2012 TOYOTA VERSO check oil

185 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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NOTICE
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following.
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

408 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VERSO_WE_OM64524EInstalling the clips
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
Gasoline engine
NOTICE
After installing an engine compartment cover
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.

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Maintenance and care
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Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Low
Full
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

410 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VERSO_WE_OM64524EAdding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 549
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1ZR-FAE/2ZR-FAE/2AD-FHV engines
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine
1.7 L (1.8 qt., 1.5 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel

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: To distinguish the 1AD-FTV engine, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
CAUTION
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
Engine oil (1AD-FTV
with DPF catalytic converter and 2AD-FHV
engines)
Using engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic converter.

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483 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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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.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

484 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission *2: Diesel engine only
Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
*2
Indicates that engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed. (The indica-
tor will not work prop-
erly unless the oil
maintenance data has
been reset.)Check the engine oil,
and change if neces-
sary. After changing the
engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset.
*2

Indicates that the
engine oil scheduled
be changed. (After the
engine oil is changed
and the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset.)Check the change the
engine oil and oil filter
by any authorized Toy-
ota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified
and equipped profes-
sional. After changing
the engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Flashing)Indicates that
an attempt was
made to start
the engine with-
out the elec-
tronic key being
present, or the
electronic key
was not func-
tioning normally.Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

549 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging.
Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another
motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
1ZR-FAE and 2ZR-FAE engines
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL or SM multigrade engine oil
Oil capacity
(drain and refill
- reference
*)
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine1ZR-FAE and 2ZR-FAE engines
With filter: 4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine
With filter: 6.3 L (6.7 qt., 5.5 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp.qt.)
2AD-FHV engine
With filter: 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 5.5 L (5.8 qt., 4.8 Imp.qt.)