Scion xD. Service Manual - part 5

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Closing the fuel tank cap

When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.

After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.

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Fuel types

Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number of 91]
or higher)

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Fuel tank capacity

Approximately 11.1 gal. (42 L, 9.2 Imp. gal.)

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Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine

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Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a suitable
Research Octane Number. (

P. 361)

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Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).

(15% ethanol)

DO NOT use gasoline 

containing more than 

10% ethanol.

(50% ethanol)

(85% ethanol)

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CAUTION

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When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

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Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause
injury.

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Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.

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Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

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Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

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Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.

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When replacing the fuel cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Scion fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system

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: If equipped

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

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Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

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If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object

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If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

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Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in
Canada)

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the

engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in

the vehicle’s on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed.

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CAUTION

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Certifications for the immobilizer system

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTICE

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To ensure the system operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.)

These labels are attached to
the vehicle to reduce vehicle
theft by facilitating the tracing
and recovery of parts from sto-
len vehicles. Do not remove
under penalty of law.

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1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture

Drive with a good posture as follows:

Sit upright and well back in
the seat. (

P. 39)

Adjust the position of the
seat forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. (

P. 39)

Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily oper-
able. (

P. 39)

Adjust the tilt positions of
the steering wheel down-
ward so the airbag is facing
your chest. (

P. 59)

Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. (

P. 46)

Wear the seat belt correctly.
(

P. 48)

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CAUTION

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While driving

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Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.

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Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury. The adjustment mechanism may
also be damaged.

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Adjusting the seat position

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Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.

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Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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SRS airbags

The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain

types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the

occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the

risk of death or serious injury.

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SRS front airbags

SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas-
senger from impact with interior components

SRS seat cushion airbags
Can help restrain the front seat occupants

SRS side and curtain shield airbags

SRS front side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants

SRS curtain shield airbags
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer
seats

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SRS airbag system components

Front impact sensors

Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)

Side airbag sensor (front)

Front passenger airbag

Curtain shield airbags

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator lights

Seat belt pretensioners

Side airbags

Front passenger’s seat
cushion airbag

Driver airbag

Side airbag sensor (rear)

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch

Driver’s seat position sen-
sor

Driver’s seat cushion airbag

Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch

Airbag sensor assembly

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Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag
sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor-
mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo-
nents diagram above. This information includes crash severity and
occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.

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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.

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A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.

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Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side
rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

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The windshield may crack.

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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)

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The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform).

However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following
situations:

• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,

which can move or deform on impact

• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in

which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under the bed of a
truck

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Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt
pretensioners will activate.

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The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is
no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front
airbags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put on the seat,
even if the seat is unoccupied. (

P. 88)

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The SRS seat cushion airbags on the front seats will not operate if the
occupant is not wearing a seat belt.

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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield air-
bags)

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact
that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the
impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle collid-
ing with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orien-
tation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).

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Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision

The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-
bags)

The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal
collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward
deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

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Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface

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Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

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Landing hard or falling

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Collision from the side

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Collision from the rear

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Vehicle rollover

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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS side and
curtain shield airbags)

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is
subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the
side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehi-
cle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in
a low-speed side collision.

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Collision from the side to the vehicle
body other than the passenger com-
partment

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Collision from the side at an angle

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Collision from the front

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Collision from the rear

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Vehicle rollover

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When to contact your Scion dealer

In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. 
Contact your Scion dealer as soon as possible.

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Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

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The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an acci-
dent that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.

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A portion of a door is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved
in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS side and cur-
tain shield airbags to inflate.

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The pad section of the steering wheel
or dashboard near the front passenger
airbag cover is scratched, cracked, or
otherwise damaged.