Scion xB 2012 User manual

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!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 a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better 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 in
color 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.
2012
Scion xB
IND
OVE
FEAT
SAF
EME
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
Air Conditioning/Heating 12
Auto lock/unlock
2
8
Automatic Transmission 8
Bottle holders 13
Cruise control 11
Lights & turn signals 10
Multi-information display 14
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
AUX port/USB port 13
Windows 11
Windshield wipers & washers 10
Brake override 19
Door locks 15
Doors-Child safety locks 15
Floor mat installation 19
Seat belts 16
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 15
Spare tire & tools 17
STAR Safety System
TM
18
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 16
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Headlight and turn signal controls
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control
Ignition switch
Steering wheel audio controls*
Rear window defogger button
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Air Conditioning controls
P
E
T
T
“
P
In
*
Steering wheel
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Power outlet
Emergency flasher button
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Tilt steering lock release
“VSC OFF” (Vehicle Stability Control “OFF”)
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Instrument panel light control dial
* For details, refer to the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual or SCION
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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OVERVIEW
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Brake system warning1
Charging system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Tachometer
Fuel gauge
Clock
Outside temperature
Clock button
Odometer and two trip meters
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Multi-information display
Multi-information display control switch
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator (if equipped)
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2012 Owner’s
Manual.
2If t
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Low engine oil pressure warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Open door warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Headlight low beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Electric power steering system warning1
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Airbag SRS warning1
Low fuel level warning
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
High engine coolant temperature warning light
Traction Control OFF indicator
Low engine coolant temperature indicator
Cruise control SET indicator
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Locking operation Unlocking operation
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60
seconds of unlocking, 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
Light control-Instrument panel
Fu
W
E
E
E
NOT
En
Bright
Dark
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n 60
Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull up Turn to open
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 “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Driver seat
Store
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* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
Push shift lever to the left from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
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.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.1
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.2
-Doors unlock when ignition key is turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” position and
driver’s door is opened.2
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.1
1Automatic Transmission only
2Default setting is off
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Parking brake
Pull (2) Push (1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
Se
Fron
Se
S
H
S
Se
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
N
S
“S” mode “S”
“D”
+(“S” mode)
-(“S” mode)
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