TOYOTA tC 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed. Check that all the doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 2.2 gal.
(8.2 L, 1.8 Imp.gal.) or
less. Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
their seat belts. Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s
seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also
needs to be fastened to
make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
High engine coolant tem-
perature warning light Indicates that the engine is
almost overheating. P. 413
(Canada) Low windshield washer
fluid warning light
Indicates low level of
washer fluid. Fill the tank.

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(U.S.A.)Maintenance required
reminder light
Indicates that mainte-
nance is required accord-
ing to the driven distance
on the maintenance
schedule.
*3
Illuminates for about 3
seconds and then flashes
for about 15 seconds
approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the main-
tenance data has been
reset. If necessary, perform main-
tenance.
Comes on and remains on
if the distance driven
exceeds 5000 miles (8000
km) after the maintenance
data has been reset. 
(The indicator will not work
properly unless the main-
tenance data has been
reset.) Perform the necessary
maintenance.

Please reset the mainte-
nance data after the mainte-
nance is performed. 
(
P. 280)
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*1: Open door warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or
more with any door open.
(U.S.A.) Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:

Low tire inflation pressure
such as
• Natural causes ( P. 379)
• Flat tire ( P. 385) Adjust the tire inflation
pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off
after a few minutes. In
case the light does not
turn off even if the tire
inflation pressure is
adjusted, have the sys-
tem checked by your
Scion dealer.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute: 
Malfunction in the tire
pressure warning system.
(  P. 381) Have the system checked
by your Scion dealer.
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*2: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position (vehicles without a smart key system), or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a
smart key system), the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds intermittently for 10 sec-
onds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a dif-
ferent tone for 20 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently for
10 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if
the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for
20 more seconds.
*3: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

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Follow the correction procedures. (Vehicles with a smart key
system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Interior buzzerExterior buzzerWarning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Once (Remains
on for 8
seconds.) Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that the electronic
key is not present when
attempting to start the
engine. Confirm the
location of the
electronic
key.

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Once3 times
Smart key system warning
lightIndicates that a door other
than the driver’s door has
been opened and closed with
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch in any mode other
than off and the electronic
key has been taken out of
the detection area. Confirm the
location of the
electronic
key.
Smart key system warning
light Vehicles with an automatic
transmission only: Indicates
that the driver’s door has
been opened and closed with
the shift lever in P, the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch in any mode other
than off and the electronic
key has been taken out of
the detection area. • Turn the
“ENGINE
START
STOP” switch
off.
• Confirm the location of the
electronic
key.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Once
Contin-
uous
Smart key system warning
light Vehicles with an automatic
transmission only: Indicates
that an attempt has been
made to lock a door using
the entry function with the
shift lever in P, the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch in any
mode other than off, all doors
closed and after the elec-
tronic key has been taken out
of the detection area. • Turn the
“ENGINE
START
STOP” switch
off.
• Confirm the location of the
electronic
key.
Contin-
uous
Smart key system warning
lightVehicles with an automatic
transmission only: Indicates
that the driver’s door has
been opened and closed with
the shift lever not in P, the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch in any mode other
than off and after the elec-
tronic key has been taken out
of the detection area. • Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Confirm the location of the
electronic
key.

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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), side impact
sensors (front door), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle
switch, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring
and power sources. ( P. 106)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering system warning light may come on and warning
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or drops.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty? 
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose? 
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking driving trips. 
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Scion dealer as soon as possible.

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■When the tire pressure warning light comes on (U.S.A. only)
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning re
set switch will not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
(U.S.A. only)
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflat ion pressure changes caused by tem-
perature. In this case, ad justing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire (U.S.A. only)
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will
not turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare
tire. Replace the spare tire with the re paired tire and adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure. The tire pressure wa rning light will go off after a few min-
utes.

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■If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning (U.S.A. only)
The system will be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions: 
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Scion wheels are used. (Even if you use Scion
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.