Scion FR-S. Instruction - part 14

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Clock

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The clock is displayed when

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals

The clock data will be reset.

The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.

Adjusts the hours

Adjusts the minutes

Rounds to the nearest
hour

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: e.g.1:00 to 1:29 

 1:00

1:30 to 1:59 

 2:00

00

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Outside temperature display

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The outside temperature is displayed when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

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Display

In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:

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When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 12 mph
[20 km/h])

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When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

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When “- -” is displayed more than 1 minute or the outside temperature
is not displayed

The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Scion dealer.

The temperature display shows temperatures within the range of

-40°F (-40°C) and 122°F (50°C).

The outside temperature dis-
play can be switched by
pressing the “DISP” switch.
(

P. 160)

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Power outlets

The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on 10 A

or less.

In the console tray

In the glove box

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The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

NOTICE

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To avoid damaging the power outlet

Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. 
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.

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To prevent the fuse from being blown

Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

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Floor mat

Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same

model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place

onto the carpet.

Front

Driver’s seat floor mat

Front passenger’s seat floor
mat

Retaining hook (clip) eye-
lets

Rear

Rear seat floor mats 

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Installing the floor mats (front)

Insert the retaining hooks
(clips) into the floor mat eye-
lets.

Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.

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: Always align the 

 marks.

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the
illustration. 

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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When installing a floor mat 

●

Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Scion Genuine floor mats.

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Driver’s seat floor mat: Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.

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Front: Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips)
provided.

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Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.

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Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.

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Before driving

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Front: Check that the floor mat is
securely fixed in the correct place with
all the provided retaining hooks (clips).
Be especially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.

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Driver’s seat: With the engine stopped
and the shift lever in P (automatic trans-
mission) or N (instruction transmission),
fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the
floor mat.

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NOTICE

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When installing a rear floor mat

Make sure that the rear floor mats are
installed in the correct position. If a floor
mat is positioned incorrectly, it may inter-
fere with the seat rail or other parts when
a front seat is moved forward or back-
ward, damaging the vehicle or floor mat.

Maintenance and care

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Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle exterior.........  222

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle interior..........  226

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance 

requirements..................  230

General maintenance.......  232

Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) 
programs........................  235

4-3. Do-it-yourself 

maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions ....................  236

Hood ................................  239

Positioning a floor 

jack ................................  241

Engine compartment........  243

Tires .................................  256

Tire inflation pressure ......  263

Wheels .............................  267

Air conditioning filter.........  270

Wireless remote control 

key battery .....................  273

Checking and replacing 

fuses ..............................  276

Light bulbs........................  284

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime

condition.

● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle

body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.

● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a

chamois.

● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-

oughly with water.

● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front
of the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.

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High pressure car washes

●

Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows. 

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Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.

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Aluminum wheels

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.

●

Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.

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Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.

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Parts containing resin such as the bumper

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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CAUTION

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When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.

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Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to
become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers
until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear
bumper diffusers can cause burns.

NOTICE

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To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)

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Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,

iron powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface

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If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.

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To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.

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Protective film for side sill plates

Make sure to remove the protective film. Failure to do so may cause rust,
depending on conditions.

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NOTICE

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Cleaning the exterior lights

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Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush. 
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.

●

Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights. 
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

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To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.

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When using a high pressure car wash

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to following parts and boots (Rubber or
resin manufactured cover), or connectors. Parts may be damages if they
come into contact with high pressure water.

• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior

The following procedures will help protect your vehicle's interior and

keep it in top condition:

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Protecting the vehicle interior
● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-

faces with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.

● When the interior is extremely dirty, wipe away the dirt using a

soft cloth slightly dampened with diluted neutral detergent.

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Cleaning the leather areas
● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
● Wipe any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with

diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool
detergent.

● Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly

wipe off all remaining traces of detergent.

● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remain-

ing moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded ventilated
area.

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Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
● Remove loose dirt using a vacuum cleaner.
● Apply a mild soap solution to the synthetic leather.
● Allow the solution to soak in for a few minutes. Remove the

dirt and wipe off the solution with a clean, damp cloth.

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Caring for leather areas

Scion recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.

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Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply
water. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possi-
ble.

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Seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

CAUTION

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Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle. 
Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch
fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 
(

P. 69)

Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or severe injury.

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Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off
the windshield, obstructing the driver's view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

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Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or
alkaline solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor
the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.

●

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.

●

Do not use a chemical agent containing silicone (highly-polymerized sili-
con compound) when cleaning any of the electrical appliances such as the
air conditioning, all switches and their surrounding areas. 
If silicon (highly-polymerized silicon compound) contacts these compo-
nents, it may cause the electrical appliances to malfunction.

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Preventing damage to leather surfaces

Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces.

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Remove any dust, dirt, sand, oil spots etc. on leather surfaces immedi-
ately.

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Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.

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Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.

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Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water. 
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and
may also cause the body to rust.

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NOTICE

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Cleaning the inside of the rear window

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Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

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Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.

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When cleaning the instrument panel

When small grains of sand and so forth have gotten into instrument panel’s
surface and cannot be wiped away using a cloth, use a clay bar without add-
ing water. Forcibly trying to wipe the surface clean with a brush or sponge
may scratch the surface or fragments of the cloth may be left in the surface.