towing capacity TOYOTA xB 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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Vehicle load limits include total load
capacity, seating capacity, towing ca-
pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the
load limits shown below. Total load ca-
pacity and seating capacity are also
described on the tire and loading in-
formation label. For location of the tire
and loading information label, see
“Checking tire infl
at ion pr es s ur e” on
page 243.
Total load capacity:
385 kg (850 lb.)
Total load capacity means combined
weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
Seating capacity: Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum
number of occupants whose esti-
mated average weight is 68 kg (150
lb.) per person. Depending on the
weight of each person, the seating ca-
pacity given may exceed the total
load capacity. NOTICE
Even if the number of occupants
are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load ca-
pacity.
Towing capacity
Scion does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle
is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or de-
crease depending on the size (weight)
and the number of occupants. For de-
tails, see “Capacity and distribution”
that follows.
CAUTION
Do not apply the load more than
each load limit. That may cause
not only damage to the tires, but
also deterioration to the steering
ability and braking ability, which
may cause an accident.
Veh icle lo ad limit s

180 When stowing cargo and luggage in
the vehicle, observe the following: Put cargo and luggage in the lug-
gage compartment when at all
possible. Be sure all items are se-
cured in place.
 Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far
forward as possible helps maintain
balance.
 For better fuel economy, do not
carry unneeded weight.
CAUTION
To prevent cargo and l uggage
from sliding forward during
braking, do not stack anything
in the luggage compartment.
Keep cargo and luggage low,
as close to the floor as pos-
sible.
 Never allow anyone to ride in
the luggage compartment. It is
not designed for passengers.
They should ride in their seats
with their seat belts properly
fastened. Otherwise, they are
much more likely to suffer seri-
ous bodily injury, in the event
of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
 Do not drive with objects left
on top of the instrument panel.
They may interfere with the
driver’s field of view. Or they
may move during sudden ve-
hicle acceleration or turning,
and impair the driver’s control
of the vehicle. In an accident
they may injure the vehicle oc-
cupants.
NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond
the vehicle capacity weight given
in Section 8.
Cargo capacity depends on the to-
tal weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity) – (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
Cargo and luggage—
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(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example,
if the “XXX” am ount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400–750 (5x150)=650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4. (6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available car-
go and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.
Scion does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. It is not de-
signed for trailer towing.
Total load capacity Cargo
capacity
Example on Your Vehicle
In case that 2 people with the com-
bined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are
riding in your vehicle with the total
load capacity of 375 kg (825 lb.), the
available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity will be as follows:
385 kg – 166 kg = 219 kg.
( 850 lb. – 366 lb. = 484 lb. )
From this condition, if 3 more passen-
gers with the combined weight of 176
kg (388 lb.) get on , the av ailable car-
go and luggage load will be reduced
as follows:

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 . . . . . . .
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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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