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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 very well and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. Your Scion dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
If there is not a Scion dealer near you, please call the following number:
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When traveling in the U.S. mainland:
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Hawaii:
Servco Automotive Customer Services
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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2005 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
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2006 tC from May. '06 Prod. (OM21021U)
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  • Page 1 The U.S. mainland www.scion.com Hawaii www.scionhawaii.com © 2005 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. 2006 tC from May. ’06 Prod. (OM21021U)
  • 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 Important information about your Scion Occupant restraint systems The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision. 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 In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy Event data recorder with tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS airbags makes the SRS airbags themselves poten- Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control tial sources of serious injury if an occupant is too close certain aspects of your vehicle.
  • Page 5 D SRS airbag deployment data New vehicle warranty D SRS airbag system diagnostic data Your new vehicle is covered by the following Scion lim- The information above is intended to be used for the ited warranties: purpose of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does not record sound D New vehicle warranty data such as conversation between passengers.
  • Page 6 Accessories, spare parts and Important health and safety modification of your Scion information about your Scion A wide variety of non–genuine spare parts and accesso- ries for Scion vehicles are currently available in the CAUTION market. You should know that Scion does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their perfor- WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they...
  • Page 7 Installation of a mobile Tires and loading on your Scion two–way radio system Underinflated or overinflated tire inflation pressure and the excess load may result in the deterioration As the installation of a mobile two–way radio system in of steering ability and braking ability, leading to your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as an accident.
  • Page 8 Scrapping of your Scion Leak detection pump The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. your Scion contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is This check is done approximately five hours after the scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners engine is turned off.
  • Page 9 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Instrument panel overview 1. Side vent ......2. Side defroster outlet 3. Instrument cluster ....4.
  • Page 11 1. Headlight and turn signal switches ......2. Audio remote controls (steering switches) ....3.

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster overview 1. Engine coolant temperature 5. Service reminder indicators and 8. Odometer and two trip meters ..gauge ......indicator lights .
  • Page 13 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Brake system warning light SRS warning light ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Driver’s seat belt reminder light Low tire pressure warning light ∗ 1 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Headlight high beam indicator light ∗...
  • Page 15 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys ............Engine immobilizer system .

  • Page 16: Keys

    Keys To protect items locked in the glove box when using valet parking, leave the sub key with the attendant. Since the side doors can be locked with- out a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally 12T001 12T002 lock your keys inside the vehicle.
  • Page 17 z Do not use the key with electromag- netic materials. 12T003 12T004 z When starting the engine, do not z Do not bend the key grip. use the key with other transponder z Do not cover the key grip with any keys around (including keys of oth- material that cuts off electromagnet- er vehicles) and do not press other...

  • Page 18: Engine Immobilizer System

    Engine immobilizer system 12T006 12T005 KEY NUMBER PLATE The engine immobilizer system is a The system is automatically set when the theft prevention system. When you in- key is removed from the ignition switch. Your key number is shown on the plate. sert the key in the ignition switch, the The indicator light will start flashing to Keep the plate in a safe place such as...

  • Page 19: Wireless Remote Control

    Wireless remote control— Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, FCC ID: MOZRI–20BTY which enables the engine to start. The MADE IN JAPAN indicator light will go off. This device complies with Part 15 of the For your Scion dealer to make you a new FCC Rules.
  • Page 20 —Locking and unlocking the doors and back door The wireless remote control key is an If you lose your wireless remote control electronic component. Observe the follow- key, contact your Scion dealer as soon as ing instructions in order not to cause dam- possible to avoid the possibility of theft, age to the key.

  • Page 21: Interior Light And Personal Light

    —Activating panic mode To lock and unlock all the doors, push You have 30 seconds to open a door after the switches of the wireless remote using the wireless remote unlock feature. control key slowly and securely. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automatically locked again.
  • Page 22 —Replacing battery For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery equivalent flathead screwdriver or equivalent. CAUTION 12T014 12T015 Special care should be taken to pre- vent small children from swallowing the removed battery or components. NOTICE z When replacing the battery, be care- ful not to lose the components.

  • Page 23: Side Doors

    Side doors NOTICE z Make sure the positive side and negative side of the battery are faced correctly. z Do not replace the battery with wet 12T016a 12T007 hands. Water may cause unexpected rust. z Do not touch or move any compo- nents inside the transmitter, or it may interfere with proper operation.
  • Page 24 When the side doors and back door are CAUTION unlocked simultaneously using either the key or the wireless remote control func- Do not pull the inside handle of the tion, the interior lights and ignition switch side doors while driving. The doors light will come on and remain on for about will open and an accident may occur.

  • Page 25: Power Door Lock Switch

    LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH Unlock the driver’s door with the inside POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH lock knob, and then unlock the side doors and back door with the power Push the switch. door lock switch. To lock: Push the switch down on the front side.

  • Page 26: Power Window Switches

    Power windows If the window receives a strong impact, Window lock this function may work even if nothing is switch caught. CAUTION 12T017 12T046 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.

  • Page 27: Back Door

    Back door To normalize the power windows: Never leave anyone (particularly a 1. Push down the power window switch of small child) alone in your vehicle, each door and lower the windows half- especially with the ignition key still way. inserted.
  • Page 28 When the side doors and back door are CAUTION unlocked simultaneously with a key, the interior lights and ignition switch light will Keep the back door closed while driv- come on and remain on for about 15 sec- ing. This not only keeps the luggage onds before fading out.

  • Page 29: Hood Lock Release Lever

    Hood 12T045 12T024 12T040 To open the hood: 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the 3. Hold the hood open by inserting the auxiliary catch lever and lift support rod into the slot. 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood.

  • Page 30: Fuel Tank Cap

    Fuel tank cap CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down 12T025 on to your head or body. 12T026 NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood.
  • Page 31 CAUTION Make sure the cap is tightened se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident. 12T028 Use only a genuine fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure. NOTICE To prevent damage to the cap, ob- serve the following precautions.

