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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level. Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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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
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Vehicle specifications
Fuel
Lubrication system
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Scion vehicle. Use Scion
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the fol-
lowing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 8.5 gal. (32.0 L, 7.0 Imp. gal.)
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference)
With filter
Without filter 3.7 qt. (3.5 L, 3.1 Imp. qt.)
3.5 qt. (3.3 L, 2.9 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature
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The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity
(Reference) 5.2 qt. (4.9 L, 4.3 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
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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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