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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5
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7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 242, Watts: P. 302)
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9
10
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2016-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock systemwork properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs offluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure cor-rect?
• The tires should not be dam-
aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear window
wiper
• The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield/rear window without
streaking or skipping.
WARNING
nIf the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
2256-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Scion iM_U (12J49U)n
Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not oper-
ate properly
lIn the following cases, the tire pr
essure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Scion wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equip- ment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run- flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
lPerformance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, largedisplay, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or
electrical noise.
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device.
lWhen the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go
off could be extended.
lWhen tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Scion dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
lThe engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
l The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Scion dealer or commercial towing service, using
a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
2607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
lFluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal.)
l Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
l Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
l Changes in exhaust sound
l Excessive tire squeal when cornering
l Strange noises related to the suspension system
l Pinging or other noises related to the engine
l Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
l Appreciable loss of power
l Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
l Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
l Loss of brake effectiveness, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Scion dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
3018-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45.0 lbf (200 N,20.4 kgf)
Brakes
Pedal clearance*12.68 in. (68 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04 0.24 in. (1 6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*26 9 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP225/45R17 90V, T125/70D17 98M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size 17 7 J, 17 4 T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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Vehicle specifications
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
*: Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
345Alphabetical index
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Daytime running light system .................................... 141
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ................................ 169
Rear window ......................... 169
Windshield ............................ 169
Dimensions .............................. 294
Dinghy towing .................. 125, 126
Display Multi-information display ......... 76
Warning message ................ 269
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 203
Door lock Back door................................ 91
Side doors............................... 88
Wireless remote control .......... 88
Key.......................................... 88
Doors Back door................................ 91
Door lock................................. 88
Door windows ....................... 106
Open door warning
buzzer............................. 90, 91
Outside rear view mirrors...... 104
Rear door child-protector ........ 90
Side doors............................... 88
Drive information ....................... 78
Driving ...................................... 110 Break-in tips .......................... 112
Correct posture ....................... 24
Procedures ........................... 110
Winter drive tips .................... 162 Eco Driving Indicator ................ 80
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 156Warning light......................... 263
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 262
If a warning light turns on ..... 262
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 269
If the battery is discharged ... 285
If the engine will not start ...... 283
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 284
If you have a flat tire ............. 272
If you think something is wrong ................................. 260
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 291
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 253
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 254
If your vehicle overheats....... 288
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