trailer TOYOTA xD 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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Vehicle load limits include total load
capacity, seating capacity, towing ca-
pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the
load limits shown below. Total load ca-
pacity and seating capacity are also
described on the tire and loading in-
formation label. For location of the tire
and loading information label, see
“Checking tire infl
at ion pr es s ur e” on
page 250.
Total load capacity:
383 kg (845 lb.)
Total load capacity means combined
weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
Seating capacity: Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum
number of occupants whose esti-
mated average weight is 68 kg (150
lb.) per person. Depending on the
weight of each person, the seating ca-
pacity given may exceed the total
load capacity. NOTICE
Even if the number of occupants
are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load ca-
pacity.
Towing capacity
Scion does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle
is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or de-
crease depending on the size (weight)
and the number of occupants. For de-
tails, see “—Capacity and distribu-
tion” that follows.
CAUTION
Do not apply the load more than
each load limit. That may cause
not only damage to the tires, but
also deterioration to the steering
ability and braking ability, which
may cause an accident.
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Cargo capacity depends on the to-
tal weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity) – (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example,
if the “XXX” am ount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400–750 (5x150)=650 lbs.) (5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available car-
go and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.
Scion does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. It is not de-
signed for trailer towing.
Total load capacity Cargo
capacity
Example on Your Vehicle
In case that 2 people with the com-
bined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are
riding in your vehicle with the total
load capacity of 383 kg (845 lb.), the
available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity will be as follows:
383 kg – 166 kg = 217 kg.
( 845 lb. – 366 lb. = 479 lb. )
From this condition, if 3 more passen-
gers with the combined weight of 176
kg (388 lb.) get on , the av ailable car-
go and luggage load will be reduced
as follows:
—Capacity and distribution

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Before starting the engine190
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How to start the engine 190
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Tips for driving in various conditions 191
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Driving in the rain 192
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Winter driving tips 193
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Dinghy towing 194
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Trailer towing 196
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How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 196
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SECTION 3

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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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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 . . . . . .
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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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