2016 TOYOTA VERSO battery

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 426
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 430
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 433
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 436
Hood ................................. 440
Positioning a floor jack ...... 442
Engine compartment......... 444
Tires .................................. 461
Tire inflation pressure ....... 473
Wheels .............................. 475
Air conditioning filter ......... 478
Key battery........................ 481
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 485
Light bulbs ........................ 500

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● Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
WARNING
■ If your vehicle is not properly maintained
It could result in serious damage to t he vehicle and possible serious injury or
death.
■ Warning in handling of the battery
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling. ( P. 455)

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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. 455)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant level
( P. 452)
Gasoline engine
• “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 technol-
ogy. “Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 50% coolant
and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Diesel engine
• “Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life
Coolant 1WW/2WW” or equivalent.
“Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life
Coolant 1WW/2WW” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water.
Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional,
for usage of any other approved
engine coolant of matching quality.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)

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WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
■ When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
● Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Be sure the engine switch is
in the “LOCK” position.
With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant
temperature is high. ( P. 454)

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Engine compar tment
Gasoline engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 459)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 452)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 447)
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 449)
Fuse box (P. 485)
Battery ( P. 455)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P. 454)
Radiator ( P. 454)

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Diesel engine
Washer fluid tank ( P. 459)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 452)
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 449)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 447)
Fuel filter (P. 460)
Fuse box ( P. 485)
Battery ( P. 455)
Condenser ( P. 454)
Electric cooling fans
Intercooler ( P. 454)
Radiator ( P. 454)

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Battery
Check the battery as follows.
■ Caution symbols
The meanings of each caution symbol on the top of the battery are as
follows:
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
No smoking, no naked
flames, no sparksBattery acid
Shield eyesNote operating
instructions
Keep away from chil-
drenExplosive gas

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■ Checking battery fluid (batteries with vent plugs)
Check that the level is between
the “MAX” and “MIN” lines.
“MAX” line
“MIN” line
If the fluid level is at or below the
“MIN” line, add distilled water.
■ Adding distilled water (batteries with vent plugs)
Remove the vent plug.
Add distilled water.
If the “MAX” line cannot be seen, check the fluid level by looking
directly at the cell.
Put the vent plug back on and close it securely.
Low O.K.