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1-7. Safety information
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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the seat s using the LATCH anchors or a
seat belt. Attach the top tether stra p when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is
not compatible with the LATCH (Low er Anchors and Tethers for Chil-
dren) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the outboard rear seats.
(Buttons displaying the loca-
tion of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seat belt) ( P. 78)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Odometer/trip meter display change button
P. 189
Odometer/trip meter display
Displays odometer, trip meter, average fuel consumption, outside tem-
perature display and Eco Driving Indicator Light setting screen. 
 P. 189
Instrument panel light control knob
P. 190

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When driving
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Switching the display
Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the odometer/trip
meter display change button.
Display items■ Odometer
■ Trip meters A and B
■ Average fuel consumption
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven
since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and
B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Press and hold the button to reset.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was last reset.
• The function can be reset by pressing the odome-
ter/trip meter display change button for longer
than 1 second when the average fuel consump-
tion is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

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■Outside temperature display
■ Eco Driving Indicator Light set ting screen (vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument pa nel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the knob.
Darker
Brighter
Displays the outside temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is
from -40 °F (-40 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C).
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be set to on or off.
The function can be activated or deactivated by
pressing the odometer/trip meter display change
button for longer than 1 second when Eco Driving
Indicator Light setting screen is displayed.

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When driving
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control knob is turned fully clockwise.
■ Outside temperature display
● In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be
displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 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.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
■ The odometer/trip meter di splay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes

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■Reset the maintenance data (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the maintenance data.
To reset the data, follow the procedures described below:
Switch the display to the trip meter A when the engine is running.
(P. 188)
Vehicles without a smart key system 
Turn the engine switch off. 
Vehicles with a smart key system 
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Vehicles without a smart key system 
While pressing the odometer/trip meter display change button
( P. 188), turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (do not start
the engine because reset mode will be canceled). Continue to
press and hold the button until the trip meter displays “000000”. 
Vehicles with a smart key system 
While pressing the odometer/trip meter display change button
( P. 188), turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the IGNI-
TION ON mode (do not start the engine because otherwise the
reset mode will be canceled). Continue to press and hold the but-
ton until the trip meter displays “000000”.
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Scion dealer
● Scion technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with
the latest service information. They are well informed about the opera-
tions of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, y our Scion dealer will promptly take
care of it.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Tire inflation pressure
■Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size are
displayed on the tire and loading information label. ( P. 425)

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Alphabetical index
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself 
maintenance ...................... 285
General maintenance ........... 280
Maintenance data ................. 416
Maintenance requirements ... 277
Manual transmission .............. 183
Meter Instrument panel light 
control ................................ 190
Meters .................................. 188
Microphone .............................. 245
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 86
Side mirror heater................. 242
Side mirrors ............................ 87
Vanity mirrors ....................... 257
Moon roof................................... 91
Noise from under vehicle ......... 20
Odometer ................................. 188
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 295
Opener Back door ............................... 62
Fuel filler door......................... 95
Hood ..................................... 290
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 87
Outside temperature 
display ................................... 190
Overheating, Engine ............... 408 Parking brake ...........................186
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............341
Switch....................................197
Wattage .................................426
Personal/interior lights
Personal/interior light ............247
Switch....................................248
Wattage .................................426
Power outlet .............................259
Power windows ..........................89
Radiator ....................................301
Rear seats Adjustment ..............................74
Folding down ...........................74
Seat adjustment ......................74
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulb ...............341
Wattage .................................426
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............341
Wattage .................................426
Rear window defogger ............242
Rear window wiper ..................204
Replacing Fuses ....................................330
Key battery ............................326
Light bulbs .............................341
Tires ......................................380
Wireless remote control 
battery .................................326
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S.A. owners ........................450
Reset the maintenance 
data .........................................278M
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