TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Abbreviation list ..................... 464
Alphabetical index ................... 465
What to do if... .......................... 474

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
M + S Mud and Snow MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 234, 242
ABS........................................... 211
Active head rest ........................ 71
Air conditioning system ......... 234
AirbagsAirbag operating conditions .. 110
Airbag precautions for your 
child.................................... 114
Airbag warning light .............. 365
Curtain shield airbag 
operating conditions ........... 110
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions ........................ 114
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .......... 120
General airbag precautions .. 114
Locations of airbags ............. 106
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ............................... 119
Proper driving posture .. 104, 114
Side airbag operating 
conditions ........................... 110
Side airbag precautions........ 114
SRS airbags ......................... 106
Anti-lock brake system ........... 211
Audio input .............................. 243
Audio system Audio input ........................... 243
AUX port/USB port ............... 243
Portable music player ........... 243
Steering wheel audio 
switch ................................. 244 Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........176
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P......................398
S mode ..................................180
AUX port/USB port ...................243
Auxiliary box ............................254
Back door Back door ................................62
Wireless remote control ..........50
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............341
Wattage .................................426
Battery Checking ...............................304
If the vehicle has a 
discharged battery ..............404
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................222
Bottle holders ...........................255
Brake Fluid ......................................301
Parking brake ........................186
Brake assist ..............................211
Break-in tips .............................151
Brightness control Instrument panel light 
control .................................190A
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CareExterior .................................. 270
Interior ...................................274
Seat belts ..............................275
Cargo capacity .........................216
Cargo hooks ............................. 266
Chains ....................................... 222
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 126
Booster seats, installation ..... 132
Convertible seats, 
definition ............................. 126
Convertible seats, 
installation ...........................132
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ...........120
Infant seats, definition ...........126
Infant seats, installation.........132
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .........................134
Installing CRS with 
seat belts ............................ 136
Installing CRS with top 
straps .................................. 142
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................114
Battery precautions ....... 306, 407
Child restraint system............126
How your child should wear 
the seat belt ..........................81
Installing child restraints ........ 132
Moon roof precautions ............ 93
Power window lock switch....... 89
Power window precautions .....90
Removed key battery 
precautions .........................328
Seat belt extender 
precautions ...........................84
Seat belt precautions ..............82 Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 270
Interior ................................... 274
Seat belts .............................. 275
Clock ......................................... 258
Condenser ................................ 301
Console box ............................. 253
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 408
Cruise control .......................... 207
Cup holders .............................. 254
Curtain shield airbags ............. 106
Customizable features ............ 444
Daytime running light 
system .................................... 199
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 242
Side mirrors........................... 242
Dimension ................................ 416
Dinghy towing ................... 229,230
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 285
Doors Back door ................................ 62
Door glasses ........................... 89
Door lock ............... 32, 50, 55, 62
Side doors ............................... 55
Side mirrors............................. 87
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 151
Correct posture ..................... 104
Procedures............................ 148
Winter driving tips ................. 222C
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Electric power steering........... 211
Electronic key
If your electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 400
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is 
inoperative ........................... 64
If your electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 400
If the engine will not start...... 395
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 398
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery ................................ 404
If the warning buzzer 
sounds ............................... 363
If the warning light turns on .. 363
If you have a flat tire ............ 380
If you lose your keys............. 399
If you think something is 
wrong ................................. 361
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck................................... 411
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an emergency... 413
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................. 353
If your vehicle overheats ...... 408
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 352
Engine
Compartment........................ 294
Engine switch ............... 163, 167
Hood ..................................... 290
How to start the engine ........................ 163, 167
Identification number ............ 417
If the engine will not start...... 395
Ignition switch ............... 163, 167
Overheating .......................... 408 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................421
Checking ...............................299
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................222
Engine immobilizer system.....100
Engine oil
Capacity ................................419
Checking ...............................295
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................222
Engine switch ...................163, 167
EPS ............................................211
Event data recorder ...................23
Floor mat...................................264
Fluid
Brake .....................................301
Washer ..................................308
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............120
Front seats Adjustment ..............................68
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............341
Wattage .................................426
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............341
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................426
Fuel Capacity ................................418
Fuel gauge ............................188
Fuel pump shut off system ....362
Gas station information .........480
Information ............................427
Refueling .................................95
Type ......................................427
Fuel door.....................................95
Fuel filler door ............................95E
