2012 TOYOTA VERSO S wheel

253 2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Guidance
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
Checking connections between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection
between the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as well
as before starting off.
Practicing driving with a coupled trailer
Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.
When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn it right. Always rotate a lit-
tle at a time to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you
when reversing to lessen the risk of an accident.
NOTICE
When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that
area.
When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching a
steel bracket.

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VERSO-S_EEIncreasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle running
ahead of you should be equivalent to or greater than the combined
length of your vehicle and trailer. Avoid sudden braking that may
cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may spin out of control.
This is especially true when driving on wet or slippery road sur-
faces.
Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer collid-
ing with your vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when approach-
ing turns and take them slowly and carefully to avoid sudden
braking.
Important points regarding turning
The wheels of the trailer will travel closer to the inside of the curve
than the wheels of the vehicle. To make allowance for this, take the
turns wider than you would normally do.
Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly apply-
ing the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while brak-
ing.
Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-
cuting lane changes.

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When driving
VERSO-S_EETransmission information
Vehicles with a Multidrive and multi-mode manual transmis-
sion
Select an appropriate gear in M mode to maintain the effectiveness
of engine braking and to maintain charging system performance.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Refrain from driving in 6th gear to maintain the effectiveness of
engine braking and to maintain charging system performance.
If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes
on, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and
stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 489)
When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
for Multidrives, E, M or R for multi-mode manual transmissions,
and 1 or R for manual transmissions.

3Interior features
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ............................ 258
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................ 264
Power heater .................... 270
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............. 272
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types .......... 274
Using the radio ................. 278
Using the CD player ......... 282
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs...................... 287
Operating an iPod............. 294
Operating a USB
memory........................... 302
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................ 310
Using the AUX port ........... 312
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 3133-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 316
• Personal lights ................ 317
• Personal/interior lights .... 317
• Interior light ..................... 318
3-4. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 319
• Auxiliary box ................... 320
• Glove box ....................... 320
• Bottle holders.................. 322
• Tray ................................ 323
• Cup holders .................... 324
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ......................... 325
Vanity mirrors.................... 326
Clock ................................. 327
Outside temperature
display ............................ 328
Power outlets .................... 329
Seat heaters ..................... 331
Armrests ........................... 333
Panoramic roof shade....... 334
Floor mat........................... 337
Luggage compartment
features........................... 339

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Audio system types
: If equipped
Without “touch screen”
CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio
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Using the radioP. 278
Using the CD playerP. 282
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 287
Operating an iPodP. 294
Operating a USB memoryP. 302
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 310
Using the AUX portP. 312
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 313

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Interior features
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the power
Press when the audio system is turned off.
Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time is pressed.
AMFMCD modeiPod or USB memory mode*
AUX*AM
*: If equipped
: If equipped
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Select radio
stations
CD mode: Select tracks and
files (MP3 and WMA)
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode:
Selects a file and folder
Power on, select audio
source

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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

4Maintenance and care
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 346
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 350
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 353
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 356
Hood ................................. 359
Positioning a floor jack ...... 360
Engine compartment......... 362
Tires .................................. 377
Tire inflation pressure ....... 380
Wheels .............................. 382
Air conditioning filter ......... 384
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery...... 387
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 391
Light bulbs ........................ 407