TOYOTA xD 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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D
Defogger, Rear window97
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 92
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Dinghy towing 194
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Directional signals 92
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Do −it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 241
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Service precautions 239
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 235
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Driving Automatic transmission 117
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Driving tips 191, 193
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Manual transmission 120
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Driving in the rain 192
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Driving tips Driving tips in various conditions 191
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Driving with a
manual transmission 120
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Driving with an automatic transmission 117
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Economical driving 196
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Good driving practice 117, 120
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Winter driving tips 193
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During, Break −in 156
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E
Economical driving, Saving money
on both fuel and repairs 196 . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system Battery 260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 93 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of Blown fuse 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 93 . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 221 . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 200 . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs 236 . . . . . . . Engine
Before starting the engine 190 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 248 . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 158 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant Winter driving tips 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil Winter driving tips 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine switch 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire
After changing wheels 216 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tires 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosing wheel nuts 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Floor mat154
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Fluid level
Brake 249
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Washer fluid 263
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Foreign countries, Operation in 158 . . . . . .
Front passenger occupant classification system,
Installation 62
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Front seats 24
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Fuel Filler door opener 21
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Fuel economy 196
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Fuel information 156
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Gauge 100
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Operation in foreign countries 158 . . . . .
Tank cap 21
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Fuel pump shut off system 158
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Fuse locations 239
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Fuses, Fuse box 239
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G
Gauge
Fuel 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice
Automatic transmission 117 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H
Hazard switch 93
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Head restraints 31
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Headlight switch 92
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High speed operation,
During break −in 156
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Hood release, Engine 20
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How to start the engine 190
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Identification
Engine 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel Brightness control 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control 94 . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel overview 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iPod jack 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J
Jack
Location 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning a floor jack 242 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 201
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K
Key reminder buzzer 105
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Keys 8, 222
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L
Light bulbs
Back −up lights 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights 266 . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights 265 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lisence plate lights 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal lights 266 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing 263 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop and tail lights 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light reminder buzzer 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Interior Interior lights 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal lights 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load limits 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock
Side doors 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 105 . . . . . . . . . .
Low oil pressure warning light 105 . . . . . . .
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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M
MaintenanceDo −it−yourself maintenance 239 . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 232 . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 232 . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 105 . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission Driving with a
manual transmission 120 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift speed 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed Automatic transmission 117 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror
Anti −glare inside rear view 88 . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote controlled rear view 87 . . . . . . . .
Multi −information display
Screen transition 102
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N
New vehicle break −in 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O
Oil
Oil consumption 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viscosity and grade 247, 271 . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open door warning light 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating tips 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 158 . . . . . . .
Overdrive switch 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating, Engine 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview, Engine compartment 238 . . . . . .
P
Parking brake
Operation 131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake reminder light 105 . . . . . . . . .
Personal lights 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning a floor jack 242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders (seat belt pretensioners) 43 . . . . . . . . . . .
Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 43 . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Scion from corrosion 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R
Radiator, Coolant, Engine 249
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Rear view mirror Anti −glare inside 88
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Outside 86
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Remote controlled 87
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Rear view mirror remote control 87 . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 97
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 278
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S
Seat adjustment precautions,
Front seats 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioner warning light 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt reminder buzzer 105 . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt reminder light 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 232 . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators 105 . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side vents 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Spark plugs, Iridium−tipped
spark plugs 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag warning light 105 . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver and
front passenger airbags 46
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SRS side airbags 54
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SRS warning light 105
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Starting
Cold weather 191
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Engine 190
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Jump starting 201
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Starting a flooded engine 200
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Steering Switches 149
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Tilt steering wheel 86
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Steering column, Column lock 116 . . . . . . .
Sun visors 89
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Suspension and chassis 168
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Switch Emergency flasher 93
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Engine 116
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Headlight, dimmer and
turn signal 92
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Ignition 116
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Overdrive 117
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Power window 17
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Rear window defogger 97
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Steering 149
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Windshield wiper and washer 96 . . . . . . . T
Theft prevention labels 167
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Three −way catalytic converter 158 . . . . . . .
Tie −down hooks 153
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Tilt steering wheel 86
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Tire pressure warning light 105, 125
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Tire pressure
warning system 125
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Tires Changing 212
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Flat tire 206
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Glossary 176
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Inflation pressure 250
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Replacing 252
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Rotation 254
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Size 173, 273
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Snow tires and chains 255
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Spare 208
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Symbols 169, 171
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Tire identification number (TIN) 172
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Tools 208
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Total load capacity 183
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Capacity 183
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Dinghy towing 194
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Emergency towing 219
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If your vehicle needs
to be towed 217
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Trailer 196
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Trailer towing 196
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Turn signals 92
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Types of tires 186
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Uniform tire quality grading 174
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V
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle stability control system 123 . . . . . .
W
Warning buzzer 105
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Washer fluid, Adding washer fluid 263 . . . .
Washing and waxing 225
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Wheels, Replacing 256
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 95
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Winter driving tips 193
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Part No. 01999-52852
Printed in Japan 01−0807 −00
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Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 105 . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.
 If your engine stalls while driving 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break-in period 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index 279 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 156 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 42 L (11.1 gal., 9.2 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil: ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 247 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 250 through 256.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 273.
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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper main tenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Scion authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maint ain your vehicle and
enables you to correct ly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Scion authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for xD may be purchased
from any Scion dealer or the Material Distribu-
tion Center. To purchase the repair manual,
please contact your Scion dealer or call the Ma-
terial Distribution Center tollfree at
18006222033.
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.

WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU  PLEASE BUCKLE UP
Scion has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.
Scion belts are:
Comfortable
Easy to use
Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
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