TOYOTA tC 2007 Owners Manual (in English)

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Tires
Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure:
Front and rear
Ti r e siz e
Ti r e inf lat ion pr es s ur e
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel size
FrontRear
215/45ZR17220 (2.2, 32)200 (2.0, 29)17 x 7 JJ
P205/55R16220 (2.2, 32)200 (2.0, 29)16 x 6 1/ 2 J
When driving under the above vehicle conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries
where such speeds are permitted by–law, inflate the front tires to 260 kPa (2.7 kgf/cm2 or 2.6 bar, 38 psi), rear tires
to 210 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or 2.1 bar, 31 psi) provided that it does not exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure
molded on the tire sidewall.
Spare
Ti r e siz e
Ti r e inf lat ion pr es s ur e
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel size
T125/70D17 98M420 (4.2, 60)17 x 4T
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·Ibf):
103 (10.5, 76)
NOTE:For complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pressure”
through “Replacing wheels”, on pages 231 through 238.

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Fuses
81T001
Engine compartment
Fuses
1. ST 7.5 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
2. H–LP RH LO 10 A: Right hand head-
light (low beam)
3. H–LP LH LO 10 A: Left hand headlight
(low beam)
4. H–LP RH HI 10 A: Right hand head-
light (high beam)
5. H–LP LH HI 10 A: Left hand headlight
(high beam)
81T002
Instrument panel
6. ECU–B 10 A: Multiplex communication
system (power door lock system, illumi-
nated entry system, wireless remote
control system, back door opener, pan-
orama moonroof), air conditioning sys-
tem, gauges and meters
7. DOME 7.5 A: Interior lights, personal
lights, ignition switch light, luggage
compartment light
8. RAD NO.1 20 A: Audio system
9. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system
10. ABS NO.2 40 A: Anti–lock brake sys-
tem11. ABS NO.1 50 A: Anti–lock brake sys-
tem
12. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
13. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
14. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15. OBD2 10 A: On–board diagnosis sys-
tem
16. TURN–HAZ 10 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers
17. HORN 10 A: Horn
18. IGN 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
20. AM2 30 A: Starting system, “IG2” and
“MET IG2” fuses
21. ALT–S 7.5 A: Charging system
22. DCC 30 A: “ECU–B”, “RAD1” and
“DOME” fuse
23. MAIN 40 A: “H–LP RH LO”, “H–LP LH
LO”, “H–LP RH HI” and “H–LP LH HI”
fuses

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24. ALT 120 A: “HTR”, “ABS NO.1”, “ABS
NO.2”, “RDI”, “CDS”, “DEF”, “TAIL”,
“PANEL”, “DOOR”, “STOP”, “ACC
SOCKET”, “GAUGE”, “ECU–IG”, “FR
WIP”, “WSH”, “AM1”, “FR DOOR”, “FL
DOOR”, “S/ROOF”, “A/C” and “FR
FOG” fuses
25. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
26. SPARE 20 A: Spare fuse
27. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
28. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger
29. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate lights, front side maker
lights
30. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument cluster lights,
instrument panel lights, gauges and
meters, audio system, console box illu-
mination
31. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
32. FR DOOR 20 A: Power windows
33. S/ROOF 20 A: Panorama moonroof
34. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter
35. ACC 7.5 A: Shift lock control system,
power outlet, audio system, power rear
view mirrors
36. RR DEF I/UP 7.5 A: Rear window de-
fogger37. ACC SOCKET 15 A: Power outlet
38. FL DOOR 20 A: Power windows
39. IG2 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, SRS airbag system, security
system
40. MET IG2 10 A: Gauges and meters
41. FR WIP 30 A: Windshield wipers
42. FR WSH 15 A: Windshield washer
43. ECU–IG 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, shift lock control system,
electric cooling fan, panorama mooroof,
anti–lock brake system
44. GAUGE 10 A: Back–up lights, electric
cooling fan, air conditioning system,
emergency flasher, power windows,
power door lock system, gauges and
meters
45. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, shift lock control system,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, anti–
lock brake system
46. DOOR 20 A: Power door lock system
47. FR FOG 15 A: Fog lights
48. AM1 25 A: Starting system, “CIG” and
“ACC” fuses

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S.
OWNERS
Reporting safety defects for u.s. owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. ownerss258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 9

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If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Scion, a
marque of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc.
(Toll–free: 1–866–707–2466).
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of ve-
hicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Scion, a
marque of TMS, U.S.A., Inc.To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll–free at 1−888−327−4236 (or
366–0123 in Washington, DC area)
or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation, Washington,
DC 20590. You can also obtain oth-
er information about motor vehicle
safety from the Hotline.
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners

Publication No. OM21023U
Part No. 01999-21023
Printed in Japan 01−0605−00
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Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 105. . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during break–in period 148. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete index NO TAG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
See page 148 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 L (14.5 gal., 12.1 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 227 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 231 through 238.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 253.
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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper maintenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Scion authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maintain your vehicle and
enables you to correctly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Scion authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

Where to obtain the
Repair Manual
The repair manual for tC may be purchased
from any Scion dealer or the Material Distribu-
tion Center. To purchase the repair manual,
please contact your Scion dealer or call the Ma-
terial Distribution Center tollfree at
18006222033.
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electrical system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.

WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU  PLEASE BUCKLE UP
Scion has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.
Scion belts are:
Comfortable
Easy to use
Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
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