TOYOTA xB 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning as well as other interior features for a
comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 26
Side doors ............................ 30
Back door ............................. 36
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 42
Rear seats ............................ 43
Head restraints ..................... 45
Seat belts ............................. 47
Steering wheel ..................... 54
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................. 55
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 56
1-4. Opening and clos ing
the win dows
Power windows .................... 58
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 60 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 64
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 66
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 67
SRS airbags ......................... 69
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 81
Child restraint systems ......... 87
Installing child restraints ....... 92
2-1. Driving procedures Driving 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
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2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 138
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 141
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 144
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 146
Driving assist systems ........ 150
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 155
Vehicle load limits ............... 160
Winter driving tips ............... 161
Trailer towing ...................... 166
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 167
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 168
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
Using the microphone ........ 181
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 182
• Interior light ...................... 183
• Personal lights.................. 183
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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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 ....... 220
Engine compartment .......... 222
Tires ................................... 236
Tire inflation pressure......... 244
Wheels ............................... 248
Air conditioning filter ........... 251
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 254
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 256
Light bulbs .......................... 266 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 278
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................... 279
If you think something is wrong ............................ 286
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 287
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 ........... 301
If the engine will not start .... 315
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 316
If you lose your keys ........... 317
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................... 318
If your vehicle overheats..... 322
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 325
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 327
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 330
Fuel information .................. 340
Tire information ................... 343
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 356
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 359
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 362
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 363
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 365
Abbreviation list ........................ 376
Alphabetical index ..................... 377
What to do if... ........................... 384
6Vehicle specifications
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Windshield wipers P. 141
Pictorial indexExterior
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 56
Side turn signal lights
P. 126
Front side marker lights
P. 138
Headlights (low beam) P. 138
Parking lights P. 138
Hood P. 218
Front turn signal lights
P. 126
Headlights (high beam) P. 138
Daytime running lights P. 140

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Rear window defogger P. 178
Rear window wiper
P. 144
License plate lights P. 138
Back door P. 36
Rear turn signal lights P. 126
Stop/tail and rear side marker lights
P. 138
Fuel filler door P. 60
Side doors P. 30
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 236
P. 301
P. 244
P. 343
: If equipped

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InteriorPictorial index
Fuel filler door opener P. 60
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 69
Auxiliary box
P. 189
Floor mat P. 196
SRS side airbags P. 69
Front seats P. 42
Seat belts P. 47
Power window switch
P. 58
Bottle holder P. 190
Rear seat P. 43
Head restraints P. 45

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Personal lights Microphone
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P. 182
P. 181
Interior light P. 182
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 69
Sun visors P. 191
Vanity mirrors P. 192
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 55
*1: Refer to the “SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

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InteriorPictorial index
Window lock switch P. 58
Door lock switch
P. 30
Inside door lock button P. 30
Power window switches P. 58