3008-1. Specifications
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Manual transaxle
Gear oil capacity
(Reference)2.5 qt. (2.4 L, 2.1 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type
Use either of the following:• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual TransmissionGear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and SAE
75W specifications
NOTICE
nManual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Scion recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal perfor-
mance.
Clutch
Pedal free play 0.2 0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
3138-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold 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
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
341What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
lVehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly?
( P. 128)
lVehicles with a continuously variable transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 128)
lIs the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 129)
lIs the battery discharged? (P. 285)
lIs the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 284)
lIt is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 128)
lIs the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 106)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with a continuously variable trans-
mission)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
344Alphabetical index
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Care................................... 190, 193Aluminum wheels.................. 190
Exterior ................................. 190
Interior................................... 193
Seat belts .............................. 194
Cargo capacity ......................... 123
Cargo hooks............................. 181
Chains....................................... 163
Child restraint system ............... 52 Booster seats, definition ......... 53
Booster seats, installation ....... 61
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 53
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 60
Infant seats, definition ............. 53
Infant seats, installation .......... 59
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors................................. 57
Installing CRS with seat
belts ...................................... 59
Installing CRS with top tether strap ..................................... 62 Child safety ................................ 51
Airbag precautions.................. 35
Battery precautions....... 217, 287
Child restraint system ............. 52
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 28
Installing child restraints ......... 56
Power window lock switch .... 106
Power window precautions ... 108
Rear door child-protectors ...... 90
Removed wireless remote control
battery precautions............. 238
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 31
Seat belt precautions .............. 30
Child-protectors ........................ 90
Cleaning ........................... 190, 193
Aluminum wheels ................. 190
Exterior ................................. 190
Interior .................................. 193
Seat belts.............................. 194
Clock......................................... 185
Condenser................................ 214
Console box ............................. 177
Continuously variable transmission.......................... 131
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 284
M mode................................. 133
Cooling system........................ 212 Engine overheating............... 288
Cruise control .......................... 151
Cup holders ............................. 179
Curtain shield airbags............... 33
Customizable features ............ 319
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346Alphabetical index
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Emergency flashers ................ 252
Engine....................................... 296Compartment ........................ 208
Engine switch........................ 128
Hood ..................................... 205
How to start the engine................................. 128
Identification number ............ 295
If the engine will not start ...... 283
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 128
Overheating .......................... 288
Engine coolant ......................... 212 Capacity ................................ 298
Checking ............................... 212
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 162
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 74
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 209
Capacity ................................ 296
Checking ............................... 209
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 162
Engine switch .......................... 128
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 156Warning light ......................... 263 Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire...... 272
Floor mats .................................. 22
Fluid Brake .................................... 301
Clutch ................................... 300
Continuously variable transmission ....................... 299
Washer ................................. 219
Front interior light ................... 174 Wattage ................................ 302
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights............... 174
Wattage ................................ 302
Front seats ................................. 95 Adjustment.............................. 95
Cleaning ............................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Head restraints ....................... 98
Front turn signal lights ........... 137 Replacing light bulbs ............ 246
Turn signal lever ................... 137
Wattage ................................ 302
Fuel ........................................... 147 Capacity................................ 296
Fuel gauge.............................. 74
Fuel pump shut off system ... 261
Information............................ 303
Refueling .............................. 147
Type...................................... 296
Warning light......................... 263
Fuel filler door ......................... 147
Refueling .............................. 147
Fuel pump shut off system..... 261
Fuses ........................................ 239F
349Alphabetical index
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 203
General maintenance ........... 198
Maintenance data ................. 294
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 196
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 197
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 262
Manual transmission ............... 135
Master warning light................ 264
Meter ........................................... 74 Indicators ................................ 72
Meter light control ................... 77
Meters ..................................... 74
Multi-information display ......... 76
Warning lights ......................... 71
Meter light control ..................... 77
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 103
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 169
Outside rear view mirrors...... 104
Vanity mirrors........................ 185
Multi-information display .......... 76 Drive information..................... 78
Settings ................................... 80
Warning message ................. 269 Noise from under vehicle ........... 6
Odometer ................................... 77
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 296
Manual transaxle oil.............. 300
Opener
Back door ............................... 91
Fuel filler door ....................... 149
Hood ..................................... 205
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 104 Adjusting and folding ............ 104
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 169
Outside temperature display...................................... 74
Overheating, Engine ............... 288
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351Alphabetical index
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Seat belt reminder light........... 263
Seat belts.................................... 26Adjusting the seat belt ............ 27
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 28
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 59
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 194
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 28
How to wear your seat belt ..... 26
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 28
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 29
Reminder light and buzzer .... 263
Seat belt extender................... 28
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 27
SRS warning light ................. 262 Seats ........................................... 95
Adjustment.............................. 95
Adjustment precautions .......... 95
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 56
Cleaning ............................... 193
Head restraints ....................... 98
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 24
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 141
Shift lever ......................... 131, 135 Continuously variable transmission ....................... 131
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 284
Manual transmission............. 135
Shift lock system ..................... 284
Side airbags ............................... 33
Side marker lights ................... 139 Light switch ........................... 139
Replacing light bulbs ............ 245
Wattage ................................ 302
Side mirrors ............................. 104 Adjusting and folding ............ 104
Side turn signal lights ............. 137 Replacing light bulbs ............ 250
Turn signal lever ................... 137
Wattage ................................ 302
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353Alphabetical index
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Tachometer ................................ 74
Tail lights .................................. 139Light switch ........................... 139
Replacing light bulbs............. 250
Talk switch ............................... 188
Telephone
switches ................................. 188
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 66
Tire inflation pressure ............. 230 Maintenance data ................. 301
Warning light ......................... 263
Tire information ....................... 306 Glossary................................ 313
Size ....................................... 309
Tire identification number ..... 308
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................... 311
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 221
Initializing .............................. 221
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 221
Registering ID codes ............ 223
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 222
Warning light ......................... 263 Tires .......................................... 220
Chains .................................. 163
Checking............................... 220
If you have a flat tire ............. 272
Inflation pressure .................. 301
Replacing.............................. 272
Rotating tires ........................ 220
Size....................................... 301
Snow tires ............................. 163
Spare tire .............................. 272
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 221
Warning light......................... 263
Tools ......................................... 273
Top tether strap ......................... 62
Total load capacity .................. 123
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 125, 126
Emergency towing ................ 254
Towing eyelet ....................... 257
Trailer towing ........................ 124
Traction Control (TRAC).................................... 156
Transmission ................... 131, 135
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 156
Trip meters ................................. 77
Turn signal lights .................... 137 Replacing light bulbs .... 246, 247
Turn signal lever ................... 137
Wattage ................................ 302
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