TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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CAUTION
■
Burns
● Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater. 
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

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Sunshades
: If equipped
■Front sunshade
Open Push the sunshade from
underneath to detach from
the hook.
Slide the sunshade slowly.
Close Slide the sunshade closed.
Secure the sunshade using
the hook.

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NOTICE
■
To ensure normal operation of the sunshade
Observe the following precautions.
● Do not place anything where it may hinder the opening/closing of the sun-
shade.
● Do not place anything on the sunshade.
■ Rear sunshade
Open Push the sunshade from
underneath to detach from
the hook.
Slide the sunshade slowly.
Close Slide the sunshade closed.
Secure the sunshade using
the hook.

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Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Fix the floor mat in place using t he retaining hooks (clips) provided.
Insert the retaining hooks
(clips) into the floor mat eye-
lets.
Turn the upper knob of the
retaining hooks (clips) to
secure in place.
*: Always align the mark.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) and the fixing procedure of the
floor mat for your vehicle may differ from those shown in the illustration. 
For details, refer to the floor mat retention retaining hooks (clips) installa-
tion instructions supplied with the retaining hooks (clips).
STEP 1
STEP 2
*

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Scion Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P (automatic transmission) or N
(manual transmission), fully depress
each pedal to the floor to make sure it
does not interfere with the floor mat.

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Luggage compartment features
■Auxiliary boxes
■ Cargo hooks
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided
for securing loose items.

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Luggage cover (if equipped)
Hook the side of the luggage
cover.
Attach the front hooks of the
luggage cover to the rear seat
head restraints.
If the luggage cover cannot be
hooked, recline the rear seats
a little.
Remove the cap.
Attach the cap to the under-
side of the luggage cover.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
■ Caution for the luggage cover (if equipped)
Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the luggage
cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing death or
serious injury to the child.
Attach the snap fasteners.STEP 4

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning 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

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.