Scion FR-S. Instruction - part 19

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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:

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

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Water has built up inside the headlight.

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LED light bulbs

The stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight consist 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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When replacing light bulbs

Scion recommends that you use genuine Scion products designed for this
vehicle. 
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent over-
load, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unus-
able.

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Removing and installing the luggage trim cover clip

Removing

Installing

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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.

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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.

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Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure 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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When changing the back-up lights

Stop the engine and wait until the exhaust pipe has cooled sufficiently. The
lights are located near the exhaust pipe and touching a hot exhaust pipe can
cause burns.

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To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

When trouble arises

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5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers .........  298

If your vehicle needs to 

be towed ........................  299

If you think something 

is wrong .........................  306

Fuel pump shut off 

system ...........................  307

5-2. Steps to take in an 

emergency

If a warning light turns 

on or a warning buzzer 
sounds... .......................  308

If you have a flat tire.........  318

If the engine will not 

start ................................  329

If the shift lever cannot be 

shifted from P.................  330

If you lose your keys ........  331

If the battery is 

discharged .....................  332

If your vehicle 

overheats .......................  336

If the vehicle becomes 

stuck ..............................  339

If your vehicle has to be 

stopped in an 
emergency .....................  341

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Emergency flashers

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Emergency flashers

If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the

vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will
flash. To turn them off, press
the switch once again.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

Before towing

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

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

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 eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances 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.

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

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

truck or a flat bed truck. 

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

vincial and local laws. 

If towing from the rear, the vehicle's front wheels and axles must be

in good condition. (

P. 304)

If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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Towing eyelet

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Before emergency towing

Release the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to N.

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.

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If towing a vehicle

Do not tow another vehicle. If towing a vehicle that has broken down is
unavoidable, avoid towing a vehicle that is heavier than your vehicle. Also,
do not pull out a vehicle that has fallen into a ditch.

CAUTION

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Caution while towing

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Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. 
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.

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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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Installing towing eyelet

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.

Front

NOTICE

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To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency
towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the transmission.

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To prevent damage to the vehicle

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When towing this vehicle, make sure to observe the following:

• Do not use a wire rope
• Keep vehicle speed below 20 mph (30 km/h) and do not tow for dis-

tances over 19 miles (30 km)

• Tow the vehicle in the forward direction
• Do not apply rope to the vehicle's suspension and so forth

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Do not tow another vehicle, boat (trailer) and so forth, that is heavier than
this vehicle.

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When towing down a long slope

Use a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck. (

P. 304, 305)

If a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck is not used, the brakes may overheat,
leading to poor brake performance.

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Rear

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

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

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Towing with a sling-type truck

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Location of the emergency towing eyelet

P. 318

CAUTION

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Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely. 
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

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After towing

Always remove the towing eyelet. Failure to do so can cause the SRS air-
bags to not operate correctly in the event of a frontal collision.

NOTICE

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To prevent body damage

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

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck

From the front

Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly
under the rear wheels.

Vehicles with a instruction transmis-
sion: We recommend using a
towing dolly under the rear
wheels.

When not using a towing dolly,
release the parking brake and
shift the shift lever to N.

From the rear

Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” position so that the steer-
ing wheel is unlocked.

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Using a flat bed 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.

NOTICE

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To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.

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To prevent damaging the vehicle

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Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed. The steering lock mechanism is
not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.

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When raising the vehicle from the rear, 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 from the 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
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points

higher than normal

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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 rough
● 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 on to 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 an air-

bag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops sup-

plying fuel to the engine.

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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.

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

 (U.S.A.)

 (Canada)

Brake system warning light
• 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.

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.

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn

on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does

not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Have the vehicle inspected immediately.

Failing 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;
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.

SRS warning light

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

 (U.S.A.)

 (Canada)

ABS warning light

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

Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.

Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system; 
• The TRAC system

(Comes on in 

yellow)

Cruise control indicator light

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.

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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

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Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

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Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.

The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips. 
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Scion dealer as soon as possible.

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SRS warning light

P. 97

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Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)

The electric power steering warning light may come on and the warning
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.

CAUTION

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When the electric power steering warning light comes on

The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. 
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.