2013 TOYOTA VERSO tow

300 2-5. Driving information
VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5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 Multidrive or automatic transmission, and “1” or “R” for man-
ual transmission.
CAUTION
Follow all the instructions described in this section.
Failure to do so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(P. 293)
Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
Operation of the brake
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
To avoid accident or injury
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) or the posted towing speed limit, which-
ever is lower.
Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the compact
spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow a trailer
when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.

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Interior features
VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5Rear
Auxiliary boxes
Type A
Press the button to open the lid.
CAUTION
Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury.
NOTICE
Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders and auxiliary boxes

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3-5. Other interior features
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Front seatback tables
: If equipped
Stowing the front seatback table
Pull up the front seatback
table.
Push down the front seatback table.

391 3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5Pattern C
Stowing the luggage cover
Type A
Lift the rear deck board.
Secure the rear deck board
using the hook.
Remove the side deck boards.

394 3-5. Other interior features
VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5Pull the deck board down to close.
CAUTION
When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
Caution while driving
Keep the auxiliary box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by an
open auxiliary box or the items stored inside.
Caution for the luggage cover
Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the luggage
cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing death or
serious injury to the child.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 423)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant level (P. 421)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology. “Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil levelP. 416)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)
Fuses (P. 444)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator, condenser and inter-
cooler (P. 423)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 433)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 427)• Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)

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Maintenance and care
VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5Gasoline engine with flat dipstick and diesel engine: Reinsert
the dipstick fully.
Gasoline engine with non-flat
dipstick: Reinsert the non-flat
dipstick fully with its protruding
areas ( in the illustration)
pointing towards the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Flat dipstick
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Non-flat dipstick
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

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Maintenance and care
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Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing,
or when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
After changing the engine oil (diesel engine only)
The oil change system should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Switch the display to trip meter A (P. 230) when the engine is run-
ning.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the engine switch to
the “ON” position (but do not start the engine because otherwise
the reset mode will be canceled). Continue to press and hold the
button until the multi-information display indicates that the reset is
complete.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Switch the display to trip meter A (P. 230) when the engine is run-
ning.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode (but do not start the engine
because otherwise the reset mode will be canceled). Continue to
press and hold the button until the multi-information display indi-
cates that the reset is complete.