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As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight du e to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks. Such items may be thro wn about and possibly injure peo-
ple in the vehicle in the event of sudden braking or in an accident.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the
item may get under the clutch, brake or accelerator pedal and prevent
the pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or
hit the driver or passengers, causing an accident:
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
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When driving
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CAUTION
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an acci-
dent.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be place
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise,
they are much more likely to suffer
death or serious bodily injury, in t he event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking con-
trol which may cause death or serious injury.
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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■
Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
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Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Does the parking brake lever or
pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points
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CAUTION
■Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-
ately after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around
the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf
(103 N
•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
●When installing a tire, only use whee l nuts that have been specifically
designed for that wheel.
●If there are any cracks or deformatio ns in the bolt screws, nut threads
or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Scion
dealer.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen
and the tire to fall off, result ing in death or serious injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the tapered end facing inward.
( P. 251)
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Make sure the rear seats are in their original position.
●When carrying the flat tire, secure it using a tire tie-down belts. Other-
wise, the flat tire may fly out in ca se of the sudden braking or an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that 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
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, 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
380 Alphabetical index
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CareExterior .................................. 204
Interior ................................... 207
Seat belts .............................. 208
Cargo capacity ......................... 155
Cargo hooks ............................. 201
Chains ....................................... 161
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ..........87
Booster seats, installation .......92
Convertible seats, definition ...............................87
Convertible seats, installation .............................92
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............81
Infant seats, definition .............87
Infant seats, installation...........92
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................93
Installing CRS with seat belts ..............................95
Installing CRS with top straps ....................................99
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................76
Battery precautions ....... 235, 321
Child restraint syst em..............87
Child-protectors .......................31
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................50
Installing child restraints ..........92
Power window lock switch.......58
Power window precautions .....59
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 257
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................53
Seat belt precautions ..............51 Child-protectors ......................... 31
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 204
Interior ................................... 207
Seat belts .............................. 208
Clock ......................................... 194
Coat hooks ............................... 197
Condenser ................................ 231
Console box ............................. 187
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 323
Cruise control .......................... 146
Cup holders .............................. 188
Curtain shield airbags ............... 69
Customizable features ............ 358
Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger Rear window ......................... 178
Side mirrors........................... 178
Dimension ................................ 332
Dinghy towing ................... 167,168
Display Multi-information display ....... 135
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 217
Doors Back door ................................ 36
Door glasses ........................... 58
Door lock ........................... 26, 30
Side doors ............................... 30
Side mirrors............................. 56
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 293
Driving Correct posture ....................... 67
Procedures............................ 104C
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Electric power steering........... 150
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is
inoperative ........................... 38
If the engine will not start...... 316
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 317
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 319
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 289
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 289
If you have a flat tire ............ 302
If you lose your keys............. 318
If you think something is wrong ................................. 287
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 326
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 328
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 281
If your vehicle overheats ...... 323
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 280
Engine Compartment........................ 224
Engine switch ....................... 117
Hood ..................................... 220
How to start the
engine ................................ 117
Identification number ............ 333
If the engine will not start...... 316
Ignition switch ....................... 117
Overheating .......................... 323
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 337
Checking .............................. 229
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Engine immobilizer system ...... 64 Engine oil
Capacity ................................335
Checking ...............................225
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Engine switch ...........................117
EPS ............................................150
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................199
Fluid
Brake .....................................231
Washer ..................................236
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............81
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................293
Front seats Adjustment ..............................42
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............268
Wattage .................................341
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............268
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................341
Fuel
Capacity ................................334
Fuel gauge ............................129
Fuel pump shut off system ....288
Gas station information .........392
Information ............................342
Refueling .................................60
Fuel door.....................................60
Fuel filler door ............................60
Fuel pump shut off system .....288
Fuses.........................................258E
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