TOYOTA tC 2005 Owners Manual (in English)

Publication No. OM21020U
Part No. 01999-21020
Printed in Japan 01−0409 −00
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Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 93 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break–in period 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 132 for detailed information.
Fuel type: 55 L (14.5 gal., 12.1 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil: API grade SL “Energy–Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 211 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 215 through 222.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 237.
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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper main tenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Scion authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maint ain your vehicle and
enables you to correct ly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Scion authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for tC, written in English,
may be purchased as applicable from any Scion
dealer.
Pub. Name: 2005 tC Repair Manual
Pub. No.: RM1104U1 RM1104U2
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.

WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU  PLEASE BUCKLE UP
Scion has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.
Scion belts are:
Comfortable
Easy to use
Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
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