TOYOTA iA 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

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Pictorial IndexInterior, exterior views and part identification of
your Scion.
1Essential Safety
EquipmentImportant information about safety equipment,
including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint
systems and SRS air bags.
2Before DrivingUse of various features, including keys, doors,
mirrors and windows.
3When DrivingInformation concerning safe driving and stopping.
4Interior FeaturesUse of various features for ride comfort, including
air-conditioning and audio system.
5Maintenance and
CareHow to keep your Scion in top condition.
6If Trouble ArisesHelpful information on what to do if a problem
arises with the vehicle.
7
Customer Information
and Reporting Safety
DefectsImportant consumer information including
warranties and add-on equipment.
8SpecificationsTechnical information about your Scion.
IndexSearch alphabetically

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iA_OM_OM99M17z_(U)How to Use This Manual................ 9
Pictorial Index .............................. 12
1-1. Seats
Seat Precautions ................. 18
Front Seat ........................... 21
Rear Seat ............................ 24
Head Restraints .................. 27
1-2. Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions.......... 30
Seat Belt.............................. 34
Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting
Systems ............................ 36
Seat Belt Extender .............. 39
1-3. Child Restraint Child-Restraint Precautions ....................... 41
Child-Restraint System Installation ......................... 46
Installing Child-Restraint Systems ............................ 48 1-4. SRS Air Bags
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Precautions ....................... 62
Supplemental Restraint System Components ......... 69
How the SRS Air Bags Work .................................. 70
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ............................... 74
Limitations to SRS Air Bag ...................... 76
Front Passenger Occupant Classification
System .............................. 78
Constant Monitoring ............ 83
2-1. Keys Keys..................................... 86
Keyless Entry System.......... 88
2-2. Door and Locks Door Locks .......................... 94
Trunk Lid............................ 103
2-3. Fuel and Emission Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ..................... 107
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...... 110
1Essential Safety
Equipment
2Before Driving

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2-4. Steering WheelSteering Wheel.................. 112
2-5. Mirrors Mirrors ............................... 113
2-6. Windows Power Windows ................ 116
2-7. Security System Modification and Add-On Equipment ......... 120
Immobilizer System ........... 121
Theft Deterrent System ..... 123
2-8. Driving Tips Break-In Period ................. 126
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment .................... 127
Hazardous Driving............. 128
Floor Mat ........................... 129
Rocking the Vehicle .......... 130
Winter Driving.................... 131
Driving In Flooded Area ................................ 134
Overloading ....................... 135
Driving on Uneven Road ............................... 136
2-9. Towing Trailer Towing ................... 137
Recreational Towing ......... 138 3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch ................... 140
Starting the Engine ............ 142
Turning the Engine Off ...... 147
3-2. Combination Meter and Display
Meters and Gauges ........... 148
Warning/Indicator Lights ............................... 156
3-3. Transaxle Manual Transaxle Operation......................... 160
Automatic Transaxle Controls ........................... 164
3-4. Switches and Controls Lighting Control ................. 175
Fog Lights .......................... 179
Turn and Lane-Change Signals............................. 180
Windshield Wipers and Washer ..................... 182
Rear Window Defogger.......................... 185
Hazard Warning Flasher ............................ 186
3-5. Brake Brake System .................... 187
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) .... 191
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iA_OM_OM99M17z_(U)3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 193
Traction Control System (TCS) .............................. 194
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) .............................. 196
3-7. Fuel Economy Monitor Fuel Economy Monitor ...... 199
3-8. Drive Selection Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle) ..... 201
3-9. Power Steering Power Steering.................. 203
3-10. Active Safety System Active Safety System ........ 204
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ............................ 205
Laser Sensor ..................... 211
3-11. Cruise Control Cruise Control ................... 213
3-12. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................ 218
3-13. Rear View Monitor Rear View Monitor............. 222 4-1. Climate Control System
Operating Tips ................... 234
Vent Operation .................. 235
Manual Type ...................... 237
4-2. Audio System Antenna ............................. 244
Operating Tips for Audio System ............................ 245
Audio Set (Type A) ............ 259
Audio Set (Type B) ............ 275
Audio Control Switch Operation......................... 299
AUX/USB/iPod mode......... 302
4-3. Bluetooth
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Bluetooth®......................... 324
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
(Type A)........................... 360
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free
(Type B)........................... 371
Bluetooth
® Audio
(Type A)........................... 384
Bluetooth
® Audio
(Type B)........................... 388
Troubleshooting ................. 401
4-4. Interior Equipment Sunvisors ........................... 406
Interior Lights ..................... 407
Accessory Sockets ............ 410
Cup Holder ........................ 411
Bottle Holder ...................... 412
Storage Compartments ..... 413
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5-1. Essential InformationIntroduction ....................... 418
5-2. Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Monitor......... 420
5-3. Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions ..................... 424
Hood.................................. 426
Engine Compartment Overview ......................... 428
Engine Oil.......................... 429
Engine Coolant.................. 431
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............. 434
Window Washer Fluid ....... 435
Body Lubrication ............... 436
Wiper Blades ..................... 437
Battery ............................... 440
Key Battery Replacement ................... 443
Tires .................................. 446
Light Bulbs ........................ 451
Fuses ................................ 460
5-4. Appearance Care Exterior Care ..................... 468
Interior Care ...................... 476 6-1. Parking in an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency ...................... 482
6-2. Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage ............................ 483
Changing a Flat Tire .......... 487
6-3. Battery Runs Out Jump-Starting .................... 497
6-4. Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine ............................. 500
Push-Starting ..................... 501
6-5. Overheating Overheating ....................... 502
6-6. Emergency Towing Towing Description ............ 504
Tiedown Hooks .................. 505
6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes .................. 507
Message Indicated on Display............................. 520
Warning Sound is Activated.......................... 522
6-8. When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened....................... 525
5Maintenance and Care6If Trouble Arises

