Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
TABLE OF CONTENTS2
Scion iM_U (12J49U)For your information....................... 6
Reading this manual .................... 10
How to search .............................. 11
Pictorial index .............................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 22
For safety drive ................... 24
Seat belts ............................ 26
SRS airbags ........................ 32
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 45
Safety information for children ........................ 51
Child restraint systems ........ 52
Installing child restraints ...... 56
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 65
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 66
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 68
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 70
Gauges and meters............. 74
Multi-information display ..... 76 3-1. Key information
Keys..................................... 84
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ........................... 88
Back door ............................ 91
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................... 95
Rear seats ........................... 96
Head restraints .................... 98
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 101
Inside rear view mirror ....... 103
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 104
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 106
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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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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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.
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Exterior
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88
Opening/closing the side windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 106
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 91
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 91
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1691
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Scion iM_U (12J49U)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 76
If a warning messages or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
Precautions for winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 163
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 137
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
Headlights/front parking lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 101
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 101
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
*: Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission
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nSwitches
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 106
Door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 89
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1061
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WARNING
nSRS airbag precautions
lDo not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board, steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and driver’s knee airbag deploy.
l Do not attach anything to areas such as
the door, windshield, side window, front
or rear pillar, roof side rail and assist
grip.
l Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard
objects such as keys and accessories
to the key. The objects may restrict the
SRS driver’s knee airbag inflation or be
thrust into the driver's seat area by the
force of the deploying airbag, thus caus-
ing a danger.