suspension TOYOTA xD 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event
of sudden braking or an accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or
severe injury.
If the pretensioner has activated,
the SRS warning light will come on.
In that case, the seat belt cannot
be used again and must be re-
placed at your Scion dealer.
Do not modify, remove, strike or
open the seat belt pretensioner as-
semblies, airbag sensor or sur-
rounding area or wiring. Consult
your Scion dealer about any repair
and modification.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Scion dealer. Such changes can inter-
fere with proper operation of the seat
belt pretensioners in some cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile twoway radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
 Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
 Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
 Modification of the front end struc-
ture
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
 Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure or con-
sole
This indicator comes on when the en-
gine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. It goes off after about 6 seconds.
This means the seat belt pretensioners
are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors,
side and curtain shield airbag sensors, cur-
tain shield airbag sensors, driver ’s seat
position sensor, driver ’s seat belt buckle
switch, front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger ’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, inflators, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources. (For de-
tails, see “Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers” on page 113.)

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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Scion dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS front airbag system in some
cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile twoway radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
 Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
 Modification of the front end struc-
ture
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
 Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure, con-
sole, steering column, steering
wheel or dashboard near the front
passenger airbag
This indicator comes on when the en-
gine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. It goes off after about 6 seconds.
This means the SRS front airbags are
operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors,
side and curtain shield airbag sensors, cur-
tain shield airbag sensors, driver ’s seat
position sensor, driver ’s seat belt buckle
switch, front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger ’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, inflators, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources. (For de-
tails, see “Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers” on page 113.) If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Scion dealer as soon as possible.
When the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position, the light does not
come on or remains on for more than
about 6 seconds or flashes.
The light comes on or starts flashing
while driving.
The SRS warning light and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator light will come on if there
is a malfunction in the front passenger
occupant classification system.

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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Scion dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS side airbag and curtain shield
airbag system in some cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile twoway radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
 Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
 Modification of the side structure of
the passenger compartment
 Repairs made on or near the con-
sole or front seat
This indicator comes on when the en-
gine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. It goes off after about 6 seconds.
This means the SRS side airbags and
curtain shield airbags are operating
properly.
This warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors,
driver ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat
belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system, “AIR BAG ON”
indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
light, front passenger ’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
inflators, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see “Service remind-
er indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 113.) If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Scion dealer as soon as possible.
When the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position, the light does not
come on or remains on for more than
about 6 seconds or flashes.
The light comes on or starts flashing
while driving.
The SRS warning light and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator light will come on if there
is a malfunction in the front passenger
occupant classification system.

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
SCION
Information before driving your Scion
Break−in period 164
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Fuel 164
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Fuel pump shut off system 166
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Operation in foreign countries 166
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Three −way catalytic converter 166
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Engine exhaust cautions 167
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Facts about engine oil consumption 168
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Iridium–tipped spark plugs 170
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Electric power steering system 170
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Brake system 171
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 174
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Your Scion’s identification 174
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Theft prevention labels 175
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Suspension and chassis 176
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Tire information 177
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Vehicle load limits 191
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Cargo and luggage 192
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Types of tires 194
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SECTION 2

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Suspension and chassis
CAUTION
Do not modify the suspension/chassis
with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It
can cause dangerous handling charac-
teristics, resulting in loss of control.

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Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge ev-
ery two weeks, or at least once a
month. See page 260 for additional
information.
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts,
damage or excessive wear. See page
262 for additional information. When
checking the tires, make sure no nuts
are missing, and check the nuts for
looseness. Tighten them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires
according to the
maintenance schedule. (For sched-
uled maintenance information, please
refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment”.) See page 264 for additional
information.
Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip −offs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A fluid leak under the vehicle (however,
water dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
Flat −looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension
movement
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal If you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Scion dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the ve-
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.
Does your vehicle need
repairing?

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CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Genuine fuse or equivalent with same
amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID
Parts:
Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding washer fluid)
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
Parts:
Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See the table in
“Replacing light bulbs” on page 273.)
Positioning a floor jack
Do not
jack up
Lower back
outer panel
(protrusion)
Front of
vehicle
When jacking up your vehicle with the
floor jack, position the jack correctly as
shown in the illustration.
Jack position
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Front—Front suspension member
Rear—Lower back outer panel

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Ne modifiez ni n’enlevez jamais le câ-
blage. Ne modifiez, n’enlevez, ne heur-
tez ou n’ouvrez jamais des éléments
tels que le rembourrage de volant, le
volant, le cache de la colonne de di-
rection, le tableau de bord à proximité
du coussin gonflable du passager
avant, le couvercle du coussin gonfla-
ble du passager avant, le coussin
gonflable du passager avant ou le mo-
dule de capteur de coussin gonflable.
Sinon, le coussin gonflable avant ris-
que de ne pas s’activer correctement,
de s’activer de manière inopinée ou
d’être désactivé, ce qui peut entraîner
des blessures graves, voire mortelles.
Ne placez pas d’accessoires sur les
sièges, tels qu’un coussin ou un re-
couvrement sur les sièges avant; ne
modifiez et ne remplacez jamais le ca-
pitonnage des sièges avant. De tels
accessoires ou de telles modifications
peuvent empêcher les coussins gon-
flables du passager avant de se dé-
ployer correctement, rendre le systè-
me inopérant ou provoquer accidentel-
lement le déploiement du coussin
gonflable du passager avant, ce qui
est susceptible d’occasionner des
blessures graves, voire mortelles.
Le nonrespect de ces instructions peut
être à l’origine de blessures graves, voire
mortelles. Adressezvous à votre conces-
sionnaire Scion pour toute réparation ou
modification.
Si vous désirez modifier votre véhicule
pour une personne aux capacités
physiques réduites, consultez votre
concessionnaire Scion. Le
fonctionnement des coussins gonflables
SRS avant pourrait être dangereusement
compromis.NOTE
N’effectuez aucune des modifications
suivantes sans d’abord consulter votre
concessionnaire Scion. De telles
modifications risquent, dans certains
cas, de nuire au bon fonctionnement
des coussins gonflables SRS avant.
Installation d’appareils électroniques
tels qu’un émetteurrécepteur radio, un
lecteur de cassettes ou un lecteur de
disques compacts
 Modification du système de suspension
 Modification de la structure avant du vé-
hicule
 Fixation d’une protection de calandre
(barre safari, barre kangourou, etc.),
d’une lame de déneigement, d’un treuil
ou de tout autre équipement à l’avant du
véhicule
 Réparations sur les ailes avant, la struc-
ture avant, le bloc central, la colonne de
direction, le volant ou le tableau de bord,
à proximité du coussin gonflable du pas-
sager avant