coolant level TOYOTA xD 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(P. 248)
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct
level? (
P. 245)
Engine coolant Is the engine coolant at the cor-
rect level?
(P. 243)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct
level?
(P. 238)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser
should be free from foreign
objects.
(P. 245)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 250)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Scion dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 248)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 245)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 243)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 250)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 240)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 245)
Battery ( P. 248)
Fuse box ( P. 273)Radiator ( P. 245)
Condenser ( P. 245)
Electric cooling fan
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 243)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 238)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Engine coolant
The coolant level is sati sfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
Full
Low
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
(P. 341)
■ Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 F [-35 C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 F [-42 C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Scion dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Scion dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.

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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Cont act your Scion dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperatur e warning light flashes or
comes on
● Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
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The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “F” and “L” lines
on the reservoir.Reservoir
Full
Low
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for
coolant leaks from t he radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on
immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by
checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these,
turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Scion dealer.
If the fan is operating: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Scion dealer.
STEP 5 STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
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Alphabetical index
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Tires
Chains .................................. 175
Checking .............................. 252
Compact spare tire ............... 319
If you have a flat tire ............. 318
Inflation pressure .................. 261
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 253
Information ........................... 365
Replacing ............................. 318
Rotating tires ........................ 252
Size ...................................... 359
Snow tires............................. 175
Spare tire .............................. 318
Tire pressure warning system................................ 252
Tools......................................... 318
Total load capacity .................. 174
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 181, 182
Emergency towing ................ 296
Trailer towing ........................ 180
TRAC ........................................ 164
Traction control ....................... 164
Trailer towing........................... 180
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 284
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage ................................ 360
Valet key..................................... 24
Vanity mirrors .......................... 206
Vehicle identification number................................... 350
Vehicle stability control .......... 164
VSC ........................................... 164
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 304
Seat belt reminder ................ 308 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........306
Brake assist system ..............306
Brake system ........................304
Charging system .... ...............305
Electric power steering system
warning light........................307
Electronic engine control system ................................306
High coolant temperature ......305
Low engine oil pressure ........305
Low fuel level ........................308
Low tire pressure...................310
Low washer fluid ...................308
Malfunction indicator lamp ....306
Open door .............................308
Pretensioners ........................306
Seat belt reminder light .........308
SRS airbags ..........................306
Tire pressure warning light ....310
Washer Checking ...............................250
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................175
Switch....................................153
Washing and waxing ...............216
Weight Cargo capacity ......................169
Load limits .............................174
Weight ...................................350
Wheels ......................................265
Window glasses ........................63
Window lock switch ...................63
Windows
Power windows .......................63
Rear window defogger ..........193
Washer ..................................153
Windshield wipers ...................153
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................26
Replacing the battery ............271
Wireless remote control key ....26
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406 What to do if...
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■Warning lights
P. 310
or
P. 3 0 4P. 308
P. 3 0 5P. 307
P. 3 0 5P. 307
P. 308
or
P. 3 0 6P. 308
P. 3 0 6P. 308
P. 308
or
P. 3 0 6P. 305
P. 3 0 9P. 307
*1: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.*2: The light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Charging system
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
SRS warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning light
Maintenance required
reminder lightCruise control indicator
light
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Low engine oil
pressure warning light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder
light
High engine coolant
temperature
warning light Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
Electric power
steering system
warning lightSlip indicator light
*2