TOYOTA xD 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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When driving
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Dinghy towing (manual transmission)
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the groundTo prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing:
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. ( P. 121)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices are turned
off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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NOTICE
■Dinghy towing direction
■ To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure the engine switch is in the “ACC” position.
Do not tow the vehicle backward. 
Doing so may cause serious damage.

Interior features3
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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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Air conditioning system
Fan speed control knob
Air outlet selector knob
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch Temperature control knob
Air intake selection knob

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Adjusting the settings
■ Basic setting
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan
speed, turn the fan speed control knob clockwise (increase) or
counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the knob to “0” turns off the fan.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
knob clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
To select the air outlets, set th e air outlet selector knob to the
desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can
also be selected for more delicate adjustment.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.

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Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
Set the air intake selection knob
to (outside air) mode.
Pressing to turn the cooling
and dehumidification function on
clears the windshield and side
windows faster.
Air flows to the windshield and
side windows.
Set the air intake selection knob
to (outside air) mode.
Pressing to turn the cooling
and dehumidification function on
clears the windshield and side
windows faster.
■Selecting the air intake modes
Turn air intake selection knob to (outside air) mode or
(recirculated air) mode.

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Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Right and left side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

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Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets Open the vent.
Close the vent.
Right and left side outlets Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period of time.
■ When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the temperature setting.
■ When outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed.
■ Air conditioning odors
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring: 
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
CAUTION
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.