Scion iM. Instruction - part 9

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The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows. When
intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper interval
can be also adjusted.

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1

 or 

*

2

Intermittent windshield
wiper operation

*

1

 or 

*

2

Low speed windshield
wiper operation

*

1

 or 

*

2

High speed windshield
wiper operation

*

1

 or 

*

2

Temporary operation

*

1

: For  U.S.A.

*

2

: For Canada

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the wiper lever

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3

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Washer/wiper dual operation

Wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.

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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

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If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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WARNING

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Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

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When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

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When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.

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When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Scion dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:

*

1

 or 

*

2

Intermittent window
wiper operation

*

1

 or 

*

2

Normal window wiper
operation

*

1

: For  U.S.A.

*

2

: For Canada

Washer/wiper dual operation

The wiper will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

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If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

Rear window wiper and washer

Operating instructions

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NOTICE

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When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.

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When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.

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When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Scion dealer. 
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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4-4. Refueling

l Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that all

the doors and windows are closed.

l Confirm the type of fuel.

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Fuel types
P. 303

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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: 

Before refueling the vehicle

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WARNING

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

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After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

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Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

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Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.

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Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

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Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

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Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.

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When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:

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Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

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Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.

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Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

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Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling. 
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.

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Pull up the opener to open the
fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
remove it and hang it on the
back of the fuel filler door.

Opening the fuel tank cap

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After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.

Closing the fuel tank cap

WARNING

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When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Scion fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without operating the
accelerator pedal. 

Indicators

Cruise control switch

Cruise control

Summary of functions

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Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control. 

Cruise control indicator will come
on.

Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control. 

Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to
the desired vehicle speed
(above approximately 25 mph
[40 km/h]) and push the lever
down to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will
come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.

Setting the vehicle speed

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To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed
is obtained.

Increases the speed

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired
direction.

Large adjustment: Hold the lever
in the desired direction.

The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is
operated.

Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continu-
ally until the lever is released.

Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.

The speed setting is also canceled
when the brake pedal or clutch
pedal (instruction transmission only)
is depressed.

Pushing the lever up resumes
the constant speed control.

However, resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

Adjusting the set speed

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2

Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

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Cruise control can be set when

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Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission

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The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of M has been selected.

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Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Vehicles with a instruction transmission

Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). 

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Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed

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The vehicle can be accelerated by operating accelerator pedal. After accel-
erating, the set speed resumes.

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Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.

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Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.

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Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.

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Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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VSC is activated.

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TRAC is activated for a period of time.

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When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF
switch.

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If “Cruise Control Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.

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WARNING

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To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.

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Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.

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In heavy traffic

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On roads with sharp bends

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On winding roads

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On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow

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On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

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During emergency towing

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface

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Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation

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VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces

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TRAC

 

(Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads

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Hill-start assist control

Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on
an incline

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EPS (Electric Power Steering) 

Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel 

Driving assist systems

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
ing the vehicle. 

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The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC or VSC system is
operating.

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may

reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing 

 to turn

the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order
to free it.

To turn the TRAC system off,

quickly press and release 

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The “Traction Control Turned Off”
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. 

Press 

 again to turn the sys-

tem back on.

When the TRAC or VSC system is operating

Disabling the TRAC system

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Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold 

 for more than 3

seconds while the vehicle is stopped.

The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “Traction Control Turned
Off” will be shown on the multi-information display.

Press 

 again to turn the systems back on.

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When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-

ing that TRAC has been disabled even if 

 has not been pressed

TRAC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact your Scion
dealer.

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Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC and VSC
systems

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A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate
that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.

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Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

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EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems
After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:

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When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position

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If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases.

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Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The
EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.