2013 TOYOTA xB automatic transmission

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Engine (ignition) switch
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
Manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual
transmission). ( P. 121, 125)
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 64)
■ Changing engine switch position
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the power outlet can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
STEP 1
Push in the key and turn it to the “LOCK”
position.STEP 2

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Automatic transmission
: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is in
the “ON” position, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.

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■When driving with the cruise control system
Engine braking will not occur in S mode, even when downshifting to “3”.
(P. 146)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
 P. 318
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer for
details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 126)
(U.S.A)
Headlight indicator
(P. 138)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 140)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 138)
Slip indicator ( P. 150)Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
(Canada)
Engine immobilizer sys-
tem indicator (P. 64)Cruise control indicator
(P. 146)
“VSC OFF” indicator
(P. 151)Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 146)
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 151)
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator
(P. 81)
*1, 2
*1
Shift position
indicators
(P. 121)
*1
*1

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■Cruise control can be set when
● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever is in the D or
range 3 or higher of S has been selected.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating
● The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.

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Selecting tire chainsUse the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain
size is regulated for each size.
Side chain
(0.12 in. [3 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.16 in. [4 mm] in diameter)
■When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to the road conditions.
■ When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold
latitudes)
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic trans-
mission) or 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the
parking brake. The parking brak e may freeze up, preventing it
from being released. If necessary , block the wheels to prevent
inadvertent sliding or creeping.

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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.