trailer 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.
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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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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Before starting the engine186
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How to start the engine 186
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Tips for driving in various conditions 187
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Driving in the rain 188
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Winter driving tips 189
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Dinghy towing 190
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Trailer towing 192
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How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too 192
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SECTION 3

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Tr ailer to win g
Scion does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. Scion also
does not recommend the installation of
a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bi-
cycle, etc. Your Scion is not designed
for trailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.Improving fuel economy is easy–just take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure.
Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See page
243 for instructions.
Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warmup idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
Put the selector lever into the “D”
when engine braking is not required.
Driving without the “D” position will re-
duce the fuel economy. (For details,
see “Automatic transmission” on page
109.)
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.
Avoid engine lugging or overrev-
ving. Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.
Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down. Stop−and− go driving
wastes fuel.
Avoid unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal. This causes needless
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.
Maintain a moderate speed on high-
ways. The faster you drive, the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.
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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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