park assist TOYOTA xB 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 104
Engine (ignition) switch .... 117
Automatic transmission .... 121
Manual transmission ........ 125
Turn signal lever .............. 126
Parking brake ................... 127
Horn ................................. 128
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 129
Indicators and warning lights .......... 132
Multi-information display............................ 135 2-3. Operating the lights
and Windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 138
Windshield wipers and washer .................... 140
Rear window wiper and washer .................... 142
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 143
Driving assist systems ..... 147
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 152
Vehicle load limits ............ 157
Winter driving tips ............ 158
Trailer towing ................... 163
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) ................. 164
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ... 165

114 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.

276 5-1. Essential information
Using a flatbed truckIf you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
■ Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.
■ Emergency towing eyelet location
P. 294
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
use caution for the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 168, 174
ABS........................................... 147
Air conditioning filter .............. 243
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 243
Manual air conditioning system................................ 168
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 71
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 75
Airbag warning light .............. 284
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 72
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 75
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 80
General airbag precautions .... 75
Locations of airbags ............... 68
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 79
Proper driving posture ...... 66, 75
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 72
Side airbag precautions.......... 75
SRS airbags ........................... 68
Anti-lock brake system ........... 147
Audio input .............................. 175
Audio system Audio input ........................... 175
AUX adapter ......................... 175
Portable music player ........... 175
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 176 Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........121
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................309
S mode ..................................123
AUX adapter .............................175
Auxiliary boxes ........................184
Back door Back door ................................35
Wireless remote control ..........24
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............258
Wattage .................................333
Battery
Checking ...............................225
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............311
Preparing and checking before winter .......................158
Bottle holder .............................185
Brake
Fluid ......................................222
Parking brake ........................127
Brake assist ..............................147
Break-in tips .............................107
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................131A
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