steering wheel adjustment TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
Seatback lock release lever

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Before driving
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Moving front seats for rear seat entry
■ Getting in the vehicle
Driver’s seat (vehicles with a seat position memory system)
For easy access to the rear seat, use the seatback lock release lever.
When the seatback lock release leve r is used, the seat’s original
position is memorized, so the seat may be returned to that original
position. However, if the seatback angle adjustment lever is used, the
seat will not return to its original position.
Lift the seatback lock release
lever.
The seatback will fold forward,
and the seat’s slide lock will be
released. 
Move the seat all the way for-
ward.

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Driver’s seat (vehicles without a seat position memory system)
and front passenger’s seat
For easy access to the rear seat, use either the seatback lock release
lever or the seatback angle adjustment lever.
Lift the seatback lock release
lever or seatback angle adjust-
ment lever. 
The seatback will fold forward,
and the seat’s slide lock will be
released. 
Move the seat all the way for-
ward.
■ Getting out of the vehicle
Lift the seatback lock release
lever.
The seatback will fold forward,
and the seat’s slide lock will be
released. 
Move the seat all the way for-
ward.

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Before driving
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Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash on the seat
occupant.
■After passengers have entered the vehicle
Driver’s seat (vehicles with a seat position memory system)
Slide the seat backward and then lift the seatback. The seat will be set and
locked to its previous position automatically. If the seat cannot be slid back to
the previous position due to the rear pa ssenger or luggage, the seat will be
locked in that position, disabling the seat position memory system.
To recall the previous position, lift the seatback lock release lever after
removing the luggage, or after having the passenger get out or sit properly
so that the seat can be slid back to the previous position. However, if you
slide the seat further backwards than previous position using the seat posi-
tion adjustment lever, the memory of previous position will be overwritten.

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Before driving
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CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary. 
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
● Never allow anyone to touch seatback lock release levers while the vehi-
cle is moving.
● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are clear of the seat back path
and let them know that the seat is about to move.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent the seat lock mechanism malfunction
Do not use the seatback angle adjustment lever and seatback lock release
lever at the same time. If they are used together, the seat lock mechanism
may be damaged.

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Rear seats
Folding down the rear seatbacksPull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever and fold them down.
To return the rear seatbacks to
their original positions, unlock the
seatbacks by pulling the seatback
angle adjustment lever and lift
them up until they lock.
Pull up the seatback angle
adjustment lever until the lock
is released.

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Before driving
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CAUTION
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (automatic transmission) or 1 (manual transmission).
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■ Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary. 
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoul-
der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of\
an acci-
dent.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly
move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
■ After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

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Before driving
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Steering wheel
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. 
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
The steering wheel can be adjust ed to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel
horizontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever
up to secure the steering
wheel.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■
When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. 
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (U.S.A. only)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Scion dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (U.S.A. only)
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

470 Alphabetical index
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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