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Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park (Automatic Transmission only).
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission only).
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
See dealer for details for more details.
Smart Key system
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Start function
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
Trunk unlock
Push
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock
Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock1
Carry remote to unlock
Front door unlock2
Touch
Grasp
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Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Manual Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Manual Transmission (if equipped)
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
“S” mode
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.” Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
NOTE: Tighten cap until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Lift up ring to shift into reverse
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Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seatback/Angle
adjusting lever*
* Pull the lever up to
adjust seatback angle,
or fold down
Seats-Head restraints
Height
Lock release buttonLock release button
FrontRear
Height
Cruise control
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed reaches 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Turn signals
Parking lightsHeadlights
p.67 seat (same)
p.73 seat (same)
Pull lever up to move
seat forward/backward,
release to set
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Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release
* Pull the lever up to
adjust seatback angle,
or fold down
Cruise control
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed reaches 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFFFunctions
System ON/OFF
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Turn signals
Parking lights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Headlights
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change
Lane change
High beam
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Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
Windows
Automatic operation (driver’s window) Push the switch completely down or pull
it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway,
operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Rear
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Wash and wipe
Driver door window controls
Light control-Instrument panel
+
-
Brightness
control
Increase
Decrease
p.24 wiper (same)
p.208 rear wiper (CHANGED
A & B)
p.93 moonroof (same)
Tilt steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
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Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
Windows
Automatic operation (driver’s window) Push the switch completely down or pull
it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway,
operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Window lock switchDriver door window controls
Up
Down
Tilt steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Angle
Length
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Airflow vent
“ ” mode uses outside air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear window defogger
Windshield airflow
Recirculate cabin air (outside air when OFF)
AUX port/USB port
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug (not included) into the AUX port, you can listen to music
from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX
mode.
USB port
By connecting a USB memory or USB-compatible portable audio device to the
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
For details,
refer to Scion.com to download the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual or
Scion Bespoke Audio with Navigation Owner’s Manual .
p.238 hvac (same)
p.247 AUX/USB (same)
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
Bottle holders / Cup holders
Bottle holders
front
RearCup holder
front
Moonroof
Opening operationClosing operation
Push and hold
Push once to tilt up; again to openPush
Push once to partially close; again to fully
close
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