Scion xD. Service Manual - part 24

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Tire related term

Meaning

Cracking

Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material

CT

A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire 
and rim system in which the rim is designed 
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the 
tire is designed to fit on the underside of the 
rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges 
inside the air cavity of the tire

Extra load tire

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and 
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire

Groove

The space between two adjacent tread ribs

Innerliner

The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a 
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium 
within the tire

Innerliner separation

The parting of the innerliner from cord material 
in the carcass

Intended outboard 
sidewall

(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, 

bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding 
that is higher or deeper than the same 
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or

(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym-

metrical tire that has a particular side that 
must always face outward when mounted 
on a vehicle

Light truck (LT) tire

A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or 
multipurpose passenger vehicles

Load rating

The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry 
for a given inflation pressure

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Meaning

Maximum load rating

The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire

Maximum permissible 
inflation pressure

The maximum cold inflation pressure to which 
a tire may be inflated

Measuring rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical 
dimension requirements

Open splice

Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or 
innerliner that extends to cord material

Outer diameter

The overall diameter of an inflated new tire

Overall width

The linear distance between the exteriors of 
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective 
bands or ribs

Passenger car tire

A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that 
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 
10,000 lb. or less.

Ply

A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords

Ply separation

A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies

Pneumatic tire

A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that, 
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid 
that sustains the load

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Meaning

Radial ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that 
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90 
degrees to the centerline of the tread

Reinforced tire 

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and 
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire

Section width

The linear distance between the exteriors of 
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands

Sidewall

That portion of a tire between the tread and 
bead

Sidewall separation

The parting of the rubber compound from the 
cord material in the sidewall

Snow tire

A tire that attains a traction index equal to or 
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM 
E-1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when 
using the snow traction test as described in 
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for 
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line 
on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which 

is marked with an Alpine Symbol (

) on at 

least one sidewall

Test rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and 
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use 
with that tire

Tread

That portion of a tire that comes into contact 
with the road

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: Table 1 

 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load

for various designated seating capacities

Tire related term

Meaning

Tread rib

A tread section running circumferentially 
around a tire

Tread separation

Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass

Treadwear indicators 
(TWI)

The projections within the principal grooves 
designed to give a visual indication of the 
degrees of wear of the tread

Wheel-holding fixture

The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire 
assembly securely during testing

Designated seating 

capacity, Number of 

occupants

Vehicle normal load, 

Number of occupants

Occupant distribution in 
a normally loaded vehi-

cle

2 through 4

2

2 in front

5 through 10

3

2 in front, 1 in second 

seat

11 through 15

5

2 in front, 1 in second 
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 

in fourth seat

16 through 20

7

2 in front, 2 in second 
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 

in fourth seat

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6-2. Customization

Customizable features

Item

Function

Default setting

Customized

setting

Wireless 
remote con-
trol (

P. 26)

Wireless remote control

On

Off

Unlocking operation

Driver’s door 

unlocked in one 

step, all doors 

unlocked in two 

steps

All doors 

unlocked in one 

step

Automatic door lock 
function to be activated 
if door is not opened 
after being unlocked

On

Off

Time elapsed before 
automatic door lock 
function is activated if 
door is not opened after 
being unlocked

60 seconds

30 seconds

120 seconds

Operation signal 
(Emergency flashers)

On

Off

Operation signal
(Buzzer)

On

Off

Open door reminder 
buzzer (When locking 
the vehicle)

On

Off

Panic function

On

Off

Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per-

sonalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences

requires specialized equipment and may be performed by your Scion

dealer.

Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Scion dealer.

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Illumination
(

P. 197)

Time elapsed before 
lights turn off

15 seconds

7.5 seconds

30 seconds

Operation when the 
doors are unlocked

On

Off

Operation after the 
engine switch is turned 
to the “LOCK” position

On

Off

Item

Function

Default setting

Customized

setting

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6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize

Item

When to initialize

Reference

Maintenance data
(U.S.A. only)

After the maintenance is performed

P. 223

Tire pressure warning 
system

When changing the tire size

P. 253

The following items must be initialized for normal system operation

in cases such as after maintenance is performed on the vehicle.

