TOYOTA xD 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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When driving
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Dinghy towing (automatic transmission)
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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Dinghy towing (manual transmission)
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the groundTo prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing: Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. ( P. 130)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices are turned
off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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NOTICE
■
Dinghy towing direction
■ To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure the engine switch is in the “ACC” position.
Do not tow the vehicle backward.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

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Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ........................... 186
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 193
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/USB port................................. 194
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 195
Using the microphone ...... 196 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 197
• Interior light .................... 198
• Personal lights ............... 198
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 199
• Glove boxes ................... 200
• Cup holders ................... 201
• Auxiliary box .................. 203
• Bottle holders ................. 204
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 205
Vanity mirrors ................... 206
Clock ................................ 207
Power outlet ..................... 208
Assist grips....................... 209
Floor mat .......................... 210
Luggage compartment features .......................... 212

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system
Fan speed control knob
Air outlet selector knob
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch Temperature control knob
Air intake selection knob

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Adjusting the settings
■ Basic setting
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan
speed, turn the fan speed control knob clockwise (increase) or
counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the knob to “0” turns off the fan.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
knob clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
To select the air outlets, set th e air outlet selector knob to the
desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can
also be selected for more delicate adjustment.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.

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Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
Set the air intake selection knob
to (outside air) mode.
Pressing to turn the cooling
and dehumidification function on
clears the windshield and side
windows faster.
Air flows to the windshield and
side windows.
Set the air intake selection knob
to (outside air) mode.
Pressing to turn the cooling
and dehumidification function on
clears the windshield and side
windows faster.
■Selecting the air intake modes
Turn air intake selection knob to (outside air) mode or
(recirculated air) mode.

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Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Right and left side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.