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Toyota Verso S (2014 year). Instruction - part 25

4-1. Maintenance and care

NOTICE

 Cleaning detergents

 Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-

cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,

alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-

hol

 Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other

interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.

 Preventing damage to leather surfaces

Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of

leather surfaces:

 Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.

 Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.

 Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-

stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats

up significantly.

 Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.

Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes

into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or

under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.

 Cleaning the inside of the rear window

 Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause

damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened

with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in

strokes running parallel to the heater wires.

 Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

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4-2. Maintenance

 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.

CAUTION

 If your vehicle is not properly maintained

Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and

possible serious injury or death.

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. 378)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct

procedures as given in these sections.

Items

Parts and tools

• Warm water

• Baking soda

• Grease

Battery condition

(P. 378)

• Conventional wrench

(for terminal clamp bolts)

• Distilled water

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”

or a similar high quality ethylene

glycol-based non-silicate, non-

amine, non-nitrite and non-borate

coolant with long-life hybrid

Engine coolant level

(P. 376)

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)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or

equivalent

Engine oil level

P. 372)

• Rag or paper towel

• Funnel (used only for adding

engine oil)

• Fuse with same amperage rating

Fuses

(P. 407)

as original

• Bulb with same number and watt-

age rating as original

Light bulbs

(P. 423)

• Phillips-head screwdriver

• Flathead screwdriver

• Wrench

Radiator, condenser and inter-



cooler

(P. 378)

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Items

Parts and tools

• Tire pressure gauge

Tire inflation pressure

(P. 395)

• Compressed air source

• Water or washer fluid containing

antifreeze (for winter use)

Washer fluid

(P. 382)

• Funnel (used only for adding

water or washer fluid)

CAUTION

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

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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 and 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 sulfuric 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, consult a doctor.

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CAUTION

 When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille

Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Be sure the engine switch is

off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fans may

automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-

perature is high. (P. 378)

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Be sure the “ENGINE START

STOP” switch is off. With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION

ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air

conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (P. 378)

 Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from

getting in your eyes.

NOTICE

 If you remove the air cleaner filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear

due to dirt in the air.

 If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads

wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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Hood

Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

STEP

1

Pull the hood release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

STEP

2

Push the auxiliary catch lever

to the left and lift the hood.

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STEP

3

Hold the hood open by insert-

ing the supporting rod into the

slot.

CAUTION

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.

If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion

and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Positioning a floor jack

When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-

rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.

Front

Rear

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CAUTION

When raising your vehicle

Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of

death or serious injury:

 Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack

such as the one shown in the illustra-

tion.

 When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with

the jack.

 Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.

 Do not put any part of your body underneath the vehicle when it is sup-

ported only by the floor jack.

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 Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level

surface.

 Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.

 Stop the vehicle on level, firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and shift

the shift lever to P (vehicles with a Multidrive) or R (vehicles with a manual

transmission).

 Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.

Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage

the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.

 Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.

 When raising the vehicle, do not place any object on top of or underneath

the floor jack.

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Engine compartment

1NR-FE engine

Fuse boxes

(P. 407)

Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil filler cap

(P. 376)

(P. 373)

Radiator

(P. 378)

Engine oil level dipstick

Electric cooling fan

(P. 372)

Condenser

(P. 378)

Battery

(P. 378)

Washer fluid tank (P. 382)

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1ND-TV engine

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Fuse boxes

(P. 407)

Intercooler

(P. 378)

Engine oil filler cap

Radiator

(P. 378)

(P. 373)

Electric cooling fan

Engine oil level dipstick

Condenser

(P. 378)

(P. 372)

Engine coolant reservoir

Fuel filter

(P. 514)

(P. 376)

Battery

(P. 378)

Washer fluid tank (P. 382)

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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

STEP

1

Gasoline engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After turn-

ing off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain

back into the bottom of the engine.

Diesel engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After warm-

ing up the engine and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes

for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.

STEP

2

Holding a rag under the end, pull

the dipstick out.

STEP

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

STEP

4

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

STEP

5

Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check

the oil level.

Low

Normal

Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may

differ depending on the type of

vehicle or engine.

STEP

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

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 Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near

the low level mark, add engine

oil of the same type as that

already in the engine.

Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before

adding oil.

Engine oil selection

P. 528

Oil quantity

1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)

(Low  Full)

Item

Clean funnel

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STEP

1

Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.

STEP

2

Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.

STEP

3

Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.

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

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 After changing the engine oil (diesel engine only)

The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following pro-

cedures:

STEP

1

Switch the display to the trip meter “A” when the engine is running.

(P. 199)

STEP

2

Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

Turn the engine switch off.

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

STEP

3

While pressing the display change button (P. 199), turn the

engine switch to the “ON” position (do not start the engine because

reset mode will be canceled). Continue to press and hold the button

until the trip meter displays “000000”.

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

While pressing the display change button (P. 199), turn the

“ENGINE START STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON mode (do not

start the engine because otherwise the reset mode will be can-

celed). Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter

displays “000000”.

CAUTION

 Used engine oil

 Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may

cause skin disorders such as inflammation and 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.

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