overheating TOYOTA xB 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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When driving
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CAUTION
■
Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless
and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
● The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise,
be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Scion dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever
or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to
engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly venti-
lated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.

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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. ( P. 163)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while
depressing the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, slig htly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the button.
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■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and
TRAC
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems
After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:
● When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
● If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed increases.
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling
will not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 328)

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If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high engine coolant temperat ure warning light flashers or
comes on or a loss of power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
Follow the correction pro cedure as described below.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact
your Scion dealer.
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384 Alphabetical index
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CareExterior .................................. 206
Interior ...................................209
Seat belts ..............................210
Cargo capacity .........................157
Cargo hooks ............................. 203
Chains ....................................... 163
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition .......... 88
Booster seats, installation ....... 93
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 88
Convertible seats, installation .............................93
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............82
Infant seats, definition .............88
Infant seats, installation...........93
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................94
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 96
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 100
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................77
Battery precautions ....... 237, 326
Child restraint syst em..............88
Child-protectors ....................... 32
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................51
Installing child restraints .......... 93
Power window lock switch....... 59
Power window precautions .....60
Removed key battery precautions .........................261
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................54
Seat belt precautions ..............52 Child-protectors ......................... 32
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 206
Interior ................................... 209
Seat belts .............................. 210
Clock ......................................... 196
Coat hooks ............................... 199
Condenser ................................ 233
Console box ............................. 189
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 328
Cruise control .......................... 148
Cup holders .............................. 190
Curtain shield airbags ............... 70
Customizable features ............ 362
Daytime running light
system .................................... 142
Defogger Rear window ......................... 180
Side mirrors........................... 180
Dimension ................................ 336
Dinghy towing ................... 169,170
Display Multi-information display ....... 137
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 219
Doors Back door ................................ 37
Door glasses ........................... 59
Door lock ........................... 27, 31
Side doors ............................... 31
Side mirrors............................. 57
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 298
Driving Correct posture ....................... 68
Procedures............................ 106C
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Electric power steering........... 152
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is
inoperative ........................... 39
If the engine will not start...... 321
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 322
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 324
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 294
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 294
If you have a flat tire ............ 307
If you lose your keys............. 323
If you think something is wrong ................................. 292
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 331
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 333
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 285
If your vehicle overheats ...... 328
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 284
Engine Compartment........................ 226
Engine switch ....................... 119
Hood ..................................... 222
How to start the
engine ................................ 119
Identification number ............ 337
If the engine will not start...... 321
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Overheating .......................... 328
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 341
Checking .............................. 231
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 163
Engine immobilizer system ...... 65 Engine oil
Capacity ................................339
Checking ...............................227
Preparing and checking before winter .......................163
Engine switch ...........................119
EPS ............................................152
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................201
Fluid
Brake .....................................233
Washer ..................................238
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............82
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................298
Front seats Adjustment ..............................43
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............272
Wattage .................................345
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............272
Switch....................................128
Wattage .................................345
Fuel
Capacity ................................338
Fuel gauge ............................131
Fuel pump shut off system ....293
Gas station information .........396
Information ............................346
Refueling .................................61
Fuel door.....................................61
Fuel filler door ............................61
Fuel pump shut off system .....293
Fuses.........................................262E
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Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................ 133
Meters .................................. 131
Microphone .............................. 183
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 56
Side mirror heater................. 180
Side mirrors ............................ 57
Vanity mirrors ....................... 195
Multi-information display ................................... 137
Noise from under vehicle ......... 16
Odometer ................................. 131
Oil Engine oil.............................. 227
Opener Back door ............................... 37
Fuel filler door......................... 61
Hood ..................................... 222
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 57
Outside temperature display ................................... 197
Overheating, Engine ............... 328
Parking brake .......................... 129
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 272
Switch ................................... 140
Wattage ................................ 345
Personal lights
Personal light........................ 184
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 345
Power outlet............................. 198
Power windows ......................... 59 Radiator ....................................233
Rear seats
Adjustment ..............................44
Folding down ...........................44
Seat adjustment ......................44
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ...............272
Wattage .................................345
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............272
Wattage .................................345
Rear window defogger ............180
Rear window wiper ..................146
Replacing Fuses ....................................262
Key battery ............................258
Light bulbs .............................272
Tires ......................................307
Wireless remote control
battery .................................258
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................368
Reset the maintenance data .........................................213
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............48
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................50
Child restraint system
installation .............................93
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................210
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................50
How to wear your seat belt......48
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................51
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................50
Reminder light .......................298
Seat belt extenders .................51
Seat belt pretensioners ...........49
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