2013 TOYOTA xD Owners Manual (in English)

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Manual transmission
: If equipped
■Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-rev-
ving the engine.
mph (km/h)
■Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift
lever, and then release it
slowly.
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 34 (54)
2 63 (101)
3 92 (147)

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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the
“ON” position.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. ( P. 175)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
Sets the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake
while depressing the brake
pedal.
Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while
pressing the button.
U.S.A. Canada

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Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 59)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
“MODE” button
Switches the multi-information display. Pushing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being displayed.
Multi-information display
P. 146
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument pa nel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 341)

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel

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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. 138)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 150)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 152)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 150)
Slip indicator ( P. 164)Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 165)Cruise control indicator
(P. 159)
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 165)
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator
(P. 88)
*1, 2
*1
Shift position
indicators
*1
*1