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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. 245)
■ 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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Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully. Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert the
non-flat dipstick fully with its pro-
truding areas ( in the illustra-
tion) pointing towards the
engine.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 4
5
When trouble arises
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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. 341)
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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 0W-20
SAE 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 allows
cold 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 4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature
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Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
401
Alphabetical index
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Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................ 142
Meters .................................. 141
Microphone .............................. 196
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 60
Side mirror heater................. 193
Side mirrors ............................ 61
Vanity mirrors ....................... 206
Multi-information display ................................... 146
Noise from under vehicle ......... 16
Odometer ................................. 141
Oil Engine oil.............................. 238
Opener Back door ............................... 34
Fuel filler door......................... 65
Hood ..................................... 233
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 61
Outside temperature display ................................... 148
Overheating, Engine ............... 341
Parking brake .......................... 139
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 284
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage ................................ 360
Personal lights
Personal light........................ 197
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage ................................ 360
Power outlet............................. 208
Power windows ......................... 63 Radiator ....................................245
Rear seats
Adjustment ..............................41
Folding down ...........................42
Seat adjustment ......................41
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ...............284
Wattage .................................360
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............284
Wattage .................................360
Rear window defogger ............193
Rear window wiper ..................156
Replacing Fuses ....................................273
Key battery ............................271
Light bulbs .............................284
Tires ......................................318
Wireless remote control
battery .................................271
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................382
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............48
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................53
Child restraint system installation ...........................100
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ......................220
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................53
How to wear your seat belt......48
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................54
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................55
Reminder light .......................308
Seat belt extenders .................54
Seat belt pretensioners ...........53
Seat cushion airbags .................74
N
O
P
R
S
403
Alphabetical index
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Tires
Chains .................................. 175
Checking .............................. 252
Compact spare tire ............... 319
If you have a flat tire ............. 318
Inflation pressure .................. 261
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 253
Information ........................... 365
Replacing ............................. 318
Rotating tires ........................ 252
Size ...................................... 359
Snow tires............................. 175
Spare tire .............................. 318
Tire pressure warning system................................ 252
Tools......................................... 318
Total load capacity .................. 174
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 181, 182
Emergency towing ................ 296
Trailer towing ........................ 180
TRAC ........................................ 164
Traction control ....................... 164
Trailer towing........................... 180
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 284
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage ................................ 360
Valet key..................................... 24
Vanity mirrors .......................... 206
Vehicle identification number................................... 350
Vehicle stability control .......... 164
VSC ........................................... 164
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 304
Seat belt reminder ................ 308 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........306
Brake assist system ..............306
Brake system ........................304
Charging system .... ...............305
Electric power steering system
warning light........................307
Electronic engine control system ................................306
High coolant temperature ......305
Low engine oil pressure ........305
Low fuel level ........................308
Low tire pressure...................310
Low washer fluid ...................308
Malfunction indicator lamp ....306
Open door .............................308
Pretensioners ........................306
Seat belt reminder light .........308
SRS airbags ..........................306
Tire pressure warning light ....310
Washer Checking ...............................250
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................175
Switch....................................153
Washing and waxing ...............216
Weight Cargo capacity ......................169
Load limits .............................174
Weight ...................................350
Wheels ......................................265
Window glasses ........................63
Window lock switch ...................63
Windows
Power windows .......................63
Rear window defogger ..........193
Washer ..................................153
Windshield wipers ...................153
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................26
Replacing the battery ............271
Wireless remote control key ....26
V
W
406 What to do if...
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■Warning lights
P. 310
or
P. 3 0 4P. 308
P. 3 0 5P. 307
P. 3 0 5P. 307
P. 308
or
P. 3 0 6P. 308
P. 3 0 6P. 308
P. 308
or
P. 3 0 6P. 305
P. 3 0 9P. 307
*1: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.*2: The light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Charging system
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
SRS warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning light
Maintenance required
reminder lightCruise control indicator
light
*1
Low engine oil
pressure warning light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder
light
High engine coolant
temperature
warning light Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
Electric power
steering system
warning lightSlip indicator light
*2