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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
4
5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 242, Watts: P. 302)
8
9
10
11
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2096-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
nChecking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick
may differ depending on the
type of vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
6
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2106-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Scion iM_U (12J49U)n
Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 297
Oil quantity
(Low Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
1
2
3
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2968-1. Specifications
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine
Model 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine
Type4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.17 3.48 in. (80.5 88.3 mm)
Displacement 109.7 cu. in. (1798 cm3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Valve clearance (engine
cold)Automatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.0 gal. (53 L, 11.7 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter 4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp. qt.)
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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
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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
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Scion iM_U (12J49U)
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