Toyota Scion iQ EV, Owner'S Manual

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5-2. Driving procedures
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If the EV system does not start
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The charging cable may be attached to the vehicle. (
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P. 188)
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The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (
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P. 66)
Contact your Scion dealer.
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Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The EV system may not start if
the shift lever is displaced out of P. “SHIFT TO P POSITION WHEN
STARTING” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
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The steering lock may not have been deactivated.
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Steering lock
After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
power switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
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When the steering lock cannot be released
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Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the EV system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of
time. In this case, refrain from operating the EV system. After about 10 sec-
onds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
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When the power switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion
dealer immediately.
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If the “READY” indicator does not come on
If the “READY” indicator does not come on when you press the power switch
with the shift lever in P and the brake pedal depressed, contact your Scion
dealer immediately.
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If the EV system is malfunctioning
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P. 345
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If the electronic key battery is depleted
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P. 299
“STEERING LOCK ACTIVE” will be dis-
played on the multi-information display
and the green indicator on the power
switch will flash.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the power switch while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.