TOYOTA tC 2007 Owners Manual (in English)

2007
Pocket Reference Guide
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2007
SCION tC
!A word about safe vehicle operations This Pocket Reference Guideis a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Pocket Reference Guideis not intended
as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review theOwner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of the
vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Scion,
a marque of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.,
wish you many years of satisfied driving in
your new SCION tC.
This Pocket Reference Guideis not a full
description of SCION tC operations. Every
tC owner should review the Owner’s
Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guideis current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Remove the spare tire cover.
Loosen and remove the bolt.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
Wheel nut wrench
Front towing
eyelet
Jack handle
Spare tireJack

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door opener and cap6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols4-5
Instrument cluster4
Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry6
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating 14
Automatic transmission8
AUX audio jack 15
Clock 14
Cruise control 10
Cup holders 14
Door locks8
Light control-Instrument panel 13
Lights & turn signals 11
Panorama moonroof 12
Parking brake8
Power outlet 13
Seat adjustments-Front9
Seat adjustments-Rear9
Seats-Head restraints9
Steering wheel switches 15
Tilt steering wheel 10
Windows 13
Windshield wiper & washer 12
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat belts 16
Spare tire & tools 17
Tire Pressure Wa r n i n g System reset 16

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
Headlight and turn signal controls
Steering wheel switches
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Clock, Air Conditioning and outside temperature
display
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch
Outside temperature display buttonClock adjustment buttons
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light
Cigarette lighter
Engine immobilizer system indicator light
Ignition
Cruise control
Tilt steering lock release
Power rear view mirror controls
Instrument panel

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
4
OVERVIEW
Driver seat belt reminder1
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
Brake system warning1
Battery warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
1
For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2007 Owner’s Manual.2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section
1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result
in reduced braking performance.
Indicator symbols
Open door warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Tu r n signal indicators
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
2
Airbag SRS warning1
Low Tire Pressure Wa r n i n g1
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel
Speedometer
Tachometer
Service reminder and indicator
Automatic transmission shift range position
Tr i p meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Low fuel level warning
Dimmer control knob
Instrument clusterMAINT
REQD
Automatic transmission indicator

Alarm operation
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
6
OVERVIEW
Hood release
Pull
Pull up to
release, then
raise hood
Keyless entry
NOTE:After unlocking, if a door is not opened
within thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for
safety.
Locking operationUnlocking operation
PushPush ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push and hold
Fuel tank door opener and cap
Tu r n
Store Pull upDriver seatEngine maintenance
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty
I
nformation Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
NOTE:Tighten cap until one click is heard. If the
cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic transmission (if equipped)
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
1The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Parking brake
Pull
(2) Push(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower Set Release
Seat adjustments-Front
Position
Cushion angle (if equipped)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release (if equipped)
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seatback/Angle adjusting lever*
Seats-Head restraints
Height
Angle*
Lock release button
Lock release button
Front
Rear
Lock
Unlock
Door locks
*Driver side only (if equipped)*Pull the lever up to
adjust seatback angle,
or fold down

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Tilt steering wheel
Lock release
lever
Angle
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle then return
lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Tu r n signals
Parking lights
High beam
Low beam Headlights
Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns
lights off when driver’s door is opened with the
engine off.
Right turn
Left turn Lane change
Lane change
High beam flasher
Cruise control (if equipped)
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal or pushing ON/OFF.
2If vehicle speed falls below 25 mph, the set speed
will not resume.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume
2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speedCancel1

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windshield wiper & washer
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe Adjust interval
Single wipe
Windows
Window operation
Window
lock switch
Driver side
Automatic operation Push the switch completely
down or pull* it completely up and release to fully
open or close. To stop window mid-way, lightly push
the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger
windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the windows need
to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor
more details.
*If equipped with auto close
Up
Down
Up
Down
Panorama moonroof (if equipped)
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the moonroof
needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s
Manualfor more details.
Open
Close
Push and hold
“CLOSE”
Power outlet (if equipped)
Designed for car accessories. Key must be in the
“ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Light control-Instrument panel
+
-
Push and hold
“CLOSE”
Brightness
control
Push “OPEN”
to vent/tilt
Push “OPEN”
again for
recommended
driving position
Push “OPEN”
again to fully open
NOTE:This is also the trip meter reset button.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
14
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
Cup holders
FrontRear
Air Conditioning/Heating
Fan speed
Air Conditioning/Heating system OFF
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fresh or recirculate cabin air
Vent selector
Windshield air flow
Rear defogger
Temperature
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
“-+”
Vo l u m e control
“”
-In radio modePush to select a preset station,
push and hold to seek the next strong station.
-In tape modePush to skip up or down to a
next/previous track, push and hold to fast
forward or reverse.
-In CD modePush to skip up or down to a
next/previous
track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio “ON” and select an audio
mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system
“OFF.”
Refer to the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual for
more details.
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AUX audio jack
Refer to the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual for
more details. In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator
light “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.