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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 216
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 219
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 222
General maintenance ......... 225
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 229
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 230
Hood................................... 233
Positioning a floor jack ....... 235
Engine compartment .......... 237
Tires ................................... 252
Tire inflation pressure......... 261
Wheels ............................... 265
Air conditioning filter (for Puerto Rico) ............... 268
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 271
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 273
Light bulbs .......................... 284 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 294
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................... 295
If you think something is wrong ................................ 302
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 303
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds .............................. 304
If you have a flat tire ........... 318
If the engine will not start ............................ 332
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 333
If you lose your keys ........... 334
If you cannot operate the back door opener ....... 335
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 336
If your vehicle overheats .......................... 341
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 344
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 346
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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28 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 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:
● 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
■ Key battery depletion
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 271)
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. door lock buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 378)
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened.
■ When closing the back door
■ If the back door opener is inoperative or the battery is discharged
P. 335
Lower the back door using the back door
handle, and make sure to push the back
door down from the outside to close it.
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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CAUTION
■
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the
engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident may
result if the engine is stopped while driving.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long periods
of time without the engine running.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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■
When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
● Instantaneous fuel consumption
● Average fuel consumption
● Average vehicle speed
● Driving range
■ Outside temperature display (if equipped)
● In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be
displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “--” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.
NOTICE
■The multi-information disp lay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
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152 2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
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Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
● To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and
the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■ Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the driver’s door is opened with the key removed
from the engine switch while the lights are turned on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
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192 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period of time.
■ When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the temperature setting.
■ When outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when
is pressed.
■ Air conditioning odors
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.