fuel consumption TOYOTA VERSO S 2014 Owners Manual

191 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the D position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine
braking forces by operating shift lever.
Selecting a driving mode
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and
driving in mountainous
regions.
Press the switch once more to
return the normal mode.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*2
(P. 192)

209 2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
VERSO-S_EEStop & Start system total operation time (if equipped)
Instantaneous fuel consumption
P. 220
Average fuel consumption
P. 221
Driving range
P. 221
Meter light controlDisplays the total amount of time that the engine
has been stopped due to operation of the Stop &
Start system since the system was last reset.
Press and hold the button to reset.
Displays the brightness of the meter light when
the headlight switch is on.
Pressing and holding the button will adjust bright-
ness of the meter light.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Multi-infor mation display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data.
Odometer (P. 208)
Trip meter (P. 208)
Stop & Start system opera-
tion time (if equipped)
(P. 208)
Stop & Start system total
operation time (if equipped)
(P. 209)
Trip information (P. 220)
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
Meter light control (P. 209)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
customization (if equipped)
(P. 210)

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Changing the display
Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the display change
button.
Display items
Odometer
P. 208
Tr ip m eter
P. 208
Stop & Start system operation time (if equipped)
P. 208
Stop & Start system total operation time (if equipped)
P. 209
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays instantaneous fuel consumption.

221 2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
VERSO-S_EEAverage fuel consumption
Driving range
Meter light control
P. 209Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset
• The function can be reset by pressing and holding
the display change button when the average fuel
consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a
reference.
Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the
tank, the display may not be updated.
NOTICE
The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, perfor-
mance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. Your safety and
satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cau-
tious driving habits. For your safety and the safety of others, do not
overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating condi-
tions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional for further details before towing,
as there are additional legal requirements in some countries.
Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle
Mass), MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and per-
missible draw bar load before towing. (P. 518)
Towing hitch/bracket
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable
quality may also be used.

529 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Manual transaxle
Clutch
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.4 L (2.5 qt., 2.1 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil typeTOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV API GL-4
Recommended gear oil
viscositySAE 75W
NOTICE
Manual transaxle gear oil
Using a manual transmission gear oil other than “TOYOTA Genuine Manual
Transmission Gear Oil LV API GL-4 SAE 75W” may cause occurrences of
rattling noises while idling and poor fuel consumption.
Pedal free play 5  15 mm (0.2  0.6 in.)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4