2011 TOYOTA VERSO S warning

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When replacing the air condition- ing filter
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in the air conditioning system operating during
the procedure, possibly resulting in injury.
●Check that the charging connector
is not connected
Check that the charging connector is not connected
The air conditioning may operate due to the “Climate Prep” ( P.144) set- ting.
●Do not use the Remote Air Condi-tioning System
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.
■When removing the glove box
Always follow the specified procedure
to remove the glove box ( P.532). If the glove box is removed without fol-lowing the specified procedure, the
hinge of the glove box may become damaged.
■To prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the
direction of arrow to release the fit- ting, pay attention not to apply exces-sive force to the claws. Otherwise, the
claws may be damaged.
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8Using a Phillips screwdriver,
install the clip.
■Cleaning the air intake vent
●Dust in the air intake vent may inter- fere with the cooling of the DC/DC
converter. If the cooling perfor- mance/capacity of the DC/DC con-verter becomes limited, the 12-volt
battery may discharge. Inspect and clean the air intake vent periodically.
●Improper handling of the air intake vent cover and filter may result in damage to them. If you have any con-
cerns about cleaning the filter, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
■If “Maintenance required for DCDC converter cooling parts See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the
multi-information display
●If this warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, remove the air intake vent cover and clean the filter. ( P.536)
●After cleaning the air intake vent, start the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer shown. It may take approximately 20 minutes
after the hybrid system is started until the warning message disappears. If the warning message does not disap-
pear, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
WARNING
■When cleaning the air intake vent
●Do not use water or other liquids to
clean the air intake vent. If water is applied to the DC/DC converter or other components, a malfunction or
fire may occur.
●Before cleaning the air intake vent, make sure to turn the power switch
off to stop the hybrid system.
NOTICE
■When cleaning the air intake vent
When cleaning the air intake vent, make sure to only use a vacuum to suck out dust and clogs. If a com-
pressed air blow gun, etc. is used to blow out dust and clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed into the air
intake vent, which may affect the per- formance of the DC/DC converter and cause a malfunction.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent when the cover is removed.

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■Windshield wiper blade
removal and installation
1 While holding the hook portion
of the wiper arm, first lift up
the driver side, and then lift up
the passenger side.
When returning the wiper arms to their original positions, first lower the pas-senger side, and then lower the driver
side.
2 Lift the stopper using a flat-head
screwdriver as shown in the
illustration.
To prevent damage to the wiper arm, protect the tip of the screwdriver with a
NOTICE
●Carefully handle the removed filter so that it will not be damaged. If the
filter is damaged, have it replaced with a new filter by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Make sure to reinstall the filter and
cover to their original positions after cleaning.
●Do not install anything to the air intake vent other than the exclusive filter for this vehicle or use the vehi-
cle without the filter installed.
■If “Maintenance required for
DCDC converter cooling parts See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multi-information display
If the vehicle is continuously driven with the warning message (indicating that the cooling performance/capac-
ity of the DC/DC converter may become limited) displayed, the DC/DC converter may malfunction. If
the warning message is displayed, clean the air intake vent immediately.
Wiper insert replace-
ment
When replacing the wiper
insert, perform the following
procedure to operate each
wiper.
Windshield wipers
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nal facing up.
4 When installing, reverse the
steps listed.
WARNING
■Battery precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not swallow the battery. Doing
so may cause chemical burns.
●A coin battery or button battery is
used in the electronic key. If a bat- tery is swallowed, it may cause severe chemical burns in as little as
2 hours and may result in death or serious injury.
●Keep away new and removed bat-teries from children.
●If the cover cannot be firmly closed, stop using the electronic key and stow the key in the place where
children cannot reach, and then contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
●If you accidentally swallow a battery or put a battery into a part of your body, get emergency medical atten-
tion immediately.
■To prevent battery explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas
●Replace the battery with a new bat-tery of the same type. If a wrong type of battery is used, it may
explode.
●Do not expose batteries to
extremely low pressure due to high altitude or extremely high tempera-tures.
●Do not burn, break or cut a battery.
■Certification for the electronic key battery
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-TIONS
NOTICE
■When replacing the battery
Use a flathead screwdriver of appro- priate size. Applying excessive force
may deform or damage the cover.
■For normal operation after
replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote con-
trol.
●Do not bend either of the battery
terminals.

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Type C
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●When installing the lid, make sure that
the tab is installed securely.
●If the lights do not turn on even after
the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need replacement. ( P.548)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protect-
ing the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing an electronic com- ponent, such as a lights, etc.
Toyota recommends that you use genu-
ine Toyota products designed for this vehicle. Because certain bulbs are con-nected to circuits designed to prevent
overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unus-able.
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WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indi-
cated, or use any other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.Never replace a fuse with a wire,
even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse
boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
■To prevent damage to the engine compartment fuse box cover
When opening the fuse box, com- pletely release the claw locks before lifting up the cover. Otherwise, the
claws may be damaged.

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WARNING
■Replacing light bulb
●Turn off the light. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after turning off the light. The bulb become very hot and may
cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of
the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a
clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb. Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulb and any parts
used to secure it. Failure to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the light unit. This
may damage the light or cause con- densation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disas-semble light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulb is fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat
damage.

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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 560
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency 560
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water............................... 561
8-2. Steps to take in an emer-
gency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .............................. 563
If you think something is wrong
....................................... 566
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... 568
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................. 578
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without spare tire) ........... 582
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with spare tire) ................ 593
If the hybrid system will not
start ................................ 601
If you lose your keys ......... 603
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened ........................... 603
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............. 604
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged .......................... 606
If your vehicle overheats... 611
If the vehicle becomes stuck
....................................... 615

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8-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
it briefly 3 times or more in succession.
5 Stop the vehicle in a safe place
by the road.
■If emergency stopped
The functions of the air conditioning, etc. may be partially limited in order to reduce the power consumption of the
12-volt battery.
 Remove the seat belt first.
 If the door can be opened, open
the door and exit the vehicle.
 If the door can not be opened,
open the window using the
power window switch and exit
the vehicle through the window.
 If the window can not be opened
using the power window switch,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to
the point that the water pressure
inside of the vehicle equals the
water pressure outside of the
vehicle, and then open the door
and exit the vehicle.
WARNING
■If the hybrid system has to be
turned off while driving
Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause a loss of steer-
ing or braking control. However, power assist for the steering wheel may be lost making it difficult to steer
smoothly before stopping the vehicle depending on the remaining charge in the 12-volt battery or usage condi-
tions. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water
In the event the vehicle is sub-
merged in water, remain calm
and perform the following.
WARNING
■Using an emergency hammer* for
emergency escape
The rear side windows and rear win- dow of this vehicle can be shattered
by an emergency hammer* used for emergency escape, however, since the windshield and front side windows
are laminated glass they can not be
shattered by an emergency hammer*.*: Contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer, or
aftermarket accessory manufac-
turer for further information about
an emergency hammer.