engine TOYOTA tC 2006 Owners Manual (in English)

i2006 tC from May. ’06 Prod. (OM21021U)
Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value–conscious people who drive Scions. We are proud of the advanced engineering and
quality construction of each vehicle we build.
This Owner ’s Manual explains the operation of your new Scion. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants
follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble–free motoring. For
important information about this manual and your Scion, read the following pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Scion dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. Your Scion dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
If there is not a Scion dealer near you, please call the following number:
U.S. OWNERS
When traveling in the U.S. mainland:Scion Customer Experience Tollfree:186670SCION or 18667072466
Hawaii:
Servco Automotive Customer Services Tollfree:18882725515
Please leave this Owner ’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Scion’s policy of
continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
Please access our websites for further information.
The U.S. mainland www.scion.com
Hawaiiwww.scionhawaii.com
©2005 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyo ta
Motor Corporation.

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In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy
with tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the
SRS airbags makes the SRS airbags themselves poten-
tial sources of serious injury if an occupant is too close
to an airbag, or if an object or some part of his or her
body has been placed between the occupant and the
airbag at the time of deployment. This is just one exam-
ple of how the instructions in Section 1–3 of this Own-
er ’s Manual will help ensure proper use of the occupant
restraint systems, and increase the safety they can pro-
vide to you and your family in the event of an accident.
Scion recommends you to read the provisions in Section
1–3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your
time of ownership of this vehicle.Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control
certain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist
in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is
a system to record data in a crash or a near car crash
event. This is called an Event Data Recorder (EDR).
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In
a crash or a near car crash event, this device may
record some or all of the following information: Engine speed
 Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
 Vehicle speed
 To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
 Position of the transmission selector lever
 Whether the driver and front passenger wore the
seat belts or not
 Driver ’s seat position
 Front passenger ’s occupant classification

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Important health and safety
information about your Scion
CAUTION
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and a wide variety of automobile compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects and other reproductive harm. In addition,
oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well
as waste produced by component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
hands after handling. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your skin by washing
thoroughly with soap and water.
Accessories, spare parts andmodification of your Scion
A wide variety of non–genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Scion vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Scion does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their perfor-
mance, 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 durabili-
ty, 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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Scrapping of your Scion
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Scion contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is
scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners
left as they are, this may cause an accident such as a
fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag
and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by
a qualified service shop or by your Scion dealer before
you scrap your vehicle.
Leak detection pump
This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check.
This check is done approximately five hours after the
engine is turned off. So you may hear a sound coming
from underneath the luggage compartment for several
minutes. It does not indicate a malfunction.

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1. Headlight and turn signal switches 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Audio remote controls (steering switches) 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Wiper and washer switches 84 . . . . . . . . .
4. Emergency flasher switch 81 . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Clock, air conditioning and outside temperature display 116, 124 . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Air conditioning controls 116 . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Rear window defogger switch 87 . . . . . . .
8. Outside temperature switch 124 . . . . . . . .
9. Clock adjustment switch 124 . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11. Cigarette lighter 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12. Engine immobilizer system indicator light 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. Ignition switch 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14. Cruise control switch 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15. Tilt steering lock release lever 76 . . . . . .
16. Power rear view mirror control switches 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Fuel gauge 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Speedometer
4. Tachometer 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Automatic transmission shift range position display 103 . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Trip meter reset knob 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Odometer and two trip meters 91
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9. Low fuel level warning light 90 . . . . . . .
10. Instrument panel light control knob 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster overview

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Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster
Brake system warning light∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Charging system warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Anti–lock brake system warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Low tire pressure warning light∗1
Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light
Cruise control indicator light
∗2
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Open door warning light∗1 ∗
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: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 93.
∗2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 111.
Engine oil replacement reminder lightAutomatic transmission indicator lights

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys8
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Engine immobilizer system 10
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Wireless remote control 11
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Side doors 15
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Power windows 18
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Back door 19
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Hood 21
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Fuel tank cap 22
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Panorama moonroof 24
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SECTION 1– 2

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Keys
12T001
Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.1. Master keys—These keys work in ev- ery lock. Your Scion dealer will need
one of them to make a new key with
a built–in transponder chip.
2. Sub key—This key will not work in the glove box.
A transponder chip for engine immobilizer
system has been placed in the head of
the master and sub keys. These chips are
needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these
keys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system
or start the engine. To protect items locked in the glove box
when using valet parking, leave the sub
key with the attendant.
Since the side doors can be locked with-
out a key, you should always carry a
spare master key in case you accidentally
lock your keys inside the vehicle.
For information on use of the wireless
remote control key, see “Wireless remote
control” on page 11.
12T002
NOTICE
When using a key containing a trans-
ponder chip, observe the following
precautions:

When starting the engine, do not
use the key with a key ring resting
on the key grip and do not press
the key ring against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts.

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12T003
When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other transponder
keys around (including keys of oth-
er vehicles) and do not press other
key plates against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key once
and then insert it again after remov-
ing other transponder keys (includ-
ing keys of other vehicles) from the
ring or while gripping or covering
them with your hand to start the
engine.
12T004
Do not bend the key grip.
 Do not cover the key grip with any
material that cuts off electromagnet-
ic waves.
 Do not knock the key hard against
other objects.
 Do not leave the key exposed to
high temperatures for a long period,
such as on the dashboard and hood
under direct sunlight.
 Do not put the key in water or
wash it in an ultrasonic washer.
Do not use the key with electromag-
netic materials.