TOYOTA xB 2013 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.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 27
Side doors ............................ 31
Back door ............................. 37
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 43
Rear seats ............................ 44
Head restraints ..................... 46
Seat belts ............................. 48
Steering wheel ..................... 55
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 56
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 57
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 59
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 61 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 65
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 67
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 68
SRS airbags ......................... 70
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 82
Child restraint systems ......... 88
Installing child restraints ....... 93
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 106
Engine (ignition) switch....... 119
Automatic transmission ...... 123
Manual transmission........... 127
Turn signal lever ................. 128
Parking brake ..................... 129
Horn .................................... 130
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 131
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 134
Multi-information display ..... 137
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2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 140
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 143
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 146
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 148
Driving assist systems ........ 152
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 157
Vehicle load limits ............... 162
Winter driving tips ............... 163
Trailer towing ...................... 168
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 169
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 170
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 174
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 180 3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX port/USB port ................................... 181
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 182
Using the microphone ........ 183
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 184
• Interior light ...................... 185
• Personal lights.................. 185
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 187
• Glove box ......................... 188
• Console box ..................... 189
• Cup holders ...................... 190
• Auxiliary box ..................... 192
• Bottle holders ................... 193
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 194
Vanity mirrors ..................... 195
Clock .................................. 196
Outside temperature display .............................. 197
Power outlet ....................... 198
Coat hooks ......................... 199
Assist grips ......................... 200
Floor mat ............................ 201
Luggage compartment features ............................ 203
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 206
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 209
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 212
General maintenance ......... 214
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 218
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 219
Hood................................... 222
Positioning a floor jack ....... 224
Engine compartment .......... 226
Tires ................................... 240
Tire inflation pressure......... 248
Wheels ............................... 252
Air conditioning filter ........... 255
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 258
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 262
Light bulbs .......................... 272 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 284
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 285
If you think something is wrong ............................ 292
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 293
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 294
If you have a flat tire ........... 307
If the engine will not start .................................. 321
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 322
If you lose your keys ........... 323
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 324
If your vehicle overheats..... 328
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 331
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 333
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 336
Fuel information .................. 346
Tire information ................... 349
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 362
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 365
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 368
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 369
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 371
Abbreviation list ................ 382
Alphabetical index ............ 383
What to do if... .................. 390
6Vehicle specifications
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Windshield wipers P. 143
Pictorial indexExterior
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 57
Side turn signal lights
P. 128
Front side marker lights
P. 140
Headlights (low beam) P. 140
Parking lights P. 140
Hood P. 222
Front turn signal lights
P. 128
Headlights (high beam) P. 140
Daytime running lights P. 142
Accessory lights P. 140

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Rear window defogger P. 180
Rear window wiper
P. 146
License plate lights P. 140
Back door P. 37
Rear turn signal lights P. 128
Stop/tail and rear side marker lights
P. 140
Fuel filler door P. 61
Side doors P. 31
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 240
P. 307
P. 248
P. 349
: If equipped

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InteriorPictorial index
Fuel filler door opener P. 61
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 70
Auxiliary box
P. 192
Floor mat P. 201
SRS side airbags P. 70
Front seats P. 43
Seat belts P. 48
Power window switch
P. 59
Rear seat P. 44
Head restraints P. 46
Bottle holder P. 193

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Personal lights Microphone
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P. 184
P. 183
Interior light P. 184
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 70
Sun visors P. 194
Vanity mirrors P. 195
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 56
*1: Refer to the “SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Assist grips P. 200

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InteriorPictorial index
Window lock switch P. 59
Door lock switch
P. 31
Inside door lock button P. 31
Power window switches P. 59