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Scion iM_U (12J49U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 190
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 193
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 196
General maintenance ........ 198
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 202
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 203
Hood.................................. 205
Positioning a floor jack ...... 207
Engine compartment ......... 208
Tires .................................. 220
Tire inflation pressure........ 230
Wheels .............................. 233
Air conditioning filter .......... 235
Wireless remote control battery ............................. 237
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 239
Light bulbs ......................... 242 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 252
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 253
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 254
If you think something is wrong............................... 260
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 261
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 262
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 269
If you have a flat tire .......... 272
If the engine will not start ................................. 283
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................. 284
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 285
If your vehicle overheats......................... 288
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 291
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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6Maintenance and care
Scion iM_U (12J49U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
exterior ............................ 190
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
interior ............................. 193
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 196
General maintenance........ 198
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 202
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 203
Hood ................................. 205
Positioning a floor jack ...... 207
Engine compartment ......... 208
Tires .................................. 220
Tire inflation pressure ....... 230
Wheels .............................. 233
Air conditioning filter.......... 235
Wireless remote control battery ............................. 237
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 239
Light bulbs......................... 242
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Maintenance and care
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(P. 216)• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(P. 214)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level ( P. 212)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level
(P. 209)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 239)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(P. 242)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (
P. 214)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 230)•Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 219)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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2086-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Engine compartment
Washer fluid tank (P. 219)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 212)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 210)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 209) Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 214)
Battery ( P. 216)
Fuse box ( P. 239)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P. 214)
Radiator ( P. 214)1
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Maintenance and care
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Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Under the driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
1
2
3
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2406-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Check if the fuse is blown.Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A, B and C:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type D:
Contact your Scion dealer.
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1
2
Ty p e AType B
Ty p e CType D
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Maintenance and care
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nAfter a fuse is replaced
lIf the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 242)
l If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Scion
dealer.
n If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
nTo prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
lNever use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
l Always use a genuine Scion fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
l Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
nBefore replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Scion dealer as soon as possible.
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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