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iA_OM_OM99M17z_(U)7-1. Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) .............. 528
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) ............ 529
7-2. Warranty Warranties for Your Scion ............................... 530
Outside the United States/Canada ................ 531
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country
(Except United States
and Canada) ................... 532
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories..................... 533
7-3. Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning ........ 534
7-4. Event Data Recorder Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)....... 535
7-5. Recording of Vehicle Data Recording of Vehicle Data ................................ 537 7-6. Uniform Tire Quality Grading
System (UTQGS)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) ......................... 538
7-7. Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Labeling ...................... 541
Location of the Tire Label (Placard) ................ 547
Tire Maintenance ............... 550
Vehicle Loading ................. 553
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit ........... 558
7-8. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity ....................... 559
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8-1. Identification NumbersVehicle Information Labels ............................. 564
8-2. Specifications Specifications .................... 566
8-3. Customizable Features Customizable Features .......................... 572
Alphabetical index...................... 582
8Specifications
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Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment
and options. As a result, you may find some explanations for equip-
ment not installed on your vehicle.
■Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe
and enjoyable use of your Scion. Should you resell the vehicle,
leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All specifications and desc riptions are accurate at the time of print-
ing. Because improvement is a cons tant goal at Scion, we reserve
the right to make changes in spec ifications at any time without
notice and without obligation.
■Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Scion’s genuine air conditioner is filled with a refrigerant that
has been found not to damage the earth’s ozone layer. If the air
conditioner does not operate proper ly, consult your Scion dealer.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat
belt pretensioners, lithium batter ies,...] may contain Perchlorate
Material-- Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of
life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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How to Use This Manual
We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle.
Your owner’s manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in
many ways.
Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how
to enjoy your Scion. By reading your manual, you can find out about
the features, important safety information, and driving under various
road conditions.
This manual addresses configurations, systems and opt ions available
among all the variations of the vehi cle. Therefore, this manual may
cover and depict things that are not on your vehicle.
The symbol below in this manual
means “Do not do this” or “Do not
let this happen”.
Index:
A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of all informa-
tion in your manual. Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps
in numerical order.
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You’ll find several WARNINGs and NOTICEs in the manual.
WARNING:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or
serious injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to
or a malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
The symbol below, located on
some parts of the vehicle, indi-
cates that this manual contains
information relat ed to the part.
Please refer to the manual for a
detailed explanation.