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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations. 
It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can 
locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the 
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly 
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary 
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the  vehicle’s 
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Scion, a marque of Toyota 
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., wish you many years of satisfied driving in 
your new SCION FR-S.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of SCION FR-S 
operations. Every SCION FR-S owner should review the Owner’s 
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in 
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe 
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment 
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the 
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at 
any time without notice.
2016 
Scion FR-S 
     
        
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND 
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance  8
Fuel tank door release and cap  6
Hood release  8
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry  6
Light control-instrument panel  7
Trunk release  7
  
Air Conditioning/Heating   14
Automatic Transmission  9
AUX port/USB port  14
Bottle holder  15
Clock 13
Cruise control  11
Cup holders  15
Lights & turn signals  11
Multi-Information Display  12
Parking brake  9
Power outlets  15
Rear view monitor system  16-18 
Seat adjustments-Front  10
Seats-Fold down rear seats  10
Seats-Head restraints  10
Tilt steering wheel  9
Windows 13
Windshield wipers & washers  12
  
Door locks  19
Floor mat installation  22
Seat belts  19
Spare tire & tools  20
Star Safety System
TM 21-22
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System  19 
     
        
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Paddle shift switches*
Ignition switch
Cruise control
Headlight and turn signal controls
Wiper and washer controls
Clock
Emergency flasher switch
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch
Instrument panel 
     
        
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3 AUX port/USB port
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Hood release 
Fuel filler door opener
Trunk opener
Instrument panel light control
* If equipped 
     
        
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Instrument cluster
Seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
1
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Indicator symbols 
Open door warning
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
1 
If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Scion or Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2016 Owner’s 
Manual. Analog speedometer
Indicators and warning lights
Tachometer 
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Digital speedometer
Odometer/Trip meter/Multi-Information Display 
     
        
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2 If this light come on in yellow, refer to “Cruise control” Section 2-4, 2016 Owner’s Manual.
Cruise control SET indicator
Turn signal indicators
Headlight high beam indicator Airbag SRS warning
1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Cruise control indicator2 
Slip indicator1
Low fuel level warning1
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1 
Traction Control OFF indicator1 
Electric power steering system warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Vehicle Stability Control SPORT indicator1
Upshift/downshift indicator
Shift position indicator
Shift-up indicator
SNOW indicator
REV (engine RPM) indicator Shift position and shift range indicator Security indicator
SPORT indicator
Arrow direction indicates fuel tank door position 
     
        
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Trunk release
Push and hold
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness 
control
+
-
Trunk opener 
     
        
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
P
R
N
D
M
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“M” mode
Tilt steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Parking brake
+ (“M” mode)
- (“M” mode)
+ (“M” mode)- (“M” mode)
Paddle shift switchesShift lever
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from
  Park.
Shift the shift lever to “M” position from “D” position.
 
+: Upshifting
  
-: Downshifting
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
“M” (Manual) mode
Lock release lever
Angle
Length
Pull(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release