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2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
2
When driving
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■
The rear window wiper and w asher can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
Ty p e  B
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer operation 

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.........  204
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior..........  207
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................  210
General maintenance.......  212
Emission inspection  and maintenance (I/M) 
programs........................  216 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................  217
Hood ................................  220
Positioning a floor jack .....  222
Engine compartment ........  224
Tires .................................  238
Tire inflation pressure ......  246
Wheels .............................  250
Air conditioning filter.........  253
Wireless remote control  battery ............................  256
Checking and replacing  fuses ..............................  258
Light bulbs........................  268 

298 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning
The system will be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Scion wheels are used. (Even if you use Scion
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, have it
checked by your Scion dealer. 

338 6-1. Specifications
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Electrical system
Automatic transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-tact your Scion dealer.
Battery
Open voltage* at 
68 F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  
 12.0 V Discharged
(
*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the 
engine and all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Fluid capacity*8.2 qt. (7.8 L, 6.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission. 

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Alphabetical index
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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
F 

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Alphabetical index
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Tires
Chains .................................. 161
Checking .............................. 238
Compact spare tire ............... 303
If you have a flat tire ............. 302
Inflation pressure .................. 246
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 239
Information ........................... 345
Replacing ............................. 302
Rotating tires ........................ 238
Size ...................................... 340
Snow tires............................. 161
Spare tire .............................. 302
Tire pressure warning system................................ 238
Tools......................................... 302
Total load capacity .................. 160
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 167, 168
Emergency towing ................ 283
Trailer towing ........................ 166
TRAC ........................................ 150
Traction control ....................... 150
Trailer towing........................... 166
Transmission shift 
switches................................. 123
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 268
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 341
Valet key..................................... 24
Vanity mirrors .......................... 193
Vehicle data recordings............ 17
Vehicle identification  number................................... 332
Vehicle stability control .......... 150
VSC ........................................... 150
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 289
Seat belt reminder ................ 293 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........291
Brake assist system ..............291
Brake system ........................289
Charging system .... ...............290
Electric power steering system 
warning light........................292
Electronic engine control  system ................................291
High coolant temperature ......290
Low engine oil pressure ........290
Low fuel level ........................293
Low tire pressure...................295
Low washer fluid ...................293
Malfunction indicator lamp ....291
Open door .............................293
Pretensioners ........................291
Seat belt reminder light .........293
SRS airbags ..........................291
Tire pressure warning light ....295
Washer Checking ...............................236
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................161
Switch....................................141
Washing and waxing ...............204
Weight Cargo capacity ......................155
Load limits .............................160
Weight ...................................332
Wheels ......................................250
Window glasses  ........................58
Window lock switch ...................58
Windows
Power windows .......................58
Rear window defogger ..........178
Washer ..................................141
Windshield wipers ...................141
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................26
Replacing the battery ............256
Wireless remote control key ....26
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