-
ate in circumstances other than those
listed above, depending on condi-
tions.
*2: When driving in AUTO EV/HV mode.
Even in EV mode, the gasoline
engine may start, depending on the
condition of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
■If “Engine Started to Protect Sys-
tem EV driving unavailable” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display
EV driving may be canceled in order to
protect the hybrid system, etc.
In this case, perform driving with the
gasoline engine until EV driving will be
returned to automatically.
■Conditions in which the gasoline
engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops
automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following condi-
tions
*:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction battery)
charging
●When the temperature of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is high or low
●When the windshield defogger switch
is pressed. (P.453)
*: Depending on the circumstances, the
gasoline engine may also not stop
automatically in situations other than
those above.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a
hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibra-
tion even though the vehicle is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illu-
minated. For safety, apply the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift
lever to P when parked.The following sounds or vibrations may
occur when the hybrid system is operat-
ing and are not a malfunction.
●Motor sounds may be heard from the
engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid
battery (traction battery) when the
hybrid system starts or stops.
●Relay operating sounds such as a
snap or soft clank will be emitted from
the hybrid battery (traction battery),
behind the rear seats, when the hybrid
system is started or stopped.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may
be heard when the back door is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the trans-
mission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low
speeds, or during idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when
accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regener-
ative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal
is released.
●Vibration may be felt when the gaso-
line engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard
from the air intake vent under the rear
seat. (P.98)
●Sounds may be heard from near the
hybrid battery (traction battery) in
accordance with the operation of the
air conditioning system or “Battery
Cooler” (P.129).
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and
disposal
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer regarding mainte-
nance, repair, recycling and disposal.
Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
In order to make EV mode or AUTO
EV/HV mode available, charge the
Charging (P.105)

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Plug-in hybrid system
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Air conditioning compressor
Junction box
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and
the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warn-
ing light ( P.575) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid sys-tem may not be able to start. (The stan-
dard amount of fuel is about 8.8 L [2.3 gal., 1.9 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)
■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-magnetic shielding, and therefore emit
approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as conven-tional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances.
●Your vehicle may cause sound inter-
ference in some third party-produced radio parts.
■Effect of magnetic forces
If objects that generate strong magnetic
forces, such as large speakers, are placed inside the luggage compartment or installed nearby, the generated mag-
netic forces may negatively affect the hybrid system.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) (lithium-ion battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life.
The hybrid battery (traction battery)
capacity (the ability to hold a charge) reduces with time and use in the same way as other rechargeable batteries.
The extent at which capacity reduces
changes drastically depending on the environment (ambient temperature, etc.)
and usage conditions, such as how the vehicle is driven and how the hybrid bat-tery (traction battery) is charged. This is
a natural characteristic of lithium-ion batteries, and is not a malfunction. Also, even though the EV driving range
becomes shorter when the hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) capacity reduces, vehicle performance does not signifi-
cantly become worse.
In order to reduce the possibility of the capacity reducing, follow the directions
listed on P.134, “Capacity reduction of the hybrid battery (traction battery)”.
■Starting the hybrid system in an extremely cold environment
When the hybrid battery (traction bat- tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the
influence of the outside temperature, it may not be possible to start the hybrid system. In this case, try to start the
hybrid system again after the tempera- ture of the hybrid battery increases due to the outside temperature increase etc.
■Declaration of conformity
This model conforms to hydrogen emis- sions according to regulation ECE100 (Battery electric vehicle safety).
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■High voltage precautions
The vehicle has high voltage DC and
AC systems as well as a 12-volt sys- tem. DC and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe
burns and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury.

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Plug-in hybrid system
stops the fuel pump to minimize the
risk of electrocution and fuel leak-
age.
If the emergency shut off system
activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid sys-
tem, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
A message is automatically dis-
played when a malfunction occurs
in the hybrid system or an improper
operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
■If a warning light comes on, a warn-
ing message is displayed or the 12-
volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that
case, try to start the system again. If the
“READY” indicator does not come on,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Primarily using EV mode and
AUTO EV/HV mode when driving in
cities and using HV mode when
driving on highways (or freeways)
can help conserve fuel and electric-
ity. (P.86)
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accel-
erator pedal depression amount
can be generated more smoothly
than it is in normal conditions. In
addition, the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cool-
ing) will be minimized, improving
fuel and electricity economy.
(P.434)
Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the Hybrid System Indica-
tor within Eco area. (P.177)
Hybrid warning message
Plug-in hybrid vehicle
driving tips
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the
following points:
Using EV mode, AUTO
EV/HV mode and HV mode
effectively
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indi-
cator