open hood 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

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the hood to
bend.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Scion_xD_U_(OM52C20U)
If the vehicle batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Scion dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or boo ster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood. (P. 218)
Remove the engine cover:
Raise the rear of the engine
cover to remove the two
clips.
Raise the front of the
engine cover to remove the
two clips.
Disconnect the claws to
remove the service cover as
shown in the illustration.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fans and drive belt while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot. 
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■ When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant. 
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering........... 153
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is 
inoperative ......................... 320
If the engine will not start...... 317
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 318
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery ................................ 321
If the warning buzzer 
sounds ............................... 290
If the warning light turns on .. 290
If you have a flat tire ............ 303
If you lose your keys............. 319
If you think something is 
wrong ................................. 286
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck................................... 329
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an emergency... 331
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................. 279
If your vehicle overheats ...... 326
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 278
Engine Compartment........................ 222
Engine switch ....................... 121
Hood ..................................... 218
How to start the engine ................................ 121
Identification number ............ 335
If the engine will not start...... 317
Ignition switch ....................... 121
Overheating .......................... 326
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 339
Checking .............................. 227
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 164
Engine immobilizer system ...... 65 Engine oil
Capacity ................................337
Checking ...............................223
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................164
Engine oil maintenance 
data .........................................223
Engine switch ...........................121
EPS ............................................153
Event data recorder .................288
Floor mat...................................197
Fluid Brake .....................................229
Washer ..................................234
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ..............82
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light.........................294
Front seats Adjustment ..............................36
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............267
Wattage .................................344
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............267
Switch....................................129
Wattage .................................344
Fuel Capacity ................................336
Fuel gauge ............................132
Fuel pump shut off system ....287
Gas station information .........392
Information ............................345
Refueling .................................61
Fuel door.....................................61
Fuel filler door ............................61
Fuel pump shut off system .....287
Fuses.........................................256E
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Meter
Instrument panel light 
control ................................ 133
Meters .................................. 132
Microphone .............................. 184
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 56
Side mirror heater................. 181
Side mirrors ............................ 57
Vanity mirrors ....................... 194
Multi-information 
display ................................... 137
Noise from under vehicle ......... 16
Odometer ................................. 132
Oil Engine oil.............................. 223
Opener Back door ............................... 31
Fuel filler door......................... 61
Hood ..................................... 218
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 57
Outside temperature 
display ................................... 139
Overheating, Engine ............... 326
Parking brake .......................... 130
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 267
Switch ................................... 141
Wattage ................................ 344
Personal lights
Personal light........................ 185
Switch ................................... 186
Wattage ................................ 344
Power outlet............................. 196
Power windows ......................... 59 Radiator ....................................229
Rear seats
Adjustment ..............................37
Folding down ...........................38
Seat adjustment ......................37
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ...............267
Wattage .................................344
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............267
Wattage .................................344
Rear window defogger ............181
Rear window wiper ..................147
Replacing Fuses ....................................256
Key battery ............................254
Light bulbs .............................267
Tires ......................................303
Wireless remote control 
battery .................................254
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S.A. owners ........................366
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............44
Automatic Locking 
Retractor ...............................50
Child restraint system 
installation .............................93
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts ......................206
Emergency Locking 
Retractor ...............................50
How to wear your seat belt......44
How your child should wear 
the seat belt ..........................51
Pregnant women, proper seat 
belt use .................................50
Reminder light .......................294
Seat belt extenders .................51
Seat belt pretensioners ...........49
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Scion_xD_U_(OM52C20U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 218Fuel filler doorP. 6 1
Hood lock release lever
P. 2 1 8
Fuel filler door opener P. 6 1Tire inflation pressure
P. 343
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 1 1.1 gal. (42 L, 9.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline, Octane Rating of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher

P. 3 3 6
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 343
Engine oil capacity 
(Drain and refill — reference) qt. (L, Imp. qt.)

With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7) 
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 0W-20 P. 337