TOYOTA xD 2012 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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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the d oors
Wireless remote control ....... 24
Side doors ............................ 28
Back door ............................. 31
1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 36
Rear seats ............................ 37
Head restraints ..................... 42
Seat belts ............................. 44
Steering wheel ..................... 55
Anti-glare inside 
rear view mirror .................. 56
Outside 
rear view mirrors ................ 57
1-4. Opening and clos ing
the win dows
Power windows .................... 59 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................. 61
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer 
system ................................ 65
Theft prevention labels 
(for U.S.A.) ......................... 67
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 68
SRS airbags ......................... 70
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ........... 82
Child restraint systems ......... 88
Installing child restraints ....... 93
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 108
Engine (ignition) switch....... 121
Automatic transmission ...... 125
Manual transmission........... 128
Turn signal lever ................. 129
Parking brake ..................... 130
Horn .................................... 131
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 132
Indicators and warning lights .................... 134
Multi-information  display............................... 137
2-3. Operating the lights and 
Windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 141
Windshield wipers and 
washer .............................. 144
Rear window wiper and 
washer .............................. 147
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 149
Driving assist systems ........ 153
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 158
Vehicle load limits ............... 163
Winter driving tips ............... 164
Trailer towing ...................... 169
Dinghy towing (automatic 
transmission) .................... 170
Dinghy towing (manual 
transmission) .................... 171 3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 174
Rear window and outside 
rear view mirror 
defoggers ......................... 181
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/ 
USB port........................... 182
Using the steering wheel 
audio switches.................. 183
Using the microphone ........ 184
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 185
• Interior light ...................... 186
• Personal lights.................. 186
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 187
• Glove boxes ..................... 188
• Cup holders ...................... 189
• Auxiliary box ..................... 191
• Bottle holders ................... 192
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 193
Vanity mirrors ..................... 194
Clock .................................. 195
Power outlet ....................... 196
Floor mat ............................ 197
Luggage compartment 
features ............................ 199
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior ........... 202
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior ............ 205
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance 
requirements .................... 208
General maintenance ......... 210
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs .......................... 214
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ...................... 215
Hood................................... 218
Positioning a floor jack ....... 220
Engine compartment .......... 222
Tires ................................... 236
Tire inflation pressure......... 244
Wheels ............................... 248
Air conditioning filter 
(for Puerto Rico) ............... 251
Wireless remote control 
battery .............................. 254
Checking and replacing 
fuses ................................ 256
Light bulbs .......................... 267 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 278
If your vehicle needs 
to be towed ....................... 279
If you think something 
is wrong ............................ 286
Fuel pump shut off 
system .............................. 287
Event data recorder ............ 288
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer 
sounds... ........................... 290
If you have a flat tire ........... 303
If the engine 
will not start ...................... 317
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P (automatic 
transmission) .................... 318
If you lose your keys ........... 319
If you cannot operate 
the back door opener ....... 320
If the vehicle battery 
is discharged .................... 321
If your vehicle overheats..... 326
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................. 329
If your vehicle  has to be stopped 
in an emergency ............... 331
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data 
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 334
Fuel information .................. 345
Tire information ................... 348
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 361
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 363
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 366
Seat belt instructions 
for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................ 367
SRS airbag instructions 
for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................ 370
Abbreviation list ................ 380
Alphabetical index ............ 381
What to do if... .................. 388
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Windshield wipers P. 144
Pictorial indexExterior
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 57
Side turn signal lights P. 129
Front side marker lights P. 141
Parking lights P. 141
Hood P. 218
Front turn signal lights P. 129
Headlights P. 141
Daytime running lights P. 143

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Rear window defogger P. 181Rear window wiper P. 147
License plate lights
P. 141
Back door P. 31
Rear turn signal lights P. 129
Stop/tail and rear side marker 
lights
P. 141
Fuel filler door P. 61
Side doors P. 28
Tires
● Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 236
P. 303
P. 244
P. 348
: If equipped

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InteriorPictorial index
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 70
Glove box P. 188
Floor mat P. 197
SRS side airbags P. 70Front seats P. 36
Seat belts P. 44
Bottle holder P. 192
Rear seat P. 37
Head restraints P. 42
SRS driver airbag P. 70
Horn P. 131
Cup holder P. 189
Cup holder
P. 189
Glove box
P. 188
Parking brake lever P. 130

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Personal lights P. 185
Interior light P. 185
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 70
Sun visors P. 193
Inside rear view mirror P. 56
*1: Refer to the “SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Microphone*1 P. 184
Vanity mirrors P. 194

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InteriorPictorial index
Window lock switch P. 59
Door lock switch P. 28
Inside door lock button P. 28
Power window switches P. 59