Scion iQ. Instruction - part 3

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows

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The power windows can be operated when

The engine switch is in the ON position.

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Operating the power windows after turning the engine switch off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned off. They cannot, however, be operated
once either side door is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window opens slightly.

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When the power window does not close normally

If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot
be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch
on the relevant door.

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After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the
power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine
switch is turned to the ON position.

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If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has opened completely.

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position
once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds
after the window has closed.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning. If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even
after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected
by your Scion dealer.

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Before driving

CAUTION

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Closing the windows

Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. (

P. 55)

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Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

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When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

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Jam protection function

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Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.

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The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.

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1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.

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Before refueling the vehicle

Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.

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Opening the fuel tank cap

Pull up the opener to open the
fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.

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1-5. Refueling

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Before driving

Closing the fuel tank cap

When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.

After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.

Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.

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Fuel types

Unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)

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Fuel tank capacity

Approximately 8.5 gal. (32.0 L, 7.0 Imp.gal.)

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Fuel gauge

When filled with less than 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) per refueling, the fuel
gauge may not display accurately.

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CAUTION

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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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Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity. 
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.

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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 of the filler neck and cause
injury.

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Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies 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 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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Before driving

NOTICE

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Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling. 
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle's
painted surface.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system

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: If equipped

The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the

engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in

the vehicle's on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not

guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.

The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed.

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Before driving

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

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Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

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If the key is in contact with a metallic object

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If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

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Certifications for the engine immobilizer system

For vehicles sold in Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

NOTICE

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To ensure the system operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system

Theft prevention labels

These labels are attached to
the vehicle to reduce vehicle
theft by facilitating the tracing
and recovery of parts from sto-
len vehicles. Do not remove
under penalty of law.

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Before driving

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture

Drive in a good posture as follows:

Sit upright and well back in
the seat. (

P. 37)

Adjust the position of the
seat forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. (

P. 37)

Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily oper-
able.

Adjust the tilt positions of
the steering wheel down-
ward so the airbag is facing
your chest. (

P. 49)

Wear the seat belt correctly.
(

P. 43)

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1-7. Safety information

CAUTION

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While driving

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Do not adjust the position of the driver's seat while driving. 
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. 
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.

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Do not place anything under the front seats. 
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.

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Adjusting the seat position

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Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.

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Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury. 
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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1-7. Safety information

Before driving

SRS airbags

The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain

types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the

occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the

risk of death or serious injury.

Front airbags

SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag 
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas-
senger from impact with interior components.

SRS knee airbags 
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection.

SRS seat cushion airbags 
Can help restrain the driver and front passenger.

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1-7. Safety information

Side and curtain shield airbags

SRS side airbags 
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.

SRS curtain shield airbags 
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants.

SRS rear window curtain shield airbag 
Can help protect primarily the head of rear occupants.

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Before driving

SRS airbag system components

Rear airbag sensors

Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors

Curtain shield airbags

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG
OFF indicator lights

Side airbags

Passenger seat cushion
airbag

Front passenger airbag

Knee airbags

Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters

Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors

Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)

Front airbag sensors

Airbag sensor assembly

Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch

Rear window curtain shield
airbag

SRS warning light

Driver airbag

Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch

Driver’s seat position sen-
sor

Driver seat cushion airbag

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1-7. Safety information

Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag
sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor-
mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo-
nents diagram above. This information includes crash severity and
occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.

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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.

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A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.

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Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars, roof side
rail and rear roof headlining may be hot for several minutes. The airbag
itself may also be hot.

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The front windshield may crack.

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Operating conditions (SRS front airbags)

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The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 12-18 mph [20-30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does
not move or deform).

However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).

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Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt
pretensioners will activate.

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The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is
no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front
airbags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat,
even if the seat is unoccupied. (

P. 81)

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Before driving

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The SRS seat cushion airbags on the front seats will not operate if the
occupant is not wearing a seat belt.

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Operating conditions (SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield air-
bags)

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The SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the
event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force
corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb.
[1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpen-
dicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12-18 mph
[20-30 km/h]).

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The SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in
the event of a severe rear collision.

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The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe
frontal collision.

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Operating conditions (SRS rear window curtain shield airbag)

The SRS rear window curtain shield airbag is designed to inflate when the
passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the rear or
side.

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Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision

Front airbags

The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

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Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface

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Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

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Landing hard or vehicle falling