2013 TOYOTA VERSO check oil

195 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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NOTICE
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following.
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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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 condition of the battery.
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 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.
Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.

416 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.

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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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VERSO_WE_OM64550E_EURO5Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 5 7 3
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1ZR-FAE/2ZR-FAE engines
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine without DPF catalytic converter
1.7 L (1.8 qt., 1.5 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine with DPF catalytic converter/
2AD-FHV engine
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel

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CAUTION
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
Engine oil
1AD-FTV with diesel fuel that contains 500 ppm or less of sulphur engine
(P. 119)
Using engine oil other than ACEA B1 may damage the catalytic con-
verter.
1AD-FTV with diesel fuel that contains 50 ppm or less of sulphur and
2AD-FHV engines (P. 119)
Using engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic con-
verter.

496 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(5-passenger models)
(7-passenger models)Warns the rear pas-
sengers to fasten their
seat belts.
If a rear passenger
fastens their seat belt
and then unfastens it,
the warning message
will appear on the dis-
play and a buzzer
*1
will sound.Fasten the seat belts.
(Flashing)Indicates that the
parking brake is still
engaged.
A buzzer sounds to
indicate that parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle hav-
ing reached a speed
of more than 5 km/h [3
mph]).Release the parking
brake.
*2Indicates that the Mul-
tidrive or automatic
transmission fluid
temperature is too
high.
A buzzer also sounds.Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and shift
lever to “P”.
If the light does not go
off, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional.
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Indicates that engine
oil level is low.
A buzzer also sounds.Check the level of
engine oil, and add if
necessary.
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When trouble arises
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*1: Rear passengers’ seat belt buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that the rear
seat belts are not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the
vehicle reaches a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belts are still
unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*2: Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission
*3: Diesel engine only(Flashing)Indicates that the
headlight switch is left
on (with the key
removed and the
driver’s door opened).
A buzzer also sounds.Turn the headlight
switch off.
*3
Indicates that engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed. (The indica-
tor will not work prop-
erly unless the oil
maintenance data has
been reset.)Check the engine oil,
and change if neces-
sary. After changing the
engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset.
*3

Indicates that the
engine oil scheduled
be changed. (After the
engine oil is changed
and the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset.)Check the change the
engine oil and oil filter
by any authorized Toy-
ota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified
and equipped profes-
sional. After changing
the engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset.
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