coolant level TOYOTA xB 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(P. 225)
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct
level? (
P. 222)
Engine coolant Is the engine coolant at the cor-
rect level?
(P. 220)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct
level?
(P. 216)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser
should be free from foreign
objects.
(P. 222)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 227)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Scion dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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Maintenance and care
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 225)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 222)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 220)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 227)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 220)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 217)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 216)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 222)
Fuse box ( P. 248)
Battery ( P. 225)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 222)
Radiator ( P. 222)

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Engine coolantThe coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line. (P. 315)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 F [-35 C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 F [-42 C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Scion dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Scion dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.

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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Cont act your Scion dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperatur e warning light flashes or
comes on
● Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the high coolant temperature warning light
goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your Scion dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 5 STEP 4

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Alphabetical index
Tires
Chains .................................. 158
Checking .............................. 229
Compact spare tire ............... 295
If you have a flat tire ............. 294
Inflation pressure .................. 237
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 230
Information ........................... 337
Replacing ............................. 294
Rotating tires ........................ 229
Size ...................................... 332
Snow tires............................. 158
Spare tire .............................. 294
Tire pressure warning
system................................ 229
Tools......................................... 294
Total load capacity .................. 157
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 164, 165
Emergency towing ................ 272
Trailer towing ........................ 163
TRAC ........................................ 147
Traction control ....................... 147
Trailer towing........................... 163
Transmission shift switches................................. 123
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 258
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 333
Valet key..................................... 22
Vanity mirrors .......................... 187
Vehicle identification number................................... 324
Vehicle stability control .......... 147
VSC ........................................... 147
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 282
Seat belt reminder ................ 285 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........284
Brake assist system ..............284
Brake system ........................282
Charging system .... ...............283
Electric power steering system warning light........................284
Electronic engine control
system ................................284
High coolant temperature ......283
Low engine oil pressure ........283
Low fuel level ........................285
Low tire pressure...................286
Low washer fluid ...................285
Malfunction indicator lamp ....284
Open door .............................285
Pretensioners ........................284
Seat belt reminder light .........285
SRS airbags ..........................284
Tire pressure warning light ....286
Washer Checking ...............................227
Preparing and checking before winter .......................158
Switch....................................140
Washing and waxing ...............196
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................152
Load limits .............................157
Weight ...................................324
Wheels ......................................241
Window glasses ........................57
Window lock switch ...................57
Windows Power windows .......................57
Rear window defogger ..........174
Washer ..................................140
Windshield wipers ...................140
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ...................24
Replacing the battery ............246
Wireless remote control key ....24
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■Warning lights
P. 286
or
P. 2 8 2P. 285
P. 2 8 3P. 284
P. 2 8 3P. 285
P. 285
or
P. 2 8 4P. 285
P. 2 8 4P. 285
P. 283
or
P. 2 8 4P. 284
P. 2 8 6P. 284
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Charging system
warning light
Open door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning light
ABS warning light
Slip indicator light
Engine oil replacement
reminder lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Low engine oil
pressure warning light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder
light
High engine coolant
temperature
warning light Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
Electric power
steering system
warning light