emergency towing TOYOTA xD 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
following precautions to prevent dam-
age to the transmission and other
parts.
Do not depress the accelerator ped-
al while shifting the selector lever
or before the transmission is com-
pletely shifted to forward or reverse
gear.
 Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.
 If your vehicle remains stuck after
rocking the vehicle several times,
consider other ways such as tow-
ing.
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Scion deal-
er or a commercial tow truck service.
In consultation with them, have your
vehicle towed using either (a) or (b).
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a Scion dealer or commer-
cial tow truck service, tow your vehicle
carefully in accordance with the instruc-
tions given in “—Emergency towing” on
page 219.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are generally
aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is
towed incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following few
precautions are observed. If necessary,
show this page to the tow truck driver.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly.
If your vehicle needs to be
towed—

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—Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Scion deal-
er or a commercial tow truck service.
If a towing service is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed by a cable or chain
secured to emergency towing eyelet on
the front bumper. Use extreme caution
when towing vehicles.To install the towing eyelet, see “—Instal-
ling towing eyelet” on page 220.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard−
surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing eyelets and towing cable or
chain. The eyelets and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelet provided.

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D
Defogger, Rear window97
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 92
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Dinghy towing 194
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Directional signals 92
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Do −it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 241
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Service precautions 239
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 235
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Driving Automatic transmission 117
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Driving tips 191, 193
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Manual transmission 120
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Driving in the rain 192
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Driving tips Driving tips in various conditions 191
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Driving with a
manual transmission 120
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Driving with an automatic transmission 117
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Economical driving 196
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Good driving practice 117, 120
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Winter driving tips 193
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During, Break −in 156
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Economical driving, Saving money
on both fuel and repairs 196 . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system Battery 260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 93 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of Blown fuse 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 93 . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 221 . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 200 . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs 236 . . . . . . . Engine
Before starting the engine 190 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 248 . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 158 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant Winter driving tips 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil Winter driving tips 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine switch 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire
After changing wheels 216 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tires 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosing wheel nuts 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Spark plugs, Iridium−tipped
spark plugs 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag warning light 105 . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver and
front passenger airbags 46
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SRS side airbags 54
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SRS warning light 105
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Starting
Cold weather 191
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Engine 190
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Jump starting 201
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Starting a flooded engine 200
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Steering Switches 149
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Tilt steering wheel 86
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Steering column, Column lock 116 . . . . . . .
Sun visors 89
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Suspension and chassis 168
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Switch Emergency flasher 93
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Engine 116
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Headlight, dimmer and
turn signal 92
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Ignition 116
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Overdrive 117
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Power window 17
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Rear window defogger 97
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Steering 149
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Windshield wiper and washer 96 . . . . . . . T
Theft prevention labels 167
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Three −way catalytic converter 158 . . . . . . .
Tie −down hooks 153
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Tilt steering wheel 86
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Tire pressure warning light 105, 125
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Tire pressure
warning system 125
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Tires Changing 212
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Flat tire 206
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Glossary 176
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Inflation pressure 250
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Replacing 252
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Rotation 254
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Size 173, 273
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Snow tires and chains 255
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Spare 208
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Symbols 169, 171
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Tire identification number (TIN) 172
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Tools 208
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Total load capacity 183
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Capacity 183
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Dinghy towing 194
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Emergency towing 219
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If your vehicle needs
to be towed 217
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Trailer 196
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Trailer towing 196
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Turn signals 92
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Types of tires 186
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Uniform tire quality grading 174
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Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle stability control system 123 . . . . . .
W
Warning buzzer 105
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Washer fluid, Adding washer fluid 263 . . . .
Washing and waxing 225
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Wheels, Replacing 256
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 95
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Winter driving tips 193
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