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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to en-
sure adequate ground clearance for
towing at the opposite end of the
raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper
and/or underbody of the towed vehicle
will be damaged during towing.
From rear—
Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly
under the front wheels. If you do not
use a towing dolly, place the engine
switch in the “ACC” position and put
the transmission in neutral.
NOTICE
Do not tow with the key removed or
in the “LOCK” position when towing
from the rear without a towing dolly.
The steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front
wheels straight.
Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic
transmission from the rear with the
front wheels on the ground, as this
may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
(b) Using flat bed truck
(c) Towing with sling type
truck
(c) Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-
ther from the front or rear. This may
cause body damage.

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—Emergency towing
Front
Rear
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Scion deal-
er or a commercial tow truck service.
If a towing service is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed by a cable or chain
secured to either the emergency towing
eyelet on the front or the rear of the
vehicle. Use extreme caution when tow-
ing vehicles.
Vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion, use only the front towing eyelet
when towing your vehicle.
To install the towing eyelet, see “—Instal-
ling towing eyelet” on page 214.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
 Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission, never tow a vehicle from
the rear with four wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes. Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard−
surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing eyelets and towing cable or
chain. The eyelets and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelet provided.

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Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in neutral (manu-
al) or “N” (automatic). The engine switch
must be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON”
(engine running).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
1. Remove the towing eyelet as shown inthe illustration.2. Remove the towing eyelet cover on thebumper using a flathead screwdriver
which is wrapped with a cloth.
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3. Secure the towing eyelet to the hole onthe bumper by turning clockwise.4. Tighten the towing eyelet securely bya wheel nut wrench.
CAUTION
When installing the eyelet on the ve-
hicle, be sure to tighten the eyelet
securely. If the eyelet is loose, it may
come off when being towed and re-
sult in death or serious injury.
If you cannot move the selector lever
out of “P” position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is de-
pressed, use the shift lock override but-
ton as follows:
1. Turn the engine switch to “LOCK” position. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent.
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever

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Fuel filler door: Do not apply water (high−
pressure car wash, for example) at or
near the fuel tank inlet with the fuel filler
door opened. If the water enters the air
vent, you may experience trouble with re-
fueling or rough engine idling.
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not
scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
faces are soft.
Exterior lights: Wash carefully. Do not use
organic substances or scrub them with a
hard brush. This may damage the sur-
faces of the lights.
Road tar: Remove with turpentine or
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces.
3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap can cause streaking. In hot weather you
may need to rinse each section right
after you wash it.
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
rub or press hard—you might scratch
the paint.NOTICE
Do not use organic substances
(gasoline, kerosene, benzine or
strong solvents), which may be tox-
ic or cause damage.
 Do not scrub any part of the ve-
hicle with a hard brush, which may
cause damage.
Automatic car wash
Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-
matic car wash, but remember that the
paint can be scratched by some types of
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the
washing process itself. Scratching reduces
paint durability and gloss, especially on
darker colors. The manager of the car
wash should be able to advise you wheth-
er the process is safe for the paint on
your vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the antenna,
make sure it is retracted before driv-
ing your Scion through an automatic
car wash.
Waxing your Scion
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your
Scion’s finish.
Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle
surface does not repel water well.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be- fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If the finish has become extremely weath-
ered, use a car −cleaning polish, fol-
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
low the manufacturer ’s instructions and
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
Windshield washer nozzles: Make sure
that the nozzles do not become blocked
when waxing. If a nozzle becomes
blocked, contact your Scion dealer to have
the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not
try to clear it with a pin or other
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NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based nonsilicate,
nonamine, nonnitrite, and nonbo-
rate coolant with longlife hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water.
 If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.
 Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
 Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
 Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the hood, check to
see that you have not forgotten any
tools, rags, etc.
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do −it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Scion parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent. See
page 241 for details about engine oil
selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non −silicate, non −amine, non− ni-
trite, and non −borate coolant with long −
life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water.
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)

