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Stop/tail and rear side marker lights, rear turn signal lights
and back-up lights

Open the back door and remove
the cover.

To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the flathead screwdriver
with a rag.

Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise and remove the light bulb.

Stop/tail and rear side marker
light

Rear turn signal light

Back-up light

STEP

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License plate lights

Open the back door and remove
the trim board.

To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the flathead screwdriver
with a rag.

Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise and remove the light bulb.

STEP

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LED lights

The accessory lights, side turn signal lights and high mounted stoplight con-
sist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to
your Scion dealer to have the light replaced.

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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction. Contact your Scion dealer for more information in
the following situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

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Water has built up inside the headlight.

CAUTION

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Replacing light bulbs

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Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

●

Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.

●

Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

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To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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Emergency flashers

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is

involved in an accident.

Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

Situations needs to contact dealers before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Scion dealer or commercial towing service before towing.

● The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by

your Scion dealer or commercial towing service, using a lift-type

truck or flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-

vincial and local laws.

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Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

From the front

Release the parking brake.

From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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Using a flatbed truck

If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45

.

Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.

Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for 50 miles (80km) at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.

For vehicles with an automatic transmission, only the front towing
eyelet may be used.

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Emergency towing procedure

Take out the towing eyelet. (

 P. 302)

Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.

Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to “ON”
position.

STEP

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Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:

P. 317

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While towing

If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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Wheel nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. (

P. 302)

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When towing the vehicle

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While towing

●

When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains.
The towing eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken
debris may hit people and cause serious damage.

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Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and can not be oper-
ated.

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Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.

STEP

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting the
ground, the drivetrain and related parts
may be damaged.

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NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck

When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably

needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Scion dealer as soon as

possible.

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Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle

(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or

comes on

● Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does

not come on continuously

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Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine

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Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost

touches the floor

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Fuel pump shut off system

Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

Restart the engine.

NOTICE

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Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when

an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system

stops the supply of fuel to the engine.

STEP

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...

Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.

The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Scion dealer.

: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system

This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights

comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes

off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by

your Scion dealer.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.

The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Scion dealer.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.

Low engine oil pressure warning light

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.

High engine coolant temperature warning light

Indicates that the engine is almost overheating.
(

P. 323)

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Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.

Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system (if

equipped).

SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.

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