parking brake 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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InteriorPictorial index
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 70
Glove box P. 188
Floor mat P. 197
SRS side airbags P. 70Front seats P. 36
Seat belts P. 44
Bottle holder P. 192
Rear seat P. 37
Head restraints P. 42
SRS driver airbag P. 70
Horn P. 131
Cup holder P. 189
Cup holder
P. 189
Glove box
P. 188
Parking brake lever P. 130

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Flip over the deck board.
This will enlarge the luggage
compartment as far as the seat-
backs.
STEP 3
CAUTION
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (automatic transmission) or 1 (manual transmission).
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■ Seat adjustment
● Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined,
during an accident the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

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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

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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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
■ Starting the engine
P. 121
■ Driving
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. 
(  P. 125)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 130)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
( P. 128)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 130)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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STEP 2
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Stopping
Automatic transmission With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( P. 125)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. ( P. 128)
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 130)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 125)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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Starting off on a steep uphillAutomatic transmission Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever
to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 130)
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 128)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the
wheels as needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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STEP 2
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CAUTION
■
When the vehicle is stopped
● Do not race the engine. 
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission only) or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly,
causing an accident.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, in order to prevent accidents
due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal
while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
● Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed
while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat,
which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby.
■ When the vehicle is parked
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun. 
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle’s electrical components.

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CAUTION
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
● Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
cle.
● Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an
automatic transmission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle. 
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off. 
Doing so may cause burns.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.

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CAUTION
■When braking
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. 
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. 
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase. 
If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.