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Electrical system

Automatic transaxle

*

:

The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Scion dealer.

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.

Fluid capacity

*

6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

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Transmission fluid type

Using a transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.

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Instruction transmission

Clutch

Gear oil capacity (reference)

2.4 qt. (2.3 L, 2.0 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

NOTICE

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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 performance.

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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Brakes

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1

: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N,

30.6 kgf) while the engine is running

*

2

: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 lbf (200 N,

20 kgf)

Steering

Pedal clearance

*

1

3.86 in. (98.0 mm)

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

*

2

5 

 8 clicks

Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

Free play

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Tires and wheels

Full-size tire

Compact spare tire

Tire size

P225/45R18 91W

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire 
inflation pressure)

Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

2

 or bar)

Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm

2

 or bar)

Wheel size

18 x 7 1/2J

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size

T145/80D16 105M

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire 
inflation pressure)

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

2

 or bar)

Wheel size

16 x 4T

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Light bulbs

A: HIR2 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Double end bulbs
*:

Canada only

Light bulbs

Bulb No.

W

Type

Exterior

Headlights



55

A

Front turn signal lights/
daytime running lights*

1156NA

27

B

Parking lights



5

C

Front side marker lights



5

C

Rear turn signal lights



21

D

Tail lights and rear side 
marker lights



5

C

Back-up lights

921

16

C

License plate lights



5

C

Interior

Front interior lights



5

C

Rear interior light



8

E

Luggage compartment light



5

C

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Fuel information

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Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gas-
oline 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

●

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

●

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

●

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

You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.

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..

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Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives

●

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

●

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 con-
centration program.

●

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.

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Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline

Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as
reformulated gasolines, are available in some cities. These fuels are typi-
cally acceptable for use, providing they meet other fuel requirements.

Scion recommends these fuels, since the formulations allow for reduced
vehicle emissions.

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Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline

●

If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.

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Scion does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

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Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).

Scion does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.

The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Scion dealer for service.

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If your engine knocks

●

Consult your Scion dealer.

●

You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

●

Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).

DO NOT use gasoline 

containing more than 

15% ethanol.

(30% ethanol)

(50% ethanol)

(85% ethanol)

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Notice on fuel quality

●

Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.

●

Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.

●

Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.

●

Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.

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Fuel-related poor driveability

If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.

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When refueling with gasohol

Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Tire information

Typical tire symbols

Full-size tire

Compact spare tire

Tire size

(

P. 448)

DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)

(

P. 447)

Location of treadwear indicators

(

P. 314)

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Tire ply composition and materials

Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the
strands which form the plies in a tire.

Summer tires or all season tires

 (

P. 320)

An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked
“M+S” is a summer tire.

Radial tires or bias-ply tires

A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked
“RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.

TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE

A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the
tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube main-
tains the air pressure.

Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure

(

P. 319)

Maximum cold tire inflation pressure 

(

P. 439)

This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.

Uniform tire quality grading

For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.

“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”

 (

P. 403)

A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.

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Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)

DOT symbol

*

Tire Identification Number
(TIN)

Tire manufacturer’s identifica-
tion mark

Tire size code

Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)

Manufacturing week

Manufacturing year

*

: The DOT symbol certifies that

the tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.

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Tire size

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Typical tire size information

The illustration indicates typical tire size.

Tire use
(P = Passenger car, 
T = Temporary use)

Section width (millimeters)

Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)

Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)

Wheel diameter (inches)

Load index (2 or 3 digits)

Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)

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Tire dimensions

Section width

Tire height

Wheel diameter

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Tire section names

Bead

Sidewall

Shoulder

Tread

Belt

Inner liner

Reinforcing rubber

Carcass

Rim lines

Bead wires

Chafer

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Scion
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.

Your Scion dealer will help answer any questions you may have as
you read this information.

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DOT quality grades

All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be
found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.

For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

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Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.

For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1-1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.

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Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.

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Temperature A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.

The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No.109.

Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.