oil temperature TOYOTA xB 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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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-
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Maintenance and care
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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Scion_xB_U_(OM12F39U)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Scion dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
High engine coolant temperature warning light Indicates that the engine is almost overheating.
(P. 322)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Scion_xB_U_(OM12F39U)
Lubrication system
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Scion vehicle. Use Scion
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the fol-
lowing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE
0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
With filter
Without filter4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8 Imp. qt.)
4.3 qt. (4.1 L, 3.6 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
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Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
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Alphabetical index
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Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................ 131
Meters .................................. 129
Microphone .............................. 181
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 55
Side mirror heater................. 178
Side mirrors ............................ 56
Vanity mirrors ....................... 192
Multi-information display ................................... 135
Noise from under vehicle ......... 16
Odometer ................................. 129
Oil Engine oil.............................. 223
Opener Back door ............................... 36
Fuel filler door......................... 60
Hood ..................................... 218
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 56
Outside temperature display ................................... 194
Overheating, Engine ............... 322
Parking brake .......................... 127
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 266
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage ................................ 339
Personal lights
Personal light........................ 182
Switch ................................... 183
Wattage ................................ 339
Power outlet............................. 195
Power windows ......................... 58 Radiator ....................................229
Rear seats
Adjustment ..............................43
Folding down ...........................43
Seat adjustment ......................43
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ...............266
Wattage .................................339
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............266
Wattage .................................339
Rear window defogger ............178
Rear window wiper ..................144
Replacing Fuses ....................................256
Key battery ............................254
Light bulbs .............................266
Tires ......................................301
Wireless remote control
battery .................................254
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................362
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............47
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................49
Child restraint system installation .............................92
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ......................206
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................49
How to wear your seat belt......47
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................50
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................49
Reminder light .......................292
Seat belt extenders .................50
Seat belt pretensioners ...........48
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Alphabetical index
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Tires
Chains .................................. 161
Checking .............................. 236
Compact spare tire ............... 302
If you have a flat tire ............. 301
Inflation pressure .................. 244
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 237
Information ........................... 343
Replacing ............................. 301
Rotating tires ........................ 236
Size ...................................... 338
Snow tires............................. 161
Spare tire .............................. 301
Tire pressure warning system................................ 236
Tools......................................... 301
Total load capacity .................. 160
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 167, 168
Emergency towing ................ 280
Trailer towing ........................ 166
TRAC ........................................ 150
Traction control ....................... 150
Trailer towing........................... 166
Transmission shift
switches................................. 123
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 266
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 339
Valet key..................................... 24
Vanity mirrors .......................... 192
Vehicle data recording.............. 18
Vehicle identification number................................... 330
Vehicle stability control .......... 150
VSC ........................................... 150
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 288
Seat belt reminder ................ 292 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........290
Brake assist system ..............290
Brake system ........................288
Charging system .... ...............289
Electric power steering system
warning light........................291
Electronic engine control system ................................290
High coolant temperature ......289
Low engine oil pressure ........289
Low fuel level ........................292
Low tire pressure...................294
Low washer fluid ...................292
Malfunction indicator lamp ....290
Open door .............................292
Pretensioners ........................290
Seat belt reminder light .........292
SRS airbags ..........................290
Tire pressure warning light ....294
Washer Checking ...............................234
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................161
Switch....................................141
Washing and waxing ...............202
Weight Cargo capacity ......................155
Load limits .............................160
Weight ...................................330
Wheels ......................................248
Window glasses ........................58
Window lock switch ...................58
Windows
Power windows .......................58
Rear window defogger ..........178
Washer ..................................141
Windshield wipers ...................141
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................26
Replacing the battery ............254
Wireless remote control key ....26
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■Warning lights
P. 294
or
P. 2 8 8P. 292
P. 2 8 9P. 291
P. 2 8 9P. 292
P. 292
or
P. 2 9 0P. 292
P. 2 9 0P. 292
P. 289
or
P. 2 9 0P. 291
P. 2 9 3P. 291
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Charging system
warning light
Open door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning light
ABS warning light
Slip indicator light
Maintenance required
reminder lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Low engine oil
pressure warning light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder
light
High engine coolant
temperature
warning light Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
Electric power
steering system
warning light