Scion xB. Instruction - part 2

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Scion dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

Vehicle data recordings

Your Scion is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:

• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (except instruction transmission)

The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.

● Data usage
Scion may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.

Scion will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if

the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

• For use by Scion in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or

vehicle owner

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Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-

tened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake

pedal; and, 

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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● Disclosure of the EDR data
Scion will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:

• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle)

is obtained

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

• For use by Scion in a lawsuit

However, if necessary, Scion may:

• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing

information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Scrapping of your Scion

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Scion contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Scion dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, 
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

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CAUTION

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General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.

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General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this instruction

Cautions & Notices 

Symbols used in illustrations

CAUTION

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or
serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to
the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Scion and its
equipment.

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do
not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and other
devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. releasing seat belt).

Before driving

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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...........................  36

1-3. Adjustable components 

(seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)

Front seats .........................  42

Rear seats..........................  43

Head restraints...................  45

Seat belts ...........................  47

Steering wheel ...................  54

Anti-glare inside rear view 

mirror ...............................  55

Outside rear view mirrors...  56

1-4. Opening and closing 

the windows

Power windows ..................  58

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank 

cap ...................................  60

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer 

system .............................  64

Theft prevention labels 

(for U.S.A.) .......................  66

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture.......  67

SRS airbags.......................  69

Front passenger occupant 

classification system ........  81

Child restraint systems.......  87

Installing child restraints.....  92

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1-1. Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without engine immobilizer system

Keys (with a wireless
remote control function)

Operating the wireless remote
control function (

P. 26)

Key (without a wireless
remote control function)

Key number plate

Vehicles with engine immobilizer system

Master keys

Operating the wireless remote
control function (

P. 26)

Valet key

Key number plate

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When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant (vehi-
cles with engine immobilizer system)

Carry the master key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
valet key.

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Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Scion dealer using
the key number plate. (

P. 318)

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When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons
are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the
key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

NOTICE

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To prevent key damage

Observe the following:

●

Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.

●

Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

●

Do not disassemble the electronic key.

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Wireless remote control

The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-

cle.

Locks all the side doors and
back door

Check that the door is securely
locked.

Unlocks all the side doors
and back door

Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

Sounds the alarm 
(press and hold) (

P. 27)

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Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

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Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

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Panic mode

When 

 is pressed for longer than

about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on
the wireless remote control.

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Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

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Conditions affecting operation

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:

●

When the wireless remote control battery is depleted

●

Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves

●

When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices

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When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity

●

When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by, a metallic
object

●

When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

●

When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer

●

If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window

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Key battery depletion

If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (

P. 256)

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Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer

Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

P. 358)

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Certification for wireless remote control

U.S.A.

FCC ID: HYQ13BDP
FCC ID: HYQ12BDP

NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

Canada

NOTE:
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.

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Side doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the key, wireless

remote control or door lock switch.

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Wireless remote control
P. 26

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Key

Turning the key operates the doors as follows:

Locks all the side doors and
back door

Unlocks all the side doors
and back door

Turning the key unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key
again within 3 seconds unlocks
the other doors.

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Door lock switch

Locks all the side doors and
back door

Unlocks all the side doors
and back door

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

Move the inside lock button to the lock position.

Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.

Rear door child-protector lock

The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock
is set. 

Unlock

Lock

These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.

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Inside lock buttons

Locks the door

Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled:

*

1

: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only

*

2

: Default setting is off

Function

Operation

Shift position linked 
door locking function

*

1

Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all the 
doors.

Shift position linked 
door unlocking func-
tion

*

1

Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all the 
doors.

Speed linked door lock-
ing function

*

2

All the doors are locked when the vehicle 
speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or 
higher.

Driver’s door linked door 
unlocking function

*

2

All the doors are unlocked when the driver’s 
door is opened within 10 seconds after turn-
ing the engine switch to the “ACC” or 
“LOCK” position.

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Setting and canceling the functions

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below.

Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)

Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the driver’s door

lock switch (

 or 

) for

approximately 5 seconds and
then release.

The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set are
shown in the following table.

Use the same procedure to can-
cel the function.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2