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When driving
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CAUTION
■
Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless
and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
● The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise,
be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Scion dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever
or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to
engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly venti-
lated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.

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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. ( P. 161)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while
depressing the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, slig htly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the button.
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■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and
TRAC
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems
After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:
● When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
● If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed increases.
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling
will not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates 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 system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
High engine coolant temperature warning light Indicates that the engine is almost overheating.
(P. 324)

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If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high engine coolant temperat ure warning light flashers or
comes on or a loss of power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
Follow the correction pro cedure as described below.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact
your Scion dealer.
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CareExterior .................................. 204
Interior ...................................207
Seat belts ..............................208
Cargo capacity .........................155
Cargo hooks ............................. 201
Chains ....................................... 161
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition .......... 87
Booster seats, installation ....... 92
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 87
Convertible seats, installation .............................92
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............81
Infant seats, definition .............87
Infant seats, installation...........92
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................93
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 95
Installing CRS with top straps .................................... 99
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................76
Battery precautions ....... 235, 322
Child restraint syst em..............87
Child-protectors ....................... 31
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................50
Installing child restraints .......... 92
Power window lock switch....... 58
Power window precautions .....59
Removed key battery precautions .........................257
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................53
Seat belt precautions ..............51 Child-protectors ......................... 31
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 204
Interior ................................... 207
Seat belts .............................. 208
Clock ......................................... 194
Coat hooks ............................... 197
Condenser ................................ 231
Console box ............................. 187
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 324
Cruise control .......................... 146
Cup holders .............................. 188
Curtain shield airbags ............... 69
Customizable features ............ 358
Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger Rear window ......................... 178
Side mirrors........................... 178
Dimension ................................ 332
Dinghy towing ................... 167,168
Display Multi-information display ....... 135
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 217
Doors Back door ................................ 36
Door glasses ........................... 58
Door lock ........................... 26, 30
Side doors ............................... 30
Side mirrors............................. 56
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 294
Driving Correct posture ....................... 67
Procedures............................ 104C
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Electric power steering........... 150
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is
inoperative ........................... 38
If the engine will not start...... 317
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 318
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 320
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 290
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 290
If you have a flat tire ............ 303
If you lose your keys............. 319
If you think something is wrong ................................. 288
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 327
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 329
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 281
If your vehicle overheats ...... 324
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 280
Engine Compartment........................ 224
Engine switch ....................... 117
Hood ..................................... 220
How to start the
engine ................................ 117
Identification number ............ 333
If the engine will not start...... 317
Ignition switch ....................... 117
Overheating .......................... 324
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 337
Checking .............................. 229
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Engine immobilizer system ...... 64 Engine oil
Capacity ................................335
Checking ...............................225
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Engine switch ...........................117
EPS ............................................150
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................199
Fluid
Brake .....................................231
Washer ..................................236
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............81
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................294
Front seats Adjustment ..............................42
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............268
Wattage .................................341
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............268
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................341
Fuel
Capacity ................................334
Fuel gauge ............................129
Fuel pump shut off system ....289
Gas station information .........392
Information ............................342
Refueling .................................60
Fuel door.....................................60
Fuel filler door ............................60
Fuel pump shut off system .....289
Fuses.........................................258E
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Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................ 131
Meters .................................. 129
Microphone .............................. 181
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 55
Side mirror heater................. 178
Side mirrors ............................ 56
Vanity mirrors ....................... 193
Multi-information display ................................... 135
Noise from under vehicle ......... 16
Odometer ................................. 129
Oil Engine oil.............................. 225
Opener Back door ............................... 36
Fuel filler door......................... 60
Hood ..................................... 220
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 56
Outside temperature display ................................... 195
Overheating, Engine ............... 324
Parking brake .......................... 127
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 268
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage ................................ 341
Personal lights
Personal light........................ 182
Switch ................................... 183
Wattage ................................ 341
Power outlet............................. 196
Power windows ......................... 58 Radiator ....................................231
Rear seats
Adjustment ..............................43
Folding down ...........................43
Seat adjustment ......................43
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ...............268
Wattage .................................341
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............268
Wattage .................................341
Rear window defogger ............178
Rear window wiper ..................144
Replacing Fuses ....................................258
Key battery ............................256
Light bulbs .............................268
Tires ......................................303
Wireless remote control
battery .................................256
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................364
Reset the maintenance data .........................................211
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............47
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................49
Child restraint system
installation .............................92
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................208
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................49
How to wear your seat belt......47
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................50
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................49
Reminder light .......................294
Seat belt extenders .................50
Seat belt pretensioners ...........48
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