Scion xD. Service Manual - part 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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.

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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 .............................  34

1-3. Adjustable components 

(seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)

Front seats ...........................  39

Rear seats ............................  41

Head restraints .....................  46

Seat belts .............................  48

Steering wheel .....................  59

Anti-glare inside rear view 

mirror..................................  60

Outside rear view mirrors .....  61

1-4. Opening and closing the 

windows

Power windows ....................  63

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank 

cap .....................................  65

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer 

system ................................  69

Theft prevention labels 

(for U.S.A.) .........................  71

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture .........  72

SRS airbags .........................  74

Front passenger occupant 

classification system...........  88

Child restraint systems .........  95

Installing child restraints .....  100

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle ..............  116

Engine (ignition) switch.......  130

Automatic transmission ......  134

Manual transmission...........  137

Turn signal lever .................  138

Parking brake .....................  139

Horn ....................................  140

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Before driving

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When driving

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2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ............ 141

Indicators and warning 

lights ................................. 143

Multi-information display ..... 146

2-3. Operating the lights and 

Windshield wipers

Headlight switch.................. 150

Windshield wipers and 

washer .............................. 153

Rear window wiper and 

washer .............................. 156

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 159

Driving assist systems ........ 164

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 169

Vehicle load limits ............... 174

Winter driving tips ............... 175

Trailer towing ...................... 180

Dinghy towing (automatic 

transmission) .................... 181

Dinghy towing (manual 

transmission) .................... 182

3-1. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger

Air conditioning system ......  186

Rear window and 

outside rear view mirror 
defoggers .........................  193

3-2. Using the audio system

Using the AUX port/USB 

port ...................................  194

Using the steering wheel 

audio switches..................  195

Using the microphone ........  196

3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list .................  197
• Interior light ......................  198
• Personal lights..................  198

3-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features.......  199
• Glove boxes .....................  200
• Cup holders......................  201
• Auxiliary box.....................  203
• Bottle holders ...................  204

3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors...........................  205

Vanity mirrors .....................  206

Clock ..................................  207

Power outlet .......................  208

Assist grips .........................  209

Floor mat ............................  210

Luggage compartment 

features ............................  212

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Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning 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

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers ............  294

If your vehicle needs 

to be towed .......................  295

If you think something is 

wrong................................  302

Fuel pump shut off 

system ..............................  303

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns 

on or a warning buzzer 
sounds ..............................  304

If you have a flat tire ...........  318

If the engine will 

not start ............................  332

If the shift lever cannot be 

shifted from P (automatic 
transmission) ....................  333

If you lose your keys ...........  334

If you cannot operate 

the back door opener .......  335

If the vehicle battery is 

discharged ........................  336

If your vehicle 

overheats..........................  341

If the vehicle becomes 

stuck .................................  344

If your vehicle has 

to be stopped in an 
emergency........................  346

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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.)............ 350

Fuel information .................. 361

Tire information ................... 365

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ........ 378

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ................. 380

Reporting safety defects 

for U.S. owners ................. 382

Seat belt instructions 

for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................ 383

SRS airbag instructions 

for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................ 386

Abbreviation list................ 396

Alphabetical index ............ 397

What to do if...  .................. 404

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Index

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Windshield wipers 

P. 153

Pictorial index

Exterior

Outside rear view

mirrors 

P. 61

Side turn signal lights 

P. 138

Front side marker lights 

P. 150

Parking lights 

P. 150

Hood 

P. 233

Front turn signal lights 

P. 138

Headlights 

P. 150

Daytime running lights



 

P. 152

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Rear window defogger 

P. 193

Rear window wiper 

P. 156

License plate lights

P. 150

Back door 

P. 34

Rear turn signal lights 

P. 138

Stop/tail and rear side marker 

lights 

P. 150

Fuel filler door 

P. 65

Side doors 

P. 30

Tires

●

Rotation

●

Replacement

●

Inflation pressure

●

Information

P. 252

P. 318

P. 261

P. 365



: If equipped

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Interior

Pictorial index

SRS front passenger

airbag 

P. 74

Glove box

P. 200

Floor mat 

P. 210

SRS side airbags 

P. 74

Front seats 

P. 39

Seat belts 

P. 48

Bottle holder 

P. 204

Rear seat 

P. 41

Head restraints 

P. 46

SRS driver airbag 

P. 74

Horn 

P. 140

Cup holder 

P. 201

Cup holder

P. 201

Glove box

P. 200

Parking brake lever 

P. 139

SRS seat cushion airbags 

P. 74

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Personal lights 

P. 197

Interior light 

P. 197

SRS curtain shield airbags 

P. 74

Sun visors 

P. 205

Inside rear view mirror 

P. 60

*

1

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

or “SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

Microphone

*

1

 

P. 196

Vanity mirrors 

P. 206

Assist grips 

P. 209

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B

Interior

Pictorial index

Window lock switch 

P. 63

Door lock switch 

P. 30

Inside door lock button 

P. 30

Power window switches 

P. 63

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Cup holders 

P. 201

AUX port/USB port 

P. 194

Power outlet 

P. 208

Shift lever 

P. 134, 137

Shift lock override button



 

P. 333

VSC OFF switch

P. 165



: If equipped

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Gauges and meters 

P. 141

Tilt steering lock 

release lever 

P. 59

Tire pressure warning 

reset switch 

P. 253

Multi-information display 

P. 146

Instrument panel

Pictorial index

Fuel filler door opener 

P. 65

Windshield wipers and

washer switch 

P. 153

Rear window wiper and

washer switch 

P. 156

Headlight switch 

P. 150

Turn signal lever 

P. 138

Bottle holder 

P. 204

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Rear window defogger switch 

P. 193

Air conditioning system 

P. 186

Emergency flasher switch 

P. 294

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B

Audio remote control switches

*

1

 

P. 195

Engine (ignition) switch 

P. 130

Cruise control switch 

P. 159

Instrument panel

Pictorial index

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Instrument cluster light control dial 

P. 142

Outside rear view mirror switches 

P. 61

Hood release lever 

P. 233

*

1

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

or “SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

Auxiliary box 

P. 203

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equip-
ment, including 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.