2008 TOYOTA xB headlight

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1. Headlight and turn signal switches
2. Audio remote controls (steering switches)
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Rear window defogger switch
5. Air conditioning controls
6. “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi- cator lights/ front passenger ’s seat belt
reminder light
7. Power outlet
8. Emergency flasher switch
9. Cruise control switch
10. Ignition switch 11. Tire pressure warning reset switch
12. Tilt steering lock release lever
13. “VSC OFF” switch
14. Instrument panel light control dial
15. Power rear view mirror control switches
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Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster
Brake system warning light*1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light*1
Charging system warning light*1
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
Low engine oil pressure warning light*1
Anti-lock brake system warning light*1
SRS warning light*1
Low fuel level warning light*1
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light*
1
Open door warning light*1

*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warningbuzzers” on page 99.
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2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 126.
Engine oil replacement reminder light*1
Slip indicator light
Vehicle stability control system off indicator
light*
1
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
Electric power steering system warning light*1
Cruise control indicator light*2
Tire pressure warning light*1
Headlight indicator light

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To unlock: Push the unlock switch once to
unlock the driver ’s door alone. Pushing
the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks
all the side doors and back door simulta-
neously. Each time the unlock switch is
pushed, you will hear two beeps and the
turn signal lights will flash twice.
This double switch operation to unlock all
the side doors and back door can be
changed to a single switch operation. For
details, contact your Scion dealer.
When the unlock switch is pressed, the
interior lights come on. The light remain
on for about 15 seconds unless any of the
doors is opened and then closed. (For
further information, see “Interior light” on
page 90.)
You have 60 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
side doors and back door will be automati-
cally locked again.
The timing for the automatic door lock
function can be changed. For details, con-
tact your Scion dealer.
If the lock or unlock switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-
tion is not repeated. Release the switch
and then push it again.
Pushing the panic switch for 1 second
blows the horn intermittently and
flashes the headlights, tail lights and
emergency flashers and turns on the
interior light.
The panic switch is used to deter vehicle
theft when you witness anyone attempting
to break into or damage your vehicle.
The panic mode will last for one minute.
To stop the panic mode midway, do the
follows:
Push any switch on the key.
Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”
to “ON” position.The panic mode does not work when the
ignition key is in the “ON” position.
This panic mode can be disabled. For
details, contact your Scion dealer.
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The rear view mirrors can be folded
backward for parking in compact areas.
To fold the rear view mirror, push back-
ward.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded
backward. Both the driver and pas-
senger side rear view mirrors must
be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.
NOTICE
Do not push backward more than the
click. It may damage the mirror or
vehicle.
Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
To reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving, operate the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
Daylight driving—Lever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.
Night driving—Lever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also
lose some rear view clarity.
—Folding rear view mirrorsAntiglare inside rear view
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals88
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Emergency flashers 89
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Instrument panel light control 90
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Interior light 90
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Personal lights 91
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Luggage compartment light 91
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Windshield wipers and washer 92
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Rear window wiper and washer 92
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Rear window defogger 93
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Headlights and turn signals
HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
Position 2—Headlights and all of the
above
The headlight indicator lights up in the
instrument cluster.
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer will remind you to turn the lights
off when the driver’s door is opened if you
remove the key with the headlight switch
on.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
HighLow beams—For high beams, turn
the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to-
ward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will
tell you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
The high beam flasher works even when
the headlight switch is off.

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TURN SIGNALS
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to position
1.
The key must be in the “ON” position.
The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to return
it by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the pressure point (position
2) and hold it.
If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster
than normal, a front or rear turn signal
bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light
bulbs” on page 258.
Emergency flashers
To turn on the emergency flashers,
push the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn
them off, push the switch once again.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn
other drivers if your vehicle must be
stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull as far off the road as pos-
sible.
The turn signal light switch will not work
when the emergency flashers are operat-
ing.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the switch on
longer than necessary when the en-
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(m) “VSC OFF” Warning Light
The light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the vehicle stability control
system or traction control system.
The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position, and
will go off after a few seconds.
If the light comes on while you are driv-
ing, the vehicle stability control system
and/or traction control system do not
work. However, as conventional braking
operates when applied, there is no prob-
lem to continue your driving.
In the following cases, contact your Scion
dealer:
When the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position, the light does not come
on or remains on.
The light comes on while you are driv-
ing.(n) Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. If the tire
pressure warning system works properly
and tire inflation pressure is appropriate,
the light goes off after a few seconds.
This light comes on or flashes in the fol-
lowing cases when the ignition key is
turned to the “ON” position.
When the low tire inflation pressure
is detected while driving...
If any tire has low inflation pressure,
the light comes on.
The light goes off after the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted to a specified lev-
el.
When initializing the system...
When ready to be initialized, the light
blinks three times.
When the system malfunctions...
If the system malfunctions, the light
comes on after blinking for 1 minute.
Although it is no problem to continue
driving, have your vehicle checked by
your Scion dealer as soon as possible.(o) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the ignition key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
(p) Light Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer will sound if the headlight
switch is left on and the driver’s door is
opened with the key removed from the
ignition switch.