2013 TOYOTA xD Owners Manual (in English)

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Assist grips
CAUTION
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage of the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.
An assist grip installed on the ce iling can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.

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Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Insert the retaining hooks
(clips) into the floor mat eye-
lets.
Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clip s) may differ from that shown
in the illustration.
STEP 1
STEP 2
*

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
■
When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Scion Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P (automatic transmission) or N
(manual transmission), fully depress
each pedal to the floor to make sure it
does not interfere with the floor mat.

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Luggage compartment features
■Cargo hooks
The cargo hooks are provided
for securing loose items.
■ Auxiliary boxes
Lift the luggage mat up to use
the boxes.

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Removing the luggage cover (if equipped)
The luggage cover can be removed by following the procedure below.
CAUTION
■ When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
■ While driving
Do not place anything on the luggage cover. Such items may be thrown
about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
Unhook the cords.
Remove the cover out of the retainers.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 216
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 219 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements .................. 222
General maintenance....... 225
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 229
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 230
Hood ................................ 233
Positioning a floor jack ..... 235
Engine compartment ........ 237
Tires ................................. 252
Tire inflation pressure ...... 261
Wheels ............................. 265
Air conditioning filter (for Puerto Rico) ............ 268
Wireless remote control battery ............................ 271
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 273
Light bulbs........................ 284

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
● Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the
antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
■ High pressure car washes
● Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle
is closed properly.
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.