2016 TOYOTA iM snow chains

1634-6. Driving tips
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Driving
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (continuously variable
transmission), 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the park-
ing brake. The parking brake may fr eeze up, preventing it from being
released. If necessary, block the wheels to prev ent inadvertent sliding
or creeping.
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
WARNING
n Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
lUse tires of the size specified.
l Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
l Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
l Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
NOTICE
nDriving with tire chains
Do not fit tire chains. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and
adversely affect driving performance.
n Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Scion dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

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.

353Alphabetical index
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Tachometer ................................ 74
Tail lights .................................. 139Light switch ........................... 139
Replacing light bulbs............. 250
Talk switch ............................... 188
Telephone
switches ................................. 188
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 66
Tire inflation pressure ............. 230 Maintenance data ................. 301
Warning light ......................... 263
Tire information ....................... 306 Glossary................................ 313
Size ....................................... 309
Tire identification number ..... 308
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................... 311
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 221
Initializing .............................. 221
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 221
Registering ID codes ............ 223
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 222
Warning light ......................... 263 Tires .......................................... 220
Chains .................................. 163
Checking............................... 220
If you have a flat tire ............. 272
Inflation pressure .................. 301
Replacing.............................. 272
Rotating tires ........................ 220
Size....................................... 301
Snow tires ............................. 163
Spare tire .............................. 272
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 221
Warning light......................... 263
Tools ......................................... 273
Top tether strap ......................... 62
Total load capacity .................. 123
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 125, 126
Emergency towing ................ 254
Towing eyelet ....................... 257
Trailer towing ........................ 124
Traction Control (TRAC).................................... 156
Transmission ................... 131, 135
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 156
Trip meters ................................. 77
Turn signal lights .................... 137 Replacing light bulbs .... 246, 247
Turn signal lever ................... 137
Wattage ................................ 302
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