Scion iM. Instruction - part 17

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l Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.

l Set the parking brake.

l Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or R

(instruction transmission).

l Stop the engine.

l Turn on the emergency flashers. (

P. 252)

If you have a flat tire

Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.

For details about tires: 

P. 220

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If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.

Before jacking up the vehicle

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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

Tool bag

Wheel nut wrench

Jack handle

Towing eyelet

Jack

Spare tire

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Remove the deck mat. (

P. 182)

Take out the jack.

For tightening

For loosening

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Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions. 
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.

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Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires.

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Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire. 
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.

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Put the jack properly in its jack point.

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Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.

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Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-
ported by the jack.

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Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.

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When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.

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Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.

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Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.

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When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the
vehicle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

Taking out the jack

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Remove the deck mat and tray.
(

P. 182)

Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.

Taking out the spare tire

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When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare
tire and the body of the vehicle.

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Chock the tires.

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).

Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the notch of the jack
is in contact with the jack point.

The jack point guides are located
under the rocker panel. They
indicate the jack point positions.

Replacing a flat tire

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Flat tire

Wheel chock positions

Front

Left-hand side

Behind the rear right-hand side tire

Right-hand side

Behind the rear left-hand side tire

Rear

Left-hand side

In front of the front right-hand side tire

Right-hand side

In front of the front left-hand side tire

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Assemble the jack handle
extension.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.

When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.

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Replacing a flat tire

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Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-
ately after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around
the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.

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Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.

• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103

N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off

the wheel while the vehicle is moving.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-

cally designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut

threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by
your Scion dealer.

• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the

tapered ends facing inward. (

P. 234)

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Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.

If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tire to come
off.

Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.

Tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc
wheel seat.

Lower the vehicle.

Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.

Installing the spare tire

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Tapered portion

Disc wheel seat

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The compact spare tire

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The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.

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Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. 
(

P. 301)

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When the compact spare tire is equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires.

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After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (

P. 222)

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When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.

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When using the compact spare tire

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Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.

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Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.

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Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.

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Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.

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When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:

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Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.

The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.

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After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.

• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
• TRAC

• Cruise control
• EPS

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Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.

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Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.

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When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Scion dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

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To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Scion dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. (

P. 221)

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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:

l There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank. 

Refuel the vehicle.

l The engine may be flooded. 

Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(

P. 128)

l There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. 

(

P. 66)

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:

l The battery may be discharged. (

P. 285)

l The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:

l One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.

l The battery may be discharged. (

P. 285)

Contact your Scion dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.

If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed (

P. 128), consider each of the follow-

ing points:

The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.

The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.

The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.

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Set the parking brake.

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position.

Depress the brake pedal.

Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.

Press the shift lock override
button.

The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehi-

cles with a continuously variable transmission)

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a sys-
tem to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:

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If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.

Open the hood. (

P. 205)

Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:

Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery
terminal on your vehicle.

Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.

Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-
nal on the second vehicle.

Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.

If the vehicle battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Scion dealer or a qualified repair shop.

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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the battery of your vehicle.

Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the
engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehicle's engine.

Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Scion
dealer as soon as possible.

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Starting the engine when the battery is discharged 
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.

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To prevent battery discharge

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Turn off the headlights and the air conditioning system while the engine is
off.

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Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.

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Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)

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Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:

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Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.

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Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.

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Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.

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Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.

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Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery:

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When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.

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Do not lean over the battery.

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In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.

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Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.

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Do not allow children near the battery.

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When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fan or engine drive belt.