Scion iM. Instruction - part 18

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l The engine coolant temperature gauge (

P. 74) enters the red

zone or a loss of power is experienced (for example, the vehicle
speed does not increase).

l Steam comes out from under the hood.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.

If you see steam: 
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.

If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.

After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.

Radiator

Cooling fan

If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Scion dealer.

If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.

Correction procedures

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The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.

Reservoir

“FULL”

“LOW”

Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.

Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.

Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.

The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan
sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning
system on and off repeatedly.
(The fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)

If the fan is not operating: 
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Scion dealer.

If the fan is operating: 
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Scion dealer.

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When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.

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If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.

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Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fan and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.

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Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.

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When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:

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Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).

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Do not use any coolant additives.

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Stop the engine. Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable
transmission) or N (instruction transmission), and set the parking
brake.

Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.

Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.

Restart the engine.

Shift the shift lever to D or R (continuously variable transmission) or
1 or R (instruction transmission) and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.

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When it is difficult to free the vehicle

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

Press 

 to turn off TRAC.

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When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.

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When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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To avoid damaging the transmission and other components

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Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.

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If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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Vehicle specifications

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8-1. Specifications

Maintenance data 

(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 294

Fuel information ................ 303

Tire information ................. 306

8-2. Customization

Customizable features ...... 319

8-3. Items to initialize

Items to initialize ............... 324

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: Unladen vehicles

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Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your
Scion. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

This number is stamped under
the right-hand front seat.

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

Overall length

170.5 in. (4330 mm)

Overall width

69.3 in. (1760 mm)

Overall height

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58.1 in. (1475 mm)

Wheelbase

102.4 in. (2600 mm)

Tread

Front

59.6 in. (1515 mm)

Rear

59.3 in. (1505 mm)

Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage)

915 lb. (415 kg)

Vehicle identification

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This number is also stamped on
the top left of the instrument
panel.

This number is also on the Cer-
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Engine number

The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.

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: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing

the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.

Engine

Model

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine

Type

4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

3.17 

 3.48 in. (80.5  88.3 mm)

Displacement

109.7 cu. in. (1798 cm

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Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

Valve clearance (engine
cold)

Automatic adjustment

Fuel

Fuel type

Unleaded gasoline only

Octane rating

87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher

Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)

14.0 gal. (53 L, 11.7 Imp. gal.)

Lubrication system

Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 

 

reference

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With filter
Without filter

4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp. qt.)

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Engine oil selection

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Scion vehicle. Use Scion
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the
following grade and viscosity.

Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil

Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20

SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.

If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However,
it must be replaced with SAE 0W-
20 at the next oil change.

Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):

• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold

startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of
the engine in cold weather.

• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the

oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.

How to read oil container label:

The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee
(ILSAC) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.

Outside temperature

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Cooling system 

Capacity



Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission

6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp. qt.)



Vehicles with a instruction transmission

5.9 qt. (5.6 L, 4.9 Imp. qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following.

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” 
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili-

cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

Ignition system

Spark plug

Make

DENSO SC20HR11

Gap

0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

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Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug gap.

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: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Scion dealer.

Electrical system

Battery

Open voltage at 
 68

F (20C):

12.6 

 12.8 V Fully charged

12.2 

 12.4 V Half charged

11.8 

 12.0 V Discharged

(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all the lights turned off)

Charging rates

5 A max.

Continuously variable transaxle

Fluid capacity

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7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE

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Continuously variable transaxle fluid type
Using continuously variable transaxle fluid other than “Toyota Genuine CVT
Fluid FE” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmis-
sion accompanied by vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s
transmission.

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Instruction transaxle

Gear oil capacity 
(Reference)

2.5 qt. (2.4 L, 2.1 Imp. qt.)

Gear oil type

Use either of the following:

• “TOYOTA Genuine Instruction Transmission

Gear Oil LV” 

• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and SAE

75W specifications

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Instruction transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Scion recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Instruction Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal perfor-
mance.

Clutch

Pedal free play

0.2 

0.6 in. (5 15 mm)

Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30

kgf) while the engine is running

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: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45.0 lbf (200 N,

20.4 kgf)

Brakes

Pedal clearance

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2.68 in. (68 mm) Min.

Pedal free play

0.04 

 0.24 in. (1  6 mm)

Brake pad wear limit

0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

Parking brake lever travel

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2

6 

 9 clicks

Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

Steering

Free play

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

Tires and wheels

Tire size

P225/45R17 90V, T125/70D17 98M

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

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 or bar)

Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

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 or bar)

Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

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 or bar)

Wheel size

17 

 7 J, 17  4 T (compact spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Light bulbs

Light bulbs

Bulb No.

W

Type

Exterior

Headlights

9012

55

A

Front side marker
lights



5

B

Front turn signal lights

7444NA

28/8

C

Side turn signal lights



5

C

Rear turn signal lights

7440

21

B

Stop lights 

7440

21

B

Back-up lights

921

16

B

License plate lights



5

B

Interior

Vanity lights



5

D

Front interior lights/
personal lights



8

B

Rear interior light



8

D

Luggage compart-
ment light



5

D

A: HIR2 halogen bulbs

C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)

B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)

D: Double end bulbs

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Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gaso-
line you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Scion dealer.

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Gasoline quality standards

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Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),
which is expected to be applied worldwide.

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The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.

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The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.

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Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives

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Scion recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.

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All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concen-
tration program.

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Scion strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.

Fuel information

You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87
may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to
engine damage.

At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..