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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Scion_tC_U_(OM21041U)
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
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STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Scion_tC_U_(OM21041U)
Lubrication system
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Scion vehicle. Use Scion
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the fol-
lowing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill — 
reference)
With filter
Without filter 4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)
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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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Tachometer .............................. 188
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 341
Switch ................................... 197
Wattage ................................ 426
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 100
Theft prevention labels ........... 103
Tire inflation pressure ............ 320
Tire information Glossary ............................... 437
Size ...................................... 433
Tire identification number ..... 432
Uniform tire quality 
grading ............................... 434
Tires Chains .................................. 222
Checking .............................. 310
If you have a flat tire ............. 380
Inflation pressure .................. 320
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 311
Information ........................... 430
Replacing ............................. 380
Rotating tires ........................ 310
Size ...................................... 425
Snow tires............................. 222
Spare tire .............................. 380
Tire pressure warning 
system................................ 310
Tools......................................... 380
Total load capacity .................. 221
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 229, 230
Emergency towing ................ 354
Trailer towing ........................ 228
TRAC ........................................ 211
Traction control ....................... 211
Trailer towing........................... 228
Trip meter................................. 188
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 341
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 426 Valet key .....................................28
Vanity mirrors...........................257
Vehicle data recording ..............22
Vehicle identification

number ...................................416
Vehicle stability control...........211
VSC............................................211
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................363
Open door .............................367
Seat belt reminder .................367
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........365
Automatic transmission fluid 
temperature ........................366
Brake assist system ..............365
Brake system ........................363
Charging system .... ...............364
Electric power steering system 
warning light........................366
Electronic engine control 
system ................................365
High coolant temperature ......367
Low engine oil pressure ........364
Low fuel level ........................367
Low tire pressure...................369
Low washer fluid ...................367
Malfunction indicator lamp ....365
Open door .............................367
Pretensioners ........................365
Seat belt reminder light .........367
Smart key system... ...............370
SRS airbags ..........................365
Tire pressure warning light ....369
Washer
Checking ...............................308
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................222
Switch....................................201
Washing and waxing ...............270TV
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■Warning lights
orP. 367
P. 3 6 3
P. 366
P. 3 6 4
P. 367
P. 3 6 4
P. 367
or
P. 367
P. 3 6 5
P. 3 6 5P. 367
P. 365
or
P. 3 6 5P. 366
P. 3 6 8P. 370
P. 3 6 9P. 366
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
light
Charging system 
warning light
Open door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
SRS warning light
ABS warning lightSlip indicator light
Cruise control indicator
light
*
Maintenance required
reminder lightSmart key system 
warning light
Tire pressure warning
light
Low engine oil 
pressure warning light
High engine coolant 
temperature 
warning light Low windshield 
washer fluid 
warning light
Electric power 
steering system 
warning light
Driver’s and/or front
passenger’s seat belts
reminder light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature 
warning light