TOYOTA tC 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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Daytime running lights (Canada only) and front turn signal
lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
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■Parking lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Front side marker lights
For easy access to the light bulbs, remove the securing clip
and turn and pull off the washer fluid filler opener. ( P. 349)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to firmly install the
washer fluid filler opener and secure it with the clip. ( P. 350)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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■Tail and rear side marker lights, rear turn signal lights and
back-up lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the flathead screwdriver
with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Tail and rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Tail and rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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License plate lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the flathead screwdriver
with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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■Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burn out, have it replaced by
your Scion dealer.
● Accessory lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop lights
● High mounted stop light
■LED lights
The accessory lights, side turn signal lights, stop lights and high mounted
stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Scion dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Scion dealer for more information in the following situations.
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.

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CAUTION
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Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to take apart or repair the bulbs, connectors, power supply
circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 360
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 361
If you think something is wrong ......................... 369
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 370 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 371
If you have a flat tire......... 389
If the engine will not start ................................ 403
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(automatic
transmission) ................. 406
If you lose your keys ........ 407
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 408
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................. 412
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 416
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 419
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 421

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Emergency flashers
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warm other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will
flash.
To turn them off, press the
switch once again.