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Power outside rearview mirror controls
Hood release
Headlight and turn signal controls
Paddle shift switches
1
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control1
Ignition switch (standard key)
Steering wheel audio controls2
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Clock adjustment buttons
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer system indicator
1
Power outlet
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual” or
“SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Instrument panel
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Power outside rearview mirror controls
Hood release
Headlight and turn signal controls
Paddle shift switches
1
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control1
Ignition switch (standard key)
Steering wheel audio controls2
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Clock adjustment buttons
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer system indicator
1
Power outlet
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual” or
“SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
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Push
NOTE:
safety.
Fuel tank door opener and cap
Turn to open
Store
Pull up
NOTE: Tighten cap until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “” indicator may illuminate.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park (Automatic Transmission only).
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission only).
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
“S” mode
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from
Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Tilt steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Angle
Length
Parking brake
Pull(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
SetReleaseWindshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Airflow vent
“ ” mode uses fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear window defogger
Windshield airflow
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
AUX port/USB port
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
®, etc.).
or the SCION Navigation System
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug (not included) into the AUX port, you can listen to music
from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX
mode.
USB port
By connecting a USB memory or USB-compatible portable audio device to the
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
Refer to the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual or the SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more details.
Ignition switch switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
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Airflow vent
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear window defogger
Windshield airflow
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Steering wheel switches
“MODE” Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn audio system OFF.
“ ” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
Refer to the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual or the SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more details.
>>
Volume control
AUX port
mode.
USB port
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
Refer to the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual for more details.
Bottle holders
FrontRear
Cup holders
Power outlet
Designed for car accessories. Ignition switch switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
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After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, turn
the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “
SET” button until indicator
blinks three times. Then allow the vehicle to sit for a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota or Scion dealer.
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
Lock
Unlock
Door locks
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
If tire pressure
indicator light is
on, check/adjust
each tire.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the spare tire cover.
(2) Loosen and remove the bolt.
Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and tire changing procedures.
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the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “
initialization to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the
specifications.
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota or Scion dealer.
child restraint systems securely.
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the spare tire cover.
(2) Loosen and remove the bolt.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and tire changing procedures.
Wheel nut wrenchFront towing eyelet
Jack handle
Spare tire
Jack
(1)
(2)
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