2012 TOYOTA VERSO S tires

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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............................. 3394-1. 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
4Maintenance and care

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: If equipped*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”.
Rear window wiper P. 224
Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Temporary repair
Inflation pressure
P. 377
P. 442
P. 455
P. 513
Back door P. 64Side doors P. 58
Rear window defogger P. 272
License plate lights P. 210
Rear fog light (for right-
hand traffic)
P. 216
Fuel filler door P. 93
Tail lights P. 210
Turn signal lights P. 194
Rear fog light (for left-
hand traffic)
P. 216
Camera ,*

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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.
Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec-
ommended:
For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Idling time before stopping the engine (diesel engine)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or driving up a hill.
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving Not necessary
High-speed driv-
ingConstant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)Approximately 20
seconds
Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (63 mph)Approximately 1 minute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100
km/h (63 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)Approximately 2
minutes

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CAUTION
The ABS does not operate effectively when
Tires with inadequate gripping ability are used (such as excessively worn
tires on a snow covered road).
The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-
ations:
When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
When driving with tire chains
When driving over bumps in the road
When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven surfaces
TRC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC system is operating.
Be especially careful and drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and
power may be lost.
Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control
may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. Do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off unless necessary, as these are
the systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force by automatically
controlling braking and engine outputs.

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CAUTION
Replacing tires
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the ABS, VSC and TRC systems not to function
correctly.
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity.
Do not use tires of noticeably different wear level.
Make sure that the tires are inflated to the recommended tire inflation
pressure level. (P. 513)
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 the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a 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 their wear
level is not noticeably different with each other. Also make sure that
chains match the size of the tires.
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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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
185/60R16 and 185/65R15
tires: 3 mm (0.12 in.) in diame-
ter
185/60R15 tires: 4 mm (0.16
in.) in diameter
Cross chain
185/60R16 and 185/65R15
tires: 4 mm (0.16 in.) in diame-
ter
185/60R15 tires: 5 mm (0.20
in.) in diameter
When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to the road conditions.
When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold
latitudes)
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (vehicles with a
Multidrive), E, M or R (vehicles with a multi-mode manual trans-
mission), and 1 or R (vehicles with a manual transmission) with-
out setting the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up,
preventing it from being released. If necessary, block the wheels
to prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.

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Regulations on the use of tire chains
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.
Tire chain installation
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 tire chains on the
rear tires.
Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains
after driving 0.5  1.0 km (1/4  1/2 mile).
Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.