engine coolant TOYOTA VERSO S 2012 User Guide

363 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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1ND-TV engine
Fuse boxes (P. 391)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 365)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 364)
Fuel filter (P. 492)
Battery (P. 371)Intercooler (P. 371)
Radiator (P. 371)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 371)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 369)
Washer fluid tank (P. 375)

369 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
Diesel engine
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.

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Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a 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. (Minimum temperature: -35C [-31F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir 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.
CAUTION
When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine 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 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 it from damaging parts or paint.

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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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 missing, stumbling or running roughly
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

430 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the
vehicle 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.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the
vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and take the specified steps to correct the sus-
pected problem.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
(Flashes or
comes on)High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 489)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(Comes on)
(if equipped)Multi-mode manual trans-
mission warning light
Indicates a malfunction in
the multi-mode manual
transmission system. Have the system checked
by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Multi-mode manual trans-
mission warning light
(warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in
the multi-mode manual
transmission system and
that the clutch has become
hot due to excessive load. Pull over and shift the shift
lever to N. Wait for about 15
minutes for the clutch to
cool down. Have the system
checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the hight engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and call any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and inspect the radiator core (radiator)
for any leaks.
Gasoline engine
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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Diesel engine
Add engine coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
(P. 509)
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
STEP5

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491 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating:
The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
Steam comes out from under the hood.
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 away from the fans and drive belt while the
engine is running.
Do not loosen the radiator cap, or 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.
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.

509 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Cooling system
Ignition system (gasoline engine only)
Capacity
(Refer-
ence)
1NR-FE
engineMultidrive
4.8 L (5.1 qt., 4.1 Imp. qt.)
Manual transmission
4.6 L (4.9 qt., 4.0 Imp. qt.)
1ND-TV
engineWithout power heater
4.9 L (5.2 qt., 4.3 Imp. qt.)
With power heater
5.3 L (5.6 qt., 4.7 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A 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.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO SC20HR11
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

528 Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering ........... 233
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 478
Replacing the battery ............ 387
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 418
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 478
If the engine will not start ...... 472
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 476
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 475
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 482
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 429
If the warning light
turns on............................... 429
If you have a flat tire ..... 442, 455
If you lose your keys ............. 477
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 492
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 427
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 494
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency .......................... 496
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 419
If your vehicle overheats ....... 489Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 455
Engine
Compartment ........................ 362
Engine switch................ 166, 176
Hood ..................................... 359
How to start the
engine......................... 166, 176
Identification number ............ 501
If the engine will not start ...... 472
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 492
Ignition switch ............... 166, 176
Overheating .......................... 489
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 509
Checking ............................... 369
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 243
Engine immobilizer system ...... 97
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 505
Checking ............................... 364
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 243
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch light ............................ 316
EPS ........................................... 233E