TOYOTA tC 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning as well as other interior features for a
comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 30
Wireless remote control ....... 48
Side doors ............................ 53
Back door ............................. 60
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 66
Rear seats ............................ 72
Head restraints ..................... 74
Seat belts ............................. 76
Steering wheel ..................... 83
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................. 84
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 85
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 87
Moon roof ............................. 89 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 93
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 97
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ....................... 100
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 101
SRS airbags ....................... 103
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 117
Child restraint systems ....... 123
Installing child restraints ..... 129
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 144
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ............ 159
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ............ 163
Automatic transmission ...... 172
Manual transmission........... 179
Turn signal lever ................. 181
Parking brake ..................... 182
Horn .................................... 183
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 184
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 188
2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 193
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 196
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 198
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 200
Driving assist systems ........ 204
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 209
Vehicle load limits ............... 214
Winter driving tips ............... 215
Trailer towing ...................... 221
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 222
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 223
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 226
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 234 3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX port/USB port ................................... 235
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 236
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 237
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 238
• Personal/interior lights...... 239
• Interior light ...................... 240
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 242
• Glove box ......................... 243
• Console box ..................... 244
• Auxiliary box ..................... 245
• Cup holders ...................... 245
• Bottle holders ................... 246
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 247
Vanity mirrors ..................... 248
Clock .................................. 249
Power outlet ....................... 250
Seat heaters ....................... 251
Sunshades ......................... 253
Floor mat ............................ 255
Luggage compartment features ............................ 257
3Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 262
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 266
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 269
General maintenance ......... 271
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 275
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 276
Hood................................... 281
Positioning a floor jack ....... 283
Engine compartment .......... 285
Tires ................................... 302
Tire inflation pressure......... 312
Wheels ............................... 316
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 318
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 322
Light bulbs .......................... 333 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 344
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 345
If you think something is wrong ................................ 353
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 354
Event data recorder ............ 355
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds .............................. 357
If you have a flat tire ........... 374
If the engine will not start ...................... 389
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 392
If you lose your keys ........... 393
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 394
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 398
If your vehicle overheats..... 402
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 405
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 407
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 410
Fuel information .................. 421
Tire information ................... 424
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 438
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 442
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 444
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 445
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 447 Abbreviation list ............... 458
Alphabetical index............ 459
What to do if...................... 468
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Front turn signal lights P. 181
Hood P. 281
Windshield wipers P. 196
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 85
Side turn signal lights
P. 181
Moon roof P. 89Headlights (high beam)
and daytime running
lights
 P. 193, 194
Headlights (low beam)
P. 193
Parking and front side
marker lights
P. 193
Pictorial indexExterior

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: If equipped
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 302
P. 374
P. 312
P. 424
License plate lights P. 193
Rear turn signal lights P. 181
Side doors P. 53
Stop/tail and rear side marker lights P. 193Rear window wiper P. 198
Fuel filler door P. 93Rear window defogger
P. 234
Back door P. 60

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Seat belts P. 76
Head restraints P. 74
Bottle holder P. 246
SRS front passengerairbag
P. 103
Tire pressure warningreset switch
P. 303
Glove box
P. 243
Rear seat P. 72
Floor mat
P. 255
Front seats P. 66
SRS side airbags P. 103
Console box P. 244
Pictorial indexInterior

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Vehicles without a moon roof
Sun visors
P. 247
Vanity mirrors
P. 248
Inside rear view mirror P. 84
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 103
Personal/interior light main switch
Personal/interior lights P. 238
P. 239
Rear interior light P. 240
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Vehicles with a moon roofSun visors
P. 247
Vanity mirrors
P. 248
Inside rear view mirror P. 84
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 103
Front interior lights
Moon roof switch P. 240
P. 89
Rear interior light P. 240
Rear sunshade P. 253
Moon roof
Front sunshade P. 89
P. 253
Pictorial indexInterior
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