jump start TOYOTA tC 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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Before making these checks, make sure
you have followed the correct starting pro-
cedure given in “How to start the engine”
on page 180 and that you have sufficient
fuel.
If the engine is not turning over or is
turning over too slowly—1. Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean.
2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch on the interior light.
3. If the light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked, the battery
is discharged. You may try jump start-
ing. See “(c) Jump starting” for further
instructions.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still will
not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call a Scion dealer or qualified repair
shop.NOTICE
For vehicles with manual transmis-
sion:
Do not pull– or push–start the ve-
hicle. It may damage the vehicle or
cause a collision when the engine
starts. Also the three–way catalytic
converter may overheat and become a
fire hazard.
If the engine turns over at its normal
speed but will not start—
1. The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking. See “(b) Starting a
flooded engine” for further instructions.
2. If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Scion deal-
er or qualified repair shop.
(b) Starting a flooded engine
If the engine will not start, your engine
may be flooded because of repeated
cranking.
If this happens, turn the key to “START”
with the accelerator pedal held down.
Keep the key and accelerator pedal in
these positions for 15 seconds and re-
lease them. Then try starting the engine
with your foot off the accelerator pedal.
If the engine does not start after 15 se-
conds of cranking, release the key, wait
a few minutes and try again.
If the engine still will not start, it needs
adjustment or repair. Call a Scion dealer
or qualified repair shop for assistance.
NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30 se-
conds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
If your vehicle will not start—
(a) Simple checks

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(c) Jump starting
To avoid serious injury and damage to
your vehicle which might result from
battery explosion, acid burns, electrical
burns, or damaged electronic compo-
nents, these instructions must be fol-
lowed precisely.
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If you are unsure about how to follow this
procedure, we strongly recommend that
you seek the help of a competent me-
chanic or towing service.
CAUTION
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is poisonous and corrosive.
Wear protective safety glasses when
jump starting, and avoid spilling
acid on your skin, clothing, or ve-
hicle.
If you should accidentally get acid
on yourself or in your eyes, remove
any contaminated clothing and flush
the affected area with water imme-
diately. Then get immediate medical
attention. If possible, continue to
apply water with a sponge or cloth
while en route to the medical office.
The gas normally produced by a
battery will explode if a flame or
spark is brought near. Use only
standardized jumper cables and do
not smoke or light a match while
jump starting.
NOTICE
The battery used for boosting must
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you
are sure that the booster battery is
correct.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, make sure the vehicles
are not touching. Turn off all unneces-
sary lights and accessories.
When boosting, use the battery of
matching or higher quality. Any other
battery may be difficult to jump start
with.
If jump starting is difficult, charge the
battery for several minutes.
2. If the engine in the vehicle with the booster battery is not running, start it
and let it run for a few minutes. During
jump starting, run the engine at about
2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal
lightly depressed.

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4. Start your engine in the normal way.After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm
for several minutes with the accelerator
pedal lightly depressed.
5. Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order: the negative cable
and then the positive cable.
If the cause of your battery discharging is
not apparent (for example, lights left on),
you should have it checked at your Scion
dealer.
If the first start attempt is not success-
ful...
Check that the clamp on the jumper
cables are tight. Recharge the discharged
battery with the jumper cables connected
for several minutes and restart your en-
gine in the normal way.
If another attempt is not successful, the
battery may be depleted. Have it checked
at your Scion dealer. If your engine stalls while driving...
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see “If your
vehicle will not start” on page 190.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
perience a loss of power, or if you hear
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
engine has probably overheated. You
should follow this procedure...
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in “P”
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-
ply the parking brake. Turn off the air
conditioning if it is being used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running and make sure the electric
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,
turn the ignition off.
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.
If your engine stalls while
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D
Defogger, Rear window97
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 90
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Dinghy towing 184
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Directional signals 90
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Do–it–yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 227
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Service precautions 225
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 221 . . .
Driving Automatic transmission 113
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Driving tips 180
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Manual transmission 116
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Driving in the rain 182
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Driving tips
Driving in the rain 182
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Driving tips in various conditions 181 . . .
Driving with a
manual transmission 116
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Driving with an automatic transmission 113
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Economical driving 186
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Good driving practice 113, 116
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Winter driving tips 183
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During Break–in 148
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Flasher, Headlight90
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Flat tire After changing wheels 204
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Changing tires 200
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If you have a flat tire 194
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Jack point 199
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Jacking precautions 194
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Jacking up 199
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Loosening wheel nuts 198
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Lowering vehicle 201
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Stowing flat tire 202
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Wheel block 198
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Wheel nuts 201
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Flattening seatbacks 33
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Floor mat 146
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Fluid level
Brake 235
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Power steering 236
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Washer fluid 251
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Folding down rear seats 35
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Foreign countries, Operation in 150 . . . . . .
Front seats 28, 30
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Fuel Filler door opener 22
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Fuel economy 186
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Fuel information 148
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Fuel pump shut off system 150
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Gauge 100
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Operation in foreign countries 150 . . . . .
Tank cap 22
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Fuel information 148
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Fuel pump shut off system 150
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Fuse box 250
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Fuse locations 225
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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
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Head restraints 36
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Headlight switch 90
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High speed operation
During break–in 148
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Hood release, Engine 21
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How to start the engine 180
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I
I/M test 222
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Identification
Engine 158
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Tire 160
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Vehicle 158
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Ignition switch 112
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Ignition switch light 93
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5
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Instrument panel Brightness control 92
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Cigarette lighter 140
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Clock 138
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Fuel gauge 100
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Indicator symbols 5
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Odometer 101
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Tachometer 101
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Trip meter 101
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Instrument panel light control 92
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Instrument panel overview 2
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Interior light 92
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iPod jack 140
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J
Jack
Location 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the jack 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 103
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Keys 8, 210
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Pretensioners(seat belt pretensioners) 42 . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Scion from corrosion 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R
Radiator
Checking the radiator 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear console box 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror
Anti–glare inside 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors
Outside 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 97 . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer 94 . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S
Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt reminder buzzer 103 . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt reminder light 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . Seating capacity 174
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Seats 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 218 . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators 103 . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side mudguards 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs Iridium–tipped spark plugs 154 . . . . . . . .
Specifications 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver airbags and front passenger airbag 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side and curtain shield airbags 53 . . .
SRS warning light 103
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Starting
Cold weather 180
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Engine 180
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Jump starting 191
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Starting a flooded engine 190
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Steering Switches 139
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Tilt steering wheel 84
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Steering column Column lock 112
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Suspension and chassis 159
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Emergency flasher 91
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Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 90 . . .
Ignition 112
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Overdrive 113
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Power window 18
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Rear window defogger 97
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Steering 139
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Windshield wiper and washer 94 . . . . . . .
T
Tachometer 101
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Theft prevention labels 159
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Three–way catalytic converters 150 . . . . . .
Tie–down hooks 143
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Tilt steering wheel 84
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Tire pressure warning light 103, 117 . . . . . .
Tire pressure warning system 117 . . . . . . .
Tires Changing 200
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Checking and replacing 239
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Flat tire 194
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Inflation pressure 237
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Glossary 167
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Replacing 239
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Rotation 241
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Size 164, 261
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Snow tires and chains 242
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Spare 197
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Symbols 160
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Tire identification number (TIN) 163 . . . .
Tools 197
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