  • Page 32: Panorama Moonroof

    Panorama moonroof To operate the moon roof, use the 2. Push switch briefly switch beside the interior light. “OPEN” side again. (Position 2) The moon roof works when the ignition The front roof panel will fully tilt up and switch is in the “ON” position. the center roof panel will slide and stop 50 mm (2.0 in.) from the fully opened 1.
  • Page 33 To stop partway, push the switch on either If the battery is disconnected or run CAUTION the “OPEN” or “CLOSE” side briefly. down, the moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam protection func- The front sunshade will be opened togeth- To avoid serious personal injury, you tion will not function correctly after you er with the roof panels.
  • Page 34 Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat- tended persons (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.
  • Page 35 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats ............Front seats .

  • Page 36: Seats

    Front seats— Seats —Front seat precautions While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Driver seat Slightly recline the back of hicle occupants should have the seatback seat. Although vehicle designs vary, upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- CAUTION many drivers can achieve the 250 erly wear the seat belts provided.
  • Page 37 —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 38 —Adjusting front seats 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER CAUTION Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired Avoid reclining seatback position with slight body pressure and more than needed. The seat belts pro- release the lever.
  • Page 39 —Moving front seats for rear seat entry Driver’s seat: To recall the previous position, lift up the For easy access to the rear seat, use seatback lock release lever after removing Driver’s seat the luggage, or letting him or her get out either a seatback lock release lever or or sit properly so that the seat can be seatback angle adjusting lever.
  • Page 40 —Flattening seatback Front passenger’s seat: NOTICE For easy access to the rear seat, use either a seatback lock release lever or The seatback angle adjusting lever seatback angle adjusting lever. and seatback lock release lever can- not be used at the same time. If they 1.

  • Page 41: Rear Seats

    Rear seats— —Rear seat precautions CAUTION CAUTION Do not allow passengers to ride on Do not adjust the seat while the the flattened seat while driving; use vehicle is moving. the seat in the normal position. Be careful that the seat does not 13t004 hit a passenger or luggage.
  • Page 42 —Adjusting rear seats SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER NOTICE Lean forward and pull the lever toward Do not fold the seatback forward you. Then lean back to the desired while the luggage cover is set. angle and release the lever. CAUTION Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed.

  • Page 43: Head Restraints

    —Folding down rear seats Head restraints CAUTION When only rear left seat is folded down, rear seat alone can be used. Never sit on the center seat because 13T005 the rear center seat belt cannot be 13T006 fastened correctly when the rear left seat is folded down.

  • Page 44: Seat Belts

    Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions The head restraint is most effective when Scion strongly urges that the driver and it is close to your head. Therefore, using passengers in the vehicle be properly re- a cushion on the seatback is not recom- strained at all times with the seat belts mended.
  • Page 45 Do not allow any children to stand up or CAUTION Be careful not to damage the belt kneel on either rear or front seats. An webbing or hardware. Take care that unrestrained child could suffer serious in- Persons should ride in their seats they do not get caught or pinched jury or death during emergency braking or properly...
  • Page 46 —Fastening front and rear seat belts When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com- pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that Take up slack position and cannot be extended. This fea- ture is used to hold the child restraint Too high system securely.
  • Page 47 —Seat belt extender If your seat belts cannot be fastened se- CAUTION curely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is avail- Both high–positioned lap belts and able from your Scion dealer free loose–fitting belts could cause seri- charge.
  • Page 48 If the seat belt extender has been Do not use the seat belt extender connected to the driver’s seat belt when installing child restraint buckle without wearing the seat belt system on the front or rear passen- when using the extender in the ger seat.
  • Page 49 —Seat belt pretensioners CAUTION After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions 13T013 of the belt and the seat belt extend- 13T075 er are not twisted. Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
  • Page 50 When the seat belt pretensioners are acti- NOTICE vated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of non–toxic gas may Do not perform any of the following be released. This does not indicate that changes without consulting your a fire is occurring.
  • Page 51 If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Scion dealer as soon as possible. When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the light does not come 13T017 13T080 on or remains on for more than 6 sec-...

  • Page 52: Srs Driver Airbags And Front Passenger Airbag

    SRS driver airbags and front passenger airbag CAUTION Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed The SRS front airbag system is de- or seriously injured by the deploy- signed only as a supplement to the ing airbags. An infant or child who primary protection of the driver and is too small to use a seat belt front passenger seat belt systems.
  • Page 53 The SRS front airbags are designed to is possible that in some collisions deploy in severe (usually frontal) colli- where the forward deceleration of the ve- hicle is very close to the designed thresh- sions where the magnitude and duration old level, the SRS front airbags and the of the forward deceleration of the ve- seat belt pretensioners may not activate...
  • Page 54 The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. The front airbag sensors constantly moni- tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle. Hitting a curb, Falling into or If an impact results in a forward decelera- edge of pavement jumping over a tion beyond the designed threshold level, or hard surface...
  • Page 55 Deployment of the airbags happens in a CAUTION If the seat belt extender has been fraction of a second, so the airbags must connected to the driver’s seat belt inflate with considerable force. While the The driver or front passenger who is buckle without wearing the seat belt system is designed to reduce serious inju- too close to the steering wheel, lower...
  • Page 56 Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 59. 13T022 13T023 Do not sit on the edge of the seat Scion strongly recommends that all or lean against the dashboard when...
  • Page 57 If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to remove it. Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike 13T076 13T077 or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel,...
  • Page 58 If any of the following conditions occurs, NOTICE this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Do not perform any of the following Scion dealer as soon as possible. changes without consulting your Scion dealer. Such changes When the ignition key is turned to the...

  • Page 59: Srs Side Airbags And Curtain Shield Airbags

    SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags (on some models) NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Scion dealer. 13T078 13T027 In the following cases, contact your Scion The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- dealer as soon as possible: tem) side airbags and curtain shield air- bags are designed to provide further The SRS front airbags have been in-...
  • Page 60 The SRS side airbag and curtain shield CAUTION Do not allow anyone to lean his/her airbag on the passenger side are activated head or any part of his/her body even with no passenger in the front seat The SRS side airbag and curtain against the door or the area of the or rear outside seat.
  • Page 61 Collision from the rear 13T030 13T028 Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbag and curtain shield The SRS side airbag and curtain shield The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the airbag system consists mainly of the fol- airbags are not generally designed to vehicle is subjected to a collision from...
  • Page 62 The SRS side airbag and curtain shield Deployment of the airbags happens in a airbag system is controlled by the airbag fraction of a second, so the airbags must sensor assembly. The airbag sensor as- inflate with considerable force. While the sembly consist of a safing sensor and system is designed to reduce serious inju- airbag sensor.
  • Page 63 Sit up straight and well back in the seat, distributing your weight evenly in the seat. Do not apply excessive weight to the outer side of the seats with a side airbag, and to the front pillar, rear pillar and roof side 13T032 13T033 rail with a curtain shield airbag.
  • Page 64 13T034 13T079 13T072 Do not allow anyone to get his/her Do not attach a cup holder or any Do not attach a microphone or any head or hands out of windows, other device or object on or around other device or object around the since curtain shield...
  • Page 65 NOTICE Do not hook a hanger, heavy or Do not disassemble or repair the sharp pointed objects on the coat front and rear pillars and roof side Do not perform any of the following hook. If the curtain shield airbag rail containing the curtain shield changes without...
  • Page 66 If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Scion dealer as soon as possible. When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the light does not come 13T080 on or remains on for more than 6 sec- onds.

  • Page 67: Child Restraint

    Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions In the following cases, contact your Scion Scion strongly urges the use of ap- Scion strongly urges use of a prop- dealer as soon as possible: propriate child restraint systems for er child restraint system which con- children.
  • Page 68 —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small On vehicles with side airbags and Make sure you have complied with child or baby must itself be properly curtain shield airbags, do not allow all installation instructions provided restrained on the seat with the lap por- the child to lean his/her head or by the child restraint manufacturer tion of the lap/shoulder belt.
  • Page 69 —Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat 13T038 13T040 (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
  • Page 70 —Installation with seat belt 13T041 13T042 13T043 (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION Do not install a child restraint sys- infant seat must used tem on the rear seat if it interferes rear–facing position only. Never install a rear–facing child re- with the lock mechanism of the straint system on the front passen- front seats.
  • Page 71 CAUTION After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions 13T044 13T045 of the belt are not twisted. Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.
  • Page 72 13T046 13T047 13T048 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly 4. To remove the infant seat, press the CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, buckle release button and allow the let the shoulder belt retract as far as belt to retract completely. The belt will Push and pull the child restraint sys- it will go to hold the infant seat secure- move freely again and be ready to...
  • Page 73 13T049 13T050 Move seat fully back (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION A forward–facing child restraint sys- A convertible seat must be used in for- should allowed ward–facing or rear–facing position de- Never install a rear–facing child re- installed on front passenger pending on the age and size of the straint system on the front passen- seat only when it is unavoidable.
  • Page 74 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 13T052 13T053 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 75 CAUTION After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions 13T054 13T055 of the belt are not twisted. Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.
  • Page 76 13T056 13T057 13T058 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle release button and allow the A booster seat must be used in for- belt to retract completely. The belt will ward–facing position only. Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to tem in different directions to be sure...
  • Page 77 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 13T060 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 78 CAUTION If the seat belt does not function normally, cannot protect your Always make sure the shoulder belt child from death or serious injury. is positioned across the center of Contact your Scion dealer immedi- child’s shoulder. The belt should be ately.
  • Page 79 —Using a top strap Symbol 13T062 13T064 Anchor brackets Follow the procedure below for a child Use the anchor brackets in the luggage TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: restraint system that requires the use compartment to attach the top strap. 1.
  • Page 80 13T065 13T066 13T067 2. Push the lid of the anchor bracket to 3. Fix the child restraint system with 5. Replace the head restraint. open it. the seat belt. Be sure to close the lid when the anchor 4. Latch hook onto the anchor bracket is not in use.
  • Page 81 —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 13T068 13T074 Most upright position Lower anchorages for the child restraint CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLA- systems complying with the FMVSS225 TION specifications are installed in the rear 1. Fold down the seatback and back to seat.
  • Page 82 2. Widen the slits in the seat cushion CAUTION slightly and confirm the position of the lower anchorages below the but- When using the lower anchorages ton in the seatback. for the child restraint system, be 3. Type A—Latch the hooks of lower sure that there are no irregular ob- straps onto...
  • Page 83 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel ......... . . Outside rear view mirrors .

  • Page 84: 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- 14T002 dle the vehicle and an accident may 14T007 occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 85 —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 ve- the mirror.

  • Page 86: Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror

    Anti–glare inside rear view Vanity mirrors mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- 14T005 14T006 hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries. Adjust the mirror so that you can just To use the vanity mirror, swing down see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-...
  • Page 87 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .

  • Page 88: Headlights And Turn Signals

    Headlights and turn signals Automatic light cut off system If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position and the driver’s door is opened with the headlight switch is on, the light will be extinguished. With the driver’s door opened, turn the ignition on or once turn the headlight switch off and then on, the lights will turn on.

  • Page 89: 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/turn signal lever up or down to position 1.

  • Page 90: 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 91: Ignition Switch Light

    Ignition switch light To prevent the battery from being dis- When side doors and back door are un- charged, the light will automatically turn locked using either the key or the wireless off when the key is removed and the door remote control function, the ignition switch is left opened with the switch at the light will come on and remain on for about...

  • Page 92: Personal Lights

    Personal lights Luggage compartment light Windshield wipers and washer 15T008 15T009 To turn on the front personal lights, To turn on the luggage compartment To turn on the windshield wipers, move push the switches. To turn the lights light, push the switch upwards. To turn the lever to the desired setting.

  • Page 93: Shifting The Windshield Wiper Position

    Shifting the windshield wiper position With interval adjuster: The “INT” band lets NOTICE you adjust the wiping time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent posi- If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not tion (position 1). Twist the band upward to try to clear it with a pin or other increase the time between sweeps, and object.
  • Page 94 Changing the wiper rest position can be difficult if there is a build–up of snow. Also, if the wipers are in the upper rest position, it will be more difficult for the wiper blades to make contact with the glass. 15T014 15T015 If the wipers are operated from their stan-...

  • Page 95: Rear Window Defogger

    Rear window defogger Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery discharge, especially during stop– and–go driving. The defogger is not de- signed for drying rain water or for melting snow.
  • Page 97 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .

  • Page 98: Fuel Gauge

    Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge If the fuel level approaches “R” or the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. If the fuel tank is completely empty, the Low fuel level warning light malfunction indicator lamp comes on.

  • Page 99: Tachometer

    Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters If the engine coolant temperature gauge needle is not displayed, there may be a problem in the system. In this case, con- tact your Scion dealer as soon as pos- sible. NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat.
  • Page 100 3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets 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 101: 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. Stop and check. Replace engine oil.
  • Page 102 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. Adjust tire inflation pressure and turn off warning light by pushing reset switch for a few seconds.
  • Page 103 (a) Brake System Warning Light (b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light CAUTION and Buzzer This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is in the “ON” posi- The light and buzzer act as a reminder to If either of the following conditions tion.
  • Page 104 (d) Charging System Warning Light When you drive for about 7200 km (4500 If the system fails to reset, the light will miles) after the engine oil replacement, remain on or keep flashing. This warning light comes on when the this light illuminates for about 3 seconds ignition switch is turned to the “ON”...
  • Page 105 If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel (h) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning (i) “ABS” Warning Light tank cap is not loose... Light The light comes on when the ignition key There is a problem somewhere in the This light warns that the engine oil pres- is turned to the “ON”...
  • Page 106 The light does not come on when the (k) SRS Warning Light (l) Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- This indicator comes on when the igni- This light warns that the tire inflation pres- tion, or remains on.
  • Page 107 CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light) 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Open either side door or back door. The open door warning light should come on. 3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go off.
  • Page 109 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch ..........Automatic transmission .
  • Page 110 Ignition switch “LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering NOTICE wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position. Do not leave the key in the “ON” position if the engine is not running. You must push in the key to turn the key The battery will discharge and the from “ACC”...

  • Page 111: Automatic Transmission Selector Lever Or Manual Transmission Gear Shift Lever

    Automatic transmission Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only move out of “P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition Selector lever switch in “ON” position). (a) Selector lever The shift position is displayed on the in- strument cluster.
  • Page 112 (b) Normal driving (c) Using engine braking CAUTION 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How To use engine braking, you can downshift to start the engine” on page 162. The the transmission as follows: Be careful when downshifting on a transmission must be in “P”...
  • Page 113 (e) Backing up (g) Good driving practice NOTICE 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. If the transmission repeatedly shifts up z Be careful not to over–rev the en- and down between third gear and over- 2. With the brake pedal held down with gine.
  • Page 114 Manual transmission (h) If you cannot move the selector le- Recommended shifting speeds ver out of “P” position The transmission is fully synchronized and If you cannot shift the selector lever from upshifting or downshifting is easy. the “P” position even though the brake For the best compromise between fuel pedal is depressed, use the shift lock economy and vehicle performance, you...
  • Page 115 Tire pressure warning system Maximum allowable speeds Good driving practice The tire pressure warning system is de- signed to provide warning when tire To get on a highway or to pass slower If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put inflation pressure of any one of the traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec- the transmission in neutral, release the...
  • Page 116 If the warning light comes on: The tire pressure warning system does not function properly under certain cir- 1. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to cumstances. In the following cases, the the specified level as soon as pos- low tire pressure warning light may not sible.

  • Page 117: Tire Pressure Warning System Reset Switch

    The loading is over the limit or imbal- Note: The tire pressure monitoring anced. system on your vehicle will warn you Initialization was not performed correct- when one of your tires is significantly ly after replacing or rotating tires or under–inflated and when some com- wheels.
  • Page 118 To initialize the system, perform the fol- If the low tire pressure warning light does lowing: not blink when you push and hold the reset switch, have the tire pressure warn- 1. Park the vehicle at a safe place and ing system checked at your Scion dealer.

  • Page 119: Parking Brake Lever

    Cruise control Parking brake The cruise control allows you to cruise CAUTION the vehicle at a desired speed over about 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your Before driving, be sure the parking foot off the accelerator pedal. brake is fully released and the park- Your cruising speed can be maintained up ing brake reminder light is off.
  • Page 120 CAUTION To avoid accidental cruise control en- gagement, keep the “ON–OFF” switch off when not using the cruise control. 17T011 17T012 TURNING THE SYSTEM ON SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED To operate the cruise control, push the On vehicles with automatic transmission, “ON–OFF”...
  • Page 121 you need acceleration—for example, CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED when passing—depress accelerator You can cancel the preset speed by: Push the lever up in the “+ RES” direction pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed and hold it. Release the lever when the a.
  • Page 122 However, a faster way to reset is to de- CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING press the brake pedal and then push the If the “CRUISE” indicator light in the control lever down in the “– SET” direc- instrument cluster flashes when using the tion.
  • Page 123 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls ........... Air flow selector settings .

  • Page 124: Controls

    Controls 1. Fan speed selector 2. “OFF” button 3. “A/C” button 4. Air intake selector 5. “MODE” button 6. Windshield air flow button 7. Temperature selector...
  • Page 125 Fan speed selector Push the “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) button to adjust the fan speed. Temperature selector Turn the knob to adjust the temperature— 18T010 18T005 to the right to warm, to the left to cool. “OFF” button Push the button to turn off the air condi- tioning system.
  • Page 126 For details about air flow selector settings, “A/C” button see “Air flow selector settings” described To turn on the air conditioning, press the below. “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again. 18T006 Air intake selector Push the button to select the air source.

  • Page 127: 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 128 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—To the desired fan speed Fan speed—To the desired fan speed closing the windows, it is recommended Temperature—Towards red zone...

  • Page 129: Center Vents

    Instrument panel vents Defogging The inside of the windshield OPEN For best results, set controls to: Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature—Towards red zone to heat; 18T008 OPEN blue zone to cool Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD On humid days, do not blow cold air CLOSE CLOSE on the windshield—the difference be-...
  • Page 131 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Outside temperature display .

  • Page 132: Clock

    Audio remote controls Outside temperature display (steering switches) Clock 19T002 19T025 The digital clock indicates the time with The key must be in the “ON” position. Steering switches are installed on the left the ignition off. To reset the time, the side of the steering wheel.

  • Page 133: Aux Jack

    AUX jack Power outlet Cigarette lighter 19T026 19T027 An AUX jack is installed in the rear To use the cigarette lighter, press it in. The power outlet located in the lower console box. After it finishes heating up, it automati- box contained in the rear console box cally pops out ready for use.

  • Page 134: Glove Box

    Glove box Auxiliary box NOTICE z To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V/120W. 19T024 z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

  • Page 135: Cup Holders

    Rear console box Cup holders 19T019 19T020 Front UPPER TRAY CONSOLE BOX To use the upper tray, raise the console To use the rear console box, pull up box lid without touching the lock re- the lock release lever while raising the lease lever.

  • Page 136: Tie-Down Hooks

    Tie–down hooks Grocery bag hooks The cup holder is designed for holding cups drink–cans securely holes. CAUTION 19T021 19T010 Do not place anything else other than cups or drink–cans in the cup holder, as such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the ve- hicle during sudden braking or in an accident.

  • Page 137: Luggage Storage Box

    Luggage storage box Luggage cover These hooks are designed to hang things like grocery bags. UNLOCK UNLOCK NOTICE To prevent damage to the hook, do not hang any object heavier than 4 kg 19T012 LOCK LOCK (8.8 lb.) on it. 19T016 To open the luggage storage box, turn the knobs to the “UNLOCK”...

  • Page 138: Floor Mat

    Floor mat To use the luggage cover: 1. Hook the back of the luggage cover. 2. Attach the front hooks of the lug- gage cover to the head restraint. If the luggage cover cannot be hooked, 19T017 19T014 recline the rear seats a little. CAUTION Do not place anything on the luggage cover.

  • Page 139: Side Mudguard

    Side mudguard 19T015 19T023 The side mudguard is designed to pre- CAUTION vent mud from sticking to the vehicle body while driving. Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor NOTICE slips and interferes with Do not step on the side mudguard, or...
  • Page 141 SECTION INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR SCION Information before driving your Scion Break–in periodd ......... . . Fuel .

  • Page 142: Break-In Periodd

    Break–in period Fuel Drive gently and avoid high speeds. FUEL TYPE OCTANE RATING Your vehicle does not need an elaborate Your new vehicle must use only un- Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc- break–in. But following a few simple tips leaded gasoline.
  • Page 143 QUALITY GASOLINE OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE GASOLINE QUALITY Automotive manufacturers in the U.S., Scion allows oxygenate In a very few cases, you may experience Europe and Japan have developed a blended gasoline where the oxygenate drivability problems caused by the particu- lar gasoline that you are using.

  • Page 144: Fuel Pump Shut Off System

    Fuel pump shut off system Operation in foreign countries Three–way catalytic converters The fuel pump shut off system stops sup- If you plan to drive your Scion in plying fuel to the engine to minimize the another country... risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls First, comply with the vehicle registration or an airbag inflates upon collision.
  • Page 145 z Keep your engine in good running NOTICE CAUTION order. Malfunctions in the engine A large amount of unburned gases electrical system, electronic ignition Keep people and combustible mate- flowing into the three–way catalytic system/distributor ignition system rials away from the exhaust pipe converter may cause it to overheat or fuel system could cause an ex- while the engine is running.

  • Page 146: Engine Exhaust Cautions

    Facts about engine oil consumption Engine exhaust cautions FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL CAUTION Keep the back door closed while Engine oil has the primary functions of driving. An open or unsealed back lubricating and cooling the inside of the Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust. door may cause exhaust gases to engine, and plays a major role in main- It contains carbon monoxide, which...
  • Page 147 Oil is also used to lubricate the stems As an example, if a vehicle is used for For detailed information on oil level check, of the intake valves. Some of this oil repeated short trips, and consumes a nor- see “Checking the engine oil level” on mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not page 212.

  • Page 148: Iridium-Tipped Spark Plugs

    Iridium–tipped spark plugs Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system CAUTION is a hydraulic system with two separate sub–systems. If either sub–system should Do not pump the brake pedal if the fail, the other will still work. However, the engine stalls.
  • Page 149 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- overestimate anti–lock tion of the system: tion is in action, you may feel the brake brake system: Although the anti–lock pedal pulsating and hear a noise.
  • Page 150 When the “ABS” warning light is on (and Anti–lock brake system is not de- the brake system warning light is off), the signed to shorten the stopping dis- anti–lock brake system does not operate tance: Always drive at a moderate so that the wheels could lock up during speed and maintain a safe distance a sudden braking or braking on slippery...

  • Page 151: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators

    Your Scion’s identification— —Vehicle identification number Brake pad wear limit indicators CAUTION If the “ABS” warning light remains on together with the brake system warn- ing light, immediately stop your ve- hicle at a safe place and contact your Scion dealer. In this case, not only the anti–lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unsta-...

  • Page 152: Theft Prevention Labels

    —Engine number Theft prevention labels Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from 20T006 stolen vehicles.

  • Page 153: Suspension And Chassis

    Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics, resulting in loss of control.

  • Page 154: Tire Information

    Tire information— —Tire symbols (Standard tire) This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. Tire size—For details, see “Tire size” on page 150. 2. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “DOT and Tire Identification Num- ber (TIN)” on page 149. 3.
  • Page 155 7. “TUBELESS” or “TUBE TYPE” —Tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire and air is direct- ly filled in the tire, avoiding rapid air leakage even if the tire is nailed and preventing the tire from burst- ing with a shock.
  • Page 156 —Tire symbols (Compact spare tire) This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”—A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only. For details, see “Compact spare tire”...
  • Page 157 —DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) 6. Maximum cold tire inflation The “DOT” symbol certifies that the pressure—This means the pres- tire conforms to applicable Federal sure to which a tire may be in- motor vehicle safety standards. flated. For recommended cold tire inflation pressure, see “Tires”...
  • Page 158 —Tire size This illustration indicates typical tire size. 1. Section width (in millimeters) 2. Aspect ratio (tire height to section width) 20T008 20T009 3. Speed category (alphabet with one letter) 4. Tire construction code (R=Radial, D=Diagonal) 5. Wheel diameter (in inches) 6.
  • Page 159 —Name of each section of tire —Uniform tire quality grading This information has been prepared Treadwear—The treadwear grade is in accordance with regulations issued a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un- by the National Highway Traffic Safe- ty Administration of the U.S.
  • Page 160 Traction AA, A, B, C—The traction Temperature A, B, C—The tempera- grades, from highest to lowest, are ture grades are A (the highest), B, AA, A, B, and C, and they represent and C, representing the tire’s resis- the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave- tance to the generation of heat and ment as measured under controlled its ability to dissipate heat when...
  • Page 161 —Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours Cold tire inflation pressure or 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 it is Maximum inflation pressure...
  • Page 162 Tire related term Meaning the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 2.3 kg (5 lb.) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not pre- Production options weight viously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim Vehicle capacity weight the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicle’s desig-...
  • Page 163 Tire related term Meaning the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle Vehicle maximum load on the tire its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle Vehicle normal load on the tire its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two...

  • Page 164: Vehicle Load Limits

    Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load Towing capacity NOTICE capacity, seating capacity, towing ca- Scion does not recommend towing a pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the Even if the number of occupants trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle load limits shown below.

  • Page 165: Cargo And Luggage

    Cargo and luggage— —Stowage precautions When stowing cargo and luggage in D Never allow anyone to ride in CAUTION the vehicle, observe the following: the luggage compartment. It is D Put cargo and luggage in the lug- D When the rear seatbacks are in not designed for passengers.
  • Page 166 —Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the to- 4. The resulting figure equals the NOTICE tal weight of the occupants. available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity. For example, Do not load the vehicle beyond (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac- if the “XXX”...
  • Page 167 226 kg – 176 kg = 50 kg. CAUTION (499 lb. – 388 lb. = 111 lb.) As shown in the above example, if the Even if the total load of occu- number of occupants increases, the pant’s weight and the cargo load cargo and luggage load equaling the is less than the total load capac- combined weight of occupants who...

  • Page 168: Types Of Tires

    Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your All season tires, however, do not have vehicle is originally equipped with. adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or 1. Summer tires loose snow. Also, all season tires fall Summer tires are high–speed capabil- short in acceleration and handling ity tires best suited to highway driving...
  • Page 169 SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the enginee ........How to start the engine .
  • Page 170 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 171 Tips for driving in various conditions Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. NOTICE CAUTION This will allow you much better control. z Do not crank for more than 30 se- Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos- Before driving off, make sure the conds at a time.
  • Page 172 Do not drive in excess of the speed protection for engine coolant. cables. limit. Even if the legal speed limit Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of permits it, do not drive over 140 similar high quality ethylene glycol...
  • Page 173 Dinghy towing (with automatic transmission) Use a washer fluid containing an anti- 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 directions...
  • Page 174 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 175 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too Trailer towing Improving fuel economy is easy–just take Avoid long engine idling. If you have it easy. It will help make your vehicle last a long wait and you are not in traffic, longer, too.
  • Page 176 Keep front wheels in proper CAUTION alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads. Improper Never turn off the engine to coast alignment not only causes faster tire down hills. Your power steering and wear but also puts an extra load on brake booster will not function with- the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
  • Page 177 SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY In case of an emergency If your vehicle will not startt ........If your engine stalls while driving .

  • Page 178: If Your Vehicle Will Not Startt

    If your vehicle will not start— (a) Simple checks (b) Starting a flooded engine Before making these checks, make sure If the engine turns over at its normal If the engine will not start, your engine you have followed the correct starting pro- speed but will not start—...
  • Page 179 (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 180 Positive Jumper cable terminal (“+” mark) Discharged battery 40T009 40T010 40T011 Discharged battery Jumper Booster Booster cable Negative terminal Positive terminal battery battery (“–” mark) (“+” mark) Connecting point 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c. Connect the clamp of the negative der a, b, c, d.

  • Page 181: If Your Engine Stalls While Driving

    If your engine stalls while driving If your vehicle overheats 5. Start your engine in the normal way. If your engine stalls while driving... your engine coolant temperature After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm gauge indicates overheating, if you ex- 1.

  • Page 182: If You Have A Flat Tire

    If you have a flat tire— 3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the 6. After the engine coolant temperature 1. Reduce your speed gradually, radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle. has cooled to normal, again check the keeping a straight line. Move cau- However, note that water draining from coolant level in the reservoir.
  • Page 183 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 184 The compact spare tire saves space CAUTION in your luggage compartment, and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel D The compact spare tire was de- economy and permits easier installa- signed especially for your tion in case of a flat tire. Scion.
  • Page 185 —Required tools and spare tire NOTICE Your ground clearance is re- duced when the compact spare tire is installed so avoid driving over obstacles and drive slowly 40T024 40T026 on rough, unpaved roads and speed bumps. Also, do not at- tempt to go through an auto- matic car wash as the vehicle may get caught, resulting in...
  • Page 186 —Blocking the wheel —Loosening wheel nuts The spare tire bolt is designed only for a compact spare tire. Standard size tire cannot be secured with it. 40T014 40T015 2. Block the wheel diagonally op- 3. Loosen all the wheel nuts. posite the flat tire to keep the Always loosen the wheel nuts before vehicle from rolling when it is...
  • Page 187 —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. The nuts may loos- en and the wheels may fall off, 40T016 Jack point guide 40T017 which could cause a serious ac- cident. 4.
  • Page 188 —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. 40T018 40T019 6. Remove the wheel nuts and Before putting on wheels, remove any change tires. corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such. Installation Lift the flat tire straight off and put it of wheels without good metal–to–me- aside.
  • Page 189 —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead to overtightening the nuts and 40T020 40T021 damaging the bolts. The nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a seri- ous accident.
  • Page 190 —Stowing flat tire 9. Restow all the tools and jack se- CAUTION curely. Then secure the flat tire in the luggage compartment D When lowering the vehicle, with the tire tie–down belts and make sure all portions of your tie–down hooks as follows. body and all other persons around will not be injured as CAUTION...
  • Page 191 Ivory Dark gray 2. Put the flat tire on the center of 3. Pass the belts from between the 4. Hook another end of the belt (ivory the luggage storage box lid with wheel spokes through the center portion) coming through the center the outer side of the wheel facing hole of the wheel as shown above.
  • Page 192 —After changing wheels 10. Check the air pressure of the re- CAUTION CAUTION placed tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specifi- D Make sure the rear seats are in Take due care in handling the or- cation designed on page 239. If the their original position.

  • Page 193: If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck

    If your vehicle needs to be If your vehicle becomes stuck towed— If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, NOTICE (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it If you rock your vehicle, observe the —From front forward and backward.
  • Page 194 If towing is necessary, we recommend (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck Automatic transmission: you to have it done by your Scion deal- From front—Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the front er or a commercial tow truck service. wheels.
  • Page 195 —Emergency towing A driver must be in the vehicle to steer (c) Towing with sling type it and operate the brakes. truck Towing in this manner may be done only on hard–surfaced roads for a short dis- tance speeds. Also, wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in good condition.
  • Page 196 —Installing towing eyelet 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. 1. Remove the towing eyelet cover on the 2.

  • Page 197: If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever

    If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 3. Tighten the towing eyelet securely by If you cannot move the selector lever 3. Insert your finger into the hole to a wheel nut wrench. out of “P” position to other positions push down the shift lock override even though the brake pedal is de- button.

  • Page 198: If You Lose Your Keys

    If you cannot operate back door opener If you lose your keys You can purchase a new key at your Scion dealer if you can give them the key number and master key. Even if you lose only one key, contact your Scion dealer to make a new key.
  • Page 199 SECTION CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Scion from corrosionn ......Washing and waxing your Scion .
  • Page 200 Protecting your Scion from corrosion Scion, through its diligent research, design Wetness or dampness to certain parts High pressure water or steam is effec- and use of the most advanced technology of your vehicle for an extended period tive for cleaning the vehicle’s underside available, helps prevent corrosion and pro- of time, may cause corrosion even wheel...
  • Page 201 Washing and waxing your Scion Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- Washing your Scion 1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re- ter and dirt can accumulate under the move any mud or road salt from the Keep your vehicle clean by regular underside of the vehicle or the wheel floor mats and could cause corrosion.
  • Page 202 Exterior lights: Wash carefully. Do not use Automatic car wash Waxing your Scion organic substances or scrub them with a Your vehicle may be washed in an auto- Polishing and waxing is recommended hard brush. This may damage the sur- matic car wash, but remember that the to maintain the original beauty of your faces of the lights.
  • Page 203 Cleaning the interior Windshield washer nozzles: Make sure Vinyl interior CAUTION that the nozzles do not become blocked The vinyl upholstery may be easily when waxing. nozzle becomes cleaned with a mild soap or detergent Vehicles with side airbags and cur- blocked, contact your Scion dealer to have and water.
  • Page 204 Carpets Windows NOTICE Use a good foam–type shampoo to The windows may be cleaned with any z Do not use organic substances (sol- clean the carpets. household window cleaner. vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove NOTICE or alkaline or acidic solutions.
  • Page 205 SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirementss ....... . . General maintenance .

  • Page 206: Maintenance Requirementss

    Maintenance requirements Your Scion vehicle has been designed for Scheduled maintenance Where to go for service? fewer maintenance requirements with long- The scheduled maintenance items listed in Scion technicians are well–trained special- er service intervals to save both your time the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide”...

  • Page 207: General Maintenance

    General maintenance skilled do–it–yourself Listed below are the general maintenance Engine coolant level mechanic, the Scion service manuals are items that should be performed as fre- Make sure the coolant level is between recommended. Please aware that quently as specified. In addition to check- “FULL”...
  • Page 208 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 209: Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing

    Does your vehicle need repairing? Tire inflation pressure Be on the alert for changes in perfor- If you notice any of these clues, take your 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.

  • Page 210: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs

    Emissions inspection maintenance (I/M) programs Some states have vehicle emission in- The malfunction indicator lamp will go off spection programs which include OBD after taking several driving trips, but the (On–Board Diagnostics) checks. error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless about 40 trips or more are The OBD system monitors the operation taken.
  • Page 211 SECTION – DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview ....... Fuse locations .

  • Page 212: Engine Compartment Overview

    Engine compartment overview 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil level dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuse block 6. Battery 7. Radiator 8. Electric cooling fan 9. Condenser 10. Windshield washer fluid tank 11.

  • Page 213: Fuse Locations

    Do–it–yourself service precautions Fuse locations If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure given in this section. You should be aware that improper or in- complete servicing may result in operating problems. Performing do–it–yourself maintenance during the warranty period may affect your warranty coverage.
  • Page 214 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 215: Parts And Tools

    CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL z Be careful not to scratch the glass z Add only “Toyota Super Long Life Parts (if level is low): surface with the wiper frame. Coolant” or similar high quality eth- “Genuine Motor Oil”...

  • Page 216: Positioning The Jack

    Positioning the jack Tools: ADDING WASHER FLUID Funnel (only for adding coolant) Parts: CHECKING BRAKE FLUID Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for Parts (if level is low): winter use) SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools: Funnel (only for adding washer fluid) Tools: Rag or paper towel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS...
  • Page 217 When jacking up your vehicle with the Never get under the vehicle when jack, position jack correctly as the vehicle is supported by the jack shown in the illustration. alone; use vehicle support stands. CAUTION Do not raise the vehicle with some- one in the vehicle.
  • Page 219 SECTION – DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .

  • Page 220: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the engine oil level NOTICE CAUTION Low level Full level z Be careful not to spill engine oil on Be careful not to touch the hot ex- 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 221 ENGINE OIL SELECTION SAE 5W–30 is the best choice for good fuel economy, and good starting in cold “Genuine Motor Oil” is used 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 ing grade and viscosity.

  • Page 222: Checking The Engine Coolant Level

    “LOW” line, add ganic acids.) coolant. Bring the level up to the “FULL” “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix- line. ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized If the coolant level drops within a short water.

  • Page 223: Checking The Radiator And Condenser

    Scion dealer. result in malfunction of your engine cool- ant system with proper usage. “Toyota Su- CAUTION per Long Life Coolant” is formulated with long–life hybrid organic acid technology...

  • Page 224: Checking Power Steering Fluid

    Checking power steering fluid If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid is cold, the level should be in the “COLD” brake reservoir.

  • Page 225: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure

    Checking tire inflation pressure D Always use a tire pressure Keep your tire inflation pressures at the proper level. gauge. The appearance of a tire 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...
  • Page 226 5. After completing the tire inflation Tire pressure gauge CAUTION pressure measurement and adjust- ment, apply soapy water to the Keep your tires properly inflated. valve and check for leakage. Otherwise, the following condi- 6. Install the tire valve cap. tions may occur and cause an ac- If a gauge and air pump are not avail- cident resulting in death or seri-...

  • Page 227: Checking And Replacing Tires

    Checking and replacing tires The tires on your Scion have built–in High tire pressure (overinfla- Tread wear indicator tread wear indicators to help you tion)— know when the tires need replace- D Poor handling ment. When the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less, the indica- D Excessive wear tors will appear.
  • Page 228 If you have tire damage such as REPLACING YOUR TIRES NOTICE cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to When replacing a tire, use a tire of expose the fabric, or bulges indi- Low profile tire like 215/45ZR17 the same size and construction, cating internal damage, the tire may have greater damage than and the same or greater maximum...

  • Page 229: Rotating Tires

    Rotating tires Scion recommends all four tires, or CAUTION at least both of the front or rear tires be replaced at a time as a set. Observe the following instruc- See “If you have a flat tire” on page tions. Otherwise, an accident 174 for tire change procedure.

  • Page 230: Installing Snow Tires And Chains

    Installing snow tires and chains When rotating tires, check for uneven WHEN SNOW TIRES SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION CHAINS wear and damage. Abnormal wear is Snow tires should be installed on all usually caused by incorrect tire infla- Snow tires or chains are recommended wheels.
  • Page 231 Regulations regarding the use of tire CAUTION chains vary according to location or Side chain type of road, so always check local reg- Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or ulations before installing chains. chain manufacturer’s recom- mended speed limit, whichever is NOTICE 72c005 lower.

  • Page 232: Replacing Wheels

    Replacing wheels Aluminum wheel precautions WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS Replacement with used wheels is not rec- When installing aluminum wheels, ommended as they may have been sub- check that the wheel nuts are tight If you have wheel damage such as jected to rough treatment or high mileage after driving your vehicle the first 1600 bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the...
  • Page 233 SECTION – DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .

  • Page 234: Checking Battery Condition

    Checking battery condition— —Precautions —Checking battery exterior CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, Terminals Ground cable 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 235: Battery Recharging Precautions

    —Checking battery condition Battery recharging precautions During recharging, the battery is pro- NOTICE Type A ducing hydrogen gas. z Be sure the engine and all accesso- Clear or Therefore, before recharging: Dark Green light yellow ries are off before performing main- 1.

  • Page 236: Checking And Replacing Fuses

    Checking and replacing fuses Type A fuses can be pulled out by the pull–out tool. The location of the pull–out Type A tool is shown in the illustration. If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good.

  • Page 237: Adding Washer Fluid

    Adding washer fluid Replacing light bulbs— If the new fuse immediately blows out, If any washer does not work, the wash- The following illustrations show how to there is a problem with the electrical sys- er tank may be empty. Add washer gain access to the bulbs.
  • Page 238 —Headlights The inside of the lens of exterior lights Bulb High beam Low beam Light bulbs Type such as headlights may temporarily fog up (inside) (outside) when the lens becomes wet in the rain or Headlights (high) 9005 in a car wash. This is not a problem because the fogging is caused by the Headlights (low) 9006...
  • Page 239 —Front turn signal lights 73T006 73T007 73T008 3. Plug in a new bulb into the connec- 2. Unplug the connector while depress- tor and install it into the mounting ing the lock release. hole. If the connector is tight, wiggle it. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb.
  • Page 240 —Stop/tail and rear side marker, rear turn signal, —Parking lights —Front side marker lights back–up lights 73T021 73T010 73T012 73T022 73T011 73T013...
  • Page 241 —License plate lights 73T014 73T015 73T017 a: Rear turn signal light Remove the cover with a flathead screw- b: Stop/tail and rear side marker light driver which is wrapped with a cloth. c: Back–up light 73T016...
  • Page 243 SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weightss ........Engine .

  • Page 244: Dimensions And Weightss

    Dimensions and weights Engine Fuel Overall length mm (in.): Model: Fuel type: 4420 (174.0) 2.4L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Re- Overall width mm (in.): search Octane Number 91) or higher Type: 1755 (69.1) 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp.gal.): Overall height mm (in.):...

  • Page 245: Service Specifications

    IFR6A11 used in your Scion vehicle at factory fill. Spark plug gap, mm (in.): In order to avoid technical problems, 1.1 (0.043) only use “Toyota Super Long Life Cool- ant” or similar high quality ethylene gly- ENGINE LUBRICATION based non–silicate, non–amine,...
  • Page 246 CLUTCH Generally, necessary change 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 247: Tires

    Tires Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure: Front and rear Tire inflation pressure kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) Tire size Wheel size Front Rear 215/45ZR17 220 (2.2, 32) 200 (2.0, 29) 17 x 7 JJ When driving under the above vehicle conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such speeds are permitted by–law, inflate the front tires to 260 kPa (2.7 kgf/cm or 2.6 bar, 38 psi), rear tires to 210 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm...

  • Page 248: Fuses

    Fuses 11. ABS NO.1 50 A: Anti–lock brake sys- 12. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan 13. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan 14. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- 81T001 81T002 tem/sequential multiport fuel injection system 15. OBD2 10 A: On–board diagnosis sys- 16.
  • Page 249 24. ALT 120 A: “HTR”, “ABS NO.1”, “ABS 37. ACC SOCKET 15 A: Power outlet NO.2”, “RDI”, “CDS”, “DEF”, “TAIL”, 38. FL DOOR 20 A: Power windows “PANEL”, “DOOR”, “STOP”, “ACC 39. IG2 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- SOCKET”, “GAUGE”, “ECU–IG”, “FR...
  • Page 251 SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS Reporting safety detects for U.S. owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. ownerss ....
  • Page 252 Safety Administration (NHTSA) in ment of Transportation, Washing- addition notifying Scion, ton,D.C. 20590. You can also ob- marque of Toyota Motor Sales, tain other information about motor U.S.A., Inc. vehicle safety from the Hotline. (Toll–free: 1–866–707–2466). If NHTSA receives similar com-...
  • Page 253 U −3 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 254 You should know as much about the quality and importance of proper maintenance of your new vehicle as the people who built it. The Scion authorized Repair Manual tells you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance.
  • Page 255 Maintenance procedures for the engine, chassis, body, electrical system, and more, are clearly explained and illustrated. Periodic maintenance and tune−up Where to obtain the Periodic maintenance and tune−up helps to pre- Repair Manual vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat- er on.
  • Page 256 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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