towing TOYOTA FR-S 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ...................... 169
Driving assist systems ........ 174
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 180
Vehicle load limits ............... 184
Winter driving tips ............... 185
Trailer towing ...................... 188
Dinghy towing ..................... 189
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 192
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 199
3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX/USB
port.................................... 201
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 202
• Interior light ....................... 2033-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 204
• Glove box ......................... 205
• Bottle holders ................... 206
• Cup holders/
console tray ...................... 207
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 209
Vanity mirrors ..................... 210
Clock .................................. 211
Outside temperature
display .............................. 212
Power outlets...................... 213
Floor mat ............................ 215
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 220
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 224
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 228
General maintenance ......... 230
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 233
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............ 122
Engine (ignition)
switch ............................. 135
Automatic
transmission................... 138
Manual Transmission ....... 145
Turn signal lever .............. 148
Parking brake ................... 149
Horn ................................. 150
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ......... 151
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 155
Multi-information
display............................ 1592-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 164
Windshield wipers and
washer ........................... 166
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 169
Driving assist systems ..... 174
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .......... 180
Vehicle load limits ............ 184
Winter driving tips ............ 185
Trailer towing ................... 188
Dinghy towing .................. 189

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When driving
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●During emergency towing

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When driving
(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
(P. 340)
Scion does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Calculation formula for your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight) (P. 340)
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)
of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity
will be C lb. (kg) as follows:
B*
2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg)
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1: A =Weight of people
*2: B =Total load capacity
*3: C =Available cargo and luggage load
In this condition, if 2 more passengers with the combined weight of D
lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E
lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)
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4: D =Additional weight of people
*5: E =Available cargo and luggage load

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2-5. Driving information
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are described on the tire and loading information label.
(P. 261)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 340)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■Seating capacity
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■Towing capacity
Scion does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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2-5. Driving information
Trailer towing
Scion does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Scion
also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of
a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your Scion
is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted
carriers.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

206 3-4. Using the storage features
Bottle holders
■When using the bottle holder
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than a pet bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Scion dealer before towing.
●The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, only the front towing
eyelet may be used.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Scion dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the vehicle's front wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (P. 300)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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Towing eyelet
■Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.
■If towing a vehicle
Do not tow another vehicle. If towing a vehicle that has broken down is
unavoidable, avoid towing a vehicle that is heavier than your vehicle. Also,
do not pull out a vehicle that has fallen into a ditch.
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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