key TOYOTA tC 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

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The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 417)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehi-
cles with a smart key system).
Contact your Scion dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally: Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual
transmission).
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about
15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) or brake and clutch pedals (manual transmis-
sion) firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Scion
dealer.
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal,
there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to pre-
vent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle
inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent tool.
To prevent damage to the
cover, cover the tip of the
screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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If you lose your keys
New genuine Scion keys can be made by your Scion dealer using the
other key and the key number stamped on your key number plate.

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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the door s and key linked functions
Using the mechanical key
( P. 27) in order to perform the
following operations:
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
: If equipped
For vehicles with a smart key system : If communication between the
electronic key and vehic le is interrupted (P. 30) or the electronic
key cannot be used because the batt ery is depleted, the smart key
system and wireless remote contro l cannot be used. In such cases,
the doors can be opened or the engine can be started by following
the procedure below.

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Starting the engineAutomatic transmission Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Scion emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm
will sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 10 seconds
of the buzzer sounding, keep ing the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE ST ART STOP” switch still cannot be
operated, contact your Scion dealer.
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Manual transmission
Shift the shift lever to N and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the Scion emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm
will sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 10 seconds
of the buzzer sounding, keepi ng the clutch pedal depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE ST ART STOP” switch still cannot be
operated, contact your Scion dealer.
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■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission)
and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(P. 336)
■ Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Automatic transmission
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch
is pressed. ( P. 172)
Manual transmission
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the clutch pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch
is pressed. ( P. 172)

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■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
● Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with a smart key system only: Open and close any
of the doors of your vehicle with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
the engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to
the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or
turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse or der from which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Scion
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro-
cedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N After slowing down, stop the vehi cle in a safe place by the
road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without a smart key
system: Stop the engine by
turning the engine switch to
the “ACC” position.
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