engine oil TOYOTA xB 2009 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):Intake 0.19 – 0.29 (0.007 – 0.012)
Exhaust 0.38 – 0.48 (0.015 – 0.019)
Spark plug type: DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm(in.): 1.1 (0.043)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp.qt.): With filter 4.3 (4.5, 3.8)
Without filter 4.1 (4.3, 3.6)
“Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Scion
vehicle. Use Scion approved “Genuine Mo-
tor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity. Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Please contact your Scion dealer for fur-
ther details.
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W −20 or 0W −20
Outside temperature
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp.qt.):
Manual transmission 6.0 (6.3, 5.3)
Automatic transmission 5.9 (6.2, 5.2)
Coolant type:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Scion vehicle at factory fill.
In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non −silicate, non− amine, non−
nitrite, and non −borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long −life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Scion dealer for fur-
ther details.
BATTERY
Open voltage* at 20 C (68 F):
12.6 – 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 – 12.4 V Half charged
11.8 – 12.0 V Discharged
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.

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CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):5 – 15 (0.2 – 0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp.qt.): 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL −4 or GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp.qt.): 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary. Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” to aid
in assuring optimum transaxle
performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
WS” may cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimate-
ly damage the automatic transmission
of your vehicle.
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 294 N (30 kgf, 60
lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
87 (3.4)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1 – 6 (0.04 – 0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 6 – 9 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

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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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging system warning light 97
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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.

Publication No. OM12C53U
Part No. 01999-12C53
Printed in Japan 01−0808 −00
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Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 97 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 196 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.
 If your engine stalls while driving 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . .
 If you have a flat tire 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . .
 If your vehicle needs to be towed 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break-in period 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index 271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 152 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 L (14.0 gal., 11.7 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil: ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 241 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 243 through 250.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 265.
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