trailer TOYOTA VERSO S 2015 User Guide

262 2-5. Driving information
Transmission information
Vehicles with a Multidrive
Select an appropriate gear in M mode to maintain the effectiveness
of engine braking and to maintain charging system performance.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Refrain from driving in 6th gear to maintain the effectiveness of
engine braking and to maintain charging system performance.
If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes
on, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and
stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 509)
When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
for Multidrives and 1 or R for manual transmissions.

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When driving
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. 255)
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.

559 Alphabetical index
Tools ................................. 462, 475
Total load capacity .................. 522
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 440
Trailer towing ........................ 254
Traction control ....................... 240
Tray ........................................... 330
TRC ........................................... 240
Trip information ....................... 210
Trip meter ................................. 198
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 423
Switch ................................... 195
Wattage................................. 536
Vanity mirrors .......................... 333
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 523
Vehicle stability control .......... 240
VSC ........................................... 240Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 447
Electric power steering
system ................................ 449
Seat belt reminder ................ 451
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system.......... 449
Brake assist system .............. 449
Brake system ........................ 447
Charging system ................... 448
Cruise control indicator
light ..................................... 449
Diesel Particulate Filter
system ................................ 452
Electric power steering
system ................................ 449
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 449
Engine oil level...................... 451
Engine oil
maintenance ............... 452, 453
Engine oil pressure ............... 448
Fuel filter ............................... 450
High engine coolant
temperature warning light ... 448
Low fuel level ........................ 451
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 449
Open door ............................. 450
Parking brake indicator
light ..................................... 450
Pretensioners........................ 449
Seat belt reminder light ......... 451
Slip indicator light.................. 449
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 450, 455
SRS airbags.......................... 449
Stop & Start indicator light .... 449
Tire pressure......................... 453
VSC OFF indicator light ........ 449
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