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Vehicle load limits

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Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (

P. 325)

CAUTION

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Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,

towing capacity and cargo capacity.

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Total load capacity (Vehicle capacity weight):

P. 430

Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.

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Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.

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Towing capacity

Scion does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

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Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving

the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-

ate to the prevailing weather conditions.

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Pre-winter preparations
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-

peratures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid

● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set

of tire chains for the front tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

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Before driving the vehicle

Perform the following according to the driving conditions:

● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is

frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.

● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,

remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.

● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have

accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.

● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes

before getting in the vehicle.

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When driving the vehicle

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to
road conditions.

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When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold
latitudes)

Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic trans-
mission) or 1 or R (instruction transmission) without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it
from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent
inadvertent sliding or creeping.

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Selecting tire chains

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain
size is regulated for each tire size.

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3.0 mm) in diameter

1.18 in. (30.0 mm) in length

0.39 in. (10.0 mm) in width

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4.0 mm) in diameter

0.98 in. (25.0 mm) in length

0.55 in. (14.0 mm) in width

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Regulations on the use of tire chains

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.

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Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

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Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

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Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the
rear tires.

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Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains
after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).

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Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

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CAUTION

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Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.

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Use tires of the specified size.

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Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.

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Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

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Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.

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Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

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Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.

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Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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NOTICE

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Repairing or replacing snow tires (U.S.A. only)

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Scion dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

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Fitting tire chains (U.S.A. only)

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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Trailer towing

Scion does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Scion

also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of

a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehi-

cle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch

mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing (automatic transmission)

NOTICE

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To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on

the ground) behind a motor home.

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Dinghy towing (instruction transmission)

Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground

To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing:

Shift the shift lever to N.

Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. (

P. 165)

Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode. (

P. 169)

Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices are turned
off.

Release the parking brake.

After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.

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Necessary equipment and accessories

Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.

Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4

wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.

STEP

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NOTICE

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Dinghy towing direction

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To prevent the steering from locking

Vehicles without a smart key system
Ensure the engine switch is in the “ACC” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system
Ensure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY mode.

Do not tow the vehicle backward.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Air conditioning system

Fan speed control knob

Air outlet selector knob

Outside/recirculated air mode button

Cooling and dehumidification

function on/off button

Temperature control knob

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Adjusting the settings

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Basic setting

To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan
speed, turn the fan speed control knob clockwise (increase) or
counterclockwise (decrease).

Turning the knob to “0” turns off the fan.

To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
knob clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).

is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air

or heated air.

To select the air outlets, set the air outlet selector knob to the
desired position.

The positions between the air outlet selections shown in the follow-
ing illustrations can also be selected for more delicate adjustment.

STEP

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Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and
feet.

: Canada only

Air flows mainly to the feet.

: Canada only

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Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.

The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode even by pressing

Pressing

to turn the cooling

and dehumidification function on
clears the windshield and side
windows faster.

Air flows to the windshield and
side windows.

The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode even by pressing

Pressing

to turn the cooling

and dehumidification function on
clears the windshield and side
windows faster.

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press .

The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from out-
side the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles air
inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.

: Canada only

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