2012 TOYOTA VERSO brake

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CAUTION
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cable or chain. Always be
cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle with
the key removed or in the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle with the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the front
Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the vehicle
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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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
comes on
Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
Audible symptoms
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: (P. 482)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
(Red)High engine coolant temperature warning light (flashes
or comes on)
Indicates that the engine is overheating (P. 532)
• Flashes: Engine is overheating. Drive carefully.
• Comes on: Engine is overheated. Stop the vehicle.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately.
*: Except South Africa, Morocco
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system
*;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic Multidrive or automatic transmission control
system. (if equipped)
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS;
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC+)
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
(Flashing)Cruise control warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling
system.

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(Flashing)Indicates that the
parking brake is still
engaged.
A buzzer sounds to
indicate that parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle hav-
ing reached a speed
of more than 5 km/h [3
mph]).Release the parking
brake.
*1Indicates that the Mul-
tidrive or automatic
transmission fluid
temperature is too
high.
A buzzer also sounds.Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and shift
lever to “P”.
If the light does not go
off, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional.
*2
Indicates that engine
oil level is low.
A buzzer also sounds.Check the level of
engine oil, and add if
necessary.
(Flashing)Indicates that the
headlight switch is left
on (with the key
removed and the
driver’s door opened).
A buzzer also sounds.Turn the headlight
switch off.
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Continuous
Continuous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashing)Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been
opened or
closed with the
shift the shift
lever out of in
“P”, the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other
than OFF and
the electronic
key outside of
the detection
area.• Shift the shift
lever to “P”.
• Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
OnceContinuous
(Flashing)Indicates that a
door has been
closed and the
electronic key
leave in the
vehicle.Take the elec-
tronic key out-
side of the
vehicle. After
lock the door.
Once
*1
(Flashing)Indicates that
the electronic
key does not
operate prop-
erly.Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
applying the
brakes.
Once
*2
(Flashing)Indicates that
the electronic
key does not
operate prop-
erly.Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
applying the
clutch pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior
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Once
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(Flashing)Indicates that
the shift lever
out of in “P” or
“N” and turned
to the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch OFF.Turn the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch OFF to
after shift the
shift lever to “P”.

Indicates that
the auto power
off function.Start the
engine.
Increase the
engine speed
slightly and
maintain at that
level for approx-
imately 5 min-
utes to recharge
the battery of
your vehicle.
OnceIndicates that
the key battery
is low.Replace the
battery.

*1
(Flashing)Indicates that a
door has been
opened or
closed and the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
switched twice to
the ACCES-
SORY mode
from OFF.Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
applying the
brakes.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure