Toyota 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 fea-

tures

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 ..................................... 28

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors

Smart key system................. 32

Wireless remote control ....... 50

Side doors............................ 55

Back door............................. 62

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, 

steering wheel)

Front seats........................... 68

Rear seats............................ 74

Head restraints..................... 76

Seat belts............................. 78

Steering wheel ..................... 85

Anti-glare inside 

rear view mirror.................. 86

Outside rear view mirrors..... 87

1-4. Opening and closing the win-

dows and moon roof

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

Moon roof............................. 91

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap.... 95

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer 

system.............................. 100

Theft prevention labels 

(for U.S.A.) ....................... 103

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 104

SRS airbags ....................... 106

Front passenger occupant 

classification system......... 120

Child restraint systems....... 126

Installing child restraints..... 132

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 148

Engine (ignition) switch 

(vehicles without a 

smart key system) ............ 163

Engine (ignition) switch 

(vehicles with a 

smart key system) ............ 167

Automatic transmission ...... 176

Manual transmission........... 183

Turn signal lever................. 185

Parking brake ..................... 186

Horn.................................... 187

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 188

Indicators and warning 

lights................................. 192

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Before driving

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When driving

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4

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2-3. Operating the lights and 

Windshield wipers

Headlight switch.................. 197

Windshield wipers and 

washer.............................. 201

Rear window wiper and 

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

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 207

Driving assist systems ........ 211

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 216

Vehicle load limits............... 221

Winter driving tips ............... 222

Trailer towing ...................... 228

Dinghy towing (automatic 

transmission) .................... 229

Dinghy towing (manual 

transmission) .................... 230

3-1. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger

Air conditioning system....... 234

Rear window and outside 

rear view mirror 

defoggers.......................... 242

3-2. Using the audio system

Using the AUX port/USB 

port................................... 243

Using the steering wheel 

audio switches.................. 244

Using the microphone ........ 245

3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 246

• Personal/interior light 

main switch .......................247

• Personal/interior lights...... 248

• Interior light ...................... 249

3-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 251

• Glove box......................... 252

• Console box..................... 253

• Auxiliary box..................... 254

• Cup holders...................... 254

• Bottle holders................... 255

3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 256

Vanity mirrors..................... 257

Clock .................................. 258

Power outlet ....................... 259

Seat heaters....................... 260

Sunshades ......................... 262

Floor mat............................ 264

Luggage compartment 

features............................ 266

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Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle exterior........... 270

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle interior............ 274

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance 

requirements.................... 277

General maintenance......... 280

Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) 

programs.......................... 284

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions ...................... 285

Hood................................... 290

Positioning a floor jack ....... 292

Engine compartment.......... 294

Tires ................................... 310

Tire inflation pressure......... 320

Wheels ............................... 324

Wireless remote control/

electronic key battery....... 326

Checking and replacing 

fuses ................................ 330

Light bulbs.......................... 341

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 352

If your vehicle needs to be 

towed................................ 353

If you think something is 

wrong................................ 361

Fuel pump shut off 

system.............................. 362

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns 

on or a warning buzzer

sounds.............................. 363

If you have a flat tire........... 380

If the engine will not start.... 395

If the shift lever cannot be 

shifted from P (automatic 

transmission).................... 398

If you lose your keys........... 399

If the electronic key does not 

operate properly ............... 400

If the vehicle battery is dis-

charged ............................ 404

If your vehicle overheats..... 408

If the vehicle becomes 

stuck................................. 411

If your vehicle has to be 

stopped in an 

emergency........................ 413

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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.)............ 416

Fuel information.................. 427

Tire information................... 430

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 444

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ................. 448

Reporting safety defects 

for U.S. owners................. 450

Seat belt instructions 

for Canadian owners 

(in French) ........................ 451

SRS airbag instructions 

for Canadian owners 

(in French) ........................ 453

Abbreviation list........................ 464

Alphabetical index.................... 465

What to do if.............................. 474

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Vehicle specifications

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For owners

Index

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Front turn signal lights

P. 185

Hood

P. 290

Windshield wipers

P. 201

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 87

Side turn signal lights

P. 185

Moon roof

P. 91

Headlights (high beam) 

and daytime running 

lights



P. 197, 199

Headlights (low beam) 

P. 197

Parking and front side 

marker lights

P. 197

Pictorial index

Exterior

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 310

P. 380

P. 320

P. 430

License plate lights

P. 197

Rear turn signal lights

P. 185

Side doors

P. 55

Stop/tail and rear side marker lights

P. 197

Rear window wiper

P. 204

Fuel filler door

P. 95

Rear window defogger

P. 242

Back door

P. 62

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Seat belts

P. 78

Head restraints

P. 76

Bottle holder

P. 255

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 106

Tire pressure warning

reset switch

P. 311

Glove box

P. 252

Rear seat

P. 74

Floor mat

P. 264

Front seats

P. 68

SRS side airbags

P. 106

Console box

P. 253

Pictorial index

Interior

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Vehicles without a moon roof

Sun visors

P. 256

Vanity mirrors 

P. 257

Inside rear view mirror

P. 86

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 106

Personal/interior light main switch

Personal/interior lights

P. 247

P. 248

Rear interior light

P. 249

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Vehicles with a moon roof

Sun visors

P. 256

Vanity mirrors 

P. 257

Inside rear view mirror

P. 86

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 106

Front interior lights

Moon roof switch

Microphone

P. 249

P. 91

P. 245

Rear interior light

P. 249

Rear sunshade

P. 262

Moon roof

Front sunshade

P. 91

P. 262

Pictorial index

Interior

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Power window switches

P. 89

Door lock switch

P. 55

Inside lock button

P. 55

Window lock switch

P. 89

B

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission

Power outlet

P. 259

Shift lever

P. 176

Seat heater switches 

P. 260

AUX/USB port

P. 243

Shift lock override button 

P. 398

Pictorial index

Interior

C

Cup holders

P. 254

Parking brake lever

P. 186

VSC OFF switch

P. 212

Auxiliary box

P. 254

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Vehicles with a manual transmission

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Power outlet

P. 259

Shift lever

P. 183

Seat heater switches 

P. 260

AUX/USB port

P. 243

Cup holders

P. 254

Parking brake lever

P. 186

: If equipped

VSC OFF switch

P. 212

Auxiliary box

P. 254

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Instrument panel

Emergency flasher switch

P. 352

Engine (ignition) switch 

(vehicles with a smart key system)

P. 167

Clock

P. 258

Tilt and telescopic steering lock

release lever

P. 85

Fuel filler door opener

P. 95

Pictorial index

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Air conditioning system

P. 234

Rear window and outside rear view mirror

defogger switch



P. 242

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: If equipped

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Paddle shift switches

P. 176

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

P. 197

P. 185

Steering wheel audio switches

P. 244

SRS driver airbag

Horn

P. 106

P. 187

Cruise control switch

P. 207

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles

without a smart key system)

P. 163

Windshield wipers and washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch



P. 201

P. 204

B

Instrument panel

Pictorial index

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Outside rear view mirror 

switches

P. 87

Hood release lever

P. 290

C

: If equipped

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Luggage compartment

Luggage compartment 

light

P. 63

Cargo hooks

P. 266

Cargo hooks

P. 266

Auxiliary box

P. 266

Auxiliary box

P. 266

Luggage cover

P. 267

Pictorial index

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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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