fuel TOYOTA xD 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
1Before driving
2When driving

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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

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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
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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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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Gauges and meters P. 132
Tilt steering lock 
release lever
P. 55
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch
P. 237
Multi-information display P. 137
Instrument panelPictorial index
Fuel filler door opener P. 61
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 144
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 147
Headlight switch P. 141
Turn signal lever P. 129
Bottle holder 
P. 192

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Scion policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Scion
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Scion vehicles
are currently available on the market. You should know that Scion does not
warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair,
or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they
may have on, your Scion vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Scion products.
Modification with non-genuine Scion products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

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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.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors
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 closing

the windows
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

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number of 91]
or higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 11.1 gal. (42 L, 9.2 Imp. gal.)
■ Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
● Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a suitable
Research Octane Number. ( P. 345)
●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).
(15% ethanol)
DO NOT use gasoline

containing more than 
10% ethanol.
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)