fuel consumption TOYOTA xD 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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The following information is displayed
on the multiinformation display when
you push the “MODE” switch (on the
instrument cluster) with the engine
switch turned on.
Each time you push the “MODE”
switch, the display changes to the next
display setting.1. Odometer
2. Two trip meters
3. Instantaneous fuel consumption
4. Average fuel consumption
5. Average vehicle speed
6. Driving range
Multiinformation display
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The displayed values in the multi−informa-
tion display indicate general driving condi-
tions. Accuracy varies with driving habits
and road conditions.
When the engine switch is on, the last
previously used mode displayed just be-
fore the engine switch is off will appear.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the multi −information
display, the display will automatically be
set to the initial mode.
When the headlight switch is turned on,
the brightness of the display will be re-
duced.
You can adjust the brightness of the dis-
play. To adjust the brightness, see “Instru-
ment panel light control” on page 94.
CAUTION
Do not operate the switches while the
vehicle is moving. Make sure to oper-
ate the switches when the vehicle is
stopped.
1. Odometer
The total distance the vehicle has been
driven is displayed.
2. Two trip meters
Two different distances are displayed
independently.
You can use one trip meter to calculate
the fuel economy and the other to mea-
sure the distance on each trip. All trip
meter data are cancelled if the electrical
power source is disconnected.
To reset the trip meter A to zero, display
the meter A reading, then push and hold
the knob until the meter is set to zero.
The same process can be applied for re-
setting the trip meter B. 3. Instantaneous fuel consumption (“MPG”)
The instantaneous fuel consumption is
calculated and displayed based on dis-
tance and fuel consumption with the
engine running.
Note that an accurate figure may not be
shown in the following cases.The vehicle is stopped with the engine
running. (The display will indicate the
extremely high fuel consumption.)
The vehicle is driving down a long
slope, applying the engine brake. (The
display will indicate the extremely low
fuel consumption.)
The calculation is reset when the engine
switch is turned off. 4. Average fuel consumption (“AVG. MPG”)
Average fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on total driving
distance and total fuel consumption
with the engine running.
Every time you refuel the vehicle, the cal-
culation is reset. 5. Average vehicle speed (“AVG. MPH”)
Average vehicle speed is calculated and
displayed based on total driving dis-
tance and total driving time with the
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6. Driving range(“RANGE MI”)
The distance the vehicle can travel with
the remaining fuel is calculated and
displayed based on the quantity of re-
maining fuel and past fuel consumption.
The driving range display indicates the
approximate distance that you can drive
until the fuel gauge reaches “E”. It is
different from the actual distance traveled.
Every time you refuel the vehicle, the cal-
culation is reset. However, when only a
small amount of fuel is added to the tank,
the display may not be reset.
The actual driving range varies with driv-
ing habits and road conditions. If fuel con-
sumption is good, the driving range will be
longer than indicated. If fuel consumption
is poor, the driving range will be shorter
than indicated.
If the low fuel level warning light comes
on, refuel the vehicle even if the display
indicates that the vehicle can be driven
further.

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
SCION
Information before driving your Scion
Break−in period 156
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Fuel 156
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Fuel pump shut off system 158
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Operation in foreign countries 158
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Three −way catalytic converter 158
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Engine exhaust cautions 159
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Facts about engine oil consumption 160
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Iridium–tipped spark plugs 162
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Electric power steering system 162
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Brake system 163
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 166
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Your Scion’s identification 166
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Theft prevention labels 167
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Suspension and chassis 168
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Tire information 169
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Vehicle load limits 183
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Cargo and luggage 184
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Types of tires 186
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SECTION 2

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Oil is also used to lubricate the stems
of the intake valves. Some of this oil
is sucked into the combustion chamber
together with the intake air and is
burned along with the fuel. High tem-
perature exhaust gases also burn the
oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve
stems.
The amount of engine oil consumed de-
pends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions the
vehicle is driven.
More oil is consumed by high −speed driv-
ing and frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since
its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls
have not become conditioned.
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000
km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600
miles)
When judging the amount of oil con-
sumption, note that the oil may become
diluted and make it difficult to judge
the true level accurately. As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This
is because the oil is gradually becoming
diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
appear that the oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out
when the vehicle is then driven at high
speeds, as on an express way, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after driving at high speeds.
IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
One of the most important points in prop-
er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-
gine oil at the optimum level so that oil
function will not be impaired. Therefore, it
is essential that the oil level be checked
regularly. Scion recommends that the oil
level be checked every time you refuel
the vehicle.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check,
see “Checking the engine oil level” on
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Tr ailer to win g
Scion does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. Scion also
does not recommend the installation of
a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bi-
cycle, etc. Your Scion is not designed
for trailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.Improving fuel economy is easy–just take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure.
Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See page
250 for instructions.
Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warmup idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
Keep the automatic transmission
overdrive turned on when engine
braking is not required. Driving with
the overdrive off will reduce the fuel
economy. (For details, see “Automatic
transmission” on page 117.)
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.
Avoid engine lugging or overrev-
ving. Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.
Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down. Stop−and− go driving
wastes fuel.
Avoid unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal. This causes needless
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.
Maintain a moderate speed on high-
ways. The faster you drive, the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.
How to save fuel and make
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .