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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 204
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 207
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 210
General maintenance ......... 212
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 216
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 217
Hood................................... 220
Positioning a floor jack ....... 222
Engine compartment .......... 224
Tires ................................... 238
Tire inflation pressure......... 246
Wheels ............................... 250
Air conditioning filter ........... 253
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 256
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 258
Light bulbs .......................... 268 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 280
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................... 281
If you think something is wrong ............................ 288
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 289
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 290
If you have a flat tire ........... 303
If the engine will not start .................................. 317
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 318
If you lose your keys ........... 319
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 320
If your vehicle overheats..... 324
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 327
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 329
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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Maintenance and care
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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 and 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.
■ When working near the electric c ooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the ignition on, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if
the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 231)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
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Vehicle specifications
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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 5W-20 or 0W-20
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE
0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allowscold 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 viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
With filter
Without filter 4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8 Imp. qt.)
4.3 qt. (4.1 L, 3.6 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature
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Scion_xB_OM_OM12G05U_(U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 220Fuel filler doorP. 6 0
Hood lock release lever
P. 2 2 0
Fuel filler door opener P. 6 0Tire inflation pressure
P. 340
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 14.0 gal. (53 L, 11.7 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
P. 3 3 4
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 340
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.5 (4.3, 3.8)
Without filter 4.3 (4.1, 3.6)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20
P. 3 3 5