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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
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 or 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.
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs (P. 255)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Flathead screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 216)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 230)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 220)
• Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding washer fluid)
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278 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate 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 sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
(Flashes or comes on) High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates the engine is almost overheating.
(P. 312)
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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it 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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, 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
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
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370 Alphabetical index
Traction control........................ 141
TRAC ......................................... 141
Trip information ....................... 127
Trip meter ................................. 127
Turn signal lightsIndicator ................................ 124
Lever ..................................... 117
Replacing light bulbs ............. 255
Switch.................................... 117
Wattage ................................. 328
USB port ................................... 167
Vanity mirrors........................... 176
Vehicle data recordings ............18
Vehicle identification number ................................... 321
Vehicle stability control........... 141
VSC............................................ 141
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 277
Seat belt reminder ................. 280
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 279
Airbag system ....................... 279
Anti-lock brake system .......... 279
Brake system ........................ 277
Charging system .... ............... 278
Driver’s seat belt ................... 280
Electric power steering system ................................ 279
Electronic engine control system ................................ 279
Engine oil replacement.......... 280
EPS system........................... 279 Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 279
Front passenger’s seat belt... 280
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 278
Low brake fluid ...................... 277
Low engine oil pressure ........ 278
Low fuel level ........................ 280
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 280
Low washer fluid ................... 280
Malfunction............................ 279
Open door ............................. 280
Seat belt ................................ 280
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 279
SRS....................................... 279
SRS airbag system ............... 279
Tire pressure ......................... 280
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 280
VSC OFF .............................. 279
Washer Checking ............................... 220
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 151
Switch ........................... 136, 139
Warning light ......................... 280
Washing and waxing ............... 184
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 146
Load limits ............................. 150
Weight ................................... 320
Wheels ...................................... 234
Window glasses ............ 55, 164, 184, 187
Window lock switch................... 55
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374 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 279
or
P. 277P. 279
P. 278P. 280
P. 278P. 280
P. 278P. 280
or
P. 279P. 280
P. 279P. 281
P. 281
or
P. 279P. 282
Brake system warning
lightElectric power steering system
warning light
Slip indicator
Charging system warning
lightOpen door warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Malfunction indicator
lampFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Maintenance required
reminder light