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
in addition to notifying Scion, a marque of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-866-707-2466).

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Scion, a marque of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA,
1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.

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SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)

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Abbreviation list

Abbreviation/Acronym list

ABBREVIATIONS

MEANING

A/C

Air Conditioning

ABS

Anti-lock Brake System

ACC

Accessory

ALR

Automatic Locking Retractor

CRS

Child Restraint System

DISP

Display

ECU

Electronic Control Unit

EDR

Event Data Recorder

ELR

Emergency Locking Retractor

EPS

Electric Power Steering

GAWR

Gross Axle Weight Rating

GVWR

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

I/M

Emission inspection and maintenance

LATCH

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

LED

Light Emitting Diode

M + S

Mud and Snow

MMT

Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl

MTBE

Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

OBD

On Board Diagnostics

SRS

Supplemental Restraint System

TIN

Tire Identification Number

TPMS

Tire Pressure Warning System

TRAC

Traction Control

VIN

Vehicle Identification Number

VSC

Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index

A/C .................................... 186, 193
ABS........................................... 164
Air conditioning filter.............. 268
Air conditioning system

Air conditioning filter ............. 268
Manual air conditioning 

system................................ 186

Airbags

Airbag operating conditions.... 78
Airbag precautions for your 

child...................................... 83

Airbag warning light.............. 306
Curtain shield airbag 

operating conditions............. 78

Curtain shield airbag 

precautions .......................... 83

Front passenger occupant 

classification system ............ 88

General airbag precautions .... 83
Locations of airbags ............... 74
Modification and disposal of 

airbags ................................. 87

Proper driving posture ...... 72, 83
Seat cushion airbag operating 

conditions............................. 78

Side airbag operating 

conditions............................. 78

Side airbag precautions.......... 83
SRS airbags ........................... 74

Anti-lock brake system........... 164
Assist grips.............................. 209
Audio input .............................. 194
Audio system

Audio input ........................... 194
AUX port............................... 194
Portable music player........... 194
Steering wheel audio 

switch ................................. 195

Automatic transmission

Automatic transmission .........134
If the shift lever cannot be 

shifted from P......................333

AUX port ...................................194
Auxiliary boxes ........................203

Back door

Back door ................................34
Wireless remote control ..........26

Back-up lights

Replacing light bulbs .............284
Wattage.................................360

Battery

Checking ...............................248
If the vehicle has a 

discharged battery ..............336

Preparing and checking 

before winter .......................175

Bottle holder.............................204
Brake

Fluid ......................................245
Parking brake ........................139

Brake assist..............................164
Break-in tips .............................119
Brightness control

Instrument panel light 

control .................................142

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Care

Exterior..................................216
Interior ...................................219
Seat belts ..............................220

Cargo capacity .........................169
Cargo hooks .............................212
Chains .......................................175
Child restraint system

Booster seats, definition..........95
Booster seats, installation .....100
Convertible seats, 

definition ...............................95

Convertible seats, 

installation...........................100

Front passenger occupant 

classification system .............88

Infant seats, definition .............95
Infant seats, installation.........100
Installing CRS with lower 

anchorages .........................102

Installing CRS with 

seat belts ............................104

Installing CRS with top 

straps ..................................109

Child safety

Airbag precautions ..................83
Battery precautions .......249, 339
Child restraint system..............95
Child-protectors.......................32
How your child should wear 

the seat belt ..........................54

Installing child restraints........100
Power window lock switch.......63
Power window precautions .....64
Removed key battery 

precautions .........................272

Seat belt extender 

precautions ...........................58

Seat belt precautions ..............55

Child-protectors......................... 32
Cleaning

Exterior.................................. 216
Interior................................... 219
Seat belts .............................. 220

Clock ......................................... 207
Condenser ................................ 245
Cooling system

Engine overheating ............... 341

Cruise control .......................... 159
Cup holders.............................. 201
Curtain shield airbags ............... 74
Customizable features ............ 378

Daytime running light 

system .................................... 152

Defogger

Rear window ......................... 193
Side mirrors........................... 193

Dimension ................................ 350
Dinghy towing ................... 181,182 
Display

Multi-information display ....... 146

Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 230
Doors

Back door................................ 34
Door glasses ........................... 63
Door lock........................... 26, 30
Side doors............................... 30
Side mirrors............................. 61

Driver’s seat belt reminder 

light......................................... 308

Driving

Correct posture ....................... 72
Procedures............................ 116

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Electric power steering........... 164
Emergency, in case of

If the back door opener is 

inoperative ......................... 335

If the engine will not start...... 332
If the shift lever cannot be 

shifted from P..................... 333

If the vehicle has discharged 

battery ................................ 336

If the warning buzzer 

sounds ............................... 304

If the warning light 

turns on .............................. 304

If you have a flat tire  ............ 318
If you lose your keys............. 334
If you think something is 

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

If your vehicle becomes 

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

If your vehicle has to be 

stopped in an emergency... 346

If your vehicle needs to be 

towed ................................. 295

If your vehicle overheats ...... 341

Emergency flashers

Switch................................... 294

Engine

Compartment........................ 237
Engine switch ....................... 130
Hood..................................... 233
How to start the 

engine ................................ 130

Identification number ............ 351
If the engine will not start...... 332
Ignition switch....................... 130
Overheating.......................... 341

Engine coolant

Capacity ............................... 355
Checking .............................. 243
Preparing and checking 

before winter ...................... 175

Engine immobilizer system...... 69

Engine oil

Capacity ................................353
Checking ...............................238
Preparing and checking 

before winter .......................175

Engine switch...........................130
EPS............................................164
Event data recorder ...................18

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

Brake.....................................245
Washer..................................250

Front passenger occupant 

classification system ..............88

Front passenger’s seat belt 

reminder light.........................308

Front seats

Adjustment ..............................39

Front side marker lights

Replacing light bulbs .............284
Wattage.................................360

Front turn signal lights

Replacing light bulbs .............284
Switch....................................138
Wattage.................................360

Fuel

Capacity ................................352
Fuel gauge ............................141
Fuel pump shut off system ....303
Gas station information .........408
Information ............................361
Refueling .................................65

Fuel door.....................................65
Fuel filler door ............................65
Fuel pump shut off system .....303
Fuses.........................................273

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Gas station information...........408
Gauges......................................141
Glove box..................................200

Head restraints

Adjusting ................................46

Headlights

Replacing light bulbs .............284
Switch....................................150
Wattage.................................360

Heaters

Side mirror.............................193

Hood..........................................233
Hooks

Cargo ....................................212

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

I/M test.......................................229
Identification

Engine ...................................351
Vehicle ..................................350

Ignition switch..........................130
Illuminated entry system.........197
Indicator lights .........................143
Inside rear view mirror ..............60
Interior lights

Interior lights..........................197
Switch....................................198
Wattage.................................360

Jack

Positioning a floor jack ..........235
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........318

Jack handle ..............................318

Keys

Engine switch........................ 130
If you lose your keys ............. 334
Key number............................. 24
Keyless entry .......................... 26
Keys ........................................ 24
Wireless remote control key.... 26

License plate lights

Replacing light bulbs............. 284
Wattage................................. 360

Light bulbs

Replacing .............................. 284
Wattage................................. 360

Lights

Headlights switch .................. 150
Interior light list...................... 197
Interior light switch ................ 198
Luggage compartment

light ....................................... 35

Personal light switch ............. 198
Replacing light bulbs............. 284
Turn signal lever ................... 138
Wattage................................. 360

Load capacity........................... 174

Maintenance

Do-it-yourself 

maintenance ....................... 230

General maintenance............ 225
Maintenance data ................. 350
Maintenance requirements ... 222
Reset the maintenance 

data..................................... 223

Manual air conditioning 

system .................................... 186

Manual transmission ............... 137

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