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OVERVIEW
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Hood release
Headlight and turn signal controls
Paddle shift switches
1
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control1
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Steering wheel audio controls2
Air Conditioning controlsR
E
C
C
F
E
P
“
T
1
2
“
Instrument panel
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FE
Au
* Thedep
Dow
For b
leve
Til
Hold
NOT
Pa
Engine maintenance
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different mode\
s, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park (Automatic Transmission only.)
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission only.)
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC”\
or “LOCK” anddriver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Hood release
Pull Pull up latch and
raise hood
OVERVIEW
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive wit\
h the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Tilt steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Angle
Length
Parking brake
Pull(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
efer
or
nd
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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g.
Steering wheel switches
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn au\
dio
system OFF.
“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod
®, etc.).
Refer to the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual or the SCION Navigation System
Owner’s Manual for more details.
>>
Volume control
ic
X
USB em
Bottle holders
FrontRear
Cup holders
Power outlet
Designed for car accessories. Ignition switch/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be
in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or repl\
aced, turn
the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “ SET” button until indicator
blinks three times. Then allow the vehicle to sit for a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then\
remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child res\
traint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Seat belts
Lock
Unlock
Door locks
If tire pressure
indicator light is
on, check/adjust
each tire.