charging TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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■Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre-
vent the vehicle battery from discharging and the electronic key battery from
depleting.
●When the entry function has not been used for 5 days or more
● When the electronic key has been left within approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
● If the entry function has not been used for 14 days or more, the vehicle
cannot be unlocked by a door other than the driver’s door. To unlock the
vehicle, grip the driver’s door handle or use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key.
The system will resume operation when:
● The vehicle is locked using the lock sensor when carrying the electronic
key on your person.
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control.
( P. 4 8 )
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. ( P. 413)

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Before driving
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Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
engine stops. ( P. 36)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will
become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following
symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted.
Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 335)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 335
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 459)

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Maintenance and care
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Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
● If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with a smart key
system)
●Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible
immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in
ACCESSORY mode. The engine may not start with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch turned OFF. However, the engine will operate normally
from the second attempt.
● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If
the battery is reconnected, the vehicle will return the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode to the status it was in before the battery was discon-
nected. Make sure to turn off the power before disconnecting the battery.
Take extra care when connecting the battery if the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Scion
dealer.

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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
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Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.
● If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
● If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.
● If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1
FAN NO.230 AElectric cooling fan
2 FAN NO.1 40 A Electric cooling fan
3 ABS NO.2 30 A ABS, VSC
4 ABS NO.1 50 A ABS, VSC
5 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
6 ALT 120 A Charging system
7 EPS 80 A Electric power steering system
8 P/I-B 50 A EFI NO.1, EFI NO.2, HORN, IG2

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9 H-LP MAIN 50 A
H-LP LH-LO, H-LP RH-LO, H-LP
LH-HI, H-LP RH-HI, headlights
10 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse 11 SPARE 20 A Spare fuse
12 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse
13 H-LP LH-HI 10 A Left hand headlight (high beam)
14 H-LP RH-HI 10 A Right hand headlight (high beam),
gauges and meters
15 H-LP RH-LO 10 A Right hand headlight (low beam),
gauges and meters
16 H-LP LH-LO 10 A Left hand headlight (low beam)
17 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
18 HAZ 10 A Turn signal lights, emergency
flashers, gauges and meters
19 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
20 AM2 NO.2
*7.5 A Power management system
21 AM2 30 A IG2 NO.2, starting system
22 STRG LOCK
*20 A Steering lock system
23 AMP 30 A Audio system
24 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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■Under the driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1S/ROOF30 AMoon roof
2 FOG FR 15 A No circuit
3 FOG RR 7.5 A No circuit
4 AM1 5 A Starting system, body ECU
5 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
6 D/L 20 A Power door lock system
7 DOOR FR 20 A Power windows
8 WASHER RR 7.5 A Rear window washer
9 WASHER FR 10 A Windshield washer
10 WIP RR 15 A Rear window wiper 11 WIP FR 30 A Windshield wipers
12 PWR OUTLET 15 A Power outlet
13 ECU-IG1 NO.1 5 A Electric power steering, shift lock
system, moon roof, tire pressure
warning system, charging system,
paddle shift switches

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When trouble arises
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Scion dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.

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Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.

436 6-1. Specifications
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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 68 F (20C): 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.