tires TOYOTA iM 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
Scion iM_U (12J49U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 190
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 193
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 196
General maintenance ........ 198
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 202
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 203
Hood.................................. 205
Positioning a floor jack ...... 207
Engine compartment ......... 208
Tires .................................. 220
Tire inflation pressure........ 230
Wheels .............................. 233
Air conditioning filter .......... 235
Wireless remote control battery ............................. 237
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 239
Light bulbs ......................... 242 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 252
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 253
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 254
If you think something is wrong............................... 260
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 261
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 262
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 269
If you have a flat tire .......... 272
If the engine will not start ................................. 283
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................. 284
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 285
If your vehicle overheats......................... 288
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 291
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

13Pictorial index
Scion iM_U (12J49U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Precautions for winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 147
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 147
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 301
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 272
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 288
Headlights/parking lights/
daytime running lights/
side marker lights/turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 137, 139
Stop lights/tail lights/side marker lights/
turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 137, 139
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 131, 135
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 242, Watts: P. 302)
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1124-1. Before driving
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
nWhen starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 156)
n Driving in the rain
lDrive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
l Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
l Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
n Engine speed while driving (vehicl es with a continuously variable trans-
mission)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
l The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
l When the accelerator pedal is released
l When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
l When the brake pedal is depressed suddenly and vehicle speed is reduced
sharply
n Breaking in your new Scion
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
lFor the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
l For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
n Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 296)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
nWhen starting the vehicle (vehicles with a continuously variable trans-
mission)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

1134-1. Before driving
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Driving
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
nWhen driving the vehicle
lDo not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and ac\
cel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
l Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
l During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 253
l Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 131, 135)
l Do not adjust the display, the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or
the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
l Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
l Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph ( 140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on y our vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

1234-1. Before driving
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Driving
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
uTotal load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 294)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
uSeating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
uTowing capacity
Scion does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
uCargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
nTotal load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(  P. 230)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
nOverloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, resu lting in an accident.

1604-5. Using the driving support systems
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
WARNING
nThe ABS does not operate effectively when
lThe limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
l The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
n Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
l When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
l When driving over bumps in the road
l When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
n TRAC may not operat e effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
n Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when
lDo not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
l Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.
n When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
n When the TRAC or VSC system is turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC or VSC system off unless necessary.

1614-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
WARNING
nReplacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Scion dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
n Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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Scion iM_U (12J49U)
4-6. Driving tips
lUse fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
l Have a service technician ins pect the condition of the battery.
l Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand.
Perform the following accordin g to the driving conditions:
l Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
l To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
l Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, ve hicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
l Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

1634-6. Driving tips
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Driving
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (continuously variable
transmission), 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the park-
ing brake. The parking brake may fr eeze up, preventing it from being
released. If necessary, block the wheels to prev ent inadvertent sliding
or creeping.
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
WARNING
n Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
lUse tires of the size specified.
l Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
l Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
l Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
NOTICE
nDriving with tire chains
Do not fit tire chains. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and
adversely affect driving performance.
n Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Scion dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

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6Maintenance and care
Scion iM_U (12J49U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
exterior ............................ 190
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
interior ............................. 193
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 196
General maintenance........ 198
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 202
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 203
Hood ................................. 205
Positioning a floor jack ...... 207
Engine compartment ......... 208
Tires .................................. 220
Tire inflation pressure ....... 230
Wheels .............................. 233
Air conditioning filter.......... 235
Wireless remote control battery ............................. 237
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 239
Light bulbs......................... 242