TOYOTA iQ EV 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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10For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................ 422

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Repor ting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Tr affic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Scion, a marque of Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-866-707-2466).
If NHTSA receives similar comp laints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Scion, a marque of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov ;
or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.

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Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .................... 424
Alphabetical index ..................... 428
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” for infor-
mation regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Hands-free system for cellular phone

424What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Scion dealer. (P. 118)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Contact your Scion dealer immediately. ( P. 119)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( P. 299)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. ( P. 166)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic
key on your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the
radio wave. (P. 125)
If you have a problem, check th e following before contacting
your Scion dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

425What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Is the charging cable attached to the vehicle? (P. 188)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? (P. 165)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 168)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(P. 123)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 168)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the EV system can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 384)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 386)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal
with the power switch in ON mode. ( P. 383)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 168)
If you think something is wrong
The EV system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the EV system
is stopped

426What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot
be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 147)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the EV system is not operating) for a
period of time. (P. 167)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(P. 337 338)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 174)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( P. 335, 344)
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 344)
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle

427What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed,
refer to P. 335, 344.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily
with the emergency tire puncture repair kit. (P. 359)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt,
or snow. (P. 393)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

428Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 220Air conditioning filter ............. 297
HWD (Heated Windshield
Defroster) ........................... 233
Remote Climate Control System for EV .................... 228
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 210 Function ................................ 210
Warning light ......................... 336
Air conditioning filter .............. 297
Air conditioning system.......... 220 Air conditioning filter ............. 297
HWD (Heated Windshield Defroster) ........................... 233
Remote Climate Control System for EV .................... 228
Airbags ....................................... 32
Airbag operating conditions .... 40
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 35
Airbag warning light .............. 336
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 40
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 45
General airbag precautions .... 35
Locations of airbags................ 32
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 39 Rear window curtain
shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 40
Rear window curtain shield airbag
precautions........................... 35
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 40
Side airbag precautions .......... 35
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 40
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions........................... 35
SRS airbags ........................... 32
ALR (Automatic locking retractor) .................................. 28
Anchor brackets ........................ 57
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 122
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 210 Function ................................ 210
Warning light......................... 336
Assist grips .............................. 246
Audio input
*
Audio switches*
Audio system*
Automatic light control system.................................... 176
Automatic locking retractor (ALR) ........................ 28
AUX port
*
Average power consumption ......................... 109
Average vehicle speed............ 109
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429Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 323
Wattage ................................ 401
Back door ................................. 134
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 281 If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 386
Location .................................. 72
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 215
Warning light ......................... 336
Battery (traction battery)........... 72
Charging ....................... 181, 195
Location .................................. 72
Traction battery precautions ........................... 83
Warning light ......................... 337
Warning message ................. 348
Bluetooth
® audio*
Bottle holders .......................... 237
Brake Fluid .............................. 279, 399
Parking brake........................ 174
Regenerative braking.............. 75
Warning buzzer..................... 335
Warning light ................. 335, 336
Warning message ................. 344
Brake assist ............................. 210 Function ................................ 210
Warning light ......................... 336
Brake fluid ........................ 279, 399
Break-in tips ............................. 151
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................. 106 Care .................................. 248, 251
Aluminum wheels ................. 249
Exterior ................................. 248
Interior .................................. 251
Seat belts.............................. 252
Cargo capacity......................... 162
Caution label .............................. 79
CD player
*
Chains ...................................... 216
Charging
After charge .......................... 109
Battery charger ....................... 79
Charging cable ....................... 85
Charging equipment ............... 84
Charging indicator .................. 84
Charging methods .................. 91
Charging precautions ... 192, 200
Charging station information ......................... 444
Displays shown on the multi-information
display ................ 186, 198, 205
If charging cannot be done ... 377
Inspecting the charging cable................................... 262
Normal charging ................... 181
Plug-in indicator .................... 337
Power sources precautions .... 90
Power sources that can be used ................................ 88
Quick charging...................... 195
Recharge inlet door (charging port lid) ................. 84
Recharge inlet door opener switch ............. 181, 195
Safety functions ...................... 86
Timer charging...................... 202
Warning message................. 355
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

430Alphabetical index
Child restraint system ............... 52Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation ....... 57
Convertible seats, definition.... 52
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 57
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 45
Infant seats, definition ............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 57
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 58
Installing CRS with seat
belts ...................................... 59
Installing CRS with top tether strap .............. 63
Child safety ................................ 51 12-volt battery precautions ................. 282, 389
Airbag precautions .................. 35
Back door precautions .......... 135
Child restraint system ............. 52
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 28
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Power window lock switch .... 147
Power window precautions ... 148
Removed electronic
key battery precautions ...... 300
Seat belt precautions .............. 29
Seat heater precautions........ 245 Cleaning ........................... 248, 251
Aluminum wheels ................. 249
Exterior ................................. 248
Interior .................................. 251
Seat belts.............................. 252
Clock......................................... 112
Condenser................................ 279
Coolant ..................................... 278 Capacity................................ 398
Checking............................... 278
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 215
Cooling system
Capacity................................ 398
EV system overheating......... 390
Cup holders ............................. 237
Current power
consumption ......................... 109
Curtain shield airbags............... 32
Customizable features ............ 414