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OVERVIEW
Steering wheel audio controls*
Ignition switch
Cruise control
Headlight and turn signal controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Clock
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/Front passenger seat b\
elt
reminder lightA
R
1
U
T
T
In
P
*
Instrument panel
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (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 ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from
Park.
Parking brake
Pull(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Se
Se
Fro
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release buttonLock release button
FrontRear
Se
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Spare tire & tools
Tool and spare tire location
Removing the spare tire
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and tire changing procedures.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
System reset initialization
1.Push and hold “ SET” button
until the indicator blinks three times.
2. Wait several minutes to allow
initialization to complete.
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, turn the
ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “ SET” button until indicator
blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initialization to
complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manualfor tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on,
take the vehicle to your local Scion dealer.
NOTE : The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in
tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized
recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the light.
Loosen
Remove Tool bag
Tire tie-down belt
Spare tire
Jack handle
Jack
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