tow 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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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
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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1-1. Key information
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Using the key (type B)
Releasing
To release the key, press the but-
ton.
Folding
To stow the key back in its case,
push the key back to the stowed
position while pressing the but-
ton.
■When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant (type
A [with an engine immobilizer system])
Carry the master key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
valet key.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Scion dealer using
the key number plate. ( P. 323)
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircra\
ft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons
are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the
key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the a\
ircraft.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Conditions aff ecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
● When the wireless remote control battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by, a metallic
object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■ Key battery depletion
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 258)
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 362)

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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■Installing the head restraints
■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■ Adjusting the rear cent er seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
CAUTION
■ Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
● Do not drive with the head restraints installed backwards.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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1-7. Safety information
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CAUTION
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SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the
center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in.
(250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim-
ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of
your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature\
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• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of
the instrument panel controls.

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CAUTION
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SRS airbag precautions
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
● Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
● Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
● Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-
lars.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seat toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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 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

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Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
● To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and
the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■ Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the driver’s door is opened with the key removed
from the engine switch while the lights are turned on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.