steering TOYOTA xD 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior 
featuresAir conditioning as well as other interior features for a
comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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
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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

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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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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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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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary. 
If the seat is too reclined, 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 in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever

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Rear seats
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment
lever

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Folding down rear seatbacks
■ Before folding down rear seatbacks
Insert the key into the hole on
the center seat belt buckle to
release tab (with hooked end),
and allow the belt to retract.
Stow the center seat belt tabs in
the cover set in the roof as
shown.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Use the seat belt hangers to pre-
vent the side seat belts from
being tangled.
Center seat: Lower the head
restraint to the lowest position.
Side seats: Remove the head
restraints.
■ Folding down rear seatbacks
Pull the seat position adjustment
lever up. Then slide the rear seat
fully forward.
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever up and fold the seat-
back down.
Each seatback may be folded
separately.
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2

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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.