2016 TOYOTA iM hood open

13Pictorial index
Scion iM_U (12J49U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Precautions for winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 147
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 147
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 301
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 272
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 288
Headlights/parking lights/
daytime running lights/
side marker lights/turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 137, 139
Stop lights/tail lights/side marker lights/
turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 137, 139
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 131, 135
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 242, Watts: P. 302)
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511-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
lIt is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc.
l Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
l Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door,
seats, etc.
Safety information for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to pr operly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

2056-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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2066-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
WARNING
nPre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
n After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely preventing it from falling
down onto your head or body.
NOTICE
nWhen closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod not clipped could cause the hood to bend.

2857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Open the hood. ( P. 205)
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery
terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other e nd of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-
nal on the second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.
If the vehicle batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Scion dealer or a qualified repair shop.
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2907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
WARNING
nWhen inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
lIf steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
l Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fan and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
l Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
nWhen adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
n To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
lAvoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
l Do not use any coolant additives.

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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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 205 P. 147
Hood lock release leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 205 P. 147 P. 301
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 14.0 gal. (53 L, 11.7 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
P. 296
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 3 0 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 296
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 296