hood release TOYOTA VERSO S 2012 Owners Manual

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: If equipped*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”.
Emergency flasher switch P. 418
Cup holders P. 324
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P. 218, 224Hood lock release lever
P. 359
Gauges and meters P. 197
Audio system 
“touch screen”
,*
P. 274
Shift lock override button 
P. 475, 476
SRS driver knee
airbag
P. 112
Fuel filler door
opener
P. 93
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart entry &
start system)
P. 166
Floor mat P. 337
Power outlet P. 329
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 210
P. 194
P. 216

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Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 210
P. 194
P. 216
Hood lock release lever
P. 359
SRS driver knee
airbag
P. 112
Audio system 
“touch screen”
,*
P. 274
Fuel filler door
opener
P. 93
Floor mat
P. 337
Emergency flasher switch P. 418
Gauges and meters P. 197
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P. 218, 224
Shift lock override
button
 P. 475
Power outlet P. 329
: If equipped*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”.
Cup holders P. 324
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)

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When driving
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Automatic engine start function
In the following situations, the engine may start even without the clutch pedal
being depressed (vehicles with a manual transmission) or brake pedal being
released (vehicles with a Multidrive).
The brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed.
The air conditioning system is being used or turned on.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system only: The windshield
defogger is turned on.
The battery is not sufficiently charged.
The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.
Vehicles with a Multidrive: The hood is opened when the shift lever is in N
or P.
Vehicles with a Multidrive: The driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with a Multidrive: The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
Automatic reactivation of the Stop & Start system
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Even if the Stop & Start sys-
tem is disabled by the Stop & Start cancel switch, it will be automatically re-
enabled once the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position then to the
“START” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Even if the Stop & Start system is
disabled by the Stop & Start cancel switch, it will be automatically re-enabled
once the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off then the engine is
started.
The Stop & Start system protection feature
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: When an excessively loud
sound is being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be
automatically cut off in order to maintain power for the Stop & Start system
function.
If this occurs, turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position then to the
“ACC” or “ON” position re-enables the audio system.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: When an excessively loud sound
is being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be automati-
cally cut off in order to maintain power for the Stop & Start system function.
If this occurs, turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off then to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON mode re-enables the audio system.

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Steering wheel operation
When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the steering wheel
may become heavier than when driving.
Hood
If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system,
the engine cannot be restarted by the Stop & Start system or by the auto-
matic engine start function. Restart the engine with the engine switch opera-
tion. (P. 166176)
Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system and the shift lever is in N or P, the engine will
restart.
Stop & Start system warning buzzer
If the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system and either of the following
actions is performed, a buzzer will sound and the Stop & Start indicator will
flash (vehicles with a Multidrive), or a buzzer will sound (vehicles with a
manual transmission). This indicates that the engine is only stopped by the
Stop & Start system, not that the engine has been turned off completely.
Vehicles with a Multidrive: The driver’s door is opened when the shift
lever is in D or M.
Vehicles with a Multidrive: The shift lever is shifted into a position other
than N or P with the brake pedal released.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted into a posi-
tion other than N with the clutch pedal released.
If the Stop & Start cancel indicator light continues to flash
The Stop & Start system may be malfunctioning. Contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Hood
CAUTION
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Push the auxiliary catch lever
to the left and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.
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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.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 359Fuel filler door
P. 9 3
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 5 9
Fuel filler door opener
P. 9 3Tire inflation pressure
P. 513
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 42 L (11.1 gal., 9.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type P. 504
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 513
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference)P. 505
Engine oil type P. 505