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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• The emission control system.
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(except Canada)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steerin g system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system.
Slip indicator The indicator comes on to indicates a malfunction in;
• The VSC; or
• The TRAC.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking RetractorEPA Environmental Protection Agency
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control TWI Treadwear IndicatorsVIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
WWFC World-Wide Fuel Charter
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 156
ABSABS ...................................... 139
Warning light ........................ 275
Air conditioning filter .............. 234
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 234
Air conditioning
system................................ 156
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 68
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 73
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 69
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 73
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 79
General airbag precautions .... 73
Indicators ................................ 79
Knee airbag precautions ........ 73
Locations of airbags ............... 65
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 78
Proper driving posture ...... 63, 73
Rear window curtain shield airbag precautions ..... 73
Seat cushion airbag precautions .......................... 73
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 69
Side airbag precautions.......... 73
SRS airbags ........................... 65
Warning light ........................ 275
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 139
Warning light ........................ 275
Assist grips.............................. 176
Audio input .............................. 165 Audio system
Audio input ............................165
AUX port/USB port ................165
Portable music player............165
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................166
Automatic light control
system ....................................130
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........114
Fluid ......................................322
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................303
Indicators...............................114
Shift lock system .... ...............303
AUX port ...................................165
Auxiliary box ............................172
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............251
Wattage .................................324
Back door ...................................31
Battery Checking ...............................216
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................305
Voltage ..................................321
Warning light .........................274
Bottle holders ...........................171
Brake assist ..............................139
Brakes Fluid ......................................215
Parking brake ........................116
Specifications ........................322
Warning light .........................273
Break-in tips .............................103A
B
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Traction control........................ 139
TRAC ......................................... 139
Trip information ....................... 125
Trip meter ................................. 125
Turn signal lightsIndicator ................................ 122
Lever ..................................... 115
Replacing light bulbs ............. 251
Switch.................................... 115
Wattage ................................. 324
USB port ................................... 165
Vanity mirrors........................... 174
Vehicle data recordings ............18
Vehicle identification number ................................... 317
Vehicle stability control........... 139
VSC............................................ 139
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 273
Seat belt reminder ................. 276
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 275
Airbag system ....................... 275
Anti-lock brake system .......... 275
Brake system ........................ 275
Charging system .... ............... 274
Driver’s seat belt ................... 276
Electric power steering system ................................ 275
Electronic engine control system ................................ 275
Engine oil replacement.......... 276
EPS system........................... 275 Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 275
Front passenger’s seat belt... 276
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 274
Low brake fluid ...................... 273
Low engine oil pressure ........ 274
Low fuel level ........................ 276
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 276
Low washer fluid ................... 276
Malfunction............................ 275
Open door ............................. 276
Seat belt ................................ 276
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 275
SRS....................................... 275
SRS airbag system ............... 275
Tire pressure ......................... 276
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 276
VSC OFF .............................. 275
Washer Checking ............................... 218
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 149
Switch ........................... 134, 137
Warning light ......................... 276
Washing and waxing ............... 182
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 144
Load limits ............................. 148
Weight ................................... 316
Wheels ...................................... 232
Window glasses ............ 53, 162, 182, 185
Window lock switch................... 53
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■Warning lights
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or
P. 273P. 276
P. 274P. 276
P. 274P. 276
P. 274
P. 276
or
P. 275P. 277
P. 275P. 277
P. 278
or*: Slip indicator comes on.
P. 275
P. 275
Brake system warning
lightSlip indicator*
Open door warning light
Charging system warning
lightLow fuel level warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
Tire pressure warning
light
SRS warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
ABS warning lightMaintenance required
reminder light
Electric power steering system
warning light