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Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Scion
A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Scion vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Scion does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for  their perfor-
mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they
may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,
your Scion vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine
Scion products. Modification with non−genuine Scion
products could affect its performance, safety or durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems  resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile
two way radio system
As 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, anti−lock brake system, SRS airbag
system and seat belt pretensioner  system, be sure to
check with your Scion dealer for precautionary measures
or special instructions regarding installation. 
     
        
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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Center vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Interior light
5. Power door lock switches
6. Power window switches
7. Glove box
8. Rear cup holder
9. Parking brake lever
10. Automatic transmission selector lever or
manual transmission gear shift lever
11. Front cup holder
12. Hood lock release lever
13. Window lock switch
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Brake system warning light∗
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗
Discharge warning light∗
Malfunction indicator lamp∗
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗
Anti-lock brake system warning light∗
SRS warning light∗
Low fuel level warning light∗
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive−off indicator light
Low engine coolant temperature indicator light
∗
High engine coolant temperature warning light∗
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗
Open door warning light∗
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: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 79.
Engine oil replacement reminder light
(blue)
(red) 
     
        
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(a)If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Scion dealer.
(b)
(Indicator and buzzer)
Fasten driver ’s seat belt.
(c)Fasten front passenger ’s seat belt.
(d)Replace engine oil.
(e)Stop and check.
(f)Take vehicle to Scion dealer.
(g)Fill up tank. 
     
        
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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(h)Stop and check.
(i)Take vehicle to Scion dealer. If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediate-
ly and contact Scion dealer.
(j)Close all  side doors and back door.
(k)Take vehicle to Scion dealer immediately.
(l)
(in red)
Stop and check.
(m)Key reminder
buzzerRemove key.
(n)Light reminder
buzzerTurn off lights. 
     
        
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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases
when the ignition key is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
When the parking brake is applied...
The light comes on for a few seconds
when the ignition key  is turned to the
“ON” position even after the parking brake
is released.
When the brake fluid level is low...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
Have your vehicle checked at your
Scion dealer in the following cases:
The light does not come on even if the
parking brake is applied when the igni-
tion key is in the “ON” position.
The light does not come on even if the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion with the parking brake released.
A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If either of the following conditions
occurs, immediately stop your vehicle
at a safe place and contact your
Scion dealer.
The light does not turn off even
after the parking brake is released
while the engine is running.
In  this case,  the brakes may not
work properly and your stopping
distance will increase. Depress the
brake pedal firmly and bring the ve-
hicle to an immediate stop.
The brake system warning light  re-
mains on together with the “ABS”
warning light.
In this case, not only the anti lock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely un-
stable during braking.
(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
and Buzzer
This light and buzzer remind you to
buckle up the driver’s seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” or “START” position, the reminder
light flashes and the buzzer sounds if the
driver ’s seat belt is not fastened. Unless
the driver fastens the belt, the light keeps
flashing and the buzzer sounds for about
5 seconds.
(c) Front Passenger ’s Seat Belt
Reminder Light
This light reminds  you to buckle up the
front passenger ’s seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” or “START” position, the reminder
light flashes if a passenger sits  in the
front passenger seat and does not fasten
the seat belt. Unless the front passenger
fastens the belt, the light keeps flashing.
If luggage or other load is placed on the
front passenger seat, depending on its
weight and how it is placed on the seat,
built−in sensors in the seat cushion may
detect the pressure, causing the reminder
light to flash. 
     
        
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state emis-
sion inspection if the malfunction indicator
lamp remains on. Contact your Scion deal-
er to check  your vehicle’s emission control
system and OBD (On−Board Diagnostics)
system before taking your vehicle for the
inspection.
For details, see “Emissions  inspection and
maintenance (I/M) programs” on page 176.
(g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes very low. Fill up the
tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.(h) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Scion dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
cause for concern if it then goes out when
the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may  come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light on—even for one block.
It may ruin the engine.
(i) “ABS” Warning Light
The light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti−
lock brake system works properly, the
light turns off after a few seconds. There-
after, if the system malfunctions, the light
comes on again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system does not operate,
but the brake system still operates con-
ventionally.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system does not operate
so that the wheels  could lock up during
sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces.
If either of the following conditions
occurs, this indicates a malfunction
somewhere in the components moni-
tored by the warning light system.
Contact your Scion dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle. 
     
        
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The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, or remains on.
The light comes on while you are driv-
ing.
A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If the “ABS” warning light remains on
together with the brake system warn-
ing light, immediately stop your ve-
hicle at a safe place and contact your
Scion dealer.
In this case, not only the anti lock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
ble during braking.
(j) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the side
doors and back door are completely
closed.(k) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
After about 6 seconds, the light will go
off. This means the systems of the air-
bags and seat belt pretensioners are
operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner as-
semblies, inflators, warning light, intercon-
necting wiring and power  sources.
If either of  the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the components monitored by  the warning
light system. Contact your Scion dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.
The light remains on or flashes when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position.
The light comes on or flashes while
you are driving.(l) High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
The light operates to warn that  the engine
is almost overheating.
The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position. After
a few seconds, the light will go off.
If it flashes while you are driving,  stop the
vehicle and check your engine. For de-
tailed instructions, see “If your vehicle
overheats” on page 147.
NOTICE
Continued driving with the light on
could result in engine overheating.