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Scion iM_U (12J49U)
4-6. Driving tips
lUse fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
l Have a service technician ins pect the condition of the battery.
l Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand.
Perform the following accordin g to the driving conditions:
l Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
l To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
l Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, ve hicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
l Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

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5Interior features
Scion iM_U (12J49U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 166
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 173
• Front interior light/front personal lights............... 174
• Rear interior light .......... 175
• Vanity lights .................. 175 5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 176
• Glove box...................... 177
• Console box .................. 177
• Bottle holders ................ 178
• Cup holders .................. 179
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 180
Luggage compartment features ........................... 181
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 185
• Sun visors ..................... 185
• Vanity mirrors................ 185
• Clock ............................. 185
• Power outlet .................. 186
• Armrest ......................... 186
• Assist grips ................... 187
• Using the AUX port/USB port ................ 187
• Steering wheel audio switches .............. 188
• Using the microphone ................... 188

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Scion iM_U (12J49U)
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
nAdjusting the temperature setting
Increases the temperature
Decreases the temperature
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is automati-
cally adjusted according to the set temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
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Interior features
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Fan speed setting
Increases the fan speed
Decreases the fan speed
nChange the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode,
move the airflow change knob
upward or downward.
The air outlets used are
changed each time the knob is
operated.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.
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Airflow change knob
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Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Press .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press .
nAutomatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air fl ow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
nAdjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately
To turn on the dual control mode, perform any of the following pro-
cedures:
l Press .
l Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the dual control mode is on.
Using automatic mode
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Interior features
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press to change to recirculated air mode.
Press to change to outside air mode.
When recirculated air mode is selected, the indicator on illu-
minates.
When outside air mode is selected, the indicator on illumi-
nates.
nDefogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the front side windows early, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield
is defogged.
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Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
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Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.
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nAdjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
Front center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
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Interior features
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Open the vent
Close the vent
nUsing automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
n Fogging up of the windows
lThe windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
l If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
l The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
n Outside/recirculated air mode
lWhen driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.
l Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
n When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on
lIn order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
l Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
l It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
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