2013 TOYOTA IQ engine

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the key in the ACC or ON position for long periods if the engine
is not running.
■ When starting the engine
●Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the
starter and wiring systems.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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Automatic transmission
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (P. 303)
Select a shift position appropri ate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is in the ON position, depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
D for normal driving.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
SEngine braking
BMaximum engine braking

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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
P. 124
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Clock reset button
P. 128
MODE button
P. 125

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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
When the tail lights/headlights
are turned on, the brightness
level can changed with each
press of the switch.
● Instrument panel light control display
Displays the instrument pa nel light control display.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(
P. 308)

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 115)*1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 140)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 132)*1TRAC OFF indicator
(P. 140)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 114)
(if equipped)
Engine immobilizer
system indicator
( P. 60)
Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Indicates the engine
coolant temperature is
cool.*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 103, 127)
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 79)
*1,2
Slip indicator ( P. 140)
*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 79)

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When driving
CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 273)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion
dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction.
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●Instantaneous fuel consumption
● Average fuel consumption after refueling
*2
●Setting Eco Driving Indicator Light
● Average vehicle speed
*2: When filled with less than 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) per refueling, the
“average fuel consumption after refueling” may not be displayed
accurately.
Displays the Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
and instantaneous fuel consumption.
Displays Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display and
average fuel consumption since the function was
reset.
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a ref-
erence.
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be switched on
and off.
The display can be switched on or off by pressing the
MODE button for longer than 1 second.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the
engine was started or the function was reset.