power steering TOYOTA VERSO S 2012 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start system ... 33
Wireless remote control ........ 53
Side doors............................. 58
Back door.............................. 64
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 69
Rear seats ............................ 70
Head restraints ..................... 75
Seat belts .............................. 77
Steering wheel ...................... 84
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror .......................... 86
Outside rear view mirrors...... 88
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................... 90
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 931-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system................................ 97
Double locking system ....... 105
Alarm .................................. 107
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 110
SRS airbags ....................... 112
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 123
Child restraint systems ....... 126
Installing child restraints ..... 135
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 150
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system) ........ 166
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system) ........ 176
Multidrive ............................ 180
Multi-mode Manual
Transmission.................... 186
Manual Transmission ......... 191
Turn signal lever................. 194
Parking brake ..................... 195
Horn ................................... 196
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 197
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 201
Multi-information display ..... 207
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 210
Fog light switch ................... 216
Windshield wiper and
washer .............................. 218
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 224
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Stop & Start system ............ 226
Driving assist systems ........ 233
Diesel particulate filter
system .............................. 239
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 241
Winter driving tips ............... 243
Trailer towing ...................... 2473-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system.............................. 258
Automatic air conditioning
system.............................. 264
Power heater ...................... 270
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers............... 272
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 274
Using the radio ................... 278
Using the CD player ........... 282
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 287
Operating an iPod .............. 294
Operating a USB
memory ............................ 302
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 310
Using the AUX port ............ 312
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 313
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 316
• Personal lights ................. 317
• Personal/interior lights ..... 317
• Interior light ...................... 318
3Interior features

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Power window switches  P. 90
Pictorial indexInterior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 112
SRS driver airbag
Horn P. 112
P. 196
Front seats P. 69
SRS side airbags P. 112
Glove box P. 320
Auxiliary box P. 320
Shift lever P. 180, 186, 191
Seat heater
switch
 P. 331
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever /
tilt steering lock release lever
 P. 84
Rear armrest  P. 333
Front armrest  P. 333
Parking brake lever P. 195
Cup holders P. 324
Head restraints P. 75
Seat belts
P. 77
AUX port/USB port ,*2
P. 294, 302, 312

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Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever P. 84
Power window
switches
P. 90
Seat belts P. 77
SRS front
passenger airbag
P. 112
Head restraints P. 75
Cup holders P. 324
Front armrest  P. 333
Front seats P. 69
Glove box
P. 320
Parking brake lever P. 195
Rear
armrest
 P. 333
Pictorial indexInterior
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
SRS driver airbag
Horn P. 112
P. 196
Shift lever P. 180, 191
Auxiliary box P. 320
SRS side airbagsP. 112
Seat heater switch  P. 331
AUX port/USB port ,*2
P. 294, 302, 312

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1-1. Key information
Keys.................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start
system .............................. 33
Wireless remote control ...... 53
Side doors .......................... 58
Back door ........................... 64
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................... 69
Rear seats .......................... 70
Head restraints ................... 75
Seat belts............................ 77
Steering wheel .................... 84
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror ........................ 86
Outside rear view mirrors ... 88
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows................... 901-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................... 93
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system .............................. 97
Double locking system ...... 105
Alarm ................................ 107
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 110
SRS airbags...................... 112
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................ 123
Child restraint systems ..... 126
Installing child
restraints ......................... 135

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CAUTION
Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with a Multidrive), E, M (vehicles
with a multi-mode manual transmission) or 1 (vehicles with a manual
transmission) while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 496
Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P. 181, 186)
When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting and down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.

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NOTICE
When parking the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive)
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
Diesel engine only: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-
speed driving or hill climbing. Stop the engine only after the turbocharger
has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 442, 455)

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CAUTION
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 3 seconds,
or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession.
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving
except in an emergency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause
loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will
be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) (if equipped)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces
VSC+ (Vehicle Stability Control +) (if equipped)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain stability when swerving on slippery road surfaces by
controlling steering performance.
TRC (Traction Control) (if equipped)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
Hill-start assist control (with Stop & Start system and Multi-
drive)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when the brake
pedal is released to restart the engine
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ............................ 258
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................ 264
Power heater .................... 270
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............. 272
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types .......... 274
Using the radio ................. 278
Using the CD player ......... 282
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs...................... 287
Operating an iPod............. 294
Operating a USB
memory........................... 302
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................ 310
Using the AUX port ........... 312
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 3133-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 316
• Personal lights ................ 317
• Personal/interior lights .... 317
• Interior light ..................... 318
3-4. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 319
• Auxiliary box ................... 320
• Glove box ....................... 320
• Bottle holders.................. 322
• Tray ................................ 323
• Cup holders .................... 324
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ......................... 325
Vanity mirrors.................... 326
Clock ................................. 327
Outside temperature
display ............................ 328
Power outlets .................... 329
Seat heaters ..................... 331
Armrests ........................... 333
Panoramic roof shade....... 334
Floor mat........................... 337
Luggage compartment
features........................... 339