Scion 2008 xB User manual

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2008
Scion xB
!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as
asubstitute for the Owner’s Manual located
in the vehicle’sglove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual
and supplementary manuals so you will have
abetter understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new Scion xB.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full
description of Scion xB operations. Every
Scion xB owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
“ ” information highlighted
throughout this reference guide and
throughout the Owner’s Manual.Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool and spare tire location
Removing the spare tire
Jack
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
17
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the
tires (excluding spare), indicator comes on. Pushing
“ SET” button should not turn off the light.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. After replacing/rotating
tire or wheels, the system must be initialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on system
reset initialization.

1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing
this feature.
2Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual
for instructions and more information.
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Item Page no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 7
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1
6
Light control-Instrument panel 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating 12
Auto lock functions
2
8
Automatic Transmission 8
AUX audio jack 13
Bottle holders 14
Cruise control 11
Cup holders 15
iPod jack 14
Lights & turn signals 10
Multi-information display 15
Parking brake 8
Power outlet 14
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat-Folding down rear seat 9
Seats-Head restraints 9
Steering wheel switches 13
Tilt steering wheel 12
Windows 11
Window wiper & washer 10
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Door locks 16
Doors-Child safety locks 16
Seat belts 16
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 16
Spare tire & tools 17
Tire Pressure Warning System reset 17

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2
OVERVIEW
Headlight and turn signal controls
Steering wheel audio controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Rear window defogger switch
Air Conditioning controls
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Power outlet
Emergency flasher button
Cruise control
Ignition switch
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Tilt steering lock release
“VSC OFF” (Vehicle Stability Control “OFF”)
Instrument panel light control dial
Power side view mirror controls
1For details, refer to the SCION Audio System
Owner’s Manual or SCION Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
Instrument panel

Low engine oil pressure warning1
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4
OVERVIEW
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Brake system warning1
Charging system warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.
Indicator symbols
Open door warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator
Headlight low beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Electric power steering system warning1
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Instrument cluster
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Tachometer
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature
Odometer and two trip meters
Trip meter reset knob
Multi-information display
Multi-information display control switch
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Low fuel level warning1
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2008
Owner’s Manual.

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6
OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull up
Store
Turn
Keyless entry
Locking operation Unlocking operation
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened
within 60 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Push Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: ALL doors
Panic button
Push and hold
Hood release
Pull
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
Driver seat
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is
not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator
may illuminate.
Light control-Instrument panel
Bright
Dark

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in 4 different modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.” *
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above
approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when ignition key is turned to “ACC”
or “LOCK” position and driver’s door is opened.
-Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.” *
* Automatic Transmission only
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
“S” position:
+: Upshift (Push and release)
-: Downshift (Pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Push shift lever to the left from “D” position.
1The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
Parking brake
Pull
(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
N
S
“S” mode
“S” “D”
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button Lock release button
Front Rear
Seat adjustments-Front
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat-Folding down rear seat
(2) Lower (1) Push
(4) Fold down
(3) Push

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10
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows
Automatic operation (Driver side only) Push the
switch completely down and release to fully open.
To stop window mid-way, lightly pull the switch up.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger
windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
Up
Up
Down
Down
Driver side
Window wiper & washer
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Front
Rear
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Window lock
switch
Cruise control
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
2The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed
reaches 25 mph.
System ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
Headlights
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
Low beam
High beam flasher
High beam

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12
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, fresh air
(“ ” indicator “OFF”) reduces window
fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then
change to recirculate for cooler air.
Rear defogger
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and return
lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Tilt steering wheel
Lock
release
lever
Angle
Steering wheel switches
“- +”
Volume control
“ ”
-In radio mode Push to select a preset station;
push and hold to seek the next strong station.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to a
next/previous track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio “ON” and select an audio
mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system
“OFF.”
Refer to the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual for
more details.
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AUX audio jack
By inserting a mini plug (not included) into the AUX
jack, you can listen to music from a portable audio
device through the vehicle’s speaker system.
If you do not have a SCION genuine audio system,
you will not be able to use the AUX jack.
Refer to the SCION Audio or Navigation System
Owner’s Manual for more details.

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14
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
iPod jack
By inserting an iPod customer cable connector into
the iPod jack, you can charge the iPod battery and
listen to music from your iPod through the vehicle’s
speaker system.
If you do not have a SCION genuine audio system,
you will not be able to use the iPod jack.
Refer to the SCION Audio or Navigation System
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Power outlet
12V DC
Instrument panel
Designed for car accessories. Key must be in the
“ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Bottle holders
Front door
Multi-information display
Push “DISP” to change information in the following
succession:
(1) Clock
(2) Outside temperature
(3) Current gas mileage (MPG)
(4) Average gas mileage (AVG/MPG)
(5) Miles left on remaining fuel (RANGE/MI)
(6) Average vehicle speed from engine start (AVG/MPH)
(7) Running time from engine start (E/T)
Cup holders
Front Rear

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Doors-Child safety locks
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to
be opened only from the outside.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up to raise, or
pull lock release to
lower
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Rear door
Door locks
Unlock Lock
Driver side Passenger side
Unlock Lock
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how
to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up
slack
Too high
Seat belts

2008
Scion xB
!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as
asubstitute for the Owner’s Manual located
in the vehicle’sglove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual
and supplementary manuals so you will have
abetter understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new Scion xB.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full
description of Scion xB operations. Every
Scion xB owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
“ ” information highlighted
throughout this reference guide and
throughout the Owner’s Manual.Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool and spare tire location
Removing the spare tire
Jack
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
17
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the
tires (excluding spare), indicator comes on. Pushing
“ SET” button should not turn off the light.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. After replacing/rotating
tire or wheels, the system must be initialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on system
reset initialization.