check oil TOYOTA VERSO S 2012 Owners Manual

165 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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NOTICE
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transaxle fluid, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand and that their wear
level is not noticeably different with each other. Also make sure that
chains match the size of the tires.
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Automatic car washes
Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the
antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
In certain automatic car washes, the rear spoiler may interfere with
machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle from being cleaned
properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle
is closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

364 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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
Gasoline engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After turn-
ing off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Diesel engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After warm-
ing up the engine and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Ty p e A
Low
Full
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Maintenance and care
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Low
Full
Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
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. 505
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Item Clean funnel
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NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, or 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 (diesel engine only)
Using an engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic con-
verter.

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.

434 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(On the instru-
ment cluster)Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)*
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Warns the driver and front
passenger to fasten their
seat belts.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center
panel)Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(warning buzzer)*
2
Warns the rear passen-
gers to fasten their seat
belts.Fasten the seat belt.
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light (diesel engine
only)
Indicates that engine oil
level is low.Check the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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435 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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DPF system warning light
(diesel engine only)
• Indicates that the DPF cat-
alytic converter needs to
be cleaned due to
repeated short trips and/or
low-speed driving.
• Indicates that the amount
of accumulated deposits in
the DPF catalytic con-
verter has reached the
specified level.To clean the DPF catalytic
converter, drive the vehicle
at a speed of 65 km/h (40
mph) or greater for 20 to 30
minutes as much as possi-
ble until the DPF system
warning light turns off.*3
Do not turn off the engine as
much as possible until the
DPF system warning light
turns off.
If it is not possible to drive
the vehicle at speeds of 65
km/h (40 mph) or greater, or
the DPF system warning
light does not turn off even
after driving for more than
30 minutes, have the vehi-
cle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
(Flashes)Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine only)
Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed.
Flashes approximately
14500 km (9000 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed. (P. 440) (The
indicator will not work
properly unless the oil
maintenance date has
been reset).Check the engine oil, and
change if necessary. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should
be reset. (P. 367)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

436 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: Open door warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or
more with any door open.
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2: Driver's and passengers seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and passengers seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver and
passengers that their seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once
when the vehicle reaches a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat
belt is still unfastened after 30 seconds elapse, the buzzer will sound inter-
mittently for 30 seconds, followed by a different tone for 90 more seconds.
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3: The DPF system warning light may not turn off when the engine oil change
reminder light is on. In this event, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional. (Comes on)Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine only)
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed.
Comes on approximately
15000 km (9300 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil main-
tenance data has been
reset).Check and change the
engine oil and oil filter by
any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should
be reset. (P. 367)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure