Scion FR-S. Service Manual - part 4

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows

CAUTION

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Closing the windows

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure 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. 52)

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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 use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

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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

windows are closed.

● Confirm the type of fuel. (P. 56)

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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.

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

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Closing the fuel tank cap

After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.

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Fuel types

Unleaded gasoline (octane rating of 93 [98 RON] or higher)

If unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 (98 RON) is not available,
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 (95 RON) may be used with
no detriment to engine durability or driveability.

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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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Do not handle fuel indoors.

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After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

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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
body to come close to an open fuel tank.

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Do not allow others to approach the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler
pipe while refueling is in progress.

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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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CAUTION

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When refueling

Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:

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Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck

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Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off

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Do not top off the fuel tank

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Observe other precautions that are posted at the service station.

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Turn the cap to the right until it clicks to ensure that it is fully tightened. If
the cap is not securely tightened, fuel spillage could occur in the event of
an accident, creating a fire hazard.

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When replacing the fuel 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.

NOTICE

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Refueling

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

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Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank. The addition of a cleaning
agent may cause damage to the fuel system.

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Immediately put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light illumi-
nates. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to
the engine.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system

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When the vehicle cannot be started with the registered key

Remove the key and try again.

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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

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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Certification for engine immobilizer system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZRI-38BFH

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. 

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
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.

NOTE:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionne-
ment.

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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Before driving

Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)

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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1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture

Drive with a good posture as follows:

Sit upright and well back in
the seat. (

P. 33)

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

P. 33)

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

P. 33)

Adjust the tilt and telescopic
positions of the steering
wheel to allow easy opera-
tion and to ensure the air-
bag is facing your chest. 
(

P. 47)

Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. (

P. 38)

Wear the seat belt correctly.
(

P. 40)

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1-7. Safety information

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CAUTION

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While driving

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Do not adjust the position of the driver's seat. 
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 resulting in serious injury or death. 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

SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

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.

SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is

used because the airbag system supplements the vehicle’s seat

belts.

Models with SRS airbags and seat belts for driver, front pas-
senger, and window-side rear passengers

Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system in
addition to a seat belt at each front seating position and each rear
window-side seating positions. The supplemental restraint system
(SRS) consists of six airbags. The configurations are as follows.

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When you sell your vehicle

When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it is
equipped with SRS airbags by alerting the buyer to the applicable section in
this Owner’s Manual.

Driver’s and front passenger’s frontal airbags

Driver’s and front passenger’s side airbags

Curtain shield airbags (for driver, front passenger, and window-
side rear passengers)

These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the pri-
mary protection provided by the seat belt.
The system also controls front seat belt pretensioners. For opera-
tion instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt preten-
sioner, refer to “Seat belt pretensioners”. (



P. 41)

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CAUTION

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SRS airbag

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To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and
all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat belts when the vehi-
cle is moving. The SRS airbag is designed only to be a supplement to the
primary protection provided by the seat belt. It does not eliminate the need
to fasten seat belts. In combination with the seat belts, it offers the best
combined protection in case of a serious accident.

Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a
crash even when the vehicle has the SRS airbag.

For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, refer to
“Seat belts”. (

P. 40)

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Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Because the
SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed - faster than the blink of an
eye - and force to protect in high speed collisions, the force of an airbag
can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag.

It is also important to wear your seat belt to help avoid injuries that can
result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position
such as one thrown forward during pre-accident braking. 

Even when properly positioned, there remains a possibility that an occu-
pant may suffer minor injury such as abrasions and bruises to the face or
arms because of the SRS airbag deployment force.

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The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants
who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer
very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for
deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat
as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehi-
cle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as
possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

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Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or between
you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could
interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle
and cause injury.

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CAUTION

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SRS airbag

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Put children aged 12 and under in the
rear seat properly restrained at all
times. The SRS airbag deploys with
considerable speed and force and can
injure or even kill children, especially if
they are 12 years of age and under and
are not restrained or improperly
restrained. Because children are lighter
and weaker than adults, their risk of
being injured from deployment is
greater.

For that reason, we strongly recom-
mend that ALL children (including those
in child seats and those that have out-
grown child restraint devices) sit in the
REAR seat properly restrained at all
times in a child restraint device or in a
seat belt, whichever is appropriate for
the child's age, height and weight.

Secure ALL types of child restraint
devices (including forward facing child
seats) in the REAR seats at all times.

According to accident statistics, chil-
dren are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions than in the
front seating positions.

For instructions and precautions con-
cerning the child restraint system, refer
to “Child restraint systems”. (

P. 107)

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CAUTION

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SRS airbag

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NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT
SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD
BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

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Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat,
or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys
with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.

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When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released. This smoke
could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or
other breathing trouble. If you or your passengers have breathing prob-
lems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly.

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A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burned if
they come into direct contact with the hot gas.

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SRS airbag system components

Front sub sensor (right-hand
side)

SRS warning light

Frontal airbag module
(driver's side) (two-stage)

Front passenger’s frontal air-
bag ON and OFF indicator
(center of instrument panel)

Frontal airbag module (front
passenger’s side) (two-
stage)

Front passenger’s occupant
detection control module

Door impact sensor (right-
hand side)

Curtain shield airbag mod-
ule (right-hand side)

Airbag wiring

Side airbag module (front
passenger’s side)

Side airbag sensor (center
pillar right-hand side)

Curtain shield airbag sensor
(rear wheel house right-hand
side)

Seat belt pretensioner (front
passenger’s side)

Satellite safing sensor
(under the center of the rear
seats)

Front passenger’s occupant
classification system sensor

Seat belt buckle switch (front
passenger’s side)

Seat belt pretensioner
(driver’s side)

Curtain shield airbag sensor
(rear wheel house left-hand
side)