TOYOTA tC 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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Tires
Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure:
Front and rearTi r e siz e
Ti r e inf lat ion pr es s ur e
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel size
FrontRear
215/45ZR17220 (2.2, 32)200 (2.0, 29)17 x 7 JJ
P205/55R16220 (2.2, 32)200 (2.0, 29)16 x 6 1/ 2 J
When driving under the above vehicle conditions at sustai ned high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries
where such speeds are permitted by–law, infl ate the front tires to 260 kPa (2.7 kgf/cm2 or 2.6 bar, 38 psi), rear tires
to 210 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or 2.1 bar, 31 psi) provided that it does no t exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure
molded on the tire sidewall.
Spare
Ti r e siz e
Ti r e inf lat ion pr es s ur e
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel size
T125/70D17 98M420 (4.2, 60)17 x 4T
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·Ibf): 103 (10.5, 76)
NOTE:For complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pressure” through “Replacing wheels”, on pages 237 through 244.

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Fuses
81T001
Engine compartment
Fuses1. ST 7.5 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
2. H–LP RH LO 10 A: Right hand head-
light (low beam)
3. H–LP LH LO 10 A: Left hand headlight
(low beam)
4. H–LP RH HI 10 A: Right hand head-
light (high beam)
5. H–LP LH HI 10 A: Left hand headlight
(high beam)
80T002
Instrument panel
6. ECU–B 10 A: Multiplex communication
system (power door lock system, illumi-
nated entry system, wireless remote
control system, back door opener, pan-
orama moonroof), air conditioning sys-
tem, gauges and meters
7. DOME 7.5 A: Interior lights, personal
lights, engine (ignition) switch light, lug-
gage compartment light
8. RAD NO.1 20 A: Audio system
9. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system
10. ABS NO.2 40 A: Anti–lock brake sys-
tem 11. ABS NO.1 50 A:
Anti–lock brake sys-
tem
12. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
13. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
14. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15. OBD2 10 A: On–board diagnosis sys-
tem
16. TURN–HAZ 10 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers
17. HORN 10 A: Horn
18. IGN 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
20. AM2 30 A: Starting system, “IG2” and
“MET IG2” fuses
21. ALT–S 7.5 A: Charging system
22. DCC 30 A: “ECU–B”, “RAD1” and
“DOME” fuse
23. MAIN 40 A: “H–LP RH LO”, “H–LP LH
LO”, “H–LP RH HI” and “H–LP LH HI”
fuses

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24. ALT 120 A: “HTR”, “ABS NO.1”, “ABS
NO.2”, “RDI”, “CDS”, “DEF”, “TAIL”,
“PANEL”, “DOOR”, “STOP”, “ACC
SOCKET”, “GAUGE”, “ECU–IG”, “FR
WIP”, “WSH”, “AM1”, “FR DOOR”, “FL
DOOR”, “S/ROOF”, “A/C” and “FR
FOG” fuses
25. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
26. SPARE 20 A: Spare fuse
27. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
28. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger
29. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate lights, front side maker
lights
30. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument cluster lights,
instrument panel lights, gauges and
meters, audio system, console box illu-
mination
31. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
32. FR DOOR 20 A: Power windows
33. S/ROOF 20 A: Panorama moonroof
34. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter
35. ACC 7.5 A: Shift lock control system,
power outlet, audio system, power rear
view mirrors 36. RR DEF I/UP 7.5 A:
Rear window de-
fogger
37. ACC SOCKET 15 A: Power outlet
38. FL DOOR 20 A: Power windows
39. IG2 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, SRS airbag system, security
system
40. MET IG2 10 A: Gauges and meters
41. FR WIP 30 A: Windshield wipers
42. FR WSH 15 A: Windshield washer
43. ECU–IG 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, shift lock control system,
electric cooling fan, panorama moon-
roof, anti–lock brake system
44. GAUGE 10 A: Back–up lights, electric
cooling fan, air conditioning system,
emergency flasher, power windows,
power door lock system, gauges and
meters 45. STOP 10 A:
Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, shift lock control system,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, anti–
lock brake system
46. DOOR 20 A: Power door lock system
47. FR FOG 15 A: Fog lights
48. AM1 25 A: Starting system, “CIG” and
“ACC” fuses

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S.
OWNERS
Reporting safety defects for u.s. owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 9