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CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Fuse or equivalent with same amper-
age rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID
Parts:
Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding washer fluid)
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
Parts:
Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See the table in
“Replacing light bulbs” on page 256.)
Positioning a floor jack
Front
Rear

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A
Adding washer fluid255
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Adjustment
Front seats 26
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Seat belt 31
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Air conditioning filters 136
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Air conditioning system 130
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Airbags 40
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 82 . . . . .
Anti −lock brake system
warning light 97
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Anti −theft steering column lock 108 . . . . . .
Appearance care Cleaning the interior 223
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Protecting your Scion from
corrosion 220
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Washing and waxing 221
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Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 109
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Shift lock override button 215
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Shift pattern 109
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Shift speed 109
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AUX adapter 145
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 21
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B
Back door 20
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Back door lock 20
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Battery Checking battery condition 252 . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 252
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Handling safety 252
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Recharging precautions 253
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Winter driving tips 189
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Before starting the engine 186
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Bottle holders 148
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 162 . . . . . .
Brake system 159
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Brake system warning light 97
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Brakes
Fluid level 243
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Pad wear indicators 162
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Parking 124
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Break −in tips 152
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Brightness control 88
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C
Carbon monoxide caution 155
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Cargo and luggage Capacity 179
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Distribution 180
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Stowage precautions 180
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Certification label 162
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Checking and replacing fuses 254 . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires 246 . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 243
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Checking the engine oil level 240 . . . . . . . .
Checking the radiator and condenser 242
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Child restraint Child restraint system 61
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Installation 63
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Precautions 60
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Types of child restraint system 62 . . . . . .
Cleaning the interior 223
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Clock 143
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Cold weather Operation 189
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Controls, Instrument panel 2
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Cooling system Coolant level 242
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Engine overheating 199
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Radiator and reservoir 242
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Radiator cap 242
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Winter driving tips 189
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Corrosion prevention 220
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Cruise control 125
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Cup holders 147
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D
Defogger, Rear window90
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 86
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Dinghy towing 190
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Directional signals 86
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Do −it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 235
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Service precautions 233
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 229 . . .
Driving Automatic transmission 109
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Driving tips 187, 189
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Manual transmission 113
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Driving in the rain 188
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Driving tips
Driving in the rain 188
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Driving tips in various conditions 187
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Driving with an automatic transmission 109
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Driving with a
manual transmission 113
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Economical driving 192
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Good driving practice 109, 113
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Winter driving tips 189
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During
Break −in 152
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E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel
and repairs 192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system Battery 252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 87 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of Blown fuse 254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 87 . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot operate back door opener 216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever 215 . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 196 . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs 230 . . . . . . . Engine
Before starting the engine 186 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 242 . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 154 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment overview 232 . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification Number 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three −way catalytic converter 154 . . . . .
Engine coolant Temperature indicator and waning light 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil Winter driving tips 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine switch 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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L
Light bulbsBack −up lights 259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights 258 . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights 258 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate lights 260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights 258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side marker lights 259 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal lights 259 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop and tail lights 259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, replacing 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Interior Interior light 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light reminder buzzer 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load limits 179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock Side doors 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 97 . . . . . . . . . . .
Low oil pressure warning light 97 . . . . . . . .
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment light 89 . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage stowage box 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M
Maintenance
Do −it−yourself maintenance 233 . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 226 . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 226 . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 97 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission Driving with a
manual transmission 113 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission 109 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror
Anti −glare inside rear view 82 . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi −information display 142 . . . . . . . . . . . .
N
New vehicle break−in 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O
Odometer 95
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Oil
Consumption 156
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Power steering 157
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Viscosity and grade 241, 263
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Oil consumption 156
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Open door warning light 97
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Operating tips 133
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Operation in foreign countries 154 . . . . . . .
Overdrive switch 109
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Overheating, Engine 199
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Overheating, Engine coolant 94
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Overview Engine compartment 232
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P
Parking brake
Operation 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake reminder light 97 . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning a floor jack 236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pretensioners (seat belt pretensioners) 37 . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Scion from corrosion 220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .