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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Scions. We are proud of the advanced engineering and
quality construction of each vehicle we build.
This Owner's Manual explains the operation of your new Scion. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants
follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring. For
important information about this manual and your Scion, read the following pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Scion dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
If there is not a Scion dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number:
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Scion Customer Assistance Center
U.S. OWNERS:
Toll−free:1−866−707−2460
Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Scion's policy of
continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
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2003 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota
Motor Corporation.
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  • Page 1 When it comes to service, remember that your Scion dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. If there is not a Scion dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number: Scion Customer Assistance Center U.S.
  • Page 2 Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle damage warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows.
  • Page 3 None of these systems, either indi- Scion encourages you and your family to take the time vidually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in to read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully.
  • Page 4 The rapid deployment of the SRS airbags makes the SRS airbags themselves poten- Your new vehicle is covered by the following Scion lim- tial sources of injury if an occupant is too close to an ited warranties:...
  • Page 5 A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso- As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in ries for Scion vehicles are currently available in the your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as market. You should know that Scion does not warrant...
  • Page 6 Owner’s Manual. For details about tire inflation pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified pressure and load limits, see page 191 and pages service shop or by your Scion dealer before you dis- 131 through 132. pose of your vehicle.
  • Page 7 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .
  • Page 8 Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 2. Center vents 3. Instrument cluster 4. Interior light 5. Power door lock switches 6. Power window switches 7. Glove box 8. Rear cup holder 9. Parking brake lever 10. Automatic transmission selector lever or SU11001 manual transmission gear shift lever 11.
  • Page 9 1. Headlight and turn signal switches 2. Wiper and washer switches 3. Rear window defogger switch 4. Emergency flasher switch 5. Air conditioning controls 6. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 7. Auxiliary box 8. Cigarette lighter 9. Ashtray 10. Ignition switch 11.
  • Page 10 Instrument cluster overview 1. Speedometer 4. Clock reset and trip meter reset knob 6. Odometer and two trip meters 2. Service reminder indicators and 5. Clock 7. Fuel gauge indicator lights 3. Tachometer...
  • Page 11 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ∗ ∗ Brake system warning light Anti-lock brake system warning light ∗ ∗ Driver’s seat belt reminder light Open door warning light ∗ ∗ Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light SRS warning light ∗ ∗...
  • Page 13 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys ............Side doors .
  • Page 14 If you should lose your keys or if you To unlock: Turn the key backward. need additional keys, duplicates can be All the side doors and back door lock and made by a Scion dealer using the key unlock simultaneously with either front number.
  • Page 15 The doors will open and an accident may occur. 12A003 12A004 Scion strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle. Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the ve- hicle.
  • Page 16 The power door lock switch can be reset LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH in the following ways. POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Turn the ignition key to “ON”. Push the switch. Unlock all the side doors and back To lock: Push the switch down on the front side.
  • Page 17 Power windows CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the doors closed locked, especially when small children are in the ve- 12A007 12A008 hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle during an accident.
  • Page 18 Window lock CAUTION switch To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. Before you close the power win- dows, always make sure there is nobody around the power windows. must also make sure heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside...
  • Page 19 Back door Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave your vehicle. Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still 12A011 12A012 inserted. Otherwise, could power window switches and get trapped in a win- dow.
  • Page 20 Hood CAUTION Keep the back door closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- 12A013 12A014 vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. To open the hood: 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift...
  • Page 21 Fuel tank cap CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down 12015 12016 on to your head or body. NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood.
  • Page 22 The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Scion dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION 12A017 12A018 Make sure the cap is tightened se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.

  • Page 23: Table Of Contents

    SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats ............Front seats .

  • Page 24: Seats

    Front seats— Seats —Front seat precautions While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Driver seat hicle occupants should have the seatback Slightly recline the back of upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- seat. Although vehicle designs vary, CAUTION erly wear the seat belts provided.
  • Page 25 —Seat adjustment precautions Front passenger seat Front seats (with SRS side airbags) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the ve- hicle is moving as the seat may un- The SRS front passenger airbag also The SRS side airbags are installed in expectedly move cause...

  • Page 26: Fold−Down Rear Seat

    —Adjusting front seats Fold−down rear seat 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING 13A040 LEVER...
  • Page 27 CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the follow- ing precautions in order to prevent 13A041 13A002 personal injury in a collision or sud- den stop: Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback.

  • Page 28: Head Restraints

    Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Head restraints Scion strongly urges that the driver and For your safety and comfort, adjust the passengers in the vehicle be properly re- head restraint before driving. strained at all times with the seat belts To raise: Pull it up.
  • Page 29 Check for cuts, fraying, and loose to suffer serious bodily injury or Pregnant woman. Scion recommends the parts. Damaged parts should be re- death in the event of sudden braking use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for placed.
  • Page 30 It also may normally, immediately contact your lock if you lean forward too quickly. A Scion dealer. Do not use the seat slow, easy motion will allow the belt to until the seat belt is fixed, because extend, and you can move around freely.
  • Page 31 CAUTION CAUTION Both high−positioned lap belts and Always make sure the shoulder belt loose−fitting belts could cause seri- is positioned across the center of ous injuries due to sliding under your shoulder. The belt should be 13A006 the lap belt during a collision or kept away from your neck, but not other unintended event.
  • Page 32 13A044 13A045 13A008 To release the belt, press the buckle REAR CENTER SEAT BELT Two buckles and tabs for rear center release button and allow the belt to seat belt The rear center seat belt is a 3−point type retract. restraint with two buckles.
  • Page 33 Failure to properly match the buckle Please contact your local Scion dealer so 13A046 and tab may cause severe injury in that the dealer can order the proper re- case of an accident or a collision.
  • Page 34 If the seat belt extender has been Be sure to wear the seat belt with- connected to the driver’s seat belt out the seat belt extender if you buckle but the other end of the seat can fasten the seat belt without the belt extender has not been bucked extender.
  • Page 35 To connect the extender to the seat The driver and front passenger seat Scion dealer. Do not use the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt belt pretensioners are designed to be until the seat belt is fixed, because activated in response to a severe fron- buckle so that the “PRESS”...
  • Page 36 Attachment of a grille guard (bull result in death or serious injury. Con- bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, 3. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies sult your Scion dealer about any re- winches or any other equipment to 4. Airbag sensor assembly pair and modification.
  • Page 37 In the following cases, contact your Scion The seat belt pretensioner assembly or This indicator comes on when the igni- dealer as soon as possible: tion key is turned to the “ON”...

  • Page 38: Srs Driver Airbag And Front Passenger Airbag

    SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will CAUTION record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and front passenger The SRS front airbag system is de- when the SRS front airbags are inflated.
  • Page 39 The SRS front airbags will deploy if the child restraint system. Scion strong- severity of the impact is above the de- ly recommends that all infants and...
  • Page 40 The front airbag sensors constantly moni- tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward decelera- tion beyond the designed threshold level, Hitting a curb, Falling into or the system triggers the airbag inflators. At edge of pavement jumping over a this time a chemical reaction in the inflat-...
  • Page 41 (as depicted in the picture are usually in the nature of minor burns Scion strongly recommends that: above), the SRS driver’s airbag sys- or abrasions and swelling, but the force of tem will judge that the driver was...
  • Page 42 47. 13A021 13A022 Do not sit on the edge of the seat Scion strongly recommends that all or lean against the dashboard when infants and children be placed in the vehicle is in use, since the the rear seat of the vehicle and be front passenger airbag could inflate properly restrained.
  • Page 43 Consult your Scion dealer about any z Attachment of a grille guard (bull that houses the front airbag sys- repair and modification.
  • Page 44 The light comes on or starts flashing while driving. In the following cases, contact your Scion This indicator comes on when the igni- dealer as soon as possible: tion key is turned to the “ON” position.

  • Page 45: Srs Side Airbags And Curtain Shield Airbags

    Do not disconnect the battery cables reduce injury by inflating. The SRS side before contacting your Scion dealer. airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s chest and the...
  • Page 46 Scion strong- shown in the illustration. ly recommends that all infants and The SRS side airbag and curtain shield children be placed in the rear seats...
  • Page 47 The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor as- sembly consist of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. Collision from the rear In a severe side impact, the side and 13A028 curtain shield airbag sensor and/or the curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the...
  • Page 48 Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must Sit up straight and well back in the inflate with considerable force. While the seat, distributing your weight evenly system is designed to reduce serious inju- in the seat.
  • Page 49 13A030 13A031 13C526b Do not allow anyone to get his/her Do not allow anyone to kneel on Do not allow anyone to get his/her head closer to the area where the the passenger seat, facing the pas- head or hands out of windows, side airbag and curtain shield air- senger’s side door, since the side since...
  • Page 50 Do not hook a hanger, heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook. If the curtain shield airbag inflates, those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor- 13A032 13A033 rectly, resulting in death or serious injury.
  • Page 51 Consult your Scion dealer about any disc player repair and modification. z Modification of the suspension sys- This indicator comes on when the igni- z Modification of the side structure of tion key is turned to the “ON”...
  • Page 52 If any of the following conditions occurs, In the following cases, contact your Scion this indicates a malfunction of the airbags dealer as soon as possible: or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Any of the SRS side airbags and cur- Scion dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 53: Child Restraint

    Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Scion strongly urges the use of ap- Scion strongly urges use of a prop- On vehicles with side airbags and propriate child restraint systems for er child restraint system which con- curtain shield airbags, do not allow children.
  • Page 54 —Types of child restraint system —Child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into A child restraint system for a small Do not use the seat belt extender the following 3 types depending on the child or baby must itself be properly child’s age and size.
  • Page 55 —Installation with seat belt 13A047 13A049 13A050 (A) Infant seat (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat must be used in rear− facing position only. 13A048 (B) Convertible seat...
  • Page 56 13A051 13A052 13A053 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through CAUTION Do not install a child restraint sys- or around the infant seat following the tem on the rear seat if it interferes instructions provided by its manufactur- Never install a rear−facing child re- with the lock mechanism of the er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.
  • Page 57 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly Contact your Scion dealer immedi- in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, ately.
  • Page 58 13A056 13A057 13A058 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle release button and allow the A convertible seat must be used in for- belt to retract completely. The belt will ward−facing or rear−facing position de- Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to pending on the age and size of the...
  • Page 59 On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front 13A059 or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint...
  • Page 60 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through Contact your Scion dealer immedi- Do not install a child restraint sys- or around the convertible seat following ately. Do not install the child re-...
  • Page 61 13A063 13A064 13A065 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing convertible seat in the lock mode. When the belt is firmly against the seat cushion and CAUTION then retracted even slightly, it cannot seatback, let the shoulder belt retract be extended.
  • Page 62 13A066 13A067 Move seat fully back 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION the buckle release button and allow the CAUTION A booster seat must be used in for- belt to retract completely. The belt will ward−facing position only.
  • Page 63 On vehicles with side airbags and CAUTION curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or Always make sure the shoulder belt any part of his/her body against the is positioned across the center of door or the area of the seat, front child’s shoulder.
  • Page 64 If the seat belt does not function normally, cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Scion dealer immedi- ately. Do not install the child re- 13A070 13A071 straint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
  • Page 65 Anchor brackets 13A073 13A074 Symbol Use the anchor brackets on the back of TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 2. Open the cover of the anchor brack- the rear seatback to attach the strap. 1. Remove the head restraint. Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating positions.
  • Page 66 CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push- 13A075 13A076 ing and pulling it in different direc- tions. Follow all the installation instruc- tions provided by its manufacturer. 3.
  • Page 67 —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 13A077 The lower anchorages for the child re- straint system interfaced with FMVSS225 specification are installed in the rear seat. The anchorages are installed in the clear- ance between the seat cushion and seat- back of both outside rear seats.
  • Page 68 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAUTION INSTALLATION Type A— When using the lower anchorages 1. Widen the clearance between for the child restraint system, be seat cushion and seatback a little sure that there are no irregular ob- and confirm the position of the low- jects around the anchorages or that er anchorages below the tag in the the seat belt is not caught.
  • Page 69 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel ......... . . Outside rear view mirrors .

  • Page 70: Tilt Steering Wheel

    Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- 13A036 dle the vehicle and an accident may 13A035 occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 71 —Power rear view mirror control NOTICE CAUTION If ice should jam the mirror, do not Do not adjust the mirror while the operate the control or scrape the mir- vehicle is moving. Doing so may ror face. Use a spray de−icer to free cause the driver to mishandle the the mirror.

  • Page 72: Anti−Glare Inside Rear View Mirror

    Anti−glare inside rear view —Folding rear view mirrors mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- 13A081 13A038 hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries. The rear view mirrors can be folded Adjust the mirror so that you can just backward for parking in compact areas.

  • Page 73: Vanity Mirror

    Vanity mirror (driver’s side only) 13A039 To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and open the cover.
  • Page 75 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .

  • Page 76: Headlights And Turn Signals

    Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running. High−Low beams—For high beams, turn HEADLIGHTS the headlights on and push the lever away To turn on the following lights: Twist from you (position 1).

  • Page 77: Emergency Flashers

    Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ All the turn signal lights will flash.

  • Page 78: Instrument Panel Light Control

    Instrument panel light control Interior lights To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following positions: “ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. “OFF”—Turns the light off. “DOOR”—Turns the light on when any door is opened.

  • Page 79: Windshield Wipers And Washer

    Rear window wiper and Windshield wipers and washer washer To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid”...

  • Page 80: Rear Window And Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers

    Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them when the defogger switch is on. Make sure you turn the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop−and−go driving.
  • Page 81 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature indicator and warning light .

  • Page 82: Fuel Gauge

    15A001 The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Scion dealer as soon as possible. Low engine coolant temperature indicator light in blue...

  • Page 83: Tachometer

    Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters If the high engine coolant temperature warning light (red) flashes, your engine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
  • Page 84 3. Trip meter reset knob—It can reset the two trip meters to zero, and also change the meter display. To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis- play the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero.

  • Page 85: Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers

    Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Scion dealer. Fasten driver’s seat belt. (Indicator and buzzer) Fasten front passenger’s seat belt. Replace engine oil.
  • Page 86 If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Stop and check. Take vehicle to Scion dealer. If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediate- ly and contact Scion dealer. Close all side doors and back door. Take vehicle to Scion dealer immediately.
  • Page 87 In this case, not only the anti−lock front passenger seat and does not fasten Scion dealer in the following cases: brake system will fail but also the the seat belt. Unless the front passenger The light does not come on even if the fastens the belt, the light keeps flashing.
  • Page 88 If the lamp will not go off even after you replace the engine oil at an early the nearest Scion dealer or repair shop. the several trips... opportunity depending on the driving and road conditions.
  • Page 89 Contact your Scion deal- light turns off after a few seconds. There- If it flickers or stays on while you are after, if the system malfunctions, the light er to check your vehicle’s emission control...
  • Page 90 Contact your Scion dealer as ble during braking. soon as possible to service the vehicle. The light does not come on when the (j) Open Door Warning Light ignition key is turned to the “ON”...
  • Page 91 REQD” reminder light go off after a few seconds. The SRS warning light goes off after about 6 seconds. If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described above, have it checked by your Scion dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 93 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock ....... Automatic transmission .

  • Page 94: Ignition Switch With Steering Lock

    Ignition switch with steering lock “LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position. You must push in the key to turn the key from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must be put in the “P”...

  • Page 95: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can Lock release button Selector lever only move out of “P” position when the To prevent misshifting brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON”...
  • Page 96 (c) Normal driving (d) Using engine braking 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How To use engine braking, you can downshift to start the engine” on page 136. The the transmission as follows: transmission must be in “P” or “N”. Push the overdrive switch.
  • Page 97 (e) Using “2” and “L” positions (f) Backing up (h) Good driving practice The “2” and “L” positions are used for 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. If the transmission repeatedly shifts up strong engine braking as described pre- and down between third gear and over- 2.

  • Page 98: Manual Transmission

    Manual transmission (i) If you cannot move the selector le- Recommended shifting speeds ver out of “P” position The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy. If you cannot shift the selector lever from “P” position even though the brake pedal For the best compromise between fuel is depressed, use the shift lock override economy and vehicle performance, you...

  • Page 99: Parking Brake

    Parking brake Maximum allowable speeds Good driving practice To get on a highway or to pass slower If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec- the transmission in neutral, release the essary. Make sure you observe the follow- clutch pedal momentarily, and then try ing maximum allowable speeds in each again.
  • Page 100 CAUTION Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park- ing brake reminder light is off.
  • Page 101 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls ........... . Air flow selector settings .

  • Page 102: Controls

    Controls 1. “A/C” button 2. Air intake selector 3. Air flow selector 4. Fan speed selector 5. Temperature selector...
  • Page 103 5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from the Fan speed selector windshield vents. Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to the right to increase, to the left to de- Use with the air intake selector posi- crease. tioned in FRESH. For details about air flow selector settings, Temperature selector see “Air flow selector settings”...
  • Page 104 “A/C” button To turn on the air conditioning, press the “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again. SZ18009 Air intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1.

  • Page 105: Air Flow Selector Settings

    Air flow selector settings Operating tips To cool off your Scion after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 106 When driving on dusty roads, close all Heating Air conditioning windows. If dust thrown up by the ve- For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...

  • Page 107: Side Vents

    Side vents Defogging To close The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards red zone to heat; To open blue zone to cool Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield—the difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera- tures could make the fogging worse.
  • Page 109 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Cigarette lighter and ashtray .

  • Page 110: Clock

    Clock Cigarette lighter and ashtray ASHTRAY To use the ashtray, pull it out. When finished with your cigarette, thor- oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre- vent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, push it back in completely.

  • Page 111: Glove Box

    Glove box Auxiliary box Cup holders Front To open the glove box door, pull the To use the box, push the lid. lever. The auxiliary box light turns on or off as any door is opened or closed. CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, To reduce the chance of injury in...

  • Page 112: Grocery Bag Hooks

    Grocery bag hooks The cup holder is designed for holding These hooks are designed to hang cups drink−cans securely things like grocery bags. holes. To use the hook, pull it down. CAUTION NOTICE To prevent damage to the hook, do Do not place anything else other than not hang any object heavier than 4 kg cups or drink−cans in the cup holder,...

  • Page 113: Luggage Storage Box

    Luggage storage box To keep the lid open, attach the hook as Keep the hook stored in its original posi- To open the luggage storage box, turn shown above. tion as shown when it is not in use. the knobs to the “UNLOCK” position and open the lid.

  • Page 114: Luggage Cover

    Luggage cover Floor mat SX19001 To use the luggage cover, pull it out of To remove the luggage cover, fold down Use a floor mat of the correct size. the retractor and hook it on the an- the rear seat on the right side, retract If the floor carpet and floor mat have 2 chors.
  • Page 115 SP19003 CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor slips and interferes with movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident.
  • Page 117 ....... Your Scion’s identification ........

  • Page 118: Break−In Periodd

    To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rat- the future economy and long life of your Scion has a smaller fuel tank opening. The ing or research octane number lower than vehicle: special nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel...
  • Page 119 If this does not rectify your is expected to be applied worldwide. Scion, be sure that it has an octane problem, then consult your Scion dealer. The WWFC consists of three categories rating no lower than 87.

  • Page 120: Operation In Foreign Countries

    Operation in foreign countries Three−way catalytic converter If you plan to drive your Scion in CAUTION another country... First, comply with the vehicle registration Keep people and combustible mate- laws. rials away from the exhaust pipe Second, confirm the availability of the cor- while the engine is running.

  • Page 121: Engine Exhaust Cautions

    Remember, your Scion time to time. If you hit something, cause the engine to misfire, creat- dealer knows your vehicle and its or notice a change in the sound of ing an excessive load on the three−...

  • Page 122: Facts About Engine Oil Consumption

    Facts about engine oil consumption Oil is also used to lubricate the stems FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Keep the back door closed while of the intake valves. Some of this oil Engine oil has the primary functions of lubri- driving. An open or unsealed back is sucked into the combustion chamber cating and cooling the inside of the engine, door may cause exhaust gases to...

  • Page 123: Brake System

    Therefore, it is essential that vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure. the oil level be checked regularly. Scion rec- There is enough reserved vacuum for one or ommends that the oil level be checked every two stops but no more! time you refuel the vehicle.
  • Page 124 When the anti−lock brake system is ac- Effective way to press the ABS brake CAUTION tivated, the following conditions may pedal: occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- When the anti−lock brake system func- Do not pump the brake pedal if the tion of the system: tion is in action, you may feel the brake engine stalls.
  • Page 125 CAUTION Anti−lock brake system is not de- signed to shorten the stopping dis- overestimate anti−lock tance: Always drive at a moderate brake system: Although the anti−lock speed and maintain a safe distance brake system assists in providing ve- from the vehicle in front of you. hicle control, it is still important to Compared with vehicles without an drive with all due care and maintain...

  • Page 126: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators

    If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving, have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Scion dealer as soon as possible. Expensive rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary.

  • Page 127: Your Scion's Identification

    This number is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside. This is the primary identification number for your Scion. It is used in registering the own- ership of your vehicle.

  • Page 128: Theft Prevention Labels

    Theft prevention labels Suspension and chassis Your new vehicle carries theft preven- CAUTION tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). Do not modify the suspension/chassis The purpose of these labels is to reduce the with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.

  • Page 129: Tire Information

    Tire information— —Tire symbols This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. Tire size—For details, see “Tire size” on page 125. 2. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “DOT and Tire Identification Num- ber (TIN)” on page 124. 3. Location of tread wear indica- tors—For details, see “Checking and replacing tires”...
  • Page 130 —DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) The “DOT” symbol certifies tire 6. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure—For details, manufacturer’s compliance with De- see “Checking and replacing tires” partment of Transportation Tire Safe- on page 194. ty Standards. 7.
  • Page 131 —Tire size —Name of each section of tire 21A010 This illustration indicates typical tire 1. Section width 1. Bead size. 2. Tire height 2. Sidewall 1. Tire (P=Passenger car, 3. Wheel diameter 3. Shoulder T=Temporary use) 4. Tread 2. Section width (in millimeters) 5.
  • Page 132 150 would wear conditions on specified government purchasers of Scion vehicles with in- one and a half (1−1/2) times as well test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. formation on uniform tire quality grad-...
  • Page 133 Temperature A, B, C—The tempera- ture grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
  • Page 134 —Tire related terms Tire infration pressure when the vehicle has been parked at least 3 hours or Cold tire inflation pressure more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile under that condition The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and shown Maximum inflation pressure on the sidewall of the tire Recommended inflation pressure...
  • Page 135 Vehicle capacity weight The rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicle’s (Total load capacity) designated seating capacity (A) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or Intended outboard sidewall (B) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular...
  • Page 136 Table 1 − Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity, number Vehicle normal load, number of occu- Occupant distribution in a normally of occupants pants loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 in front 5 through 10 2 in front, 1 in second seat...

  • Page 137: Vehicle Load Limits

    When stowing cargo and luggage in Towing capacity capacity, seating capacity, towing ca- the vehicle, observe the following: Scion does not recommend towing a pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle D Put cargo and luggage in the lug- load limits shown below.
  • Page 138 —Capacity and distribution 4. The resulting figure equals the Cargo capacity depends on the to- D Never allow anyone to ride in available amount of cargo and lug- tal weight of the occupants. the luggage compartment. It is gage load capacity. For example, (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac- not designed for passengers.
  • Page 139 Cargo got on later must be reduced. In other capacity Scion does not recommend towing a words, if the increase in the number trailer with your vehicle. It is not de- of occupants causes the excess of signed for trailer towing.

  • Page 140: Types Of Tires

    Types of tires All season tires, however, do not have Determine what kind of tires your CAUTION adequate traction performance vehicle is originally equipped with. compared with snow tires in heavy or 1. Summer tires Even if the total load of occu- loose snow.
  • Page 141 SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the enginee ........How to start the engine .

  • Page 142: Before Starting The Enginee

    How to start the engine— (a) Before cranking Before starting the engine (b) Starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. Before starting the engine, be sure to fore entering it. follow instructions “(a)

  • Page 143: Tips For Driving In Various Conditions

    To dry them, drive vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park- ing brake applied. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Scion dealer for assistance.

  • Page 144: Winter Driving Tips

    If they are harder starting. If you are not sure about wet, your vehicle will require a NOTICE which oil to use, call your Scion deal- longer stopping distance, er—they will be pleased to help. may pull to one side when the Do not use plain water alone.

  • Page 145: Dinghy Towing

    Depending on where you are driving, freeze solution. we recommend you carry some emer- gency equipment. This product is available at your Scion dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow Some of the things you might put in the manufacturer’s...
  • Page 146 Dinghy towing (with manual transmission) NOTICE Dinghy towing does not eliminate the possibility of damage to your vehicle. DINGHY TOWING TIPS Before dinghy towing, be sure to ob- serve the following in order to reduce the damage to your vehicle. 1.

  • Page 147: Trailer Towing

    Avoid lengthy warm−up idling. Once need to stop as little as possible or Scion does not recommend towing a trail- the engine is running smoothly, begin er with your vehicle. It is not designed for take advantage of through streets to driving—but gently.
  • Page 148 Keep front wheels in proper alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and CAUTION slow down on rough roads. Improper Never turn off the engine to coast alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on down hills. Your power steering and the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
  • Page 149 SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your vehicle will not startt ........If your engine stalls while driving .
  • Page 150 2. If the engine still will not start, it needs these positions for 15 seconds and re- turning over too slowly— adjustment or repair. Call a Scion deal- lease them. Then try starting the engine 1. Check that the battery terminals are er or qualified repair shop.
  • Page 151 (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near.
  • Page 152 Jumper cable Negative terminal (“–” mark) Discharged battery SY41001 SY41002 Positive terminal Positive (“+” mark) terminal Jumper cable Discharged (“+” mark) Booster battery Booster battery battery Connecting point 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c. Connect the clamp of the negative der a, b, c, d.
  • Page 153 (for example, lights left on), will not work so steering and braking Wait until the steam subsides before you should have it checked at your Scion will be much harder than usual. opening the hood. If there is no coolant dealer.
  • Page 154 You should have it checked as a highway. Park on a level spot soon as possible at your Scion dealer. CAUTION with firm ground. 2. Stop the engine and turn on your When the engine is running, keep emergency flashers.
  • Page 155 D Make sure to set the jack prop- NOTICE CAUTION erly in the jack point. Raising Do not continue driving with a When jacking, be sure to observe the vehicle with jack improper- deflated tire. Driving even a short the following to reduce the possi- ly positioned will damage the distance can damage a tire and bility of personal injury:...
  • Page 156 Scion. Do not use it on any oth- The compact spare tire can be used SU41031 er vehicle. many times, if necessary. It has tread...
  • Page 157 —Required tools and spare tire To prepare yourself for an emergency, NOTICE you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools Your ground clearance is re- and their storage locations. duced when the compact spare tire is installed so avoid driving over obstacles and drive slowly 40A015...
  • Page 158 The spare tire bolt is designed only for a compact spare tire. Standard size tire cannot be secured with it. 40A018 40A017 To remove the tool bag, unlock the To remove the spare tire: tightening strap. 1. Remove the spare tire cover. To store the tool bag, make sure it 2.
  • Page 159 —Blocking the wheel —Loosening wheel nuts CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. The nuts may loos- en and the wheels may fall off, SY41012 which could cause a serious ac- cident. 2. Block the wheel diagonally op- 3.
  • Page 160 —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. 4. Position the jack at the correct 5. After making sure that no one jack point as shown. is in the vehicle, raise it high enough so that the spare tire Make sure the jack is positioned on can be installed.
  • Page 161 —Changing wheels —Reinstalling wheel nuts SY41015 SY41016 SY41017 Before putting on wheels, remove any 6. Remove the wheel nuts and 7. Reinstall all the wheel nuts fin- corrosion on the mounting surfaces change tires. ger tight. with a wire brush or such. Installation Lift the flat tire straight off and put it Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end of wheels without good metal−to−met-...
  • Page 162 —Lowering your vehicle CAUTION CAUTION D When lowering the vehicle, Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead make sure all portions of your to overtightening the nuts and body and all other persons SY41018 damaging the bolts.
  • Page 163 If your vehicle becomes stuck —After changing wheels 9. Check the air pressure of the re- If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, CAUTION mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt placed tire. to rock the vehicle free by moving it Adjust the air pressure to the specifi- Before driving, make sure all the forward and backward.
  • Page 164 If towing is necessary, we recommend NOTICE (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— you to have it done by your Scion deal- er or a commercial tow truck service. —From front If you rock your vehicle, observe the...
  • Page 165 Automatic transmission: (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck (c) Towing with sling type From front—Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the front truck wheels. NOTICE NOTICE When lifting wheels, take care to en- sure adequate ground clearance for Never tow a vehicle with an automatic towing at the opposite end of the transmission from the rear with the...
  • Page 166 —Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend CAUTION you to have it done by your Scion deal- er or a commercial tow truck service. Use extreme caution when towing ve- If a towing service is not available in hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic...
  • Page 167 —Installing towing eyelet Before towing, release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral (manu- al) or “N” (automatic). The key must be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run- ning). CAUTION If the engine is not running, the pow- er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual.
  • Page 168 2. Pry up the cover with a flat−bladed sult in death or serious injury. keep the brake pedal depressed. screwdriver or equivalent. Be sure to have the system checked by your Scion dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 169 If you lose your keys You can purchase a new key at your Scion dealer if you can give them the key number. See the suggestion given in “Keys” on page 8. If your keys are locked in the vehicle and...
  • Page 171 SECTION CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Scion from corrosionn ......Washing and waxing your Scion .
  • Page 172 Now, it is up to you. Proper be dry. to see all the mud and dirt. It will do care of your Scion can help ensure long− more harm than good to simply wet the High temperatures will cause corrosion term corrosion prevention.
  • Page 173 Your Scion dealer will be happy Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not When the vehicle becomes remarkably to assist in supplying and installing the scrub with abrasive cleaners.
  • Page 174 Be sure to polish and wax ing your Scion through an automatic the chrome trim as well as the paint. car wash. 3. Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the sur- face in large patches.
  • Page 175 Cleaning the interior Vinyl interior Carpets CAUTION The vinyl upholstery may be easily Use a good foam−type shampoo to cleaned with a mild soap or detergent clean the carpets. Vehicles with side airbags: and water. Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove Be careful not to splash water or First vacuum over the upholstery to re- as much dirt as possible.
  • Page 176 - warm water then lightly wipe off dirt. bove. Immediately clean any spill using the method mentioned above. If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Scion, your local Scion dealer will be pleased to answer them.
  • Page 177 SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirementss ....... . . General maintenance .

  • Page 178: Maintenance Requirementss

    See form them are presented on page 177. or if you prefer, your Scion dealer will be “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” pleased to do them at a nominal cost.

  • Page 179: General Maintenance

    Information Booklet” for the details. should investigate the cause or take your Radiator, condenser, and hoses vehicle to your Scion dealer or a qualified Check that the front of the radiator and service shop immediately. It is recom- condenser are clean and not blocked with mended that any problem you notice be leaves, dirt or insects.
  • Page 180 Exhaust system Seats Parking brake If you notice any change in the sound of Check that all front seat controls such as Check that the lever has the proper travel the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op- and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle the cause located and corrected immedi- erate smoothly and that all latches lock...

  • Page 181: Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing

    If you notice any of these clues, take your Tire inflation pressure mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that vehicle to your Scion dealer as soon as Check the pressure with a gauge ev- indicate service is needed. Some impor- possible. It probably needs adjustment or...

  • Page 182: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs

    Scion dealer to comes on. In this case, your vehicle may prepare the vehicle for re−testing. not pass the I/M test and need to be repaired.
  • Page 183 SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview ....... Fuse locations .

  • Page 184: Engine Compartment Overview

    Engine compartment overview 1. Windshield washer fluid tank 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Engine oil level dipstick 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Battery 7. Fuse block 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Electric cooling fan 10.

  • Page 185: Fuse Locations

    Read separate Scion Warranty statement for details and suggestions. This section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform. As explained in Section 6, there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools.
  • Page 186 CAUTION Do not get under your vehicle with Dispose of used oil and filter only just the body jack supporting it. Al- in a safe and acceptable manner. When the engine is running, keep ways use automotive jack stands or Do not dispose of used oil and fil- hands, clothing,...

  • Page 187: Parts And Tools

    Parts (if level is low): to fall through the spark plugholes. nance. Remember all Scion parts are de- SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 signed in metric sizes, so your tools must z Use only spark plugs of the speci- brake fluid be metric.

  • Page 188: Positioning The Jack

    Positioning the jack ADDING WASHER FLUID CAUTION Parts: Water Do not When jacking, be sure to observe the jack up Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for following to reduce the possibility of winter use) personal injury: Tools: 71A005 Follow jacking instructions. Funnel (only for adding washer fluid) Lower back Do not put any part of your body...
  • Page 189 Do not raise the vehicle with some- one in the vehicle. When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or un- derneath the jack. NOTICE Make sure to place the jack correctly, or your vehicle may be damaged.
  • Page 191 SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .

  • Page 192: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the engine oil level NOTICE CAUTION Low level Full level z Be careful not to spill the engine Be careful not to touch the hot ex- oil on the vehicle components. haust manifold. z Avoid overfilling, engine could be damaged. NOTICE z Check the oil level on the dipstick once again after adding the oil.
  • Page 193 ENGINE OIL SELECTION SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for good fuel economy, and good starting in cold “Genuine Motor Oil” is filled in your Scion weather. vehicle. Use Scion approved “Genuine Mo- tor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow- If SAE 5W−30 oil is not available, SAE...

  • Page 194: Checking The Engine Coolant Level

    Scion pump. engines. NOTICE If you can find no leak, have your Scion Please contact your Scion dealer for fur- dealer test the cap pressure and check ther details about “Genuine Motor Oil”. Do not use plain water alone.

  • Page 195: Checking The Radiator And Condenser

    Life Coolant” which has been tested to dirty or you are not sure of their condi- ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor tion, take your vehicle to a Scion dealer. result in malfunction of your engine cool- ant system with proper usage. “Toyota Su- CAUTION per Long Life Coolant”...

  • Page 196: Checking Power Steering Fluid

    Checking power steering fluid Remove and replace the reservoir cap by Check the fluid level through the reser- hand. Fill the brake fluid up to the “MAX” voir. If necessary, add automatic trans- line. This brings the fluid to the correct mission fluid DEXRONrII or III.

  • Page 197: Checking Tire Infration Pressure

    Checking tire inflation pressure f. After replacing the reservoir cap and If cold add rubber cap, visually check the steering box case, vane pump and hose con- If cold O.K. nections for leaks or damage. CAUTION The reservoir tank may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself.
  • Page 198 D Always use a tire pressure Keep your tire inflation pressures Tire pressure gauge gauge. The appearance of a tire at the proper level. can be misleading. Besides, tire The recommended cold tire inflation inflation pressures that are even pressures, tire sizes and the com- just a few pounds off can degrade bined weight of occupants and cargo ride and handling.
  • Page 199 D A greater possibility of tire waste fuel, reduce the comfort of driv- damage from road hazards ing, reduce tire life and make your ve- hicle less safe to drive. If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it checked by your Scion dealer.

  • Page 200: Checking And Replacing Tires

    Checking and replacing tires The tires on your Scion have built−in Any tires which are over 6 years Tread wear indicator tread wear indicators to help you old must be checked by a qualified know when the tires need replace- technician even if damage is not ment.
  • Page 201 REPLACING YOUR TIRES Scion recommends all four tires, or CAUTION at least both of the front or rear When replacing a tire, use a tire of tires be replaced at a time as a set. the same size and construction, Observe the following instruc- See “If you have a flat tire”...

  • Page 202: Rotating Tires

    Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for To equalize the wear and help ex- possible restrictions. tend tire life, Scion recommends that you rotate your tires accord- CAUTION ing to the maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance infor-...
  • Page 203 SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION TIRE CHAIN SELECTION CAUTION Snow tires should be installed on all Use the tire chains of correct size and wheels. type. Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or Installing snow tires on the front wheels Use SAE Class “S” type radial tire chains chain manufacturer’s recom-...

  • Page 204: Replacing Wheels

    Do not use wheels other than the Correct replacement wheels are available manufacturer’s recommended size, as at your Scion dealer. this may cause dangerous handling A wheel of a different size or type may characteristics resulting in loss of adversely affect handling, wheel and bear- control.
  • Page 205 SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .

  • Page 206: Checking Battery Condition

    Checking battery condition— —Precautions —Checking battery exterior CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, Terminals Hold−down clamp thoroughly wash the contact area. If BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
  • Page 207 —Checking battery condition Charging necessary. Have battery DARK WHITE NOTICE Type A checked by your Scion dealer. Clear or z Be sure the engine and all accesso- Dark Green light yellow ries are off before performing main- CLEAR Have battery tenance.

  • Page 208: Battery Recharging Precautions

    Battery recharging precautions Checking and replacing fuses During recharging, the battery is pro- ducing hydrogen gas. Type A Therefore, before recharging: 1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable. 2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them.

  • Page 209: Adding Washer Fluid

    Add washer tool is shown in the illustration. tem. Have your Scion dealer correct it as fluid. soon as possible. If you are not sure whether the fuse has You may use plain water as washer fluid.

  • Page 210: Replacing Light Bulbs

    Front side marker To prevent burning yourself, do not — inside of the lens, or if there is water lights replace the light bulbs while they pooled inside the light, contact your Scion are hot. Side turn signal dealer. — lights Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling.
  • Page 211 —Headlights A: HB2 halogen bulbs B: Wedge base bulbs C: Wedge base bulbs (amber) D: Double end bulbs 1. Unplug the connector. Remove the 2. Release the bulb retaining spring rubber cover. and remove the bulb. Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring. If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
  • Page 212 Plug in the connector. Make sure the rubber cover fits securely on the connector and the headlight body. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Scion dealer. 73A020...
  • Page 213 —Front side marker lights —Side turn signal lights If either the left or right front side marker lights burns out, contact your Scion dealer. NOTICE Do not try to replace the front side 73a022 73a024 marker light bulbs by yourself. You may damage the vehicle.
  • Page 214 —Stop/tail, rear turn signal, back−up lights —License plate lights a: Rear turn signal light b: Stop/tail light c: Back−up light...
  • Page 215 —High mounted stoplights...
  • Page 217 SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weightss ........Engine .

  • Page 218: Dimensions And Weightss

    Dimensions and weights Engine Fuel Overall length mm (in.): Model: Fuel type: 3915 (154.1) 1NZ−FE Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Re- Overall width mm (in.): search Octane Number 91) or higher Type: 1695 (66.7) 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp.

  • Page 219: Service Specifications

    DENSO K16R−U Recommended oil viscosity: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is BKR5EYA filled in your Scion vehicle at factory fill. SAE 5W−30 Spark plug gap, mm(in.): In order to avoid technical problems, 0.8 (0.031) only use “Toyota Super Long Life Cool- ant”...
  • Page 220 Generally, necessary change CLUTCH BRAKES automatic transmission fluid only if your Pedal free play, mm (in.): Minimum pedal clearance when depressed vehicle is driven under one of the Special 5—15 (0.2—0.6) with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 Operating Conditions listed...

  • Page 221: Tires

    Tires Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure: Except spare tire kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) Tire size Front Rear Wheel size P185/60R15 84T 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 15 x 5 1/2 JJ Spare tire Tire size Tire inflation pressure kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) Wheel size T125/70D16 96M...

  • Page 222: Fuses

    Fuses 12. SPARE 30 A: Spare 13. SPARE 15 A: Spare 14. AM1 40 A: “ACC”, “GAUGE”, “WIPER”, and “ECU−IG” fuses 15. POWER 30 A: Power windows 81A001 81A002 16. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system 17. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger sys- tem.
  • Page 223 27. HAZ 10 A: Turn signal lights, emergen- cy flashers 28. A.C 7.5 A: Air conditioning system 29. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mounted stop light, anti−lock brake system, shift lock system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injec- tion system...
  • Page 225 SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U.S. ownerss ....
  • Page 226 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Scion, a marque of TMS, U.S.A., Inc.
  • Page 227 U −1 Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ..D If your vehicle will not start ........D If your engine stalls while driving .
  • Page 228 The Scion authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle.
  • Page 229 The repair manual outlines exactly what main- The repair manual for xA, written in English, tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the may be purchased as applicable from any Scion work yourself step−by−step. dealer. Areas covered include such things as spark plug re- Pub.
  • Page 230 WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Scion has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts. Scion belts are: Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.

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