TOYOTA iQ EV 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

2416-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
Slide the cover to open.
Sun visors
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Vanity mirrors

2426-4. Other interior features
Outside temperature display
■The outside temperature is displayed when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 16 mph
[25 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ When “– –” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Scion dealer.
The temperature display shows temperatures within the range of
-40 °F (-40 °C) and 122 °F (50 °C).

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Interior features
Power outlet
Open the lid.
■The power outlet can be used when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on
less than 10 A.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the EV system is
off.

2446-4. Other interior features
Seat heaters
Turns on the front left seat
heater
Turns on the front right seat
heater
The indicator comes on. Push the
switch once again to turn off the
seat heater.
■The seat heaters can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heater off.
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Interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
● Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the EV system is off.

2466-4. Other interior features
Assist grips
An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
CAUTION
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.

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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 248
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 251
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 254
General maintenance ........ 256 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 260
Inspecting the charging cable ............................... 262
Hood ................................. 264
Positioning a floor jack ...... 266
Replacing the tire .............. 269
Motor compartment ........... 277
Tires .................................. 285
Tire inflation pressure ....... 292
Wheels .............................. 295
Air conditioning filter.......... 297
Electronic key battery........ 299
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 301
Light bulbs......................... 311

2487-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
exterior
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a car
wash mitt.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Before car washes
Check that the charging inlet caps and recharge inlet door on your vehicle are
closed properly.
■ Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle. Start
washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the antenna
and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
■ High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the
windows.
■ When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the ef\
fective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6
ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:

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Maintenance and care
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
■While charging
Do not wash the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical components to malfunction or catch fire
and also you may get an electric shock that may result in death or serious
injury.
■ When washing the vehicle
● Do not apply water to the inside of the motor compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
● Do not wash the underbody using a high-pressure washer. Doing so may
cause the traction battery to malfunction or catch fire.

2507-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ When using a high pressure car washer
Do not use the washer on the area around the recharge inlet door. Water
could get into the charging inlet and could damage the vehicle.
■ Antenna installation and removal precautions
● Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
● When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■ To prevent damage to the antenna
Remove the antenna in the following situations:
● When the antenna will touch the ceiling of a garage or other such places
● When a car cover is to be used to cover the vehicle