Scion iQ. Service Manual - part 1

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1-1. Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Type A

Keys (with a wireless
remote control function)

Operating the wireless remote
control function (

P. 26)

Key (without a wireless
remote control function)

Key number plate

Type B

Keys

Operating the wireless remote
control function (

P. 26)

Key number plate

Type C

Keys

Operating the wireless remote
control function (

P. 26)

Key number plate

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1-1. Key information

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Before driving

Using the master key (type C)

Press the button to open the key.

To stow, press the button then
fold the key.

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Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Scion dealer using
the key number plate. (

P. 308)

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When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a wireless remote control key onto an aircraft, make sure you
do not press any buttons on the wireless remote control key while inside the
aircraft cabin. If you are carrying a wireless remote control key in your bag
etc, ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Press-
ing a button may cause the wireless remote control key to emit radio waves
that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

NOTICE

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To prevent key damage

●

Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.

●

Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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Wireless remote control

The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle

from outside the vehicle.

Type A

Locks all doors

Check that the door is securely
locked.

Unlocks all doors

Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

Sounds alarm
(push and hold)

Type B

Locks all doors

Check that the door is securely
locked.

Sounds alarm
(push and hold)

Unlocks all doors

Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

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Before driving

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Operation signals

The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

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Panic mode

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Key battery depletion

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(

P. 240)

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Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

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Conditions affecting operation

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.

●

Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport, gas station or
other facility that generates strong radio waves

●

When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device

●

When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity

●

When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object

●

When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

●

When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer

When 

 is pushed for longer than about

one second, an alarm will sound for about
60 seconds and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features 

P. 343)

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Certification for wireless remote control

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

FCC ID: MOZB41RH
FCC ID: MOZB52TH

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

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 interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

FCC ID: MOZB95TH

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.

The FCC ID/IC Certification number is affixed inside the equipment. You can
find the ID/number when replacing the battery.

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Before driving

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 interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The FCC ID/IC Certification number is affixed inside the equipment. You can
find the ID/number when replacing the battery.

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Side doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote

control, key or door lock switch.

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Wireless remote control
P. 26

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Key

Locks all doors

Unlocks all doors

Turning the key a single
time in the driver’s door
unlocks the driver’s door,
and turning the key again
unlocks the other doors.

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Door lock switch

For driver’s use

Unlocks all doors

Locks all doors

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Before driving

For front passenger’s use

Locks all doors

Unlocks all doors

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Inside door lock button

Locks the door

Unlocks the door

Pulling the inside handle can
open the side doors even if the
lock button is in the lock posi-
tion.

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Locking the side doors from the outside without a key

Move the inside door lock button to the lock position.

Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.

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Key reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.

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Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. 
(Customizable features 

P. 343)

CAUTION

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To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Always use a seat belt.

●

Always lock all doors.

●

Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

●

Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.

●

Be especially careful for the side doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

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Before driving

Back door

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When closing the back door

The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following

procedures.

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Locking and unlocking the back door

Door lock switch
P. 30

Wireless remote control 
P. 26

Key
P. 24

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Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

Raise the back door while
pushing up the back door
opener switch.

The back door cannot be
closed immediately after the
back door opener switch is
pushed.

Lower the back door using the back door
handle, and make sure to push the back
door down from the outside to close it.

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CAUTION

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Caution while driving

●

Keep the back door closed while driving. 
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. 
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.

●

Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If
the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,
causing an accident.

●

Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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When children are in the vehicle

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

●

Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment. 
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or close the back door. 
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

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Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death
or serious injury.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door
before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly
shut again after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure
the surrounding area is safe. 

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the back door is about to open or close.

●

Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.

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Before driving

CAUTION

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Operating the back door

●

Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do
not hang on the back door damper stay. 
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to
break, causing an accident.

●

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it
may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands,
head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part
to the back door, using a genuine Scion part is recommended.

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The back door may suddenly shut if it is
not opened fully. It is more difficult to
open or close the back door on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the back door unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make sure
that the back door is fully open and
secure before using the luggage com-
partment.

●

When closing the back door, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.

●

When closing the back door, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the back door handle is used to fully
close the back door, it may result in
hands or arms being caught.

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NOTICE

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Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in
place.

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting
in malfunction.

●

Do not attach any foreign objects, such
as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives
to the damper stay rod.

●

Do not touch the damper stay rod with
gloves or other fabric items.

●

Do not attach any heavy accessory to
the back door. Scion recommends gen-
uine Scion parts.

●

Do not place your hand on the damper
stay or apply lateral forces to it.

 Damper stay

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Before driving

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats

Type A

Seat position adjustment
lever

Seatback angle adjustment
lever

Seatback angle adjustment
lever (passenger’s seat
only)

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Moving the front passenger’s seat

For easy access to the rear seat.

Lift up the seatback angle adjustment lever.

When the seatback is folded to the forward limit, the seat can slide
back and forth.

Slide the seat to the front-most position.

After rear passengers are in, lift up the seatback and return the seat
until it locks.

By raising the seatback, the seat locks at the upright position.

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Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all front seats.

The head restraints do not have adjustment function.

Type B

Seat position adjustment
lever

Seatback angle adjustment
lever

Vertical height adjustment
lever

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

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Before driving

CAUTION

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Seat adjustment

●

When sliding the seat rearward, make sure not to squash the legs of the
rear passengers.

●

Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. 
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.

●

After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

●

When returning the seatback upright, be careful not to be hit by the seat-
back which will rebound with considerable spring force.

●

When operating the front seat from the rear seat, make sure that no pas-
senger is seated in the front seat.

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After returning the seatback

Push and pull the seatback to confirm that it is securely locked.

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When sitting down or getting up off the rear seat

When sitting down or getting up off the rear seat, make sure not to trip over
the seat rail grooves.

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Caution while driving

●

Never operate the seat position adjustment lever and the seatback angle
adjustment lever while driving.

●

Do not place anything under the front seats. 
The items may fly out and interrupt pedal operation in events such as sud-
den braking, and may cause an accident.