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NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time. 
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the br ake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( P. 306)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components 
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Scion dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, and transaxle fluid etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 

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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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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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■Warning lights
P. 295
or
P.  2 8 9P. 293
P.  2 9 0P. 292
P.  2 9 0P. 293
P. 293
or
P.  2 9 1P. 293
P.  2 9 1P. 293
P. 290
or
P.  2 9 1P. 292
P.  2 9 4P. 292
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning 
lightTire pressure warning 
light
Charging system 
warning light
Open door warning light
Malfunction indicator 
lampLow fuel level warning 
light
Driver’s seat belt 
reminder light
SRS warning light
ABS warning light
Slip indicator light
Maintenance required 
reminder lightCruise control indicator 
light
*
Low engine oil 
pressure warning light
Front passenger’s seat 
belt reminder 
light
High engine coolant 
temperature 
warning light Low windshield 
washer fluid 
warning light
Electric power 
steering system 
warning light