Vin TOYOTA VERSO S 2012 Owners Manual

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Parking brake
Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 243)
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while
depressing the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the button.

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Horn
After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 84)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Outside temperature display
P. 328
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Display change button
P. 198
Odometer, trip meter, Stop & Start system total operation time,
instrument panel light control and multi-information display
P. 198, 207
Clock
P. 327
Clock adjusting buttons
P. 327

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VERSO-S_EEInstantaneous fuel consumption
P. 208
Average fuel consumption
P. 208
Driving range
P. 209
Instrument panel light control
Eco Driving Indicator Light customization (if equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator Light can
be activated or deactivated by
pressing the button when the
Eco Driving Indicator Light cus-
tomization display is displayed.
To change the Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light customization display,
display the odometer and press
and hold the button until the dis-
play changes.
Displays the brightness of the instrument panel
lights when the headlight switch is on.
Pressing and holding the button will adjust bright-
ness of the instrument panel lights.
The meters and display operate when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster, center
panel and dashboard inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 194)Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 211)
(Vehicles with
a manual
transmission)
Gear Shift Indicator
(P. 192)
(If equipped)
Tail light indicator
(P. 210)
(Diesel engine)
Engine preheating
indicator (P. 166, 176)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 216)
(If equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 234)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 216)
(If equipped)
“TRC OFF” indicator
(P. 234)
(If equipped)
Smart entry & start sys-
tem indicator (P. 166)
(Vehicles with
a Multidrive)
“SPORT” indicator
(P. 181)
(If equipped)
Stop & Start indicator
(P. 226)
(If equipped)
Slip indicator
(P. 234)
Engine immobilizer/
alarm system indicator
(P. 97)
*3
*1
*1
*1
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*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start
system) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without a smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check
is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: This indicator turns on when the engine coolant temperature is low.
(Vehicles with
a Multidrive)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (P. 156)
(If equipped)
Stop & Start cancel indi-
cator (P. 226)
(Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmis-
sion)
Shift position and gear position indi-
cators (P. 186)
(Vehicles with a Multidrive)Shift position and gear step position
indicators (P. 180)
Airbag manual on-off indicator
(P. 123)
*1*1

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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 429)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start
system) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without a smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check
is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light
flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not
been released.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(If equipped)
(If equipped)(If equipped)(Diesel
engine)(Diesel
engine)(For driver
and front
passenger)
(For rear passenger)
(Diesel
engine)(Diesel
engine)(If equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1, 3*1*1*1
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Multi-infor mation display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data.
Odometer (P. 198)
Trip meter (P. 198)
Stop & Start system total
operation time (if equipped)
(P. 198)
Trip information (P. 208)
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
Instrument panel light con-
trol (P. 199)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
customization (if equipped)
(P. 199)

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VERSO-S_EEDriving range
Instrument panel light control
P. 199Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the
tank, the display may not be updated.
NOTICE
The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.