Scion Q EV. Service Manual - part 9

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4-3. Adjusting the seats

CAUTION

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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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After installing 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.

NOTICE

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Before folding the seatbacks

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The seat belts buckles must be stowed.

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The head restraints must be removed.

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When operating the rear seat

Make sure that the rear seat does not come into contact with the front seat.
Do not forcibly operate the rear seat. Otherwise, the seat cover may be
damaged or the seat may be broken.

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

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Steering wheel

Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel.

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

Adjustment procedure

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CAUTION

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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.

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Inside rear view mirror

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

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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CAUTION

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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Outside rear view mirrors

To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.

Left

Right

To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.

Up

Right

Down

Left

Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear. 

Adjustment procedure

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Folding the mirrors

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

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Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

CAUTION

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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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4-5. Opening, closing the windows

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Power windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.

Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing

One-touch closing

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Opening

One-touch opening

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: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.

Press the switch down to lock
passenger window switch.

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 power switch is in ON mode.

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Operating the power windows after turning the EV system off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either side door is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

Opening and closing procedures

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Window lock switch

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4-5. Opening, closing the windows

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When the power window does not close normally

If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on
the relevant door.

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After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power
window switch in the one-touch closing position while the power switch is
turned to ON mode.

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If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation as
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue
holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed.

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
opened completely.

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once
again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning. 
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform-
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Scion
dealer. 

CAUTION

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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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.

●

Do not allow children to operate the power windows. 
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in
some instances, even death.

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Jam protection function

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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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5

Driving

5-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle............. 150

Cargo and luggage ........... 159

Vehicle load limits ............. 162

Trailer towing..................... 163

Dinghy towing ................... 164

5-2. Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch ...... 165

Transmission..................... 171

Turn signal lever................ 173

Parking brake .................... 174

Horn .................................. 175

5-3. Operating the lights 

and wipers

Headlight switch ................ 176

Windshield wipers 

and washer ..................... 178

Rear window wiper and 

washer ............................ 180

5-4. How to charge

Normal charging................ 181

Quick charging .................. 195

Timer charging (normal 

charging only) ................. 202

5-5. Using the driving support 

systems

Driving assist systems ...... 210

Hill-start assist control ....... 213

5-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips ............. 215

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Driving the vehicle

Check that the charging cable is disconnected. (

P. 188)

P. 165

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

P. 171)

Release the parking brake. (

P. 174)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

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. 171)

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

Set the parking brake. (

P. 174)

Shift the shift lever to P. (

P. 171)

Press the power switch to stop the EV system.

Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving: 

Before starting the EV system

Starting the EV system

Driving

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

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Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

Release the parking brake.

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When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control is available. (

P. 213)

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Driving in the rain

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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.

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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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Breaking in your new Scion

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:

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For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.

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For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws.

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For efficient use

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Shift the shift lever to D when driving. 
For good power economy and noise reduction, shift the shift lever to D posi-
tion should usually be used.

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Drive your vehicle smoothly. 
Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration.

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Avoid repeated acceleration. 
Repeated acceleration consumes traction battery power, resulting in poor
acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with the accelerator
pedal slightly released.

Starting off on a steep uphill

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When “DRIVE FORCE LIMITED” is displayed on the multi-information
display

When driving on extremely rough roads, the driving force may be limited to
avoid damage to vehicle parts. This is not a malfunction.

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To prevent the traction battery’s remaining charge from running out

Driving on highways is likely to accelerate the battery power consumption, so
do not rely too much on the possible driving ranges. If the SOC (State of
Charge) warning light comes on, avoid driving on highways and charge the
battery soon.

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Eco-friendly driving

During Eco-friendly acceleration opera-
tion (Eco driving), Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn on. When the accelerator
pedal is depressed excessively, and when
the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.

Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate
in the following conditions:

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The shift lever is in anything other than
D.

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The vehicle speed is approximately
80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.

Eco Driving Indicator Light can be
enabled or disabled. (

P. 112)

CAUTION

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

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When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the EV system
operating. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

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CAUTION

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

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When driving the vehicle

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Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. 

• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-

culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the

vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake

pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.

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The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians. Because there is no
engine noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.

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During normal driving, do not turn off the EV system. Turning the EV sys-
tem off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but
the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more diffi-
cult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. 
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: 

P. 329

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Use regenerative braking to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill. 
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (

P. 171)

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If “REGENERATIVE BRAKING LIMITED” appears on the multi-informa-
tion display, firmly depress the brake pedal to decelerate the vehicle.
(

P. 347)

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Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.

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CAUTION

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

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When driving the vehicle

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Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

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Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

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Sudden acceleration or regenerative braking due to shift changing could
cause the vehicle to skid.

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After driving through a puddle, depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.

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When shifting the shift lever

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Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

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Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

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Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

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Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

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Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
EV system. Regenerative braking is not available when N is selected.

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Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in
death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

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When shifting the shift lever

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

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If a warning message appears on the multi-information display and warn-
ing buzzer sound when the shift lever is in P with the brake pedal
depressed, do not operate the shift lever. (

P. 349)

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If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)

Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Scion dealer as soon
as possible. 
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.

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When the vehicle is stopped

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Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate
suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

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In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the “READY” indicator is on, and apply
the parking brake as necessary.

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If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

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When the vehicle is parked

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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may rupture, causing the contents to spray over the

interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components.

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CAUTION

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Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is
loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

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Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
cle.

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Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

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Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the EV sys-
tem and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the EV system is operating.

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When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the EV system off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the
shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to uninten-
tionally move, which can lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.

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When braking

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When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

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If the electronically controlled brake system does not operate, do not fol-
low other vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require brak-
ing. 
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.

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The brake system consists of 3 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the others will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase. If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. Have your
brakes fixed immediately. If the brake system warning light (red indicator)
comes on together with the buzzer sound while driving, immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Scion dealer.

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NOTICE

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When driving the vehicle

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Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.

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Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

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When parking the vehicle

Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.

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Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

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Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time. 
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

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When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. 

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If you get a flat tire while driving 

A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.

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It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

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The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

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The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (

P. 359)

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When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:

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Short in electrical components

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Traction battery damage caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Scion dealer check the following:

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Brake function

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Changes in quantity and quality of transmission fluid, etc.

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Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Components connected to the traction battery.