TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.

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Child restraint systems with a top tether strapFold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
lever up. Return the seatback
and secure it at the first lock
position.
Secure the child restraint system
using the seat belt or the LATCH
anchors, and adjust the head
restraint to the uppermost posi-
tion.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. 
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.

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CAUTION
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When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 80)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place. 
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right-
hand rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.

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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
● When installing a child restraint system on the rear center seat, adjust both
seatbacks as upright as possible. The seatbacks must be adjusted to the
same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely
restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the
child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s neck, but
not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder. Failure to do so may result
in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving
or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it
is secure.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
●Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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CAUTION
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Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child r estraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint system. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached,
or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the
event of a sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
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

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
■ Starting the engine
P. 163, 167
■ Driving
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. 
(  P. 176)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 186)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1. 
(  P. 183)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 186)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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STEP 2
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Stopping
Automatic transmission With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( P. 176)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. ( P. 183)
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 186)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 176)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine. 
Vehicles with a smart key system 
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
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STEP 2
STEP 3
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Starting off on a steep uphillAutomatic transmission Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever
to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmissionWhile depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 186)
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 183)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the
wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine. 
Vehicles with a smart key system 
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3