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SRS airbag system componentsFront airbag sensors
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Front passenger’s seat
position sensor
Front passenger airbag
Side impact sensors (front
door)
Curtain shield airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator lights
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors Side airbags
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Driver’s seat position sen-
sor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Airbag sensor assembly
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Conditions and operation in the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system
■ Adult
*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG OFF”
*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
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1
Before driving
Scion_xB_OM_OM12G56U_(U)
■
Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights Not illuminated
SRS warning light
Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
*6
or
Deactivated
*7
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
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When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 104
Engine (ignition) switch .... 117
Automatic transmission .... 121
Manual transmission ........ 125
Turn signal lever .............. 126
Parking brake ................... 127
Horn ................................. 128
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 129
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 132
Multi-information display............................ 135 2-3. Operating the lights
and Windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 138
Windshield wipers and washer .................... 141
Rear window wiper and washer .................... 144
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 146
Driving assist systems ..... 150
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 155
Vehicle load limits ............ 160
Winter driving tips ............ 161
Trailer towing ................... 166
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) ................. 167
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ................. 168
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2-1. Driving procedures
Scion_xB_OM_OM12G56U_(U)
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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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
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Select the speed units
When the odometer is displayed,
press and hold the odometer/trip
meter and trip meter reset button
to switch the display between
MPH and km/h.
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument pa nel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
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.
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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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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Scion_xB_OM_OM12G56U_(U)
■
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