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In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy
with tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the
SRS airbags makes the SRS airbags themselves poten-
tial sources of death or serious injury if an occupant is
too close to an airbag, or if an object or some part of
his or her body has been placed between the occupant
and the airbag at the time of deployment. This is just
one example of how the instructions in Section 1–3 of
this Owner ’s Manual will help ensure proper use of the
occupant restraint systems, and increase the safety they
can provide to you and your family in the event of an
accident.
Scion recommends you to read the provisions in Section
1–3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your
time of ownership of this vehicle.Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control
certain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist
in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is
a system to record data in a crash or a near car crash
event. This is called an Event Data Recorder (EDR).
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In
a crash or a near car crash event, this device may
record some or all of the following information: Engine speed
 Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
 Vehicle speed
 To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
 Position of the transmission shift lever
 Whether the driver and front passenger wore the
seat belts or not
 Driver ’s seat position
 Front passenger ’s occupant classification

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1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSPage
1 Overview of instru ments and controls
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2 Keys and Doors7
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3 Occupant restraint systems27
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4 Steering wheel and Mirrors83
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5 Lights, Wipers and Defogger89
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6 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators99
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7 Engine (ignition) switch, Transmission and Parking brake111
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8 Air conditioning system127
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9 Other equipment137
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2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR SCION 147 . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 STARTING AND DRIVING 179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPE ARANCE CARE 211. . . . .
6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
1 Introduction223
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2 Engine and Chassis231
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3 Electrical components247
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8 SPECIFICATIONS 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS 265 . . . . . . . .
10 INDE X 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Table of contents

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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vent133
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2. Instrument cluster 4
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3. Center vents 133
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4. Panorama moonroof switch, interior light and
personal light 24, 92, 94
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5. Power door lock switch 17
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6. Power window switches 18
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7. Glove box 141
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8. Tire pressure warning reset switch 121
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9. Cup holders 143
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10. Parking brake lever 123
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11. Auxiliary box 142
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12. Automatic transmission shift lever or manual transmission
gear shift lever 113, 116
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13. Hood lock release lever 21
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14. Window lock switch 18
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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Fuel gauge 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Speedometer
4. Tachometer 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Automatic transmission shift range position display 113 . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Trip meter reset knob 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Odometer and two trip meters 101
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9. Low fuel level warning light 100 . . . . . .
10. Instrument panel light control knob 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster overview

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Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster
Brake system warning light∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Charging system warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Anti–lock brake system warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Tire pressure warning light∗1
Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light
Cruise control indicator light
∗2
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Open door warning light∗1 ∗
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: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 103.
∗2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 123.
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1Automatic transmission indicator lights

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If the system fails to reset, the light will
remain on or keep flashing.
(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position
and goes off after the engine starts.
This means that the warning light sys-
tem is operating properly.
If the lamp remains on or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
following.
Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.
Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp will not go off even after
the several trips, contact your Scion
dealer as soon as possible. If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...
There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, emission control system, auto-
matic transmission electrical system or
warning light system itself.
Contact your Scion dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state emis-
sion inspection if the malfunction indicator
lamp remains on. Contact your Scion deal-
er to check your vehicle’s emission control
system and OBD (On–Board Di agnostics)
system before taking your vehicle for the
inspection.
For details, see “Emissions inspection and
maintenance (I/M) programs” on page 222.
(g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes very low. Fill up the
tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual. (h) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Scion dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
cause for concern if it then goes out when
the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light on—even for one block.
It may ruin the engine.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Engine (ignition) switch, Transmission and Parking
brake
Engine (ignition) switch11 2
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Automatic transmission 11 3
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Manual transmission 11 6
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Tire pressure warning system 11 7
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Parking brake 123
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Cruise control 123
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SECTION 1– 7

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“START”—Starter motor on. The key
will return to the “ON” position when
released.
For starting tips, see page 180.
“ON”—Engine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
“ACC”—Accessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position and open the driver’s
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.“LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
You must push in the key to turn the
engine switch from “ACC” to the “LOCK”
position. On vehicles with an automatic
transmission, the shift lever must be put
in the “P” position before pushing the key.
When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the “LOCK” position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
Approximately five hours after the engine
is turned off, you may hear a sound com-
ing from underneath the luggage compart-
ment for several minutes. This is normal
operation and does not indicate a malfunc-
tion. (See “Leak detection pump” on page
viii.)
CAUTION
For vehicles with manual transmis-
sion:
Never remove the key when the ve-
hicle is moving, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the “ON”
position if the engine is not running.
The battery will discharge and the
ignition could be damaged.
Engine (ignition) switch

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Automatic transmission
Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only move out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the engine
switch in “ON” position).
(a) Shift lever
The shift position is displayed on the in-
strument cluster.
P: Parking, engine starting and key re-
moval
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving (with overdrive on)
3: Engine braking
2: Stronger engine braking
L: Maximum engine braking
Shift with the brake pedal
depressed.
(The engine switch must be in
“ON” position.)
Shift normally.
Shift lever

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(b) Normal driving1. Start the engine as instructed in “How to start the engine” on page 180. The
transmission must be in “P” or “N”.
2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to “D”.
When the lever is in the “D” position, the
automatic transmission system will select
the most suitable gear for running condi-
tions such as normal cruising, hill climb-
ing, etc.
Always use the “D” position for better fuel
economy and quieter driving. If the engine
coolant temperature is low, the transmis-
sion will not shift into the overdrive gear
even in the “D” position.
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting. (c) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:
Shift into the “3” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to third gear, and
engine braking will be enabled.
Shift into the “2” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to second gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than 108 km/h (67 mph), and
stronger engine braking will be en-
abled.
Shift into the “L” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to first gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than 54 km/h (34 mph), and
maximum engine braking will be en-
abled.
When the cruise control is being used,
even if you down shift from “D” to “3”,
engine braking will not be enabled be-
cause the cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see “Cruise control” on page 123.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.
(d) Using “2” and “L” positions
The “2” and “L” positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the shift lever in “2” or “L”, you can
start the vehicle in motion as with the
lever in “D”.
With the shift lever in “2”, the vehicle will
start in first gear and automatically shift
to second gear.
With the shift lever in “L”, the transmis-
sion is engaged in first gear.