Scion xB. Service Manual - part 9

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Changing the display

Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and holding the button will reset the trip
meter.

Odometer

Trip meter A

Trip meter B

Outside temperature

P. 195

“CLOCK” button

P. 194

Odometer/trip meter display

Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the

meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to
record and display different distances independently.

Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button

P. 130

“DISP.” button

Switches the multi-information display.

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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 control

The brightness of the instrument panel 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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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.

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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.

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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)

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1, 2

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Shift position 
indicators 
(

P. 121)

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CAUTION

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If a safety system warning light does not come on

Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS warning light not come
on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not
available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or
serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately
if this occurs.

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Warning lights

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (

P. 289)

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1

: These lights turn on when 

the engine switch is turned to 

the 

“ON”

position

 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.

*

2

: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(on the 

instru-

ment clus-

ter)

(on the 

center 
panel)

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Multi-information display

Switching the display

Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the “DISP.” button.

The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of

driving-related data.

Trip information (

P. 136)

Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing related information.

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Display items

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Current fuel consumption

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Average fuel consumption

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Driving range

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Average vehicle speed

Displays the current rate of fuel consumption

Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset

The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP.” but-
ton for longer than 1 second when the average fuel
consumption is displayed.

Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining

• This distance is computed based on your average

fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the

tank, the display may not be updated.

Displays the average vehicle speed since the
engine was started or the function was reset

The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP.” but-
ton for longer than 1 second when the average vehi-
cle speed is displayed.

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Elapsed time

Displays the elapsed time since the function was
last reset

The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP.” but-
ton for longer than 1 second when the average vehi-
cle speed is displayed.

■

When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals

The following information data will be reset:

●

Average fuel consumption

●

Driving range

●

Average vehicle speed

●

Elapsed time

NOTICE

■

The multi-information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually.

Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:

Type A

OFF

Vehicles with daytime run-
ning light system:
The daytime running light
turn on.

The accessory, side
marker, parking, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel
lights turn on.

The headlights and
all lights listed above
turn on.

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Type B

OFF

Vehicles with daytime run-
ning light system:
The daytime running light
turn on.

The accessory, side
marker, parking, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel
lights turn on.

The headlights and
all lights listed above
turn on.

U.S.A.

Canada

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Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams. 

Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once. 

You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.

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Daytime running light system (if equipped)

●

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and
the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.

●

Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.

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Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the driver’s door is opened with the key removed
from the engine switch while the lights are turned on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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Windshield wipers and washer

The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.

Type 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.

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Type B

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.

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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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Rear window wiper and washer

The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:

Type A

Normal window wiper
operation

Washer/wiper dual
operation

Washer operation

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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position

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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.

Type B

Normal window wiper
operation

Washer/wiper dual
operation

Washer operation