coolant level TOYOTA xD 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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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.

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4-2. Maintenance
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.

( P. 232)
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct
level? (
P. 229)
Engine coolant Is the engine coolant at the cor-
rect level? (
P. 227)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct
level? (
P. 223)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser
should be free from foreign
objects. (
P. 229)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid?

( P. 234)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Scion dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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Maintenance and care
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 232)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench 
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 229)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 227)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.: 
“Toyota Super Long Life 
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada: 
“Toyota Super Long Life 
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 234)
Engine oil filler cap 
(  P. 224)
Brake fluid reservoir 
(  P. 229)
Battery ( P. 232)
Fuse box ( P. 256)Radiator ( P. 229)
Condenser ( P. 229)
Electric cooling fan
Engine coolant reservoir 
(  P. 227)
Engine oil level dipstick 
(  P. 223)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisf actory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
Full
Low
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
(P. 326)
■ Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 F [-35 C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 F [-42 C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Scion dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock
and water pump. 
If you cannot find a leak, have your Scion dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.

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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Cont act your Scion dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle 
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperatur e warning light flashes or
comes on
● Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: 
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: 
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: 
Wait until the high coolant temperature warning light
goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fans are not operating: 
Stop the engine immediately and call your Scion dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. 
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
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Alphabetical index
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Tires
Chains .................................. 164
Checking .............................. 236
Compact spare tire ............... 304
If you have a flat tire ............. 303
Inflation pressure .................. 244
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 237
Information ........................... 348
Replacing ............................. 303
Rotating tires ........................ 236
Size ...................................... 343
Snow tires............................. 164
Spare tire .............................. 303
Tire pressure warning 
system................................ 236
Tools......................................... 303
Total load capacity .................. 163
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 170, 171
Emergency towing ................ 280
Trailer towing ........................ 169
TRAC ........................................ 153
Traction control ....................... 153
Trailer towing........................... 169
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 267
Switch ................................... 129
Wattage ................................ 344
Valet key..................................... 22
Vanity mirrors .......................... 194
Vehicle identification 
number................................... 334
Vehicle stability control .......... 153
VSC ........................................... 153
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 290
Seat belt reminder ................ 294 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........292
Brake assist system ..............292
Brake system ........................290
Charging system .... ...............291
Electric power steering system 
warning light........................293
Electronic engine control 
system ................................292
High coolant temperature ......291
Low engine oil pressure ........291
Low fuel level ........................294
Low tire pressure...................295
Low washer fluid ...................294
Malfunction indicator lamp ....292
Open door .............................294
Pretensioners ........................292
Seat belt reminder light .........294
SRS airbags ..........................292
Tire pressure warning light ....295
Washer Checking ...............................234
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................164
Switch....................................144
Washing and waxing ...............202
Weight Cargo capacity ......................158
Load limits .............................163
Weight ...................................334
Wheels ......................................248
Window glasses ........................59
Window lock switch ...................59
Windows
Power windows .......................59
Rear window defogger ..........181
Washer ..................................144
Windshield wipers ...................144
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................24
Replacing the battery ............254
Wireless remote control key ....24
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390 What to do if...
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■Warning lights
P. 295
or
P. 2 9 0P. 294
P. 2 9 1P. 293
P. 2 9 1P. 294
P. 294
or
P. 2 9 2P. 294
P. 2 9 2P. 294
P. 291
or
P. 2 9 2P. 293
P. 2 9 5P. 293
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Charging system 
warning light
Open door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning light
ABS warning light
Slip indicator light
Engine oil replacement
reminder lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Low engine oil 
pressure warning light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder 
light
High engine coolant 
temperature 
warning light Low windshield 
washer fluid 
warning light
Electric power 
steering system 
warning light