ignition TOYOTA xB 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
1Before driving
2When driving

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Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 141
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 144
Headlight switch P. 138
Turn signal lever P. 126
Audio remote co ntrol switches P. 180
Engine (ignition) switch P. 117
Cruise control switch P. 146
Instrument panelPictorial index

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CAUTION
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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 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

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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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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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions:
■
When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric c ooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the ignition on, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if
the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 229)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also, a backfire could cause a fire in the engine com-
partment.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity (reference)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission: 6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
Gap DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug gap.

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Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering........... 150
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is
inoperative ........................... 38
If the engine will not start...... 315
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 316
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 318
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 288
If the warning light turns on .. 288
If you have a flat tire ............ 301
If you lose your keys............. 317
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 286
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 325
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 327
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 279
If your vehicle overheats ...... 322
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 278
Engine Compartment........................ 222
Engine switch ....................... 117
Hood ..................................... 218
How to start the engine ................................ 117
Identification number ............ 331
If the engine will not start...... 315
Ignition switch ....................... 117
Overheating .......................... 322
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 335
Checking .............................. 227
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Engine immobilizer system ...... 64 Engine oil
Capacity ................................333
Checking ...............................223
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Engine switch ...........................117
EPS ............................................150
Event data recorder ...................19
Floor mat...................................196
Fluid
Brake .....................................229
Washer ..................................234
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............81
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................292
Front seats Adjustment ..............................42
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............266
Wattage .................................339
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............266
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................339
Fuel
Capacity ................................332
Fuel gauge ............................129
Fuel pump shut off system ....287
Gas station information .........388
Information ............................340
Refueling .................................60
Fuel door.....................................60
Fuel filler door ............................60
Fuel pump shut off system .....287
Fuses.........................................256E
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Gas station information...........388
Gauges ......................................129
Glove box.................................. 185
Head restraintsAdjusting ................................45
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 266
Switch.................................... 138
Wattage .................................339
Heaters
Side mirror............................. 178
Hood .......................................... 218
Hooks Cargo .................................... 198
Horn...........................................128
I/M test....................................... 214
Identification Engine ...................................331
Vehicle .................................. 330
Ignition switch .......................... 117
Illuminated entry system .........182
Indicator lights .........................132
Inside rear view mirror ..............55
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 182
Switch.................................... 183
Wattage .................................339
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 220
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........301
Jack handle ..............................301 Keyless entry ............................. 26
Keys
Engine switch ........................ 117
If you lose your keys ............. 317
Key number............................. 24
Keyless entry .......................... 26
Keys ........................................ 24
Wireless remote control key.... 26
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 266
Wattage................................. 339
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 266
Wattage................................. 339
Lights Headlights switch .................. 138
Interior light list ...................... 182
Interior light switch ................ 183
Luggage compartment light ....................................... 37
Personal light switch ............. 183
Replacing light bulbs ............. 266
Turn signal lever ................... 126
Wattage................................. 339
Load capacity ........................... 160
Luggage compartment lights Switch ..................................... 37
Wattage................................. 339
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 215
General maintenance............ 210
Maintenance data ................. 330
Maintenance requirements ... 208
Maintenance data..................... 209
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 172
Manual transmission ............... 125G
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Seating capacity....................... 160
SeatsAdjustment ........................ 42, 43
Adjustment precautions.....42, 44
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................92
Cleaning ................................205
Head restraint..........................45
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 67
Service reminder indicators ..............................132
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........121
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 316
Manual transmission ............. 125
Shift lock system ..................... 316
Side airbags................................69
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 266
Switch.................................... 138
Wattage .................................339
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............... 56
Side turn signal lights
Wattage .................................339
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................244
Storage location .................... 301
Spark plug ................................335
Specifications...........................330
Speedometer ............................ 129
Steering Column lock release..............117
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 54
Audio switches ......................180
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 266
Wattage .................................339 Storage feature ........................ 184
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 325
Sun visors ................................ 191
Switch Engine switch ........................ 117
Ignition switch ....................... 117
Light switches ....................... 138
Power door lock switch ........... 30
Power window switch .............. 58
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 144
Tire pressure warning reset switch......................... 236
Transmission shift switch ...... 123
Window lock switch ................. 58
Wiper and washer switch ...... 141
Tachometer .............................. 129
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 266
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 339
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 64
Theft prevention labels ............. 66
Tire inflation pressure ............. 244
Tire information Glossary ................................ 349
Size ....................................... 346
Tire identification number...... 345
Uniform tire quality
grading................................ 347
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