Scion iM. Service Manual - part 6

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats

Adjustment procedure

Seat position adjustment lever

Seatback angle adjustment
lever

Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)

WARNING

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When adjusting the seat position

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Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.

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Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

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Seat adjustment

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Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.

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To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

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Move the front seats forward. (

P. 95)

Stow the rear armrest. (

P. 186)

Stow the rear center seat belt
buckle.

Lower the rear center seat head restraint to the lowest position.
(

P. 98)

Fold the rear outside seat head restraints. (

P. 98)

Pull the seatback lock release
lever and fold the seatback
down.

Each seatback may be folded sep-
arately.

Rear seats

The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

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When folding the rear seatbacks down

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Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.

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Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual transmission).

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Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.

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Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.

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Do not allow anyone to sit on the rear center seat if the rear right seat is
folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear center seat belt is then
concealed under the folded seat and cannot be used.

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Be careful not to get your hand caught when folding the rear seatbacks.

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Adjust the position of the front seats before folding down the rear seat-
backs so that the front seats do not interfere with the rear seatbacks when
folding down the rear seatbacks.

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After returning the rear seatback to the upright position

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Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly rocking it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release knob. Make sure
that the red marking is not visible.

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Check that the seat belts are not twisted
or caught in the seatback. 
If the seat belt gets caught between the
seatback’s securing hook and latch, it
may damage the seat belt.

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Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.

Setting up the rear outside seat
head restraints

Fold back the head restraint and
then push it down to the lock posi-
tion.

Folding the rear outside seat
head restraints

Pull the head restraint up while
pressing only the right-side lock
release button and then fold it for-
ward.

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Front seats and rear center seat

Lock release button

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Rear outside seats

Lock release 
button

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Removing the head restraints

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Front seats and rear center seat

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Rear outside seats

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Installing the head restraints

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Front seats

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Rear center seat

Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.

Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release buttons.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock position while pressing the lock
release button.

Lock release button

Lock release buttons

Lock release button

Lock release button

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Rear outside seats

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints

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Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.

Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears. 

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Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

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Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

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After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.

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Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering wheel.

To sound the horn, press on or
close to the 

 mark.

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

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Horn

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WARNING

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Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

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After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. 
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident, and resulting in death or serious injury. Also, the horn may not
sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.

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The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.

Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.

Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced
by operating the lever.

Normal position

Anti-glare position

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Anti-glare function

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WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Scion iM_U (12J49U)

To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.

Left

Right

To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.

Up

Right

Down

Left

Press the switch to fold the mir-
rors.

Press it again to extend them to
the original position.

Outside rear view mirrors

Adjustment procedure

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Folding the mirrors

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Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (

P. 169)

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Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

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Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

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Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.

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When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.

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When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing

One-touch closing (driver’s win-
dow only)

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Opening

One-touch opening (driver’s
window only)

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: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.

Press the switch to lock the pas-
senger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.

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The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

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Operating the power windows after turning the engine off 
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function (driver’s window only)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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Pinch protection function (driver’s window only)
While the window is opening, if an object is caught between the door and win-
dow, window travel is stopped.

Power windows

Opening and closing procedures

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Window lock switch

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If the power window does not close or open normally (driver’s window
only)
If the jam protection function or pinch protection function is malfunctioning
and a window cannot be closed or opened completely, perform the following
operations using the power window switch of the driver's door:

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When not closing normally 
With the vehicle stopped and the engine switch in the “ON” position, within 4
seconds of the jam protection function operating, pull and hold the power
window switch in the one-touch closing position. When the window is closed
completely, release the switch.

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When not opening normally 
With the vehicle stopped and the engine switch in the “ON” position, within 4
seconds of the pinch protection function operating, press and hold the
power window switch in the one-touch opening position. When the window
is opened completely, release the switch.

If the window still cannot be closed or opened completely even though the
above operations have been carried out, perform the following initialization
procedure.

Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.

Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position.

When the window is closed completely, release the power window switch.
Pull and hold the switch in the one-touch closing position again for approxi-
mately 6 seconds.

Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position.
Continue pressing the switch for 1 second after the window has opened
completely.

Release the power window switch, then press and hold the switch in the
one-touch opening position again for approximately 4 seconds.

Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position.
Continue pulling the switch for 1 second after the window has closed.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, perform the procedure
again from the beginning.

If, after performing the above procedure correctly, the window continues to
close but then re-open slightly or open but then close again slightly, have the
vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Closing the windows

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The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch.(

P. 106)

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Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

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When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

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Jam protection function (driver’s window only)

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Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

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The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.

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Pinch protection function (driver’s window only)

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Do not use a hand, arm, or clothing to intentionally activate the pinch pro-
tection function.

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The pinch protection function may not operate if something gets caught
just before the window is fully opened. Take care so that your hands, arms,
or clothing do not get caught.

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Driving

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle............. 110

Cargo and luggage ........... 120

Vehicle load limits ............. 123

Trailer towing..................... 124

Dinghy towing 

(vehicles with a 
continuously variable 
transmission)................... 125

Dinghy towing 

(vehicles with a 
manual transmission)...... 126

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch ..... 128

Continuously variable 

transmission.................... 131

Manual transmission ......... 135

Turn signal lever................ 137

Parking brake .................... 138

4-3.  Operating the lights and 

wipers

Headlight switch................ 139

Windshield wipers and 

washer ............................ 143

Rear window wiper and 

washer ............................ 145

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank 

cap .................................. 147

4-5.  Using the driving 

support systems

Cruise control.................... 151

Driving assist systems ...... 156

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips ............. 162

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4-1. Before driving

P. 128

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Continuously variable transmission

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. 
(

P. 131)

Release the parking brake. (

P. 138)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accel-
erator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

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Manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1. 
(

P. 135)

Release the parking brake. (

P. 138)

Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

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Continuously variable transmission

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (

P. 131)

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Manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to N. (

P. 135)

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving: 

Starting the engine

Driving

Stopping

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