manual 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
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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.

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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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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

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When driving
NOTICE
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When driving the vehicle
Automatic transmission
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
Manual transmission
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
● Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch, trans-
mission and gears.
● Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and mov- ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
■ When parking the vehicle (vehicl es with an automatic transmission)
Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
Manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual
transmission). ( P. 125, 129)
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 67)
■Changing engine switch position
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the power outlet can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
STEP 1
Push in the key and turn it to the “LOCK”
position.STEP 2