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Headlight and turn signal controls
Paddle shift switches1
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control1
Steering wheel audio controls2
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Clock adjustment buttons
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Power outlet
“ENGINE START STOP” button 
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Hood release 
Power outside rearview mirror controls
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to Scion.com to download the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual  
or  Scion Bespoke Audio with Navigation Owner’s Manual .
Instrument panel
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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OVERVIEW
Headlight and turn signal controls
Paddle shift switches1
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control1
Steering wheel audio controls2
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Clock adjustment buttons
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Power outlet
“ENGINE START STOP” button 
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Hood release 
Power outside rearview mirror controls
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to Scion.com  to download the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual  
or  Scion Bespoke Audio with Navigation Owner’s Manual .
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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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H-Hour set 
M-Minute set 
Closing operation
Push once to partially close; again to fully 
close
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
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 .
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After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, turn 
the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “
SET” button until indicator 
blinks three times. Then allow the vehicle to sit for a few minutes to allow 
initialization to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the  Owner’s Manual for tire inflation 
specifications. 
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains 
on, take the vehicle to your local Scion dealer.
Seat belts
Door locks
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
p.55 doorlock (same)
p.317 TPWS
(CHECK VERBIAGE)  (same)
NOTE: If a passenger’s seat belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, 
the Automatic locking retractor (ALR) will prevent it from being re-extended 
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold 
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint 
system, refer to the 
Owner’s Manual.
Steering wheel switches
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn audio 
system OFF.
“       ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, strike CD, aha™, etc.).
Refer to Scion.com to download the  SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual or Scion 
Bespoke Audio with Navigation Owner’s Manual .
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Volume control
Power outlet
Designed for car accessories. Ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” 
position for use.
Parking brake
Pull(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set
Release
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, turn 
the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “
SET” button until indicator 
blinks three times. Then allow the vehicle to sit for a few minutes to allow 
initialization to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the  Owner’s Manual for tire inflation 
specifications.
 
If the 
tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains 
on, take the vehicle to your local Scion dealer.
Keep as low on 
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
Lock
Unlock
Door locks
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
If tire pressure 
indicator light is 
on, check/adjust 
each tire.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn audio 
system OFF.
“       ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, strike CD, Aha iPod
®, etc.).
Refer to Scion.com to download the  SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual or Scion 
Bespoke Audio with Navigation Owner’s Manual .
Designed for car accessories. Ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” 
position for use.
(1) Pull slightly
NOTE: If a passenger’s seat belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, 
the Automatic locking retractor (ALR) will prevent it from being re-extended 
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold 
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint 
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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