Scion xB. Service Manual - part 11

162

2-5. Driving information

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

Selecting tire chains

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain
size is regulated for each size.

Side chain
(0.12 in. [3 mm] in diameter)

Cross chain
(0.16 in. [4 mm] in diameter)

■

When driving the vehicle

Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to the road conditions.

■

When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold
latitudes)

Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic trans-
mission) or 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it
from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent
inadvertent sliding or creeping.

163

2-5. Driving information

2

When

 d

riving

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

Regulations on the use of tire chains

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the
rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains
after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

164

2-5. Driving information

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

CAUTION

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.

●

Use tires of the size specified.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

165

2-5. Driving information

2

When

 d

riving

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Scion dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

166

2-5. Driving information

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

Trailer towing

Scion does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Scion

also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of

a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehi-

cle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch

mounted carriers.

167

2-5. Driving information

2

When

 d

riving

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

Dinghy towing (automatic transmission)

NOTICE

■

To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on

the ground) behind a motor home. 

168

2-5. Driving information

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

Dinghy towing (manual transmission)

Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground

To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing:

Shift the shift lever to N. 

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. (

P. 117)

Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices are turned
off. 

Release the parking brake. 

After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle. 

■

Necessary equipment and accessories

Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.

Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4

wheels on the ground) behind a motor home. 

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

169

2-5. Driving information

2

When

 d

riving

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

NOTICE

■

Dinghy towing direction

■

To prevent the steering from locking

Ensure the engine switch is in the “ACC” position.

Do not tow the vehicle backward. 
Doing so may cause serious damage.

Interior features

3

171

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

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

172

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Air conditioning system

Fan speed control knob

Air outlet selector knob

Outside/recirculated air mode button

Cooling and dehumidification

function on/off button

Temperature control knob

173

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

3

Interior features

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

Adjusting the settings

■

Basic setting

To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan
speed, turn the fan speed control knob clockwise (increase) or
counterclockwise (decrease).

Turning the knob to “0” turns off the fan.

To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
knob clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).

If 

 is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air

or heated air.

To select the air outlets, set the air outlet selector knob to the
desired position.

The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can
also be selected for more delicate adjustment.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

174

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and
feet.

Air flows to the feet.

175

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

3

Interior features

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.

The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.

Pressing 

 to turn the cooling

and dehumidification function on
clears the windshield and side
windows faster.

Air flows to the windshield and
side windows.

The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.

Pressing 

 to turn the cooling

and dehumidification function on
clears the windshield and side
windows faster.

■

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press .

The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from out-
side the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles air
inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.

176

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

Adjusting the position of the air outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

When defrosting the side win-
dows, face the right and left side
outlets toward them.

Opening and closing the air outlets

Open the vent.

Close the vent.

177

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

3

Interior features

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

■

Using the system in recirculated air mode

The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period of time.

■

When 

 

is selected for the air outlets used

For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the temperature setting.

■

When outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C)

The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when

 

is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

CAUTION

■

To prevent the windshield from fogging up

Do not use 

 during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The

difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

178

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Scion_xB_OM_OM12F03U_(U)

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers





: If equipped

■

The defoggers can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

■

The outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)

Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.

CAUTION

■

When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (if equipped)

Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-

drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

On/off

The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.