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4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Scion parts be used for repair to ensure per-
formance of each system. If non-Scion parts are used in replacement or if a
repair shop other than Scion dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty
coverage.
■ Reset the maintenance data (except Canada)
After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the maintenance data.
To reset the data, follow the procedures described below:
Switch the display to the trip meter A ( P. 127) when the engine is
running.
To ensure safe and economical driv ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance is essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. Scion recomme nds the following maintenance.
■General maintenance
Should be performed on a daily basis. This can be done by your-
self or by a Scion dealer.
■ Scheduled maintenance
Should be performed at specified intervals according to the
maintenance schedule.
For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
■Do-it-yourself maintenance
You can perform some maintenance procedures yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect war-
ranty coverage.
The use of Scion Repair Manuals is recommended.
For details about warranty coverage, see the separate “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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4
Maintenance and care
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
While pressing the MODE button, turn the engine switch to the ON
position (but do not start the engine because otherwise the reset
mode will be cancelled). Continue to press and hold the button until
the trip meter displays “000000”.
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Scion dealer
● Scion technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with
the latest service information. They are well informed about the opera-
tions of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Scion dealer will promptly take
care of it.
CAUTION
■ If your vehicle is not properly maintained
It could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible serious in\
jury or
death.
■ Warning in handling of battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
● Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Avoid exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. ( P. 218)

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Push and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the
tire pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes with the engine switch on, and then
turn the engine switch to the ACC or LOCK position.
Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, it is necessary to regi ster the ID code of tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter. Have the ID code registered by your
Scion dealer.
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric or bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or c annot be properly repaired due to the
size or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consul t with your Scion dealer.

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3Snow tiresFor driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restriction. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels. ( P. 151)
■Initializing the tire pr essure warning system
Initialize the tires with the tire inflati on pressure adjusted to the specified
level.
■If you push the tire pressure warning reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust the tire in flation pressure to the speci-
fied level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.
■When the initialization of the tire pressure warning system has
failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the follow-
ing cases, the settings has not be en recorded and the system will not
operate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure
settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Scion
dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the tire pres-
sure warning light does not blink 3 times.
●After carrying out the initialization procedure, the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks for 1 minute then stays on after driving for about 20
minutes.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system doe s not replace routine tire inflation
pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of
your routine of daily vehicle checks.

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CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other t han those recommended by Scion.
●Do not mix differently constructed ti res (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
●Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not operate the tire pressure wa rning reset switch without first adjust-
ing the tire inflation pr essure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire
pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure
is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually nor-
mal.

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*1: When filled with less than 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) per refueling, the fuelgauge may not display accurately.
*2: Driver’s seat belt reminder:
The driver’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the ON or START
position, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle has reached a
speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds intermittently for
approximately 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound in a different tone for approximately 20 more seconds.
(except Canada)
Maintenance required
reminder light
Indicates that mainte-
nance is required accord-
ing to the driven distance
on the maintenance
schedule.
*4
Illuminates for about 3
seconds and then flashes
for about 15 seconds
approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the main-
tenance data has been
reset. If necessary, perform
maintenance.
Comes on and remains
on if the distance driven
exceeds 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the main-
tenance data has been
reset.
(The indicator will not
work properly unless the
maintenance data has
been reset.) Perform the necessary
maintenance.
Please reset the mainte-
nance data after the
maintenance is per-
formed. (
P. 190)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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Alphabetical index
Eco driving indicator
light ........................ 105, 124, 129
Electric power steering Electric power steering ......... 141
Warning light ........................ 279
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 268
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start...... 305
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 307
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................... 309
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 277
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 277
If you have a flat tire ............ 288
If you lose your keys............. 308
If you think something is wrong ................................. 275
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 315
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 317
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 269
If your vehicle overheats ...... 312
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit................................. 288
Engine Compartment........................ 210
Engine switch ....................... 113
Hood ..................................... 199
How to start the engine ........ 113
Identification number ............ 321
If the engine will not start...... 305
Ignition switch ....................... 113
Immobilizer system................. 62
Overheating .......................... 312 Specifications ........................322
Warning light .........................279
Engine coolant Capacity ................................324
Checking ...............................215
Indicator ................................124
Preparing and checking before winter .......................151
Type ......................................324
Warning light .........................278
Engine immobilizer system.......62
Engine oil
Capacity ................................323
Checking ...............................211
Grade ....................................323
Preparing and checking before winter .......................151
Reset the maintenance data .....................................190
Warning light .................278, 280
Engine switch ...........................113
EPS EPS .......................................141
Warning light .........................279
Event data recorder ...................19
Floor mat...................................179
Fluid Automatic transmission .........326
Brake .....................................217
Warning light .................277, 280
Washer ..................................220
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................280
Front seats Adjustment ..............................37
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............255
Switch....................................132
Wattage .................................328E
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 255
Switch ................................... 132
Wattage ................................ 328
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 255
Wattage ................................ 328
Lights
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 268
Hazard lights switch ............. 268
Headlights switch ................. 132
Instrument panel lights switch ................................. 122
Interior light switch................ 170
License plate lights switch .... 132
Parking lights switch ............. 132
Replacing light bulbs ............ 255
Side marker lights switch...... 132
Tail lights switch ................... 132
Turn signal lights switch ....... 117
Wattage ................................ 328
Load capacity .......................... 150
Lock steering column ............. 114
Luggage box ............................ 181
Luggage compartment
features .................................. 181
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 196
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 195
General maintenance ........... 192
Maintenance data ................. 320
Maintenance requirements ... 190
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 190
Vehicle exterior..................... 184
Vehicle interior...................... 187 Meter
Instrument panel light
control .................................122
Meters ...................................121
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............50
Side mirror heaters................165
Side mirrors .............................52
Vanity mirrors ........................176
Multi-information display ........126
Noise from under vehicle ..........17
Odometer ..................................127
Oil Engine oil ..............................211
Warning light .................278, 280
Opener
Back door ................................33
Fuel door .................................58
Fuel filler door .........................58
Hood......................................199
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting .................................52
Defogger ...............................165
Folding ....................................53
Overheating, Engine ................312
Parking brake ...........................118
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............255
Switch....................................132
Wattage .................................328
Power outlet .............................177
Power windows ..........................55L
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