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If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Scion, a
marque of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc.
(Toll–free: 1–866–707–2466).
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of ve-
hicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Scion, a
marque of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc.To contact NHTSA, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll
−free
at 1 −888 −327 −4236 (TTY:
1 −800 −424 −9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov ; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200
New Jersey Ave, S.E.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can
also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov .
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners

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INDEX
Index
SECTION 10

268
A
Adding washer fluid251
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustment
Front seats 28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning filter 134
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning system 128
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbags 45, 53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum wheel precautions 245 . . . . . . . .
Anti–glare inside rear view mirror 86 . . . . .
Anti–lock brake system warning light 103
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti–theft steering column lock 112 . . . . . .
Appearance care Cleaning the interior 215
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Scion from corrosion 212
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing and waxing 213
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission Driving with an automatic transmission 113
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift lock override button 209
. . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 113
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 113
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AUX adapter 139
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary box 142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 21
. . . . . . . . .
B
Back door 19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery
Checking battery condition 248 . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 248
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling safety 248
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging precautions 249
. . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 183
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine 180
. . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators 157 . . . . . .
Brake system 154
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 103
. . . . . . . . .
Brakes Fluid level 235
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear limit indicators 157
. . . . . . . . . .
Parking 123
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break–in tips 148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness control 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Carbon monoxide caution 152
. . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo and luggage
Capacity 175
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Distribution 176
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage precautions 175
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification label 158
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging system warning light 103 . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing fuses 250 . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires 239 . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 235
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the engine oil level 232 . . . . . . . . Checking the radiator
and condenser 235
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint Child restraint system 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 81
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions 65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of child restraint system 67 . . . . . .
Using a top strap 79
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter 140
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the interior 215
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 138
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold weather, Operation 183
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Condenser Checking the condenser 235
. . . . . . . . . .
Console box Rear 142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls, Instrument panel 2
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system Coolant level 234
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine overheating 193
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator and reservoir 234
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator cap 234
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 183
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion prevention 212
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control 123
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holders 143
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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D
Defogger, Rear window97
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimmer switch, Headlight 90
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Dinghy towing 184
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Directional signals 90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do–it–yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 227
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service precautions 225
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 221 . . .
Driving Automatic transmission 113
. . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips 180
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 116
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in the rain 182
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips
Driving in the rain 182
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips in various conditions 181 . . .
Driving with a
manual transmission 116
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with an automatic transmission 113
. . . . . . . . .
Economical driving 186
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice 113, 116
. . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 183
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
During Break–in 148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel
and repairs 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system Battery 248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 91 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of Blown fuse 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 91 . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot operate back door opener 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission shift lever 209 . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 193 . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 205 . . .
If your vehicle will not start 190 . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs 222 . . . . . . . Engine
Before starting the engine 180 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 234 . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 150 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three–way catalytic converters 150 . . . .
Engine coolant Temperature gauge 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 100 . . .
Engine immobilizer system 10 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine (ignition) switch 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine (ignition) switch light 93 . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil Winter driving tips 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

270
Flasher, Headlight90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire After changing wheels 204
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tires 200
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 194
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 199
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 194
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 199
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 198
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 201
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowing flat tire 202
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 198
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 201
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flattening seatbacks 33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level
Brake 235
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 236
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 251
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding down rear seats 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign countries, Operation in 150 . . . . . .
Front seats 28, 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler door opener 22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy 186
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel information 148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 150
. . . . . . . . .
Gauge 100
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 150 . . . . .
Tank cap 22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel information 148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 150
. . . . . . . . . . Fuse
Fuse box 250
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 225
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 100 . . . . . . .
Fuel 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice Automatic transmission 113 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grocery bag hooks 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H
Hazard switch 91
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints 36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight switch 90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High speed operation
During break–in 148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release, Engine 21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 180
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
I
I/M test 222
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification
Engine 158
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire 160
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle 158
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 112
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch light 93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicator symbols
5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel Brightness control 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter 140
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 138
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge 100
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 101
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 101
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip meter 101
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control 92
. . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel overview 2
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior light 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iPod jack 140
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J
Jack
Location 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the jack 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 103
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 8, 210
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .