TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control knob is turned fully clockwise.
■ Outside temperature display
● In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be
displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “--” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. 
Take your vehicle to your Scion dealer.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
■ The odometer/trip meter di splay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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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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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 185)
(U.S.A)
Headlight indicator 
( P. 197)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 199)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator 
( P. 197)
Slip indicator ( P. 211)Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
VSC OFF indicator 
( P. 212)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator 
( P. 207)
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)(if equipped)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 207)
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“TRAC OFF” indicator 
( P. 212)
(if equipped)
Engine immobilizer sys-
tem indicator ( P. 100)
*1, 2
*1
Shift position indica-
tors (P. 176)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 152)*1*1
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator
(  P. 120)*1

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-tion (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 that the system is operating.

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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 363)
*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.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(if equipped)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(if equipped)(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1*2*1*1
*1

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS warning light not come
on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not
available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or
serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately
if this occurs.

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2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Ty p e AOFF
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
turn on.

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Ty p e BOFF
Vehicles for Canada: 
The daytime running light
turns on.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate, daytime run-
ning lights (Canada
only) and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
U.S.A. Canada

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Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system (Canada only)
● To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and
the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■ Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the
lights are turned on.

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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.