Scion TC Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information

3

Interior

features

Air conditioning as well as other interior features for a

comfortable driving experience

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt

and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual

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1-1. Key information

Keys ..................................... 26

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Smart key system................. 30

Wireless remote control ....... 48

Side doors............................ 54

Back door............................. 61

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats........................... 67

Rear seats............................ 73

Head restraints..................... 75

Seat belts............................. 77

Steering wheel ..................... 84

Anti-glare inside

rear view mirror.................. 85

Outside rear view mirrors..... 87

1-4. Opening and closing

the windows and moon roof

Power windows.................... 89

Moon roof............................. 93

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap.... 97

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system.............................. 102

Theft prevention labels

(for U.S.A.) ....................... 105

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 106

SRS airbags ....................... 108

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 123

Child restraint systems....... 129

Installing child restraints..... 135

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 150

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without a smart

key system) ...................... 165

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with a smart

key system) ...................... 169

Automatic transmission ...... 178

Manual transmission........... 185

Turn signal lever................. 187

Parking brake ..................... 188

Horn.................................... 189

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 190

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 194

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When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch.................. 199

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 204

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 208

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 211

Driving assist systems ........ 215

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 220

Vehicle load limits............... 225

Winter driving tips ............... 226

Trailer towing ...................... 232

Dinghy towing (automatic

transmission) .................... 233

Dinghy towing (manual

transmission) .................... 234

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Air conditioning system....... 238

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror defogger

switch................................ 245

3-2. Using the audio system

Using the AUX port/

USB port........................... 247

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 248

Using the microphone ........ 249

3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 250

• Interior lights..................... 251

3-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 253

• Glove box......................... 254

• Console box..................... 255

• Auxiliary box..................... 256

• Cup holders...................... 256

• Bottle holders................... 257

3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 258

Vanity mirrors..................... 259

Clock .................................. 260

Power outlet ....................... 261

Seat heaters....................... 262

Sunshades ......................... 264

Assist grips......................... 266

Floor mat............................ 267

Luggage compartment

features............................ 269

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Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior........... 274

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............ 278

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements.................... 281

General maintenance......... 284

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs.......................... 288

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions ...................... 289

Hood................................... 294

Positioning a floor jack ....... 296

Engine compartment.......... 298

Tires ................................... 314

Tire inflation pressure......... 325

Wheels ............................... 329

Air conditioning filter........... 332

Wireless remote control/

electronic key battery....... 335

Checking and

replacing fuses................. 341

Light bulbs.......................... 352

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 364

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 365

If you think something

is wrong............................ 374

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 375

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 376

If you have a flat tire........... 394

If the engine will not

start .................................. 408

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P (automatic

transmission).................... 411

If you lose your keys........... 412

If the electronic key does

not operate properly......... 413

If the vehicle battery

is discharged .................... 417

If your vehicle overheats..... 421

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 424

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an

emergency........................ 426

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Maintenance and care

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When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 430

Fuel information.................. 441

Tire information................... 445

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 459

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ................. 463

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners................. 466

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French) ........................ 467

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French) ........................ 469

Abbreviation list............... 480

Alphabetical index............ 481

What to do if... .................. 489

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Vehicle specifications

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Index

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Front side marker lights

P. 199

Hood

P. 294

Windshield wipers

P. 204

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 87

Side turn signal lights

P. 187

Moon roof

P. 93

Pictorial index

Exterior

Daytime running lights

P. 201

Parking lights

P. 199

Headlights

P. 199

Accessory lights

P. 199

Front turn signal lights

P. 187

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: If equipped

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 314

P. 394

P. 325

P. 445

License plate lights

P. 199

Tail lights

P. 199

Side doors

P. 54

Rear side marker lights

P. 199

Rear window wiper

P. 208

Fuel filler door

P. 97

Rear window defogger

P. 245

Back door

P. 61

Rear turn signal lights

P. 187

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Seat belts

P. 77

Head restraints

P. 75

Bottle holders

P. 257

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 108

Tire pressure warning

reset switch



P. 315

Glove box

P. 254

Rear seat

P. 73

Floor mat

P. 267

Front seats

P. 67

SRS side airbags

P. 108

Console box

P. 255

Pictorial index

Interior

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Sun visors

P. 258

Vanity mirrors

P. 259

Inside rear view mirror

P. 85

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 108

Front interior lights

Moon roof switch

Microphone

P. 251

P. 93

P. 249

Rear interior light

P. 251

Rear sunshade

P. 264

Moon roof

Front sunshade

P. 93

P. 264

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Assist grips

P. 266

: If equipped

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Power window switches

P. 89

Door lock switch

P. 54

Inside lock button

P. 54

Window lock switch

P. 89

B

Pictorial index

Interior

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission

Power outlet

P. 261

Shift lever

P. 178

AUX port/USB port

P. 247

Shift lock override button

P. 411

C

Cup holders

P. 256

Parking brake lever

P. 188

VSC OFF switch

P. 216

Auxiliary box

P. 256

Seat heater switches

P. 262

: If equipped

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Vehicles with a manual transmission

C

Power outlet

P. 261

Shift lever

P. 185

AUX port/USB port

P. 247

Cup holders

P. 256

Parking brake lever

P. 188

VSC OFF switch

P. 216

Auxiliary box

P. 256

Pictorial index

Interior

Seat heater switches

P. 262

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Emergency flasher switch

P. 364

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with a smart key system)

P. 169

Clock

P. 260

Tilt and telescopic steering lock

release lever

P. 84

Fuel filler door opener

P. 97

Instrument panel

Pictorial index



: If equipped

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Air conditioning system

P. 238

Rear window and outside rear view mirror

defogger switch

P. 245

A

Instrument panel

Pictorial index

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Paddle shift switches

P. 178

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

P. 199

P. 187

Steering wheel audio switches

P. 248

SRS driver airbag

Horn

P. 108

P. 189

Cruise control switch

P. 211

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles

without a smart key system)

P. 165

Windshield wipers and washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch



P. 204

P. 208

B

: If equipped

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Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 87

Hood release lever

P. 294

C

Instrument panel

Pictorial index

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Luggage compartment

Cargo hooks

P. 269

Cargo hooks

P. 269

Auxiliary boxes

P. 269

Luggage cover

P. 270

Pictorial index

: If equipped

Luggage compartment

light

P. 62

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-

ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not

installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.

However, because of the Scion policy of continual product improvement, we

reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ

from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound

coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel

evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Scion

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Scion vehicles

are currently available on the market. You should know that Scion does not

warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair,

or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they

may have on, your Scion vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Scion products.

Modification with non-genuine Scion products could affect its performance,

safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In

addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification

may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect

electronic systems such as:

● Multi-port fuel injection system/sequential multi-port fuel injection system

● Cruise control system

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Scion dealer for precautionary measures or spe-

cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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Vehicle data recordings

Your Scion is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record

certain data, such as:

• Engine speed

• Accelerator status

• Brake status

• Vehicle speed

• Shift position (except manual transmission)

The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options

with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-

versations, sounds or pictures.

● Data usage

Scion may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-

tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.

Scion will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if

the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

• For use by Scion in a lawsuit

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or

vehicle owner

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