2012 TOYOTA VERSO S warning

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 418
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 419
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 427
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................ 428
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 429
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ....................... 442
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit).......... 455
If the engine will not
start ................................ 472
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............ 475
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted ........................ 476
If you lose your keys ......... 477If the electronic key does
not operate properly ....... 478
If the battery is
discharged ...................... 482
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 489
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.............. 492
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 494
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 496

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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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 roughly
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 warning 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:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with
the vehicle having reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).
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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.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the
vehicle 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.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the
vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and take the specified steps to correct the sus-
pected problem.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
(Flashes or
comes on)High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 489)
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(Comes on)
(if equipped)Multi-mode manual trans-
mission warning light
Indicates a malfunction in
the multi-mode manual
transmission system. Have the system checked
by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Multi-mode manual trans-
mission warning light
(warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in
the multi-mode manual
transmission system and
that the clutch has become
hot due to excessive load. Pull over and shift the shift
lever to N. Wait for about 15
minutes for the clutch to
cool down. Have the system
checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.

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431 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
VERSO-S_EEImmediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and take the specified
steps to correct the suspected problem.
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(Flashes)
(if equipped)Heat clutch warning light
(warning buzzer)
Indicates that the clutch
has become hot, but does
not indicate a malfunction
in the multi-mode manual
transmission system.Pull over and shift the shift
lever to N. Wait for about 15
minutes for the clutch to
cool down.
To prevent the clutch from overheating
Do not use the accelerator pedal or starting assist system to hold the
vehicle on a hill.
On an uphill incline, observe the following whenever possible:
• Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead and avoid unneces-
sary starting off and stopping.
• Avoid using E mode on an uphill slope. This will help to avoid unneces-
sary gear changes.

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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failure 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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic Multidrive control system (if equipped);
• The electronic multi-mode manual transmission control
system (if equipped);
• The emission control system; or
• The DPF catalytic converter (if equipped).
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system (vehicles with a VSC only).
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
(Flashes)Stop & Start cancel indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system.
Slip indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRC system; or
• The VSC+ system

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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Fuel filter warning light (diesel engine only)
Indicate that the amount of accumulated water in the fuel
filter has reached the specified level.
(Flashes in
yellow for 15
seconds.)Smart entry & start system indicator light (If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start system.
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Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)*
1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed.Check that all doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Gasoline engine: Indi-
cates that remaining fuel is
about 5.8 L (1.5 gal., 1.3
Imp. gal.) or less.
Diesel engine: Indicates
that remaining fuel is
about 6.4 L (1.7 gal., 1.4
Imp. gal.) or less.Refuel the vehicle.
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(On the instru-
ment cluster)Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)*
2
Warns the driver and front
passenger to fasten their
seat belts.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center
panel)Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(warning buzzer)*
2
Warns the rear passen-
gers to fasten their seat
belts.Fasten the seat belt.
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light (diesel engine
only)
Indicates that engine oil
level is low.Check the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure