ESP TOYOTA tC 2009 Warranties & Maintenance Guides (in English)
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Introduction
We’ve Got You Covered2 
Transportation Assistance   3 
If You Need Assistance   4 
Warranty Coverages at a Glance   6
Your Warranties in Detail
General Warranty Provisions 7 
New Vehicle Limited Warranty   9 
Federal Emission Control Warranty   13 
California Emission Control Warranty   19 
Tire Limited Warranty   24
Your Responsibilities
Operation and Maintenance 25 
Obtaining Warranty Service   27
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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elcome to Scion. You’ve joined  
a select group of car buyers:
people who want a vehicle that
sets them apart from the crowd. We creat-
ed the car, but you made it your own —
reflecting your life and your own sense 
of style.  
Of course, quality and reliability are just  as 
important as a stylish ride. After all, if the
ride doesn’t go, what’s the point? Which 
is the point of Scion’s excellent warranty
coverage. We stand behind the quality of
our vehicles. This booklet tells you just
how much.  Your satisfaction is really important to us, 
so occasionally we may create a special
policy adjustment to pay for certain repairs
that are no longer covered by warranty.
When we do this, we mail details to the
owners we have on record. That’s why it’s
important to send in the card
 at the back
of this booklet if you move or if you bought
your Scion from a previous owner. Just
tear out the card  and drop it in the mail;
you don’t even have to put a stamp on it. 
We want you to be confident that your ride 
will keep you on the road — and that Scion
will keep you covered when you need it. 
We think you’ll feel pretty good about that
after taking a look at this booklet. Again,
welcome to Scion!
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
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This  booklet describes the terms of
Scion 
 warranty coverage as well as
general 
 owner responsibilities.
Another 
 booklet found in your glove
box, 
 the Scheduled Maintenance
Guide 
, describes your vehicle’s main-
tenance 
 requirements. Be sure to look
that 
 one over pretty carefully, since
proper 
 maintenance is required to
ensure 
 that warranty coverage
remains 
 intact. 
All the info in this booklet is the latest 
available at the time of publication and,
with the exception of the emission control
warranties, is subject to change without
notice. 
Scion is a marque of Toyota Motor Sales, 
U.S.A., Inc.
Introduction
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oth Scion and your dealership want 
to make your Scion ownership
experience easy and convenient. 
If you have a problem or concern — either
during or after the warranty period —
please take the following steps to ensure 
a quick response:
Step 1
Talk to a dealership manager, such as the
service manager or customer relations
manager. In most cases, you can reach a
satisfactory solution at this step.
Step 2
If you’re not happy with the solution 
provided by the dealership, call Scion
Customer Experience at (866) 70-SCION, 
or (866) 707-2466. If you are hearing- or
speech-impaired, call (800) 443-4999
(TDD). 
To help everything move quickly, please 
have the following information at hand
when you call:
› Your Scion’s vehicle identification num-
ber (located on the driver’s side corner
of the dashboard, under the window)
› Current mileage on your vehicle
› Name of your Scion dealership 
A Scion customer relations representative 
will help you work with the dealership to
find a satisfactory solution.
Step 3
If you’re still not satisfied after pursuing
steps 1 and 2, Scion offers additional
assistance through the Dispute Settlement
Program, a dispute resolution program
administered by the National Center for
Dispute Settlement. The purpose of this
program is to resolve disputes through
arbitration — a process by which two par-
ties authorize an independent third party
to hear and resolve a dispute. The program
is informal and free of charge. 
To  request  that your case be reviewed 
through the program, complete the cus-
tomer claim form in the 
Owner’s Warranty
Rights Notification
booklet (found in your
glove box) and mail it to: 
National Center for Dispute Settlement 
P.O. Box 688
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
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Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) 
System
›EGR gas temperature sensor
› EGR valve
› Associated parts
Ignition System
›Distributor and internal parts
› Ignition coil and ignitor
› Ignition wires
› Spark plugs*
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) System
›Oil filler cap
› PCV valve or orifice  You are responsible
 for performance of  
the required maintenance indicated in 
the 
Owner’s Manualand the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide
. Scion will not deny a
warranty claim solely because you do not
have records to show that you maintained
your vehicle. However, any failure or non-
compliance caused by lack of maintenance
is not covered by this warranty. 
When maintenance and repairs are paid 
for by you, these services may be per-
formed by you or by any automotive
service provider you choose. Scion will
not deny a warranty claim solely because
you used a service provider other than 
an Authorized Servicing Dealership for
maintenance and repairs.   However, any 
failure or noncompliance caused by im -
proper maintenance or repairs is not
covered by this warranty.
MAINTENANCE
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
Other Parts Used in Systems 
Listed
› Data link connector (8/80)
› Hoses, clamps, fittings, tubing and 
mounting hardware
› Malfunction indicator light and bulb
(8/80)
› Pulleys, belts and idlers
› Sealing gaskets and devices
› Sensors, solenoids, switches and valves
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*Warranted until first  required maintenance under terms of the California Emission Control Warranty. 
8/80 = Covered for eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
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You are responsible for performance of  
the required maintenance indicated in 
the 
Owner’s Manualand the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide
. Scion recommends
that you retain all receipts covering main-
tenance on your vehicle, but Scion cannot
deny warranty coverage solely for the 
lack of receipts or your failure to ensure
the performance of all scheduled mainte-
nance. 
You are responsible for presenting your 
vehicle to an Authorized Servicing Dealer -
ship as soon as a problem exists. The
warranty repairs should be completed 
in a reasonable amount of time, not to
exceed 30 days.  You should also be aware that Scion may 
deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle
or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications. 
If you have
 any questions regarding your 
warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact Scion Customer Experience
at (866) 70-SCION, or (866) 707-2466. You
may also contact the California Air
Resources Board, Mobile Source Control
Division, at 9528 Telstar Avenue, P.O. Box
8001, El Monte, CA   91734-8001.  These warranty obligations do not apply  
to failures or noncompliance caused by:
› The use of replacement parts not certi-
fied in accordance  with aftermarket
parts certification regulations.
› The use of replacement parts not equiv-
alent in quality or design to original
equipment parts. 
Provisions under the “What Is Not Covered” 
section of the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty also apply to this warranty.
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
OWNER’S WARRANTY 
RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT IS NOT COVERED
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Your Warranties in Detail
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The parts listed here are covered for seven 
years or 70,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-
service date, whichever occurs first.
Air/Fuel Metering System
›Engine control computer (engine control
module)
› Throttle body
Air Induction System
›Intake manifold and intake air surge
tank
Catalyst  System
›Catalytic converter (warm-up three-way
catalyst)
› Exhaust center pipe
Evaporative Control System
›Fuel tank  To ensure optimum performance and 
maintain the quality built into your vehi-
cle’s emission control systems, Scion
recommends the use of Scion Authorized
Parts when servicing or repairing the systems. 
Warranty coverage is not dependent  
upon the use of any particular brand of
replace ment parts, and you may elect to
use non-Scion Authorized Parts for main-
tenance and repairs. However, use of
replacement parts that are not equiva lent
in quality to Scion Authorized Parts may
impair the effectiveness of the emission
control systems. 
If you use replacement parts that have 
maintenance or replacement schedules
different from those of Scion Authorized
Parts, you must
 follow the maintenance
and replacement schedules for the parts
you are using. In addition, you should
ensure that such parts are warranted by
their manufacturers to be equivalent to
Scion Authorized Parts.
PARTS LIST: LONG-TERM  
EMISSION DEFECT WARRANTY  REPLACEMENT PARTS 
MAINTENANCE
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
You are responsible for performance of  
the required maintenance indicated in 
the 
Owner’s Manualand the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide
. Scion will not deny a
warranty claim solely because you do not
have records to show that you maintained
your vehicle. However, any failure or non-
compliance caused by lack of maintenance
is not covered by this warranty. 
When maintenance and repairs are paid 
for by you, these services may be per-
formed by you or by any automotive 
service provider you choose. Scion will
not deny a warranty claim solely because
you used a service provider other than 
an Authorized Servicing Dealership for
maintenance and repairs.   However, any 
failure or noncompliance caused by
improper maintenance or repairs is not
covered by this warranty.
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You are responsible for ensuring that your 
Scion is operated and maintained accord-
ing to the instructions in the 
Owner’s
Manual
and the Scheduled Maintenance
Guide
. 
You should keep detailed records of vehicle 
maintenance, since under some circum-
stances they may be required for warranty
coverage. These records should include
date of service, mileage at time of service
and a description of service performed
and/or parts installed. For your conve-
nience, a maintenance log is included in
the 
Scheduled Maintenance Guide. If you
sell your vehicle, you should give your
maintenance records to the new owner. 
Scion will not deny a warranty claim solely 
because you do not have  records to show
that you maintained your vehicle. How ever,
damage or failures caused by improper
maintenance or lack of maintenance are
not covered under warranty.  You can be confident you’re getting the 
best
 possible service for your vehicle when
you take it to an Authorized Servicing
Dealer ship.  Plus, an Authorized Servicing 
Dealership will always use Scion Author -
ized Parts designed specifically for your
vehicle.
GENERAL INFORMATION   WHERE TO
 GO FOR 
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
You may have maintenance performed  
on your vehicle by any qualified person 
or facility. However, Scion recommends
having maintenance performed by an
Authorized Servicing Dealership. 
Technicians at Authorized Servicing 
Dealerships are specially trained to main-
tain and repair Scion vehicles. They stay
current on the latest service information
through Scion technical bulletins, service
publications and training courses. Many
are also factory-certified. That means they
have passed rigorous exams through both
Scion and the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence.
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Warranty coverage is not dependent upon 
the use of any particular brand of replace-
ment parts. However, Scion recommends
using only Scion Authorized Parts when
you need to replace a part on your vehicle.
Like all Scion products, Scion Authorized
Parts are built to the highest standards of
quality, durability and perform  ance. They 
are also designed to fit your vehicle’s exact
specifications. 
Your Authorized Servicing Dealership 
maintains an extensive inventory of Scion
Authorized Parts to meet your vehicle 
service needs. And because it is linked
electronically to Scion’s Parts Distribution
Centers, the dealership has quick access
to any parts it may not have in stock.  Scion Authorized Parts are covered by 
their own warranty (see your dealer for
details) or the remainder of any applicable
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, whichever
is longer.  
Non–Scion Authorized Parts, or 
any damage or failures resulting from
their use, are not covered by any Scion
warranty.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
REPLACEMENT PARTS
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In the United States, U.S. 
Territories and Canada
To obtain warranty service in the United 
States, U.S. territories or Canada, take
your vehicle to an Authorized Servicing
Dealer  ship. If your vehicle cannot be dri- 
ven, contact your nearest Authorized
Servicing Dealership for towing assistance.
You do not have to pay for towing to the
nearest Authorized Servicing Dealership if
your vehicle is inoperable due to failure of
a warranted part.
BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION 
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
Outside the United States, U.S. 
Territories and Canada
If you are using your vehicle outside the 
United States, U.S. territories and Canada
and need warranty service, contact a local
Toyota dealership. Please note, however,
that your vehicle may not be repaired free
of charge because the local Toyota distrib-
utor may have no obligation to provide
warranty service for your vehicle, and/or
your vehicle may not comply with local
regulatory or environ   mental requirements.
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If your vehicle is inoperable or unsafe to 
drive and there is no Authorized Servicing
Dealership reasonably available to make
repairs, you may perform the repairs your-
self or have them performed by another
automotive service provider. Scion will
reimburse you for any of the repairs that
are covered by warranty. To receive reim-
bursement, present to an Authorized
Servicing Dealership your paid repair
invoices and any parts that were removed
from the vehicle. You will be reimbursed
for warranted parts at the manufacturer’s
suggested retail price and warranted labor
at a geographically appropriate hourly 
rate multiplied by Scion’s recommended
time allowance for the repair. If your vehicle requires emergency repair, 
Scion assumes no liability for subsequent
failures caused by improper repairs or the
use of non-Scion Authorized Parts unless
you have the vehicle properly repaired in 
a timely manner. To ensure that warranty
coverage remains intact, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Servicing
Dealership as soon as possible after an
emergency repair.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
EMERGENCY REPAIRS
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