2012 TOYOTA VERSO tires

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Seat heaters* ...................... 368
Armrest* .............................. 370
Front seatback table* .......... 371
Panoramic roof shade* ....... 373
Rear side sunshades*......... 376
Floor mat............................. 377
Luggage compartment fea-
tures..................................379
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the ve-
hicle exterior ..................... 388
Cleaning and protecting the ve-
hicle interior ...................... 392
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 395
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions .................................. 398
Hood ................................... 401
Positioning a floor jack ........ 403
Engine compartment........... 405
Tires .................................... 421
Tire inflation pressure ......... 424
Wheels ................................ 426
Air conditioning filter ........... 428
Key battery.......................... 432
Checking and replacing fus-
es.......................................436
Light bulbs .......................... 4505-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 464
If your vehicle needs to be
towed..............................465
If you think something is
wrong...............................473
Fuel pump shut off system (gas-
oline engine) .................... 474
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... . 475
If a warning message is dis-
played .............................. 479
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with spare tire) ................. 490
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with emergency tire puncture
repair kit) .......................... 506
If the engine will not start ... 519
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P (vehicles with a Multid-
rive or an automatic transmis-
sion) ................................. 522
If you lose your keys .......... 523
If you cannot operate the back
door opener...................... 524
If the electronic key does not op-
erate properly (vehicles with
smart entry & start sys-
tem).................................525
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged ............................ 528
If your vehicle overheats .... 532
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

174 2-1. Driving procedures
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Starting on a steep uphill
Multidrive or automatic transmission
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D” or
“M”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to “1”.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake. (P. 214)
Hill-Start Assist Control (vehicles with VSC+)
The hill-start assist control allows you to smoothly start off the vehicle on a
steep or slippery uphill incline. (P. 273)
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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CAUTION
Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total
load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the speci-
fied tire pressure level.
The ABS and VSC+ systems will not function correctly if different tires are fit-
ted on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.

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2-5. Driving information
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

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Selecting tire chains
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
10 mm (0.39 in.) in width
30 mm (1.18 in.) in length
Cross chain
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
14 mm (0.55 in.) in width
25 mm (0.98 in.) in length
Regulations on the use of tire chains
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before install-
ing chains.
Install the chains on the front tires.
Retighten the chains after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
Tire chains
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install the chains on the
rear tires.
Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
manual.

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When driving
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CAUTION
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
Maintain the recommended level of tire inflation pressure.
Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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VERSO_WE_OM64524E826 mm (32.5 in.)
497 mm (19.6 in.)
362 mm (14.3 in.)
297 mm (11.7 in.)
355 mm (14.0 in.)
1
365 mm (14.4 in.)2
354 mm (13.9 in.)1,3
366 mm (14.4 in.)2,3
14 mm (0.6 in.)
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:Gross vehicle mass and standard tire size1:205/60R16 tires2:215/55R17 tires3:Vehicle category N1 models (Denmark)
To distinguish the vehicle category, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Tire information
Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. (P. 560)
Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
Trailer lights
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every
time you hitch up the trailer. Directly wiring up to your vehicle may damage
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 388
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 392
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 395
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 398
Hood ................................. 401
Positioning a floor jack ...... 403
Engine compartment......... 405
Tires .................................. 421
Tire inflation pressure ....... 424
Wheels .............................. 426
Air conditioning filter ......... 428
Key battery........................ 432
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 436
Light bulbs ........................ 450