2013 TOYOTA IQ Owners Manual

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1-1. Key information
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Before driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent key damage (vehicles with engine immobilizer system)
● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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Wireless remote control
■Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Panic mode
■Key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(P. 238)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle
from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Sounds alarm
(push and hold)
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound for about
60 seconds and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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Before driving
■
Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, elec tric power plant, airport, gas station or
other facility that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 339)
■Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZB21RG
FCC ID: MOZB23RG
FCC ID: MOZB41TG
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote
control, key or door lock switch.
■Wireless remote control
P. 2 6
■ Key
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Turning the key a single
time in the driver’s door
unlocks the driver’s door,
and turning the key again
unlocks the other doors.
■ Door lock switch
For driver’s use
Unlocks all doors
Locks all doors

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Before driving
For front passenger’s use
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
■ Inside door lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
Pulling the inside handle can
open the side doors even if the
lock button is in the lock posi-
tion.

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Locking the side doors from the outside without a keyMove the inside door lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
■ Key reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 339)
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock all doors.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
● Be especially careful for the side doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

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Before driving
Back door
■When closing the back door
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following
procedures.
■ Locking and unlocking the back door
Door lock switch
P. 2 8
Wireless remote control
 P. 2 6
Key
 P. 2 4
■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Raise the back door while
pushing up the back door
opener switch.
The back door cannot be
closed immediately after the
back door opener switch is
pushed.
Lower the back door using the back door
handle, and make sure to push the back
door down from the outside to close it.

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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
●Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.
● Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If
the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,
causing an accident.
● Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
■ When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.
■ Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death
or serious injury.
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door
before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly
shut again after it is opened.
● When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure
the surrounding area is safe.
● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the back door is about to open or close.
● Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.