TOYOTA tC 2012 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 ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 32
Wireless remote control ....... 50
Side doors ............................ 55
Back door ............................. 62
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 68
Rear seats ............................ 74
Head restraints ..................... 76
Seat belts ............................. 78
Steering wheel ..................... 85
Anti-glare inside 
rear view mirror .................. 86
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 87
1-4. Opening and closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 89
Moon roof ............................. 91
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer 
system .............................. 100 Theft prevention labels

(for U.S.A.) ....................... 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 104
SRS airbags ....................... 106
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ......... 120
Child restraint systems ....... 126
Installing child restraints ..... 132
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Engine (ignition) switch 
(vehicles without a 
smart key system) ............ 163
Engine (ignition) switch 
(vehicles with a 
smart key system) ............ 167
Automatic transmission ...... 176
Manual transmission........... 183
Turn signal lever ................. 185
Parking brake ..................... 186
Horn .................................... 187
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 188
Indicators and warning 
lights ................................. 192
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2-3. Operating the lights and 
Windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 197
Windshield wipers and 
washer .............................. 201
Rear window wiper and 
washer .............................. 204
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 207
Driving assist systems ........ 211
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 216
Vehicle load limits ............... 221
Winter driving tips ............... 222
Trailer towing ...................... 228
Dinghy towing (automatic 
transmission) .................... 229
Dinghy towing (manual 
transmission) .................... 230
3-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 234
Rear window and outside 
rear view mirror 
defoggers .......................... 242 3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX port/USB 
port ................................... 243
Using the steering wheel 
audio switches.................. 244
Using the microphone ........ 245
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 246
• Personal/interior light 
main switch ....................... 247
• Personal/interior lights...... 248
• Interior light ...................... 249
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 251
• Glove box ......................... 252
• Console box ..................... 253
• Auxiliary box ..................... 254
• Cup holders ...................... 254
• Bottle holders ................... 255
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 256
Vanity mirrors ..................... 257
Clock .................................. 258
Power outlet ....................... 259
Seat heaters ....................... 260
Sunshades ......................... 262
Floor mat ............................ 264
Luggage compartment 
features ............................ 266
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior ........... 270
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior ............ 274
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance 
requirements .................... 277
General maintenance ......... 280
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs .......................... 284
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ...................... 285
Hood................................... 290
Positioning a floor jack ....... 292
Engine compartment .......... 294
Tires ................................... 310
Tire inflation pressure......... 320
Wheels ............................... 324
Wireless remote control/ 
electronic key battery ....... 326
Checking and replacing 
fuses ................................ 330
Light bulbs .......................... 341 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 352
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................ 353
If you think something is  wrong ................................ 361
Fuel pump shut off 
system .............................. 362
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns 
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 363
If you have a flat tire ........... 380
If the engine will not start .... 395
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P (automatic 
transmission) .................... 398
If you lose your keys ........... 399
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ............... 400
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ............................ 404
If your vehicle overheats..... 408
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................. 411
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an 
emergency ........................ 413
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data 
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 416
Fuel information .................. 427
Tire information ................... 430
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 444
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 448
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 450
Seat belt instructions 
for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................ 451
SRS airbag instructions 
for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................ 453 Abbreviation list ........................ 464
Alphabetical index .................... 465
What to do if... ........................... 474
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Front turn signal lights P. 185
Hood P. 290
Windshield wipers P. 201
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 87
Side turn signal lights
P. 185
Moon roof P. 91Headlights (high beam) 
and daytime running 
lights
 P. 197, 199
Headlights (low beam) 
P. 197
Parking and front side 
marker lights
P. 197
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: If equipped
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 310
P. 380
P. 320
P. 430
License plate lights P. 197
Rear turn signal lights P. 185
Side doors P. 55
Stop/tail and rear side marker lights P. 197Rear window wiper P. 204
Fuel filler door P. 95Rear window defogger
P. 242
Back door P. 62

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Seat belts P. 78
Head restraints P. 76
Bottle holder P. 255
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 106
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P. 311
Glove box
P. 252
Rear seat P. 74
Floor mat
P. 264
Front seats P. 68
SRS side airbags P. 106
Console box P. 253
Pictorial indexInterior

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Vehicles without a moon roof
Sun visors
P. 256
Vanity mirrors 
P. 257
Inside rear view mirror P. 86
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 106
Personal/interior light main switch
Personal/interior lights P. 247
P. 248
Rear interior light P. 249
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Vehicles with a moon roofSun visors
P. 256
Vanity mirrors 
P. 257
Inside rear view mirror P. 86
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 106
Front interior lights
Moon roof switch
Microphone P. 249
P. 91
P. 245
Rear interior light P. 249
Rear sunshade P. 262
Moon roof
Front sunshade P. 91
P. 262
Pictorial indexInterior
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