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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 as well as other interior 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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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 26
Side doors ............................ 30
Back door ............................. 36
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 42
Rear seats ............................ 43
Head restraints ..................... 45
Seat belts ............................. 47
Steering wheel ..................... 54
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 55
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 56
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 58
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 60 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 64
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 66
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 67
SRS airbags ......................... 69
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 81
Child restraint systems ......... 87
Installing child restraints ....... 92
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 104
Engine (ignition) switch....... 117
Automatic transmission ...... 121
Manual transmission........... 125
Turn signal lever ................. 126
Parking brake ..................... 127
Horn .................................... 128
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 129
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 132
Multi-information display ..... 135
1Before driving
2When driving
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InteriorPictorial index
Window lock switch P. 58
Door lock switch
P. 30
Inside door lock button P. 30
Power window switches P. 58
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ..... 26
Side doors .......................... 30
Back door ........................... 36
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 42
Rear seats.......................... 43
Head restraints................... 45
Seat belts ........................... 47
Steering wheel ................... 54
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 55
Outside rear view mirrors ... 56 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................. 58
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 60
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................. 64
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ....................... 66
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 67
SRS airbags ....................... 69
Front passenger occupant classification system ........ 81
Child restraint systems....... 87
Installing child restraints..... 92
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle.
Locks all the side doors and
back door
Unlocks all the side doors
and back door
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Sounds the alarm
(press and hold) ( P. 2 7 )
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Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■ Panic mode
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the wireless remote control.
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■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
● When the wireless remote control battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key is in 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
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■ Key battery depletion
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 256)
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 358)
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Certification for wireless remote control
U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ13BDP
FCC ID: HYQ12BDP
NOTE:
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.
Canada
NOTE:
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.