TOYOTA tC 2014 Owners Manual (in English)
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Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission:
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO SK16HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
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Electrical system
Automatic transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Scion dealer.
Battery
Open voltage* at 68F (20C): 12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8 12.0 V Discharged
(
*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using a transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.
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Manual transmission
Clutch
Gear oil capacity (reference) 2.4 qt. (2.3 L, 2.0 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil typeUse either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and
SAE 75W specifications
NOTICE
■Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Scion recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal performance.
Pedal free play 0.2 0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N,
30.6 kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 lbf (200 N,
20 kgf)
Steering
Pedal clearance*13.86 in. (98.0 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04 0.24 in. (1 6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*25 8 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
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Tires and wheels
Full-size tire
Compact spare tire
Tire size P225/45R18 91W
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size 18 x 7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size T145/80D16 105M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size 16 x 4T
Wheel nut torque 76 ft.lbf (103 N.m, 10.5 kgf.m)
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Light bulbs
A: HIR2 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Double end bulbs
*: Canada only
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights55 A
Front turn signal lights/
daytime running lights*1156NA 27 B
Parking lights5C
Front side marker lights5C
Rear turn signal lights21 D
Tail lights and rear side
marker lights5C
Back-up lights 921 16 C
License plate lights5C
InteriorFront interior lights5C
Rear interior light8E
Luggage compartment light5E
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Fuel infor mation
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gas-
oline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Scion dealer.
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use
of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result
in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications
of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.
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■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have devel-
oped a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter
(WWFC), which is expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-
sion levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,
and improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Scion recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives con-
centration program.
●Scion strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Scion recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
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■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
●Scion does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Scion does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Scion dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Scion dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)
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NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot
starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type
of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.