flat tire 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.

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 ....... 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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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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NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the br ake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( P. 305)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Scion dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, and transaxle fluid etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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CAUTION
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are
installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Scion dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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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

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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood lock sys-
tem work properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be dam- aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
CAUTION
■ If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

216 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil levelP. 223)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 256)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 266)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Flathead screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 229)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 244)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 234)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear
indicators is shown by the
“TWI” or “ ” marks, etc.,
molded on the sidewall of
each tire.
Check spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
■Tire rotation
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and
extend tire life, Scion recom-
mends that tire rotation is
carried out at the same inter-
val as tire inspection.
■Tire pressure warning system
Your Scion is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that
uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low
tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise. (P. 294)
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Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
installed, new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warn-
ing computer and the tire pressure warning system must be initial-
ized. Have tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes
registered by your Scion dealer. ( P. 238)
■ How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. ( P. 338)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level. The ti re pressure warning system will
operate based on this pressure level.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
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