tow TOYOTA VERSO S 2013 Owner's Guide

260 2-5. Driving information
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CAUTION
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(P. 252)
Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. Never downshift abruptly while descending
steep or long downhill grades.
Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
To avoid accident or injury (vehicles with the compact spare tire)
Do not tow the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed.

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Interior features
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Tray (if equipped)
Lift the tray and pull it forward.
NOTICE
Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Keep the tray to its stowed position. In the event of sudden braking, an acci-
dent may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open tray or the items
stored inside.
Bottle holders and tray

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Operating the dual-level deck board
Lowering the dual-level deck board
Lift the dual-level deck board and
pull it toward you.
Lower the dual-level deck board
along the groove and then close
the board.
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CAUTION
When operating the dual-level deck board or deck board
Do not place anything on the dual-level deck board or deck board when
operating the board. Otherwise, your fingers may be caught or an accident
may result causing injuries.
When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
NOTICE
When closing the back door
Do not leave the dual-level deck board hooks attached to the back door
opening. The hooks may get jammed and damage the vehicle.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 377)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant level (P. 375)• “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 pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil levelP. 370)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (P. 397)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 413)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator, condenser and inter-
cooler (P. 377)

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When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage
A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size
or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it
has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
If the tread on snow tires wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
CAUTION
When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as dan-
gerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do not tow if your vehicle has a com-
pact spare tire installed.

5When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 424
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 425
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 433
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................ 4345-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 435
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ....................... 448
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit).......... 461
If the engine will not
start................................. 478
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................. 481
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ............................. 482
If you lose your keys ......... 483
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ....... 484
If the battery is
discharged ...................... 489
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 497
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.............. 502
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 504
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 506

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional before towing.
The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, such as a commercial towing service,
using a lift-type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

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Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a
cable or chain secured to the
emergency towing eyelet(s).
This should only be attempted
on hard surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes.
The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.
For vehicles with a Multidrive,
only the front towing eyelet may
be used.

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When trouble arises
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Installing towing eyelet
Press and hold the left side of
the eyelet cover while removing
the cover with a flathead screw-
driver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
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