TOYOTA IQ 2013 Owners Manual

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
■
Snow chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
● Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the
rear tires.
● Install the tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible.
● Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
instructions.
CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
● Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h) regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
● Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
■ Driving with snow chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden turns and braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Scion dealers or
legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly\
when tire chains are fitted.

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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 of a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle
is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted
carriers.

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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.

Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 156
Rear window defogger ..... 162
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 163
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/USB port ........................ 165
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 166
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 167
• Interior light .................... 168
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 169
• Cup holder ..................... 170
• Bottle holders ................. 171
• Auxiliary box .................. 172 3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 173
Vanity mirrors ................... 174
Power outlet ..................... 175
Assist grips....................... 176
Floor mat .......................... 177
Luggage compartment features .......................... 179

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Air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the MAX A/C posi-
tion and press the recirculated air mode switch to turn on the recirculated
air mode.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to “0” to turn the fan off.
Air outlet
selection dial
Temperature control dial
Outside air or recirculated
air mode switch
Fan speed
control dial
Air conditioning
ON/OFF button

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Interior features
■Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection di al to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
: Some models When the dial is set to , air
flows mainly to the feet.
: Some models

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When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake
selector cannot be changed to the
recirculated air mode.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
windows to defog them.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake
selector cannot be changed to the
recirculated air mode.
Pressing
to turn the air
conditioning on clears the wind-
shield and side windows faster.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (outside air mode) and
(recirculated air mode) each ti me the switch is pressed.
: Some models

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Interior features
Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.

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Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
■For quick cooling
Turn the temperature control dial to the “MAX A/C” position and select the
recirculated air mode.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ When outside air temperat ure approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■ When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.