TOYOTA xB 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

271
INDEX
Index
SECTION 10

272
A
Adding washer fluid255
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Adjustment
Front seats 26
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Seat belt 31
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Air conditioning filters 136
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Air conditioning system 130
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Airbags 40
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 82 . . . . .
Anti −lock brake system
warning light 97
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Anti −theft steering column lock 108 . . . . . .
Appearance care Cleaning the interior 223
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Protecting your Scion from
corrosion 220
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Washing and waxing 221
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Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 109
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Shift lock override button 215
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Shift pattern 109
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Shift speed 109
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AUX adapter 145
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 21
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B
Back door 20
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Back door lock 20
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Battery Checking battery condition 252 . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 252
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Handling safety 252
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Recharging precautions 253
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Winter driving tips 189
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Before starting the engine 186
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Bottle holders 148
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 162 . . . . . .
Brake system 159
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Brake system warning light 97
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Brakes
Fluid level 243
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Pad wear indicators 162
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Parking 124
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Break −in tips 152
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Brightness control 88
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C
Carbon monoxide caution 155
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Cargo and luggage Capacity 179
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Distribution 180
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Stowage precautions 180
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Certification label 162
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Checking and replacing fuses 254 . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires 246 . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 243
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Checking the engine oil level 240 . . . . . . . .
Checking the radiator and condenser 242
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Child restraint Child restraint system 61
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Installation 63
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Precautions 60
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Types of child restraint system 62 . . . . . .
Cleaning the interior 223
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Clock 143
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Cold weather Operation 189
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Controls, Instrument panel 2
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Cooling system Coolant level 242
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Engine overheating 199
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Radiator and reservoir 242
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Radiator cap 242
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Winter driving tips 189
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Corrosion prevention 220
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Cruise control 125
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Cup holders 147
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D
Defogger, Rear window90
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 86
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Dinghy towing 190
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Directional signals 86
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Do −it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 235
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Service precautions 233
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 229 . . .
Driving Automatic transmission 109
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Driving tips 187, 189
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Manual transmission 113
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Driving in the rain 188
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Driving tips
Driving in the rain 188
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Driving tips in various conditions 187
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Driving with an automatic transmission 109
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Driving with a
manual transmission 113
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Economical driving 192
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Good driving practice 109, 113
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Winter driving tips 189
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During
Break −in 152
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E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel
and repairs 192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system Battery 252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 87 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of Blown fuse 254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 87 . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot operate back door opener 216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever 215 . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 196 . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs 230 . . . . . . . Engine
Before starting the engine 186 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 242 . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 154 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment overview 232 . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification Number 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three −way catalytic converter 154 . . . . .
Engine coolant Temperature indicator and waning light 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil Winter driving tips 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine switch 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F
Facts about engine oil consumption 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire After changing wheels 210 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tires 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level Brake 243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fold −down rear seat 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign countries, Operation in 154 . . . . . .
Front passenger occupant classification system 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler door opener 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy 192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel information 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gauge 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 154 . . . . .
Tank cap 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse locations 233
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Fuses, Fuse box 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Gauge, Fuel 94
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Glove box 147
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Good driving practice Automatic transmission 109
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Manual transmission 113
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H
Hazard switch 87
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Head restraints 31
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Headlight switch 86
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High speed operation During break −in 152
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Hood release, Engine 21
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How to start the engine 186
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I
Identification
Engine 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument panel
Brightness control 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 143 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip meter 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control 88 . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel overview 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior light 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iPod jack 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J
Jack
Location 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning a floor jack 236 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 197
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K
Key reminder buzzer 97
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Keys 8, 216
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L
Light bulbsBack −up lights 259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights 258 . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights 258 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate lights 260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights 258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side marker lights 259 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal lights 259 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop and tail lights 259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, replacing 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Interior Interior light 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light reminder buzzer 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load limits 179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock Side doors 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 97 . . . . . . . . . . .
Low oil pressure warning light 97 . . . . . . . .
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment light 89 . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage stowage box 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M
Maintenance
Do −it−yourself maintenance 233 . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 226 . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 226 . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 97 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission Driving with a
manual transmission 113 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission 109 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror
Anti −glare inside rear view 82 . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi −information display 142 . . . . . . . . . . . .
N
New vehicle break−in 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O
Odometer 95
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Oil
Consumption 156
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Power steering 157
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Viscosity and grade 241, 263
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Oil consumption 156
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Open door warning light 97
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Operating tips 133
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Operation in foreign countries 154 . . . . . . .
Overdrive switch 109
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Overheating, Engine 199
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Overheating, Engine coolant 94
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Overview Engine compartment 232
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P
Parking brake
Operation 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake reminder light 97 . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning a floor jack 236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pretensioners (seat belt pretensioners) 37 . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Scion from corrosion 220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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R
RadiatorCoolant, Engine 242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear console box 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat Fold −down 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirror 80 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 90 . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer 90 . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners 270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S
Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt reminder buzzer 97 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt reminder light 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioner warning light 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts Cleaning 223 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 37 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 226 . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators 97 . . . . . . . . . . Side door locks 14
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Side vents 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 261 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver and front passenger airbags 40 . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Cold weather 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting a flooded engine 196 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Tilt steering wheel 80
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Steering column
Column lock 108
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Suspension and chassis 164
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Switch
Emergency flasher 87
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Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 86
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Ignition 108
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Overdrive 109
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Rear window defogger 90
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Power window 18
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Windshield wiper and washer 89 . . . . . . .
T
Theft prevention labels 163
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Three −way catalytic converter 154 . . . . . . .
Tie −down hooks 149
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Tilt steering wheel 80
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Tire pressure warning light 97, 118 . . . . . . .
Tire pressure warning system 118 . . . . . . .
Tires Changing 206
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Flat tire 200
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Glossary 172
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Inflation pressure 243
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Replacing 246
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Rotation 248
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Size 169, 265
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Snow tires and chains 248
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Spare 203
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Symbols 165
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Tire identification number (TIN) 168 . . . .
Tools 203
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Total load capacity 179
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To w i n g Capacity 179
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Dinghy towing 190
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Emergency towing 213
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If your vehicle needs to be
towed 211
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Trailer 192
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Traction control system 114
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Trailer towing 192
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Trip meter 95
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Turn signals 86
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Types of tires182
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U
Uniform tire quality grading 170
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V
Vanity mirror 83
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Vehicle identification number (VIN) 162
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Vehicle stability control system 116 . . . . . .
W
Warning buzzer 97
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Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 255
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Washing and waxing 221
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Wheels
Replacing 246
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 89
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Winter driving tips 189
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Wireless remote control 8
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Scion has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.
Scion belts are:
Comfortable
Easy to use
Convenient
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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 xB 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.