Scion xD. Service Manual - part 19

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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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Emergency flashers

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is

involved in an accident.

Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

Before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Scion dealer before towing.

● The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by

your Scion dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type

truck or flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-

vincial and local laws.

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Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a
cable or chain secured to the
emergency towing eyelet. This
should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes.
The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.

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Installing towing eyelets

Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.

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Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

From the front

Release the parking brake.

From the rear

Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.

Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: We recommend using a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.

When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” position and shift the shift
lever to N.

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Using a flatbed truck

If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45

.

Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.

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Before emergency towing

Release the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to N.

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.

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Emergency towing eyelet location

P. 318

CAUTION

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Caution while towing

●

Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.

●

If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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CAUTION

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Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

NOTICE

■

To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (vehicles with a manual transmission)

●

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed. The steering lock mechanism is
not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

■

To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency
towing

Vehicles with an automatic transmission, never tow a vehicle from the rear
with four wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the
transmission.

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If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably

needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Scion dealer as soon as

possible.

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Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle

(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or

comes on

● Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does

not come on continuously

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Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine

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Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost

touches the floor

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Fuel pump shut off system

Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

Restart the engine.

NOTICE

■

Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when

an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system

stops the supply of fuel to the engine.

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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds

Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.

The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Scion dealer.

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: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

*

• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system

This light also comes on when the parking brake is not 
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully 
released the system is operating normally.

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights

comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes

off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by

your Scion dealer.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.

The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Scion dealer.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.

Low engine oil pressure warning light

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.

High engine coolant temperature warning light

Indicates that the engine is almost overheating.
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P. 341)

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Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.

Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system (if 

equipped).

SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.

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Electric power steering system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.

Slip indicator light

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC; or
• The TRAC

(Flashes)

Cruise control indicator light

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

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Follow the correction procedures.

After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Correction procedure

Open door warning light

Indicates that a door is not 
fully closed.

Check that all the doors are 
closed.

Low fuel level warning 
light

Indicates remaining fuel is 
approximately 1.7 gal. 
(6.3 L, 1.4 lmp. gal.) or 
less.

Refuel the vehicle.

Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)

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Warns the driver to fasten 
his/her seat belt.

Fasten the seat belt.

Front passenger’s seat 
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)

*

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Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat 
belt.

Fasten the seat belt.

Low windshield washer 
fluid warning light

Low level of washer fluid

Fill the tank.