2013 TOYOTA xB light

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2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
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When driving
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Windshield wipers and washer
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
Ty p e A Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

142 2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
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Ty p e BIntermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
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When driving
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■
The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Scion dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
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Rear window wiper and washer
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
Ty p e A Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer operation

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2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
2
When driving
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■
The rear window wiper and w asher can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
Ty p e B
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer operation

148 2-4. Using other driving systems
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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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Driving assist systems
When the VSC/TRAC systems are operating
If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or if any of the drive wheels
spins, the slip indicator light
flashes to indicate that the VSC/
TRAC systems are operating.
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too h eavily when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel

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driving systems
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When driving
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Disabling the TRAC systems
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC systems may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing to turn
the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order
to free it. To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release .
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light
will come on.
Press again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
■Turning off both TR AC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light will come on.
Press again to turn the systems back on.
■ When the “TRAC OFF” indicator light comes on even if the VSC OFF
switch has not been pressed
The TRAC system cannot be operated. Contact your Scion dealer.