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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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Scion iM_U (12J49U)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Scion contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as a fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Scion dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Scion
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
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General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
n General precaution regard ing children’s safety
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.
17Pictorial index
Scion iM_U (12J49U)Audio remote control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
Telephone switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
Meter control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 77, 78
Cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Talk switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
Sport mode switch
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 132
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
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3-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.Keys
Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function
Key number plate
Locks all the doors ( P. 8 8 )
Sounds the alarm ( P. 8 5 )
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 8 8 )
Releasing
To release the key, press the but-
ton
Folding
To stow the key, press the button
then fold the key.
Keys
The keys
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Wireless remote control
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Using the key
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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.
863-1. Key information
Scion iM_U (12J49U)n
Key battery depletion
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 237)
n When the key battery is fully depleted
P. 237
n If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, isolated from the internal mechanism.
n Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 319)
n Certification for the wi reless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ23AAH
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
uWireless remote controlLocks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the but-
ton again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
uKey
Turning the key operates the doors as follows: Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Turning the key unlocks the
driver's door. Turning the key
again unlocks the other doors.
nOperation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control. (Locked: once;
Unlocked: twice)
n Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked using the wireless remote control, the security feature automatically
locks the vehicle again.
n Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors using the wireless remote control is made
when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer will sound continuously for 5 sec-
onds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the doors again.
n If the wireless remote cont rol does not operate properly
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 237)
Side doors
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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Scion iM_U (12J49U)
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.
nOpen door warning buzzer
If a door or the back door is not fully closed, a buzzer will sound when the
vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).
The open door(s) or back door is indicated on the multi-information display.
n Conditions affecting the operatio n of the wireless remote control
P. 8 5
n Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 319)
Rear door child-protector lock
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WARNING
nTo prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
lEnsure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
l Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened
even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
l Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.