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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 194
Hood................................... 197
Positioning a floor jack ....... 199
Replacing the tire ............... 202
Engine compartment .......... 208
Tires ................................... 220
Tire inflation pressure......... 228
Wheels ............................... 232
Air conditioning filter ........... 234
Key battery ......................... 238
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 240
Light bulbs .......................... 251
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 264
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 265
If you think something is wrong ............................... 271
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 272 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 273
If you have a flat tire ........... 284
If the engine will not start .... 301
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 303
If you lose your keys ........... 304
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 305
If your vehicle overheats..... 308
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 311
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency................... 313
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 316
Fuel information .................. 325
Tire information................... 328
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 339
Items to initialize ................. 341
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Emergency repair
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 220
P. 202
P. 284
P. 228
P. 328
Back door P. 31
Side doors P. 28
Fuel filler door P. 56
Turn signal lights P. 115
Rear window defogger
P. 162, 163
License plate light P. 130
Tail and rear side marker
lights
P. 130
Rear window wiperP. 137
: If equipped
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 182
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 185
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 188
General maintenance....... 190
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 193 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 194
Hood ................................ 197
Positioning a floor jack ..... 199
Replacing the tire ............. 202
Engine compartment ........ 208
Tires ................................. 220
Tire inflation pressure ...... 228
Wheels ............................. 232
Air conditioning filter......... 234
Key battery ....................... 238
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 240
Light bulbs........................ 251
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after park-
ing?
Tires • Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-
aged?
• Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
■ If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■
When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs ( P. 251)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Flathead screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 214)
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 228) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 218) • Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding washer fluid)
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Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear
indicators is shown by the
“TWI” or “ ” marks, etc.,
molded on the sidewall of
each tire.
■Tire rotation
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and
extend tire life, Scion recom-
mends that tire rotation is
carried out at the same inter-
val as tire inspection.
■The tire pressure warning system
Your Scion is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that
uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low
tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise. (P. 276)
Front
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Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed,
new tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes must be regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning computer and the tire pressure warning
system must be initialized. Have tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter ID codes registered by your Scion dealer.
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning system mu st be initialized when rotating
the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire inflation pres-
sures.
When the tire pressure warning syst em is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the pressure benchmark.
■ How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in safe place and turn the engine switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. ( P. 323)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level. The ti re pressure warning system will
operate based on this pressure level.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
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■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not
registered, the tire pre
ssure warning system will not work properly. After
driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1
minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2
of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAW R) of either the front axle or the
rear axle, whichever is greater.
■Tire types
1 Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tire s, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When
installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
For the GAWR, see the Certification
Label. For the maximum load of the
tire, see the load limit at maximum cold
tire inflation pressure mentioned on the
sidewall of the tire. ( P. 328)