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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
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Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Scion dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
(Flashes or comes on) High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates the engine is almost overheating.
(P. 308)
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Vehicle specifications
Fuel
Lubrication system
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Scion vehicle. Use Scion
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the fol-
lowing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 8.5 gal. (32.0 L, 7.0 Imp. gal.)
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference)
With filter
Without filter 3.7 qt. (3.5 L, 3.1 Imp. qt.)
3.5 qt. (3.3 L, 2.9 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature
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The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity
(Reference) 5.2 qt. (4.9 L, 4.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
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366 Alphabetical index
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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