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- informations concerning technical data of Scion xD
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Scion xD item
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- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards
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Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Scion xD alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Scion xD, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Scion service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Scion xD.
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17 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES 2009 Scion xD ! A word about safe vehicle oper ations This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’ s main equipment quickly and easily . The Quick Reference Guide[...]
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1 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES Engine maintenance 7 Fuel tank door release and cap 6 Hood release 7 Indicator symbols 4-5 Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2-3 Keyless entry 1 6 Light control-Instrument panel 7 Air Conditioning/Heating 12 Automatic T ransmission 8 AUX audio jack 13 Bottle holders 15 Clock 12 Cr[...]
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2 3 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES OVER VIEW Headlight and turn signal controls Steering wheel audio controls* Wiper and washer controls Emergency flasher button Clock Front passenger occupant classification indicator/Front passenger seat belt reminder light Air Conditioning controls R ear window defogger button iP o[...]
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4 5 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES OVER VIEW Low engine oil pressure warning 1 Driver seat belt reminder 1 (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder 1 (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning 1 Charging system warning 1 Malfunction/Check Engine indicator 1 In[...]
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7 6 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES OVER VIEW F uel tank door release and cap Pull up Store T urn Keyless entry Locking oper ation Unlocking oper ation NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety . Push Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: ALL doors P anic button Push and ho[...]
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9 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES 8 FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS Automatic T r ansmission (if equipped) Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever in the “D” position. * The engine switch must be[...]
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10 11 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS Window wipers & washers Interval wipe Slow Fast Pull to wash and wipe Single wipe Front Rear W ash and wipe Wipe W ash and wipe Lights & turn signals T urn signals Headlights Headlights P arking lights Right turn Lane change Lane change Left turn Low [...]
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12 13 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Air Conditioning ON/OFF Use fresh air to quickly cool interior , then change to recirculate for cooler air . Fan speed R ear window defogger T emperature selector Fresh or recirculated cabin air Airflow vent In “ ” or “ ” mode[...]
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15 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES 14 FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS P ower outlet Designed for car accessories. K ey must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position for use. Bottle holders Front Rear Multi-information d i sp la y (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Push button to change information in the following succession: (1) Odometer[...]
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16 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES Doors-Child safety locks Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Push up, or pull lock release to lower Rear door Door locks Unlock Lock Driver side P assenger side Lock Unlock If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly , it[...]
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17 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES 2009 Scion xD ! A word about safe vehicle oper ations This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’ s main equipment quickly and easily . The Quick Reference Guide[...]
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