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Fuel pump shut off system ..... 362
Fuses......................................... 330
Gas station information...........480
Gauges ......................................188
Glove box.................................. 252
Head restraintsAdjusting ................................76
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 341
Switch.................................... 197
Wattage .................................426
Heaters Seat heaters .......................... 260
Side mirror............................. 242
Hood .......................................... 290
Hooks Cargo .................................... 266
Horn...........................................187
I/M test....................................... 284
Identification
Engine ...................................417
Vehicle .................................. 416
Ignition switch .................. 163, 167
Illuminated entry system .........246
Indicator lights .........................192
Inside rear view mirror ..............86
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 249
Switch.................................... 249
Wattage .................................426
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 292
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........380
Jack handle ..............................380 Keyless entry ............................. 50
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 28
Engine switch ................ 163, 167
If you lose your keys ............. 399
If your electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 400
Key number............................. 28
Keyless entry .......................... 50
Keys ........................................ 28
Mechanical key ....................... 28
Wireless remote control key.... 50
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 341
Wattage................................. 426
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 341
Wattage................................. 426
Lights Headlights switch .................. 197
Interior light list ...................... 246
Interior light switch ................ 249
Luggage compartment 
light ....................................... 63
Personal/interior light 
main switch ......................... 247
Replacing light bulbs ............. 341
Turn signal lever ................... 185
Wattage................................. 426
Load capacity ........................... 221
Luggage compartment lights Switch ..................................... 63
Wattage................................. 426
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself 
maintenance ...................... 285
General maintenance ........... 280
Maintenance data ................. 416
Maintenance requirements ... 277
Manual transmission .............. 183
Meter Instrument panel light 
control ................................ 190
Meters .................................. 188
Microphone .............................. 245
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 86
Side mirror heater................. 242
Side mirrors ............................ 87
Vanity mirrors ....................... 257
Moon roof................................... 91
Noise from under vehicle ......... 20
Odometer ................................. 188
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 295
Opener Back door ............................... 62
Fuel filler door......................... 95
Hood ..................................... 290
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 87
Outside temperature 
display ................................... 190
Overheating, Engine ............... 408 Parking brake ...........................186
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............341
Switch....................................197
Wattage .................................426
Personal/interior lights
Personal/interior light ............247
Switch....................................248
Wattage .................................426
Power outlet .............................259
Power windows ..........................89
Radiator ....................................301
Rear seats Adjustment ..............................74
Folding down ...........................74
Seat adjustment ......................74
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulb ...............341
Wattage .................................426
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............341
Wattage .................................426
Rear window defogger ............242
Rear window wiper ..................204
Replacing Fuses ....................................330
Key battery ............................326
Light bulbs .............................341
Tires ......................................380
Wireless remote control 
battery .................................326
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S.A. owners ........................450
Reset the maintenance 
data .........................................278M
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Seat belt reminder light ...........367
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt .............78
Automatic Locking 
Retractor ............................... 80
Child restraint system 
installation ...........................132
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts ......................275
Emergency Locking 
Retractor ............................... 80
How to wear your seat belt......78
How your child should wear 
the seat belt ..........................81
Pregnant women, proper seat 
belt use ................................. 80
Reminder light ....................... 367
Seat belt extenders ................. 81
Seat belt pretensioners ...........79
Seat heaters..............................260
Seating capacity....................... 221
Seats Adjustment ........................ 68, 74
Adjustment precautions.....73, 75
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............132
Cleaning ................................274
Head restraint..........................76
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 104
Seat heaters .......................... 260
Service reminder 
indicators ..............................192
Shift lever Automatic transmission .........176
If the shift lever cannot 
be shifted from P................. 398
Manual transmission ............. 183
Shift lock system ..................... 398
Side airbags..............................106
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 341
Switch.................................... 197
Wattage .................................426 Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 87
Side turn signal lights
Wattage................................. 426
Smart key system Entry function .......................... 32
Starting the engine ................ 167
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 320
Storage location .................... 380
Spark plug ................................ 421
Specifications .......................... 416
Speedometer ............................ 188
Steering Column lock release ..... 163, 167
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 85
Audio switches ...................... 244
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 341
Wattage................................. 426
Storage feature ........................ 251
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 411
Sunshades................................ 262
Sun visors ................................ 256
Switch Engine switch ................ 163, 167
Ignition switch ............... 163, 167
Light switches ....................... 197
Power door lock switch ........... 56
Power window switch .............. 89
Rear window wiper and 
washer switch ..................... 204
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch......................... 311
Window lock switch ................. 89
Wiper and washer switch ...... 201S