bulb TOYOTA xB 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the
“ON” position.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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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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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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After a fuse is replaced
● If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. ( P. 266)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Scion dealer.
■ If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Scion fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Scion
dealer, as soon as possible.

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Scion dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Scion dealer.
■ Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 339)
■ Front bulb locations
Parking light
Daytime running lights
(if equipped) and head- light high beam
Headlight low beam Front side
marker light
Front turn signal light

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Rear bulb locations
Stop/tail and rear side marker light
License plate
lights
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight low beams
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Daytime running lights (if e quipped) and headlight high
beams
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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■Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2