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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Key battery ......................... 240
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 244
Light bulbs .......................... 255
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 268
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 269
If you think something is wrong ............................ 275
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 276
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 277
If you have a flat tire ........... 288
If the engine will not start ... 305
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 307
If you lose your keys .......... 308
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................... 309
If your vehicle overheats .... 312
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................. 315
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 317 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 320
Fuel information .................. 329
Tire information................... 332
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 343
Items to initialize ................. 345
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 348
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 349
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 351
Abbreviation list ........................ 362
Alphabetical index .................... 363
What to do if... .......................... 372
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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108 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
● Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
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When driving
CAUTION
■
When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate
suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the
parking brake as necessary.
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or ba ckward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
■ When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following.
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle's electrical components.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
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122 2-2. Instrument cluster
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
When the tail lights/headlights
are turned on, the brightness
level can be changed with each
press of the switch.
● Instrument panel light control display
Displays the instrument pa nel light control display.
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 flashes or comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(
P. 312)
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124 2-2. Instrument cluster
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 117)*1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 142)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 134)*1TRAC OFF indicator
(P. 142)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 116)
(if equipped)
Engine immobilizer
system indicator
( P. 62)
Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Indicates the engine
coolant temperature is
cool.*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 105, 129)
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 81)
*1,2
Slip indicator ( P. 142)
*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 81)
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When driving
CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 277)
*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion
dealer.
(except
Canada)(Canada)(except
Canada)(Canada)
(except
Canada)(Canada)
(except
Canada)
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
■
The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Ty p e B
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
