manual transmission TOYOTA xB 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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2When driving

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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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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Scion dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation.
Vehicle data recordings
Your Scion is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (except manual transmission)
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Scion may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Scion will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Scion in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

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CAUTION
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (automatic transmission) or 1 (manual transmission).
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■ After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible behind
the seatback lock release button. Make
sure that the red marking is not visible.

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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
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
■ Starting the engine
P. 11 7
■ Driving
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 121)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 127)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
( P. 125)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 127)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Stopping
Automatic transmission With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( P. 121)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. ( P. 125)
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 127)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 121)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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STEP 2
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Starting off on a steep uphillAutomatic transmission Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever
to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 127)
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 125)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the
wheels as needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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CAUTION
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On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not shift the shift lever to P
while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost . This will make it difficult to steer
and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 327
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 122)
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE
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When driving the vehicle
Automatic transmission
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
Manual transmission
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
● Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch, trans-
mission and gears.
● Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and mov- ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
■ When parking the vehicle (vehicl es with an automatic transmission)
Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.