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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactiv ates the devices for the front
passenger.
SRS warning light
AIR BAG OFF indicator light
AIR BAG ON indicator light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
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80 1-7. Safety information
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child*4 or child restraint system*5
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
lights AIR BAG ON
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off*2
or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Activated
*2
or
deactivated
*3
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
lights AIR BAG
OFF
*6
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
*2
or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
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110 2-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
If a tire goes flat, confirm the extent of the damage to the tire.
● If the tire is reparable, complete the emergency repair procedure.
( P. 284)
● If the tire is irreparable, please contact your Scion dealer.
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Scion dealer check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of eng ine oil, transmission fluid, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
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Interior features3
155
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 156
Rear window defogger ..... 162
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 163
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/USB port ........................ 165
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 166
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 167
• Interior light .................... 168
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 169
• Cup holder ..................... 170
• Bottle holders ................. 171
• Auxiliary box .................. 172 3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 173
Vanity mirrors ................... 174
Power outlet ..................... 175
Assist grips....................... 176
Floor mat .......................... 177
Luggage compartment features .......................... 179
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the MAX A/C posi-
tion and press the recirculated air mode switch to turn on the recirculated
air mode.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to “0” to turn the fan off.
Air outlet
selection dial
Temperature control dial
Outside air or recirculated
air mode switch
Fan speed
control dial
Air conditioning
ON/OFF button
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
■Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection di al to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
: Some models When the dial is set to , air
flows mainly to the feet.
: Some models
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158 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake
selector cannot be changed to the
recirculated air mode.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
windows to defog them.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake
selector cannot be changed to the
recirculated air mode.
Pressing
to turn the air
conditioning on clears the wind-
shield and side windows faster.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (outside air mode) and
(recirculated air mode) each ti me the switch is pressed.
: Some models