TOYOTA tC 2010 Owners Manual (in English)

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© 2009 Scion, a marque of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Printed in U.S.A. 4 /09
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!A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick Reference Guideis a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review theOwner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Scion, a marque of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., wish you many years of satisfied driving
in your new SCION tC.
This Quick Reference Guideis not a full description of SCION tC
operations. Every SCION tC owner should review the Owner’s
Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guideis current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2010
Scion tC
17
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the spare tire cover.
(2) Loosen and remove the bolt.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor jack positioning and tire changing
procedures.
Wheel nut wrench
Front towing eyelet
Jack handle
Spare tireJack
(1)
(2)

1
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door opener and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry 6
Air Conditioning/Heating 14
Automatic Transmission 8
AUX audio jack 14
Clock 14
Cruise control 10
Cup holders 8
iPod jack 15
Light control-Instrument panel 13
Lights & turn signals 11
Panorama moonroof 12
Parking brake 8
Power outlet 13
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 9
Seats-Head restraints 9
Steering wheel switches 15
Tilt steering wheel 10
Windows 13
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Door locks 16
Seatbelts 16
Spare tire & tools 17
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 16
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX

2
OVERVIEW
Headlight and turn signal controls
Steering wheel audio controls*
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Clock, Air Conditioning and outside temperature display
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch
Outside temperature display switch
Instrument panel

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Clock adjustment buttons
Front passenger seatbelt reminder light
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Cigarette lighter
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Engine switch
Cruise control
Tilt steering lock release
Power outside rearview mirror controls
* For details, refer to the
“SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual” or
“SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

4
OVERVIEW
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Low fuel level warning
Instrument panel light control knob
Instrument cluster

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers,” Section 1-6,
2010 Owner’s Manual.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2010 Owner’s Manual.
Driver seatbelt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Front passenger seatbelt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph) Brake system warning
1
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Indicator symbols
Open door warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Turn signal indicators
Headlight high beam indicator Airbag SRS warning
1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
MAINT
REQD
Automatic Transmission indicator
Cruise control indicator2

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OVERVIEW
Panic button
Keyless entry
NOTE:If a door is not
opened within 30 seconds
of unlocking, all doors
will relock for safety.
Locking operationUnlocking operation
PushPush ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push and hold
Fuel tank door opener and cap
Tu r n
Store
Pull up Driver seat
NOTE:Tighten cap until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Pull
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Engine maintenance
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
* The engine switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Parking brake
Pull
(2) Push(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
Cup holders
FrontRear