spare wheel TOYOTA xD 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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CAUTION
■When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. 
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Scion dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire and tools
Tool bag 
(Towing eyelet 
and wheel nut 
wrench)
Jack handle
Spare tire
Tire tie-
down belt

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Installing the spare tire
Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is
in motion, causing the tire to
come off.
Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each wheel nut by hand
by approximately the same
amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc
wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
STEP 1
Tapered portion
Disc wheel 
seat
STEP 2
STEP 3

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■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with t he tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a fl at tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when drivin g with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire. 
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Scion dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Scion dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 237)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Tires and wheels
Standard
Spare
Tire size 195/60R16 89H
Front and rear tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Driving under normal conditions
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size 16  6J
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size T135/70D16 100M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation pressure)60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size
16  4T
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

386 Alphabetical index
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Seating capacity....................... 163
SeatsAdjustment ........................ 36, 37
Adjustment precautions.....36, 40
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................93
Cleaning ................................205
Head restraint..........................42
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 68
Service reminder 
indicators ..............................134
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........125
If the shift lever cannot 
be shifted from P................. 318
Manual transmission ............. 128
Shift lock system ..................... 318
Side airbags................................70
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 267
Switch.................................... 141
Wattage .................................344
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............... 57
Side turn signal lights
Wattage .................................344
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................244
Storage location .................... 303
Spark plug ................................339
Specifications...........................334
Speedometer ............................ 132
Steering Column lock release..............121
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 55
Audio switches ......................183
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 267
Wattage .................................344 Storage feature ........................ 187
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 329
Sun visors ................................ 193
Switch Engine switch ........................ 121
Ignition switch ....................... 121
Light switches ....................... 141
Power door lock switch ........... 28
Power window switch .............. 59
Rear window wiper and 
washer switch ..................... 147
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch......................... 236
Window lock switch ................. 59
Wiper and washer switch ...... 144
Tachometer .............................. 132
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 267
Switch ................................... 141
Wattage................................. 344
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 65
Theft prevention labels ............. 67
Tire inflation pressure ............. 244
Tire information Glossary ................................ 354
Size ....................................... 351
Tire identification number...... 350
Uniform tire quality 
grading................................ 352
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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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