TOYOTA VERSO S 2013 Repair Manual

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or canceled:
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive only
Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position. (Perform step 2 within 20 seconds.)
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
Close all the doors and turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 20 sec-
onds.)
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked
door locking function*Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all the
doors.
Shift position linked
door unlocking func-
tion*Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all the
doors.
Speed linked door lock-
ing functionAll the doors are locked when the vehicle
speed is approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) or
higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function
(
vehicles without a
smart entry & start sys-
tem
)All
the doors are unlocked when the driver's
door is opened within 10 seconds after turning
the engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function
(
vehicles with a smart
entry & start system
)All
the doors are unlocked when the driver's
door is opened within 10 seconds after turning
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
STEP1

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VERSO-S_EEShift the shift lever to P (vehicles
with a Multidrive only) or N, and
press and hold the door lock
switch (or) for approxi-
mately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set are
shown in the following table.
Use the same procedure to can-
cel the function.
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive only
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are
locked and then unlocked.
STEP2
FunctionShift lever
positionDoor lock switch
position
Shift position linked door lock-
ing function*
P
Shift position linked door
unlocking function*
Speed linked door locking func-
tion
NDriver's door linked door unlock-
ing function

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Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how-
ever, the system may not operate.
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 484)
If a wrong key is used (left-hand drive vehicles with smart entry & start
system and right-hand drive vehicles)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (P. 53, 484)
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repair, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. speed linked door locking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 528)
CAUTION
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Always use a seat belt.
Ensure that all the doors are properly closed.
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.

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Back door
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following
procedures.
Locking and unlocking the back door
Keys
P. 5 8
Wireless remote control
P. 5 3
Door lock switch
P. 5 8
Entry function (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
P. 3 3
Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Back door opener
Raise the back door while
pushing up the back door
opener switch.
The back door cannot be
closed immediately after the
back door opener switch is
pushed.

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When closing the back door
If the back door opener is inoperative
The back door can be operated from the inside.
Lower the back door using the back door
handle, and make sure to push the back
door down from the outside to close it.
Insert a flathead screwdriver under the
edge of the trim and then carefully pull
the trim upward to remove it.
There are 11 clips attaching the trim.
To protect the trim, wrap the flathead
screwdriver in tape and insert it into the
trim cutout as shown in the illustration.
Move the flathead screwdriver in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
Carefully remove the clips one at a
time.
Move the lever.STEP1
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If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (P. 53, 484)
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.
Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If
the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,
causing an accident.
Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injures.
Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

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CAUTION
Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury.
Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door
before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly
shut again after it is opened.
When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure
the surrounding area is safe.
If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the back door is about to open or close.
Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.
The back door may suddenly shut if it is
not opened fully. It is more difficult to
open or close the back door on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the back door unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make sure
that the back door is fully open and
secure before using the luggage com-
partment.
When closing the back door, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
When closing the back door, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the back door handle is used to fully
close the back door, it may result in
hands or arms being caught.

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CAUTION
Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do
not hang on the back door damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to
break, causing an accident.
Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back
door. Such additional weight on the back door may cause the back door to
suddenly shut again after it is opened.
NOTICE
Back door damper stays
The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in
place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting
in malfunction.
Do not attach any foreign objects, such
as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives
to the damper stay rod.
Do not touch the damper stay rod with
gloves or other fabric items.
Do not attach any accessories other
than genuine Toyota parts to the back
door.
Do not place your hand on the damper
stay or apply lateral forces to it.

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Front seats
CAUTION
Seat adjustment
Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)

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Rear seats
Pull up the seatback angle
adjustment lever until the lock
is released.