spark plugs TOYOTA xD 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
SCION
Information before driving your Scion
Break−in period 156
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Fuel 156
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Fuel pump shut off system 158
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Operation in foreign countries 158
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Three −way catalytic converter 158
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Engine exhaust cautions 159
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Facts about engine oil consumption 160
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Iridium–tipped spark plugs 162
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Electric power steering system 162
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Brake system 163
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 166
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Your Scion’s identification 166
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Theft prevention labels 167
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Suspension and chassis 168
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Tire information 169
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Vehicle load limits 183
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Cargo and luggage 184
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Types of tires 186
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SECTION 2

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20T002
Your engine is fitted with iridium–tipped
spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use only iridium–tipped spark plugs.
Do not adjust gaps for engine perfor-
mance or smooth drivability.
The electric power steering system, us-
ing an electric motor, assists the turn-
ing of the steering wheel.
In the following cases, you may feel the
steering becoming heavy. But it is not
a malfunction.
When maneuvering or turning frequently
over a long time
The power steering effect will be re-
duced to prevent the system from over-
heating. Avoid turning the steering
wheel, or stop the vehicle and turn the
engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”
position. The system will become cool
in about 10 minutes.
NOTICE
Frequent maneuvering and turning
over a long time may cause damage
to the system in which the mecha-
nism prevents overheating of the elec-
tric power steering system.
When the battery is discharged
Check the battery’s condition. If neces-
sary, recharge or replace the battery.
For details, see “Checking battery con-
dition” on page 260.
INFORMATION
When the steering wheel is turned, a
motor operating sound (whining
sound) may be heard. This occurs
when the power steering motor works
and is not defective.
Iridium–tipped spark plugs Electric power steering system

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CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Be sure that the engine switch is
off if you work near the electric
cooling fans or radiator grille. With
the engine switch on, the electric
cooling fans will automatically start
to run if the engine coolant temper-
ature is high and/or the air condi-
tioning is on.
Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
Take care when filling the brake and
clutch reservoirs because brake or
clutch fluid can harm your hands or
eyes. If fluid gets on your hands or
in your eyes, flush the affected area
with clean water immediately. If you
still feel uncomfortable with your
hands or eyes, go to the doctor.

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NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based nonsilicate,
nonamine, nonnitrite, and nonbo-
rate coolant with longlife hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water.
 If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.
 Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
 Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
 Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid and power steering fluid,
or the transmission and power
steering could be damaged.
Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do −it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Scion parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent. See
page 247 for details about engine oil
selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non −silicate, non −amine, non− ni-
trite, and non −borate coolant with long −
life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water.
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)

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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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Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle stability control system 123 . . . . . .
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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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