overheating TOYOTA xD 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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(p) High Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light
The light operates to warn that the engine
is almost overheating.
The high engine coolant temperature warn-
ing light will come on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position. After
a few seconds, the light will go off.
If your engine coolant temperature is low
with the engine switch on, the low engine
coolant temperature indicator light comes
on. If it keeps lighting on with the engine
fully warmed, contact your Scion dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes, your engine is too
hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your
vehicle and allow the engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe
operating conditions, such as:
Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
Reducing speed or stopping after high
speed driving.
Idling for a long period with the air
conditioning on in stop −and− go traffic.
NOTICE
Do not remove the thermostat in
the engine cooling system as this
may cause the engine to overheat.
The thermostat is designed to con-
trol the flow of coolant to keep the
temperature of the engine within
the specified operating range.
 Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” on page 205.
(q) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the engine switch in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
(r) Light Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer will sound if the headlight
switch is left on and the driver’s door is
opened with the key removed from the
engine switch. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light and low windshield wash-
er fluid level warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the side doors or back door.
The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators except
the open door warning light should come
on. The “ABS”, “VSC OFF”, tire pressure
warning light, electric power steering sys-
tem warning light, “MAINT REQD” remind-
er light, high engine coolant temperature
warning light and slip indicator light go off
after a few seconds. The SRS warning
light goes off after about 6 seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by your Scion
dealer as soon as possible.

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(b) Normal driving1. Start the engine as instructed in “How to start the engine” on page 190. The
transmission must be in “P” or “N”.
2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector 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, hard towing, 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 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 97 km/h (60 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 47 km/h (29 mph), and
maximum engine braking will be en-
abled.
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 selector lever in “2” or “L”, you
can start the vehicle in motion as with the
lever in “D”.
With the selector lever in “2”, the vehicle
will start in first gear and automatically
shift to second gear.
With the selector lever in “L”, the trans-
mission is engaged in first gear.
NOTICE

Be careful not to overrev the en-
gine. The approximate maximum al-
lowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:
“2” 118 km/h (74 mph) . . . . . . . . . .
“ L” 64 km/ h ( 40 mph)
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 Do not continue hill climbing for a
long time in the “2” or “L” posi-
tion. This may cause severe auto-
matic transmission damage from
overheating. To prevent such dam-
age, “D” or “3” position should be
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Do not remain for a long time in a
parked vehicle with the engine run-
ning. If it is unavoidable, however,
do so only in an unconfined area
and adjust the heating or cooling
system to force outside air into the
vehicle.
Keep the back door closed while
driving. An open or unsealed back
door may cause exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle.
To allow proper operation of your
vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the wind-
shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-
er obstructions.
If the smell of exhaust is noticed
inside the vehicle, open the win-
dows. Large amounts of exhaust in
the vehicle can cause driver drowsi-
ness and an accident, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Scion dealer immediately.
Do not leave the engine running in
an area with snow buildup, or
where it is snowing. If snowbanks
build up around the vehicle while
the engine is running, exhaust
gases may collect and enter the ve-
hicle. This may lead to death or a
serious health hazard.
When taking a nap in the vehicle,
always turn the engine off. Other-
wise, you may accidentally move
the selector lever (automatic) or
shift lever (manual) or depress the
accelerator pedal, which could
cause an accident or fire due to
engine overheating. Additionally, if
the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may
collect and enter the vehicle, lead-
ing to death or a serious health
hazard.
FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Engine oil has the primary functions of
lubricating and cooling the inside of the
engine, and plays a major role in main-
taining the engine in proper working order.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
It is normal that an engine should con-
sume some engine oil during normal
engine operation. The causes of oil
consumption in a normal engine are as
follows.
Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil
is left on the cylinder wall when a pis-
ton moves downwards in the cylinder.
High negative pressure generated when
the vehicle is decelerating sucks some
of this oil into the combustion chamber.
This oil as well as some part of the oil
film left on the cylinder wall is burned
by the high temperature combustion
gases during the combustion process.
Facts about engine oil
consumption

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20T002
Your engine is fitted with iridium–tipped
spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use only iridium–tipped spark plugs.
Do not adjust gaps for engine perfor-
mance or smooth drivability.
The electric power steering system, us-
ing an electric motor, assists the turn-
ing of the steering wheel.
In the following cases, you may feel the
steering becoming heavy. But it is not
a malfunction.
When maneuvering or turning frequently
over a long time
The power steering effect will be re-
duced to prevent the system from over-
heating. Avoid turning the steering
wheel, or stop the vehicle and turn the
engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”
position. The system will become cool
in about 10 minutes.
NOTICE
Frequent maneuvering and turning
over a long time may cause damage
to the system in which the mecha-
nism prevents overheating of the elec-
tric power steering system.
When the battery is discharged
Check the battery’s condition. If neces-
sary, recharge or replace the battery.
For details, see “Checking battery con-
dition” on page 260.
INFORMATION
When the steering wheel is turned, a
motor operating sound (whining
sound) may be heard. This occurs
when the power steering motor works
and is not defective.
Iridium–tipped spark plugs Electric power steering system

