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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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CAUTION
●
Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.
■ 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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When driving
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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. ( P. 175)
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.
Sets the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake
while depressing the brake
pedal.
Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while
pressing the button.
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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument pa nel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 341)

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■When the “TRAC OFF” indicator light comes on even if the VSC OFF
switch has not been pressed
TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Scion dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC and
VSC systems
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake
pedal is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate 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 reactivated in the following situations:
● When the engine is turned off
● 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 reactivation
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. 341)

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high engine coolant te mperature warning light (P. 305)
comes on or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For exam-
ple, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out 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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398 Alphabetical index
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CareExterior .................................. 216
Interior ...................................219
Seat belts ..............................220
Cargo capacity .........................169
Cargo hooks ............................. 212
Chains ....................................... 175
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition .......... 95
Booster seats, installation ..... 100
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 95
Convertible seats, installation ...........................100
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............88
Infant seats, definition .............95
Infant seats, installation.........100
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........................102
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 104
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 109
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................83
Battery precautions ....... 249, 339
Child restraint syst em..............95
Child-protectors ....................... 32
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................54
Installing child restraints ........ 100
Power window lock switch....... 63
Power window precautions .....64
Removed key battery precautions .........................272
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................58
Seat belt precautions ..............55 Child-protectors ......................... 32
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 216
Interior ................................... 219
Seat belts .............................. 220
Clock ......................................... 207
Condenser ................................ 245
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 341
Cruise control .......................... 159
Cup holders .............................. 201
Curtain shield airbags ............... 74
Customizable features ............ 378
Daytime running light system .................................... 152
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 193
Side mirrors........................... 193
Dimension ................................ 350
Dinghy towing ................... 181,182
Display Multi-information display ....... 146
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 230
Doors
Back door ................................ 34
Door glasses ........................... 63
Door lock ........................... 26, 30
Side doors ............................... 30
Side mirrors............................. 61
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 308
Driving
Correct posture ....................... 72
Procedures............................ 116C
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Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering........... 164
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is
inoperative ......................... 335
If the engine will not start...... 332
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 333
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 336
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 304
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 304
If you have a flat tire ............ 318
If you lose your keys............. 334
If you think something is wrong ................................. 302
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 344
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 346
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 295
If your vehicle overheats ...... 341
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 294
Engine Compartment........................ 237
Engine switch ....................... 130
Hood ..................................... 233
How to start the
engine ................................ 130
Identification number ............ 351
If the engine will not start...... 332
Ignition switch ....................... 130
Overheating .......................... 341
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 355
Checking .............................. 243
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 175
Engine immobilizer system ...... 69 Engine oil
Capacity ................................353
Checking ...............................238
Preparing and checking before winter .......................175
Engine switch ...........................130
EPS ............................................164
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................210
Fluid
Brake .....................................245
Washer ..................................250
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............88
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................308
Front seats Adjustment ..............................39
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............284
Wattage .................................360
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............284
Switch....................................138
Wattage .................................360
Fuel
Capacity ................................352
Fuel gauge ............................141
Fuel pump shut off system ....303
Gas station information .........408
Information ............................361
Refueling .................................65
Fuel door.....................................65
Fuel filler door ............................65
Fuel pump shut off system .....303
Fuses.........................................273E
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