automatic transmission TOYOTA xB 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 24
Side doors ............................ 29
Back door ............................. 35
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 41
Rear seats ............................ 42
Head restraints ..................... 44
Seat belts ............................. 46
Steering wheel ..................... 53
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 54
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 55
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 57
Moon roof ............................. 59 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 63
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 67
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 69
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 70
SRS airbags ......................... 72
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 84
Child restraint systems ......... 90
Installing child restraints ....... 95
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 108
Engine (ignition) switch....... 121
Automatic transmission ...... 125
Manual transmission........... 129
Turn signal lever ................. 130
Parking brake ..................... 131
Horn .................................... 132
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 133
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 136
Multi-information display ..... 139
2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 142
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 144
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 146
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 147
Driving assist systems ........ 151
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 156
Vehicle load limits ............... 161
Winter driving tips ............... 162
Trailer towing ...................... 167
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 168
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 169 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 172
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers....... 178
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/USB port........................... 179
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 180
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 181
• Interior light ...................... 182
• Personal lights.................. 182
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 184
• Glove box ......................... 185
• Console box ..................... 186
• Cup holders ...................... 187
• Auxiliary box ..................... 189
• Bottle holder ..................... 190
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 191
Vanity mirrors ..................... 192
Clock .................................. 193
Outside temperature display .............................. 194
Power outlet ....................... 195
Floor mat ............................ 196
Luggage compartment features ............................ 198
3Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 202
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 205
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 208
General maintenance ......... 210
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 214
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 215
Hood................................... 218
Positioning a floor jack ....... 219
Engine compartment .......... 221
Tires ................................... 235
Tire inflation pressure......... 243
Wheels ............................... 247
Air conditioning filter ........... 249
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 252
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 254
Light bulbs .......................... 264 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 276
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 277
If you think something is wrong ................................ 284
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 285
Event data recorder ............ 286
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 288
If you have a flat tire ........... 300
If the engine will not start .... 314
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 315
If you lose your keys ........... 316
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 317
If your vehicle overheats..... 321
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 324
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 326
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or canceled:
*1: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
*2: Default setting is off
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked
door locking function
*1Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all the
doors.
Shift position linked
door unlocking func-
tion
*1
Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all the
doors.
Speed linked door lock-
ing function
*2
All the doors are locked when the vehicle
speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking function
*2
All the doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 seconds after turn-
ing the engine switch to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
When the setting or canceling operat
ion is complete, all the doors are
locked and then unlocked.
FunctionShift lever positionDriver’s door lock switch position
Shift position linked door lock-
ing function
*P
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
*
Speed linked door locking func-
tion N
Driver’s door linked door unlock-
ing function
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 356)

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (automatic transmission) or 1 (manual transmission).
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■ After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible behind
the seatback lock release button. Make
sure that the red marking is not visible.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 108
Engine (ignition) switch .... 121
Automatic transmission .... 125
Manual transmission ........ 129
Turn signal lever .............. 130
Parking brake ................... 131
Horn ................................. 132
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 133
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 136
Multi-information display............................ 139 2-3. Operating the lights and
Windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 142
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 144
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 146
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 147
Driving assist systems ..... 151
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 156
Vehicle load limits ............ 161
Winter driving tips ............ 162
Trailer towing ................... 167
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) ................. 168
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ................. 169

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
■ Starting the engine
P. 121
■ Driving
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 125)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 131)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
( P. 129)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 131)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( P. 125)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. ( P. 129)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 131)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 125)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 131)
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 129)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the
wheels as needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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Starting off on a steep uphillAutomatic transmission Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever
to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3