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

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 188
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 193
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 196
Driving assist systems ........ 201
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 207
Vehicle load limits ............... 211
Winter driving tips ............... 212
Trailer towing ...................... 215
Dinghy towing ..................... 216
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 218
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 226
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port ..... 228 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 229
• Interior light ...................... 230
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 231
• Glove box ......................... 232
• Bottle holders ................... 233
• Cup holders/console tray ...................... 234
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 236
Vanity mirrors ..................... 237
Clock .................................. 238
Outside temperature display .............................. 239
Power outlets...................... 240
Seat heaters ....................... 242
Floor mat ............................ 244
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 248
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 252
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area.......... 256
3Interior features
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When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 140
Engine (ignition) switch ............................. 153
Automatic transmission................... 162
Manual Transmission ....... 169
Turn signal lever .............. 172
Parking brake ................... 173
Horn ................................. 174
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 175
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 179
Multi-information display............................ 183 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 188
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 193
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 196
Driving assist systems ..... 201
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 207
Vehicle load limits ............ 211
Winter driving tips ............ 212
Trailer towing ................... 215
Dinghy towing .................. 216

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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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(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Cons ult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
(  P. 378)
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. 378)
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 carg o 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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When driving
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are described on the tire and loading information label.
( P. 291)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, 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. 378)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■ Seating capacity
Seating capacity means the maxi mum 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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When driving
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
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.

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3-4. Using the
storage features
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Interior 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 towingThe 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 to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the vehic le's front wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (P. 328)
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 START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine
off) or IGNITION ON (engine running) mode.
■ 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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