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2-5. Driving informationCargo and luggage ............. 146
Vehicle load limits ............... 150
Winter driving tips ............... 151
Trailer towing ...................... 155
Dinghy towing ..................... 156
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 158
Rear window defogger ........ 164
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 165
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/USB port ........................... 167
Using the steering wheel audio switches .................. 168
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................. 169
• Interior light ....................... 170
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 171
• Cup holder ........................ 172
• Bottle holders .................... 173
• Auxiliary box ..................... 174 3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 175
Vanity mirrors ..................... 176
Power outlet ....................... 177
Assist grips ......................... 178
Floor mat ............................ 179
Luggage compartment features ............................ 181
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 184
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 187
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 190
General maintenance ......... 192
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 195
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions....................... 196
Hood ................................... 199
Positioning a floor jack ....... 201
Replacing the tire ............... 204
Engine compartment .......... 210
Tires ................................... 222
Tire inflation pressure ......... 230
Wheels ............................... 234
Air conditioning filter ........... 236
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 184
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 187
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 190
General maintenance....... 192
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 195 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 196
Hood ................................ 199
Positioning a floor jack ..... 201
Replacing the tire ............. 204
Engine compartment ........ 210
Tires ................................. 222
Tire inflation pressure ...... 230
Wheels ............................. 234
Air conditioning filter......... 236
Key battery ....................... 240
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 244
Light bulbs........................ 255
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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to
maintain air conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the air conditioning
filter from between the knee
airbag support and dash panel
insulator.
When removing the air condi-
tioning filter, make sure that
dust or dirt does not enter the
air conditioning system.
UP
E
Knee
airbag
support
Dash
panel
insulator
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Cleaning method
If the filter is dirty, clean by blowing compressed air through the
filter as shown in the illustration.
Ty p e A
Hold the air gun 2 in. (5 cm)
from the filter and blow for
approximately 2 minutes at 72
psi (500 kPa, 5.0 kgf/cm
2 or
bar).
Ty p e B Hold the air gun 2 in. (5 cm)
from the filter and blow for
approximately 2 minutes at 72
psi (500 kPa, 5.0 kgf/cm
2 or
bar).
If it is not available, have the filter cleaned by your Scion dealer.
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■Restoration method
Ty p e A
The“ UP” marks shown on
the filter should be pointing up.
■ Replacement method
Replace the air conditioning filter with a new one.
Ty p e B
The“ UP” marks shown on
the filter should be pointing up.
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Checking interval
Inspect, clean and replace the air conditioning filter according to the mainte-
nance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, more fre-
quent cleaning or early replacement may be required. (For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged.
●Type A: Check the filter and clean if necessary.
● Type B: Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the system
●When using the air conditioning system, make sure that a filter is always
installed.
● Type B: When cleaning the filter, do not clean the filter with water.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 158
ABSABS ...................................... 141
Warning light ........................ 279
Air conditioning filter .............. 236
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 236
Air conditioning
system................................ 158
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 70
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 76
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 71
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 76
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 81
General airbag precautions .... 76
Indicators ................................ 81
Knee airbag precautions ........ 76
Locations of airbags ............... 67
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 80
Proper driving posture ...... 65, 76
Rear window curtain shield airbag precautions ..... 76
Seat cushion airbag precautions .......................... 76
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 71
Side airbag precautions.......... 76
SRS airbags ........................... 67
Warning light ........................ 279
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 141
Warning light ........................ 279
Assist grips.............................. 178
Audio input .............................. 167 Audio system
Audio input ............................167
AUX port/USB port ................167
Portable music player............167
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................168
Automatic light control
system ....................................132
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........116
Fluid ......................................326
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................307
Indicators...............................116
Shift lock system .... ...............307
AUX port ...................................167
Auxiliary box ............................174
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............255
Wattage .................................328
Back door ...................................33
Battery Checking ...............................218
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................309
Voltage ..................................325
Warning light .........................278
Bottle holders ...........................173
Brake assist ..............................141
Brakes Fluid ......................................217
Parking brake ........................118
Specifications ........................326
Warning light .........................277
Break-in tips .............................106A
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