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NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30 se-
conds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
 Do not race a cold engine.
 If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
This will allow you much better control.
Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharp −edged objects and
other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage such
as a tire burst.
Drive slowly when passing over bumps
or travelling on a bumpy road. Other-
wise, the impact could cause severe
damage to the tires and/or wheels.
When parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb so
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
parking brake, and place the transmis-
sion in “P” (automatic) or in first or
reverse (manual). If necessary, block
the wheels.
Washing your vehicle or driving through
deep water may get the brakes wet. To
see whether they are wet, check that
there is no traffic near you, and then
press the pedal lightly. If you do not
feel a normal braking force, the brakes
are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle cautiously while lightly
pressing the brake pedal with the park-
ing brake applied. If they still do not
work safely, pull to the side of the road
and call a Scion dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
Before driving off, make sure the
parking brake is fully released and
the parking brake reminder light is
off.
Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is running.
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.
To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and
not work properly.
Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
tion or engine braking could cause
the vehicle to skid or spin.
Tips for driving in various
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Tr ailer to win g
Scion does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. Scion also
does not recommend the installation of
a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bi-
cycle, etc. Your Scion is not designed
for trailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.Improving fuel economy is easy–just take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure.
Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See page
250 for instructions.
Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warmup idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
Keep the automatic transmission
overdrive turned on when engine
braking is not required. Driving with
the overdrive off will reduce the fuel
economy. (For details, see “Automatic
transmission” on page 117.)
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.
Avoid engine lugging or overrev-
ving. Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.
Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down. Stop−and− go driving
wastes fuel.
Avoid unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal. This causes needless
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.
Maintain a moderate speed on high-
ways. The faster you drive, the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.
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A
Adding washer fluid263
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Adjustment Front seats 24
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Seat belt 32
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Air conditioning system 136
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Airbags 46
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 88 . . . . .
Anti −lock brake system warning
light 105
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Anti −theft steering column lock 116 . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 227
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Protecting your Scion from corrosion 224
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Washing and waxing 225
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Audio remote controls 149
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Automatic transmission Driving with an
automatic transmission 117
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Shift pattern 117
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Shift speed 117
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AUX jack 149
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Auxiliary box 151
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 20
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B
Battery
Checking battery condition 260 . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling safety 260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging precautions 261 . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine 190 . . . . . . . . . . .
Bottle holders 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators 166 . . . . . .
Brake system 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 105 . . . . . . . . . .
Brake −in tips 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes Fluid level 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear indicators 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness control 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Carbon monoxide caution 159
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 183
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Distribution 185
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Stowage precautions 184
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Certification label 166
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Charging system warning light 105 . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing fuses 262 . . . . . . . . Checking and replacing tires 252
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Checking brake fluid 249
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Checking the engine oil level 246 . . . . . . . .
Checking the radiator and condenser 249
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Child restraint Child restraint system 67
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Installation 69
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Precautions 66
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Types of child restraint system 68 . . . . . .
Cleaning the interior 227
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Clock 148
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Cold weather operation 193
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Controls, Instrument panel 2
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Cooling system Coolant level 248
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Engine overheating 205
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Radiator and reservoir 249
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Radiator cap 249
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Winter driving tips 193
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Corrosion prevention 224
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Cruise control 131
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Cup holders 152
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D
Defogger, Rear window97
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 92
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Dinghy towing 194
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Directional signals 92
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Do −it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 241
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Service precautions 239
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 235
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Driving Automatic transmission 117
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Driving tips 191, 193
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Manual transmission 120
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Driving in the rain 192
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Driving tips Driving tips in various conditions 191
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Driving with a
manual transmission 120
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Driving with an automatic transmission 117
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Economical driving 196
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Good driving practice 117, 120
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Winter driving tips 193
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During, Break −in 156
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E
Economical driving, Saving money
on both fuel and repairs 196 . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system Battery 260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 93 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of Blown fuse 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 93 . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 221 . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 200 . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs 236 . . . . . . . Engine
Before starting the engine 190 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 248 . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 158 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant Winter driving tips 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil Winter driving tips 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine switch 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire
After changing wheels 216 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tires 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosing wheel nuts 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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M
MaintenanceDo −it−yourself maintenance 239 . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 232 . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 232 . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 105 . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission Driving with a
manual transmission 120 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift speed 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed Automatic transmission 117 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror
Anti −glare inside rear view 88 . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote controlled rear view 87 . . . . . . . .
Multi −information display
Screen transition 102
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N
New vehicle break −in 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O
Oil
Oil consumption 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viscosity and grade 247, 271 . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open door warning light 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating tips 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 158 . . . . . . .
Overdrive switch 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating, Engine 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview, Engine compartment 238 . . . . . .
P
Parking brake
Operation 131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake reminder light 105 . . . . . . . . .
Personal lights 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning a floor jack 242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders (seat belt pretensioners) 43 . . . . . . . . . . .
Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 43 . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Scion from corrosion 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R
Radiator, Coolant, Engine 249
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Rear view mirror Anti −glare inside 88
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Outside 86
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Remote controlled 87
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Rear view mirror remote control 87 . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 97
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 278
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S
Seat adjustment precautions,
Front seats 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioner warning light 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt reminder buzzer 105 . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt reminder light 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 232 . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators 105 . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side vents 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .