2012 TOYOTA VERSO ECU

452 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Replacing light bulbs
Before replacing the front headlight, front position light and
front turn signal light bulbs
Left side
Remove the upper of the air
cleaner duct.
Remove the securing clip.
Remove the upper of the air
cleaner duct to allow easy
access to light bulbs.
After replacing the bulbs, make
sure to firmly install the upper
portion of the air cleaner duct and
secure it with the clip.
Right side
Move the washer fluid filler open-
ing.
Remove the securing clip.
Move the washer fluid filler
opening.
After replacing the bulbs, make
sure to firmly install the washer
fluid filler opening and secure it
with the clip.

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When replacing the front headlight, front position light and front turn
signal light bulbs
Replacing the air cleaner duct and/or washer fluid filler opening.
Left side
Right side
Replacing the engine compartment cover. (P. 407)
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
Water has built up inside the headlight.
Discharge headlights (if equipped)
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on,
or may go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal
power is restored.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to
secure the upper part of the air cleaner
duct with the clip.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to
secure the washer fluid filler opening with
the clip.

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Maintenance and care
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LED light bulbs
The stop lights and high mounted stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If
any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the
light replaced.
If two or more LEDs in a stop light burn out, your vehicle may not conform to
local laws (ECE).
CAUTION
Replacing light bulbs
Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
Discharge headlights (if equipped)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, before replacing the discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
Do not touch the high-intensity discharge headlight’s high voltage socket
when the headlights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 20000V will be discharged and could result in
serious injury or death by electric shock.
Do not attempt to repair or disassemble 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 bulbs are fully seated and locked.

466 5-1. Essential information
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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. 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.
Towing eyelet
Emergency towing procedure
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Release the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Put the engine switch in the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” position
(engine running).
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Release the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in ACCESSORY
mode (engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).

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Installing towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
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.
Location of the emergency towing eyelet
P. 490, 506

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469 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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Towing with a sling-type truck
CAUTION
Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely. If not securely installed,
towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This may lead to accidents that
cause serious injury or even death.
NOTICE
To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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Using a flat bed truck
If your Toyota is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.
When using a chain or strap to
tie down the rear of the vehicle,
secure it at a 45 angle as shown
in the illustration.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from
the rear when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is
removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the
front wheels straight.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
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493 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Taking out the spare tire (vehicles without the third seat)
Open the rear deck board.
Vehicles with a standard spare tire
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Secure the rear deck board,
using the strap hook provided.
Remove the strap hook
Secure the hook