oil type TOYOTA tC 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
SCION
Information before driving your Scion
Break–in period148
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Fuel 148
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Fuel pump shut off system 150
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Operation in foreign countries 150
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Three–way catalytic converters 150
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Engine exhaust cautions 152
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Facts about engine oil consumption 153
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Iridium–tipped spark plugs 154
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Brake system 154
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 157
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Your Scion’s identification 158
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Theft prevention labels 159
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Suspension and chassis 159
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Tire information 160
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Vehicle load limits 174
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Cargo and luggage 175
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Types of tires 178
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SECTION 2

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When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
serious damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE
Driving on a flooded road may cause
the engine to stall as well as cause
serious vehicle malfunctions such as
shorts in electrical components and
engine damage from water immersion.
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your Scion
dealer check brake function, changes
in quantity and quality of engine oil,
transaxle fluid, etc. and lubricant con-
dition for the bearings and suspen-
sion joints (where possible) and the
function of all joints and bearings.
Winter driving tips
Make sure you have a proper freeze
protection for engine coolant.
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non–silicate, non–amine, non–nitrite,
and non–borate coolant with long–life
hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant
with long–life hybrid organic acid
technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
See “Checking the engine coolant level”
on page 234 for details of coolant type
selection.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. This coolant provides protection
down to about –35C (–31 F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Section 7–3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Scion dealer and
most service stations will be pleased to
check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See page 233 for recommended viscosity.
Leaving a heavy summer oil in your ve-
hicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Scion deal-
er—they will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de–icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing. To open
a frozen lock, try heating the key before
inserting it.

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NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based non–s ilicate,
non–amine, non–nitrite, and non–bo-
rate coolant with long–life hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water.
 If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.
 Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
 Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
 Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid and power steering fluid,
or the transmission and power
steering could be damaged.
Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do–it–yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Scion parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent. See
page 233 for details about engine oil
selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non–silicate, non–amine, non–ni-
trite, and non–borate coolant with
long–life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long −life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water.

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Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too full
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick. 1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle should be on level ground. After turning
off the engine, wait more than five min-
utes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under the end and wipe it clean.
3. Reinsert the dipstick—Push it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level while holding a rag under the
end.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
NOTICE
Be careful not to drop engine oil on
the vehicle components.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick. We recommend that you use
a funnel when adding oil.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
raise the level between low and full on the
dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.)
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand–tight.
For the engine oil capacity, see “Service
specifications” on page 259.
NOTICE
 Be careful not to spill engine oil on
the vehicle components.
 Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
 Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
Checking the engine oil level

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Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):Intake 0.19–0.29 (0.007–0.012)
Exhaust 0.38–0.48 (0.015–0.019)
Spark plug type: DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref ill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.): With filter 3.8 (4.0, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Scion vehicle. Use Scion approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and viscos-
ity. Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Please contact your Scion dealer for fur-
ther details.
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W −20 or 0W–20
OIL008
Outside temperature
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp.qt.):
Manual transmission 6.8 (7.2, 6.0)
Automatic transmission 6.7 (7.1, 5.9)
Coolant type:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Scion vehicle at factory fill.
In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non–silicate, non–amine,
non–nitrite, and non–borate coolant with
long–life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long–life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Scion dealer for fur-
ther details.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.6–12.8 V Fully charged
12.2–12.4 V Half charged
11.8–12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.

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CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):5–15 (0.2–0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp.qt.): 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL–4 or GL–5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W–90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.qt.): 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary. Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” to aid
in assuring optimum transaxle
performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
WS” may cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimate-
ly damage the automatic transmission
of your vehicle.
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
90 (3.5)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1–6 (0.04–0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 6–9 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III

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Adding washer fluid251
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Adjustment
Front seats 28
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Seat belt 37
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Air conditioning filter 134
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Air conditioning system 128
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Airbags 45, 53
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Aluminum wheel precautions 245 . . . . . . . .
Anti–glare inside rear view mirror 86 . . . . .
Anti–lock brake system warning light 103
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Anti–theft steering column lock 112 . . . . . .
Appearance care Cleaning the interior 215
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Protecting your Scion from corrosion 212
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Washing and waxing 213
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Automatic transmission Driving with an automatic transmission 113
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Shift lock override button 209
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Shift pattern 113
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Shifting speed 113
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AUX adapter 139
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Auxiliary box 142
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 21
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B
Back door 19
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Battery
Checking battery condition 248 . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 248
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Handling safety 248
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Recharging precautions 249
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Winter driving tips 183
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Before starting the engine 180
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 157 . . . . . .
Brake system 154
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Brake system warning light 103
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Brakes Fluid level 235
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Pad wear limit indicators 157
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Parking 123
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Break–in tips 148
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Brightness control 92
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C
Carbon monoxide caution 152
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 175
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Distribution 176
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Stowage precautions 175
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Certification label 158
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Charging system warning light 103 . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing fuses 250 . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires 239 . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 235
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Checking the engine oil level 232 . . . . . . . . Checking the radiator
and condenser 235
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Child restraint Child restraint system 67
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Installation 68
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 81
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Precautions 65
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Types of child restraint system 67 . . . . . .
Using a top strap 79
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Cigarette lighter 140
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Cleaning the interior 215
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Clock 138
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Cold weather, Operation 183
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Condenser Checking the condenser 235
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Console box Rear 142
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Controls, Instrument panel 2
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Cooling system Coolant level 234
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Engine overheating 193
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Radiator and reservoir 234
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Radiator cap 234
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Winter driving tips 183
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Corrosion prevention 212
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Cruise control 123
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Cup holders 143
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Publication No. OM21029U
Part No. 01999-21029
Printed in Japan 01−0901 −00
tC(  U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 103 . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break–in period 148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 219 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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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 233 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 237 through 244.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 261.
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