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5. Start your engine in the normal way.After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm
for several minutes with the accelerator
pedal lightly depressed.
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order: the negative cable
and then the positive cable.
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths—they may now contain sulfuric
acid.
8. If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs.
If the cause of your battery discharging is
not apparent (for example, lights left on),
you should have it checked at your Scion
dealer.
If the first start attempt is not success-
ful...
Check that the clamp on the jumper
cables are tight. Recharge the discharged
battery with the jumper cables connected
for several minutes and restart your en-
gine in the normal way.
If another attempt is not successful, the
battery may be depleted. Have it checked
at your Scion dealer. If your engine stalls while driving...
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see “If your
vehicle will not start” on page 168.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
perience a loss of power, or if you hear
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
engine has probably overheated. You
should follow this procedure...
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in “P”
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-
ply the parking brake. Turn off the air
conditioning if it is being used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running and make sure the electric
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,
turn the ignition off.
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.
If your engine stalls while
driving
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3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from theradiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
However, note that water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-gine immediately. Call a Scion dealer
for assistance.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
coolant to the reservoir while the en-
gine is running. Fill it about half full.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Serious injury could result from
scalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.
6. After the engine coolant temperaturehas cooled to normal, again check the
coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-
sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-
ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the
system. You should have it checked as
soon as possible at your Scion dealer.
If you have a flat tire—
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cau-
tiously off the road to a safe place
well away from the traffic. Avoid
stopping on the center divider of
a highway. Park on a level spot
with firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in “P” (auto-
matic) or reverse (manual).
4. Have everyone get out of the ve- hicle on the side away from traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thoroughly.
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Carpets
Use a good foam–type shampoo to
clean the carpets.
Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove
as much dirt as possible. Several types of
foam cleaners are available; some are in
aerosol cans and others are powders or
liquids which you mix with water to pro-
duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,
use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.
Rub in overlapping circles.
Do not apply water—the best results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible. Read the shampoo instructions
and follow them closely.
Seat belts
The seat belts may be cleaned with
mild soap and water or with lukewarm
water.
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-
ing, check the belts for excessive wear,
fraying, or cuts.
NOTICE
Do not use dye or bleach on the
belts—it may weaken them.
Do not use the belts until they be-
come dry.
Windows
The windows may be cleaned with any
household window cleaner.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the heater wires or connec-
tors.
Air conditioning control panel, instru-
ment panel,
c onsole panel, and
switches
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-
warm water then lightly wipe off dirt.
NOTICE
Do not use organic substances (sol-
vents, kerosene, alcohol,
g asoline,
etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discol-
oring, staining or peeling of the
surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing
agents, make sure their ingredients
do not include the substances men-
tioned above.
If you use a liquid car freshener, do
not spill the liquid onto the ve-
hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con-
tain the ingredients mentioned
a-
bove. Immediately clean any spill
using the method mentioned above.
If you have any questions about the
cleaning of your Scion, your local Scion
dealer will be pleased to answer them.
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Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge ev-
ery two weeks, or at least once a
month. See page 215 for additional
information.
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts,
damage or excessive wear. See page
217 for additional information. When
checking the tires, make sure no nuts
are missing, and check the nuts for
looseness. Tighten them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires
according to the
maintenance schedule. (For sched-
uled maintenance information, please
refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide”.) See page 219 for additional
information.
Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip–offs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A fluid leak under the vehicle (however,
water dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
Flat–looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension
movement
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal If you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Scion dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the ve-
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.
Does your vehicle need
repairing?
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CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Be sure that the ignition is off if
you work near the electric cooling
fans or radiator grille. With the
ignition on, the electric cooling fans
will automatically start to run if the
engine coolant temperature is high
and/or the air conditioning is on.
Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
Take care when filling the brake and
clutch fluid reservoirs because
brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. If fluid
gets in your eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water immediately. If you
still feel uncomfortable with your
eyes, go to the doctor.
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Fuses
81T001
Engine compartment
Fuses1. ST 7.5 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
2. H–LP RH LO 10 A: Right–hand head-
light (low beam)
3. H–LP LH LO 10 A: Left–hand headlight
(low beam)
4. H–LP RH HI 10 A: Right–hand head-
light (high beam)
5. H–LP LH HI 10 A: Left–hand headlight
(high beam)
81T002
Instrument panel
6. ECU–B 10 A: Multiplex communication
system (power door lock system, illumi-
nated entry system, wireless remote
control system, back door opener, pan-
orama moonroof), air conditioning sys-
tem, gauges and meters
7. DOME 7.5 A: Interior lights, personal
lights, ignition switch light, luggage
compartment light
8. RAD NO.1 20 A: Car audio system
9. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system
10. ABS NO.2 40 A: Anti–lock brake sys-
tem 11. ABS NO.1 50 A:
Anti–lock brake sys-
tem
12. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
13. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
14. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15. OBD2 10 A: On–board diagnosis sys-
tem
16. TURN–HAZ 10 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers
17. HORN 10 A: Horn
18. IGN 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
20. AM2 30 A: Starting system, “IG2” and
“MET IG2” fuses
21. ALT–S 7.5 A: Charging system
22. DCC 30 A: “ECU–B”, “RAD1” and
“DOME” fuse
23. MAIN 40 A: “H–LP RH LO”, “H–LP LH
LO”, “H–LP RH HI” and “H–LP LH HI”
fuses
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24. ALT 120 A: “HTR”, “ABS NO.1”, “ABS
NO.2”, “RDI”, “CDS”, “DEF”, “TAIL”,
“PANEL”, “DOOR”, “STOP”, “ACC
SOCKET”, “GAUGE”, “ECU–IG”, “FR
WIP”, “WSH”, “AM1”, “FR DOOR”, “FL
DOOR”, “S/ROOF”, “A/C” and “FR
FOG” fuses
25. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
26. SPARE 20 A: Spare fuse
27. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
28. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger
29. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate lights, front side maker
lights
30. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument cluster lights,
instrument panel lights, gauges and
meters, audio system, console box illu-
mination
31. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
32. FR DOOR 20 A: Power windows
33. S/ROOF 20 A: Panorama moonroof
34. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter
35. ACC 7.5 A: Shift lock control system,
power outlet, car audio system, power
rear view mirrors
36. RR DEF I/UP 7.5 A: Rear window de-
fogger 37. ACC SOCKET 15 A:
Power outlet
38. FL DOOR 20 A: Power windows
39. IG2 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, SRS airbag system, security
system
40. MET IG2 10 A: Gauges and meters
41. FR WIP 30 A: Windshield wipers
42. FR WSH 15 A: Windshield washer
43. ECU–IG 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, shift lock control system,
electric cooling fan, panorama mooroof,
anti–lock brake system
44. GAUGE 10 A: Back–up lights, electric
cooling fan, air conditioning system,
emergency flasher, power windows,
power door lock system, gauges and
meters
45. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, shift lock control system,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, anti–
lock brake system
46. DOOR 20 A: Power door lock system
47. FR FOG 15 A: Fog lights
48. AM1 25 A: Starting system, “CIG” and
“ACC” fuses