231-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
nWhen installing the driver’s floor mat
lDo not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Scion Genuine floor mats.
l Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
l Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
l Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
l Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
n Before driving
lCheck that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
l With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P (continuously variable trans-
mission) or N (manual transmission),
fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the
floor mat.
722. Instrument cluster
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction
in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Scion dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light does not turn on when the system is disabled.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, theindicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(P. 137)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 158)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 139)*1, 3
(if equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 80)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 139) *4Security indicator
(P. 66)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 139)
(if equipped)
Sport mode indicator
(P. 132)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 151)
*5Low outside tempera-
ture indicator ( P. 74)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 151)
*1, 4“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator (P. 45)
*1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 157)
772. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
uChanging the display
To change the displayed item,
press the “TRIP” switch.
Each time the switch is pressed,
the displayed item will be
changed.
uDisplay items
nOdometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
nTrip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and dis-
play different distances independently.
To reset, display the desired trip meter and press and hold the “TRIP”
switch.
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Meter light control
Displays the meter light control display.
• The brightness of the meters can be adjusted individually for day mode and night mode
*.
• If the brightness of the meters is adjusted when the tail lights are on, the brightness of the clock and other items will also be adjusted.
• To adjust the brightness, display the meter light control display and press and hold the “TRIP” switch.
*: Day mode and night mode: P. 8 1
Trip information/Meter light control
802. Instrument cluster
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
uSettings display
nEco Driving Indicator Light (if equipped)
Select to activate/deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light.
nLanguage
Select to change the language on the display.
nUnits
Select to change the units of meas ure displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
nDrive information 1/Drive information 2
Select to select up to 2 items t hat will be displayed on the Drive
information 1 screen and Drive information 2 screen respectively.
( P. 78)
nScheduled Maintenance (U.S.A. only)
Select to reset the message indicating maintenance is required
after the required maintenance is performed. ( P. 197)
nInitialize Display
Select to reset the me ter display settings. (P. 320)
nEco Driving Indicator (if equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
lThe shift lever is in any position other than D.
l Sport mode is selected.
l The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher. Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or
when the vehicle is stopped, the light
turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with current Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, the right side of the
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display illuminate and the Eco Driving Indica-
tor light will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
1
2
3
4
812. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Scion iM_U (12J49U)n
Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)
lThe brightness of the meters are changed between day mode and night
mode.
• Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but
the surrounding area is bright
• Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark
l When in night mode, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the
meters are set to the maximum brightness level.
n Suspension of the settings display
lWhile driving, the multi-information display cannot be changed to setting
mode. Before changing the settings, stop the vehicle in a safe place.
l In the following situations, operation of some of the settings display may be
temporarily suspended.
• When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
• When the vehicle begins to move
n When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The drive information data will be reset.
n Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.
WARNING
nCaution for use while driving
lWhen operating the multi-information display while driving, pay extra
attention to the safety of the area around the vehicle.
l Do not look continuously at the multi-information display while driving as
you may fail to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the
vehicle.
n The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear
number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to down-
shift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an
accident resulting in death or injury.
n Cautions during setting up the display
As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
853-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
nPanic mode
n If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Scion dealer using the other key and
the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate in a safe
place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
n When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag, etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
n Conditions affecting the operatio n of the wireless remote control
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
l When the wireless key battery is depleted
l Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
l When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communi-
cation devices
l When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
l When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
l When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
l When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a
personal computer
l If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.
1124-1. Before driving
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
nWhen starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 156)
n Driving in the rain
lDrive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
l Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
l Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
n Engine speed while driving (vehicl es with a continuously variable trans-
mission)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
l The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
l When the accelerator pedal is released
l When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
l When the brake pedal is depressed suddenly and vehicle speed is reduced
sharply
n Breaking in your new Scion
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
lFor the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
l For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
n Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 296)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
nWhen starting the vehicle (vehicles with a continuously variable trans-
mission)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
1725-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Scion iM_U (12J49U)n
Ventilation and air conditioning odors
lTo let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
l During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
l To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
n Air conditioning filter
P. 235
n Customization
Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 319)
WARNING
nTo prevent the windshield from fogging up
lDo not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
n To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
lDo not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.