warning lights TOYOTA tC 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting
from erroneous operation.
●When any warning lights come on
Take appropriate measures depending on which warning light comes on.
( P. 357)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again
An attempt was made to
exit the vehicle and lock
the doors without first turn-
ing the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
off and lock the doors
again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is open Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
SRS airbag system components
Front airbag sensors
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Knee airbags
Side impact sensors (front
door)
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator lights
Side impact sensors (front) Side airbags
SRS warning light
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Driver’s seat position sen-
sor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Airbag sensor assembly

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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant clas-
sification system■ Adult
*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG OFF”
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SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights Not illuminated
SRS warning light
Off
Seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light On
Seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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 2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges 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

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 357)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Scion dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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(if equipped)(if equipped)
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Scion dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
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• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actio
ns if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Scion dealer.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 226, 234
ABS........................................... 204
Active head rest ........................ 69
Air conditioning system ......... 226
AirbagsAirbag operating conditions .. 107
Airbag precautions for your child.................................... 111
Airbag warning light .............. 359
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........... 107
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 111
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 117
General airbag precautions .. 111
Locations of airbags ............. 103
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 116
Proper driving posture .. 101, 111
Side airbag operating conditions ........................... 107
Side airbag precautions........ 111
SRS airbags ......................... 103
Anti-lock brake system ........... 204
Audio input .............................. 235
Audio system Audio input ........................... 235
AUX port/USB port ............... 235
Portable music player ........... 235
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 236 Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........172
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................392
S mode ..................................176
AUX port/USB port ...................235
Auxiliary box ............................245
Back door Back door ................................60
Wireless remote control ..........48
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............333
Wattage .................................420
Battery
Checking ...............................296
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............398
Preparing and checking before winter .......................215
Bottle holders ...........................246
Brake
Fluid ......................................293
Parking brake ........................182
Brake assist ..............................204
Break-in tips .............................147
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................186A
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