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Scion iM_U (12J49U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 110
Cargo and luggage............ 120
Vehicle load limits ............. 123
Trailer towing..................... 124
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a
continuously variable
transmission)................... 125
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a
manual transmission) ...... 126
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 128
Continuously variable transmission .................... 131
Manual transmission ......... 135
Turn signal lever................ 137
Parking brake .................... 138
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 139
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 143
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 145
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 147
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 151
Driving assist systems....... 156
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips.............. 162 5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ......... 166
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 173
• Front interior light/ front personal lights ....... 174
• Rear interior light ........... 175
• Vanity lights ................... 175
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 176
• Glove box ...................... 177
• Console box .................. 177
• Bottle holders ................ 178
• Cup holders ................... 179
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 180
Luggage compartment features ........................... 181
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features........ 185
• Sun visors ..................... 185
• Vanity mirrors ................ 185
• Clock ............................. 185
• Power outlet .................. 186
• Armrest.......................... 186
• Assist grips .................... 187
• Using the AUX port/ USB port........................ 187
• Steering wheel audio switches ........................ 188
• Using the microphone ................... 188
4Driving5Interior features
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4Driving
Scion iM_U (12J49U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 110
Cargo and luggage ........... 120
Vehicle load limits ............. 123
Trailer towing..................... 124
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a
continuously variable
transmission)................... 125
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a
manual transmission) ...... 126
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 128
Continuously variable transmission .................... 131
Manual transmission ......... 135
Turn signal lever................ 137
Parking brake .................... 138 4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 139
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 143
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 145
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 147
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 151
Driving assist systems ...... 156
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 162
1174-1. Before driving
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Driving
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
nWhen braking
lWhen the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
l If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other\
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
l Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
l The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
NOTICE
nWhen driving the vehicle (vehicles with a continuously variable trans-
mission)
l Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
l Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
1594-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Scion iM_U (12J49U)n
Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
lVehicles with a continuously variable transmission: The shift lever is in a
position other than P or N (when starting off forward/backward on an upward
incline).
l Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other
than R when starting off forward on an upward incline or in R when starting
off backward on an upward incline.
l The vehicle is stopped.
l The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
l The parking brake is not engaged.
n Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
l Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: The shift lever is moved
to P or N.
l Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted to R when
starting off forward on an upward inc line or from R when starting off back-
ward on an upward incline.
l The accelerator pedal is depressed.
l The parking brake is engaged.
l Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.
1604-5. Using the driving support systems
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
WARNING
nThe ABS does not operate effectively when
lThe limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
l The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
n Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
l When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
l When driving over bumps in the road
l When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
n TRAC may not operat e effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
n Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when
lDo not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
l Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.
n When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
n When the TRAC or VSC system is turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC or VSC system off unless necessary.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 166Air conditioning filter ............. 235
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 156Warning light ......................... 263
Air conditioning filter .............. 235
Air conditioning system .................................... 166
Air conditioning filter ............. 235
Airbags ....................................... 32 Airbag operating conditions .... 40
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 35
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 40
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 38
General airbag precautions .... 35
Locations of airbags................ 32
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 39
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 40
Side airbag precautions .......... 35
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 40
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ........................... 35
SRS airbags............................ 32
SRS warning light ................. 262
Anchor brackets ........................ 56
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 156Warning light ......................... 263
Armrest ..................................... 186
Assist grips .............................. 187
Audio input .............................. 187
Automatic light control
system .................................... 139
AUX port ................................... 187
Auxiliary boxes ................ 180, 182 Back door ................................... 91
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 248
Wattage ................................ 302
Battery ...................................... 216
Checking............................... 216
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 285
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 162
Bottle holders .......................... 178
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 301
Parking brake ....................... 138
Warning light......................... 262
Brake assist ............................. 156
Break-in tips ............................ 112
Brightness control Meter light control ................... 77
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