battery TOYOTA xD 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

26 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by, a metallic
object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■ Key battery depletion
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 254)
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. door lock buzzer) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: P. 361)

32 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■When closing the back door
■ Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment lights turn on when the back door is opened with
the luggage compartment light switch on.
■ If the back door opener is inoperat ive or the battery is discharged
 P. 320
Lower the back door using the back door
handle, and make sure to push the back
door down from the outside to close it.

124 2-1. Driving procedures
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “A CC” or “ON” position for long periods
of time without the engine running.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

140 2-2. Instrument cluster
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■When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
● Instantaneous fuel consumption
● Average fuel consumption
● Average vehicle speed
● Driving range
■ Outside temperature display (if equipped)
● In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be
displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “--” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.
NOTICE
■ The multi-information disp lay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
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When driving
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Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
● To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and
the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■ Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the driver’s door is opened with the key removed
from the engine switch while the lights are turned on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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2-5. Driving information
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

180 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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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.

186 3-3. Using the interior lights
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Interior light“DOOR”
The interior light comes on when
any of the side doors is opened.
They turn off when all the side
doors are closed.
“OFF”
“ON”
Personal lights
On/off
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
■ To prevent the battery discharged
If the interior light remain on when the door is not fully closed and the interior
light switch is in the “DOOR” position, the lights will go off automatically after
20 minutes.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: P. 361)
Interior light and personal lights

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Clock
■When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Adjusts the hour.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest
hour.
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: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29  1:00 
1:30 to 1:59  2:00
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