park assist TOYOTA xB 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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

118 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.

282 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. 300
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
be cautious of 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 .................................... 172, 178
ABS........................................... 151
Air conditioning filter .............. 249
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 249
Manual air conditioning system................................ 172
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 75
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 79
Airbag warning light .............. 290
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 76
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 79
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 84
General airbag precautions .... 79
Locations of airbags ............... 72
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 83
Proper driving posture ...... 70, 79
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 76
Side airbag precautions.......... 79
SRS airbags ........................... 72
Anti-lock brake system ........... 151
Audio input .............................. 179
Audio system Audio input ........................... 179
AUX port ............................... 179
Portable music player ........... 179
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 180 Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........125
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................315
S mode ..................................127
AUX port ...................................179
Auxiliary boxes ........................189
Back door Back door ................................35
Wireless remote control ..........24
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............264
Wattage .................................339
Battery
Checking ...............................231
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............317
Preparing and checking before winter .......................162
Bottle holder .............................190
Brake
Fluid ......................................228
Parking brake ........................131
Brake assist ..............................151
Break-in tips .............................111
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................135A
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