cruise control TOYOTA xD 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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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
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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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Audio remote control switches*1 P. 183
Engine (ignition) switch P. 121Cruise control switch P. 149
Instrument panelPictorial index

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Scion dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Scrapping of your Scion
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Scion contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Scion dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, 
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 108
Engine (ignition) switch ............................. 121
Automatic 
transmission................... 125
Manual transmission ........ 128
Turn signal lever .............. 129
Parking brake ................... 130
Horn ................................. 131
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 132
Indicators and warning lights ................. 134
Multi-information  display............................ 137 2-3. Operating the lights and
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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

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■Driving on a downhill
On declines, there may be case where the vehicle shifts down automatically
to obtain engine braking. As a result of the downshifting, the engine speed
may increase.
■ Downshifting restrictions
The maximum allowable speeds are as follows. 
mph (km/h)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
Engine braking will not occur even when downshifting from D to 3. ( P. 149)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
 P. 318
■ Shift position purpose
*: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable
for the driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is
recommended for normal driving.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
3Position for engine braking
2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking
DownshiftingMaximum speed
3  2 60 (97)
2  L 29 (47)

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer for
details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 129)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator 
( P. 141)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 143)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator 
( P. 141)
Slip indicator ( P. 153)Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
“VSC OFF” indicator
(P. 154)Cruise control indicator 
( P. 149)
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“TRAC OFF” indicator 
( P. 154)
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator
(P. 82)
*1, 2
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Shift position
indicators
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Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
Indicator
Cruise control switch
■ Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
“CRUISE” indicator will come
on.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
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■Cruise control can be set when
● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever is in the D or
range 3 has been selected.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed. 
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the “CRUISE” indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system. 
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.

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CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations. 
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills 
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● During emergency towing

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the VSC system or TRAC sys-
tem.
Electric power steering system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
(Flashing) Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details