Scion xB. Service Manual - part 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, 
mirrors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior 
features

Air conditioning as well as other interior features for a 
comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance 
and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble 
arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat 
tire, or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle 
specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt 
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this 
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Index

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1-1. Key information

Keys .....................................  24

1-2. Opening, closing and 

locking the doors

Wireless remote control .......  26

Side doors ............................  30

Back door .............................  36

1-3. Adjustable components 

(seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)

Front seats ...........................  42

Rear seats ............................  43

Head restraints .....................  45

Seat belts .............................  47

Steering wheel .....................  54

Anti-glare inside rear view 

mirror..................................  55

Outside rear view mirrors .....  56

1-4. Opening and closing 

the windows

Power windows ....................  58

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap ....  60

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer 

system ................................  64

Theft prevention labels 

(for U.S.A.) .........................  66

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture .........  67

SRS airbags .........................  69

Front passenger occupant 

classification system...........  81

Child restraint systems .........  87

Installing child restraints .......  92

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving 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

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Before driving

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When driving

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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

3-1. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger

Air conditioning system ....... 172

Rear window and outside 

rear view mirror 
defoggers.......................... 178

3-2. Using the audio system

Using the AUX port/

USB port...........................  179

Using the steering wheel 

audio switches..................  180

Using the microphone ........  181

3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list .................  182
• Interior light ......................  183
• Personal lights..................  183

3-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features.......  185
• Glove box .........................  186
• Console box .....................  187
• Cup holders......................  188
• Auxiliary box.....................  190
• Bottle holders ...................  191

3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors...........................  192

Vanity mirrors .....................  193

Clock ..................................  194

Outside temperature 

display ..............................  195

Power outlet .......................  196

Coat hooks .........................  197

Assist grips .........................  198

Floor mat ............................  199

Luggage compartment 

features ............................  201

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Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle exterior ...........  204

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle interior ............  207

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance 

requirements ....................  210

General maintenance .........  212

Emission inspection 

and maintenance (I/M) 
programs ..........................  216

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions ......................  217

Hood...................................  220

Positioning a floor jack .......  222

Engine compartment ..........  224

Tires ...................................  238

Tire inflation pressure.........  246

Wheels ...............................  250

Air conditioning filter ...........  253

Wireless remote control 

battery ..............................  256

Checking and replacing 

fuses ................................  258

Light bulbs ..........................  268

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers ............  280

If your vehicle needs 

to be towed .......................  281

If you think something is 

wrong................................  287

Fuel pump shut off 

system ..............................  288

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns 

on or a warning 
buzzer sounds... ...............  289

If you have a flat tire ...........  302

If the engine will not start ....  316

If the shift lever cannot be 

shifted from P (automatic 
transmission) ....................  317

If you lose your keys ...........  318

If the vehicle battery is 

discharged ........................  319

If your vehicle overheats.....  323

If the vehicle becomes 

stuck .................................  326

If your vehicle has 

to be stopped 
in an emergency ...............  328

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Maintenance and care

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When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data 

(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 332

Fuel information .................. 342

Tire information ................... 345

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ........ 358

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ................. 361

Reporting safety defects 

for U.S. owners ................. 364

Seat belt instructions 

for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................ 365

SRS airbag instructions 

for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................ 367

Abbreviation list................ 378

Alphabetical index ............ 379

What to do if...  .................. 386

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Vehicle specifications

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For owners

Index

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Windshield wipers 

P. 141

Pictorial index

Exterior

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 56

Side turn signal lights

P. 126

Front side marker lights

P. 138

Headlights (low beam) 

P. 138

Parking lights 

P. 138

Hood 

P. 220

Front turn signal lights

P. 126

Headlights (high beam) 

P. 138

Daytime running lights



 

P. 140

Accessory lights 

P. 138

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Rear window defogger 

P. 178

Rear window wiper

P. 144

License plate lights 

P. 138

Back door 

P. 36

Rear turn signal lights 

P. 126

Stop/tail and rear side marker lights 

P. 138

Fuel filler door 

P. 60

Side doors 

P. 30

Tires

●

Rotation

●

Replacement

●

Inflation pressure

●

Information

P. 238

P. 302

P. 246

P. 345



: If equipped

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Interior

Pictorial index

Fuel filler door opener 

P. 60

SRS front passenger airbag

P. 69

Auxiliary box

P. 190

Floor mat 

P. 199

SRS side airbags 

P. 69

Front seats 

P. 42

Seat belts 

P. 47

Power window switch

P. 58

Rear seat 

P. 43

Head restraints 

P. 45

Bottle holder 

P. 191

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Personal lights 

Microphone

*

 

P. 182

P. 181

Interior light 

P. 182

SRS curtain shield airbags 

P. 69

Sun visors 

P. 192

Vanity mirrors 

P. 193

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror 

P. 55

*

: Refer to the “SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual” 

or “SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

Assist grips 

P. 198

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B

Interior

Pictorial index

Window lock switch 

P. 58

Door lock switch

P. 30

Inside door lock button 

P. 30

Power window switches 

P. 58

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C

Cup holders 

P. 188

Auxiliary box 

P. 190

Parking brake lever 

P. 127

AUX port/USB port 

P. 179

Console box 

P. 187

Cup holders 

P. 188

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Gauges and meters 

P. 129

Glove box 

P. 186

Power outlet 

P. 196

Shift lever 

P. 121, 125

Shift lock override button



P. 317

SRS driver airbag 

P. 69

Horn 

P. 128

Tilt and telescopic steering lock 

release lever 

P. 54

Tire pressure warning reset switch 

P. 239

Auxiliary box 

P. 190

Multi-information display 

P. 135

Instrument panel

Pictorial index

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A

Rear window defogger switch 

P. 178

Air conditioning system 

P. 172

Emergency flasher switch 

P. 280



: If equipped

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B

Windshield wipers and

washer switch 

P. 141

Rear window wiper and

washer switch 

P. 144

Headlight switch 

P. 138

Turn signal lever 

P. 126

Audio remote control switches 

P. 180

Engine (ignition) switch 

P. 117

Cruise control switch 

P. 146

Instrument panel

Pictorial index

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C

Instrument cluster light control dial 

P. 131

Outside rear view mirror switches 

P. 56

VSC OFF switch 

P. 151

Hood release lever 

P. 220

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle. 

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Scion policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Scion

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Scion vehicles
are currently available on the market. You should know that Scion does not
warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair,
or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they
may have on, your Scion vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Scion products.
Modification with non-genuine Scion products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.