2012 TOYOTA VERSO S maintenance

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Wireless remote control/electronic key batter y
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart entry & start
system), or CR1632 (vehicles with a smart entry & start sys-
tem)
Replacing the battery (vehicles without a smart entry & start
system)
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
To prevent the buttons from
being disassembled, face the
button surface downward.
Remove the module.
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Open the case cover and
remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
Replacing the battery (vehicles with a smart entry & start
system)
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2

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Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or
CR1632 (vehicles with a smart entry & start system) lithium battery
Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appli-
ance shops or camera stores.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
The smart entry & start system (if equipped) and wireless remote control
will not function properly.
The operational range will be reduced.
When replacing the module (vehicles without a smart entry and start
system)
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
STEP3
Replace the module from right above.
Replacing it from diagonally above may
prevent the key buttons from operating
properly.

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CAUTION
Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Certification for the lithium battery
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-
TIONS
NOTICE
For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
Turn the engine switch off.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid
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Engine compartment (type C fuse box for the left-hand drive
vehicles)
Pull the rubber strip on the
edge to unhook it from the
cover, and then push the tabs
in and lift the cover off.
Remove the battery terminal
cover and then the fuse box
cover.

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Engine compartment (type C fuse box for the right-hand drive
vehicles)
Pull the rubber strip on the
edge to unhook it from the
cover, and then push the tabs
in and lift the cover off.
Remove the battery terminal
cover and then the fuse box
cover.

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Under the instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid.
Under the instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the cover and then
remove the lid.
Do not pull off the cover using
excessive force as it is
attached to the footwell light.