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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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2-5. Driving informationCargo and luggage ............. 144
Vehicle load limits ............... 148
Winter driving tips ............... 149
Trailer towing ...................... 153
Dinghy towing ..................... 154
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
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning 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
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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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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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Rear seats
■Folding down rear seatbacks
Stow the seat belt buckles.
Press the lock release button
and fold down the seatback
until it reaches the position
where the head restraints can
be removed.
Remove the head restraints.
Pull the head restraint up while
pushing the lock release but-
ton.
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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■Installing the head restraints
■ Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all rear seats.
The head restraints do not have adjustment function.
Fold down the seatbacks.
Stow the head restraints
between seatbacks and seat
cushion as shown.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When operating the rear seat
●Do not operate the seat while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■ After returning the rear seats to their original position
●Make sure the seatbacks are securely locked.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seats.
■ Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
NOTICE
■Before folding the seatbacks
●The seat belts buckles must be stowed.
● The head restraints must be removed.
■ When operating the rear seat
Make sure that the rear seat does not come into contact with the front seat.
Do not forcibly operate the rear seat. Otherwise, the seat cover may be dam-
aged or the seat may be broken.
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Stowing the seat belts (rear seat)
When not using the seat belt, follow the method and hook the plate
into the seat belt holder to fasten the seat belt. Flip the plate
Hook the plate into the seat
belt holder.
Releasing the belt
Press the release button.