TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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List of storage features
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
● Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
● Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
Glove box
Bottle holder
Console box
Cup holders
Auxiliary box

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Glove boxThe glove box can be opened by pulling the lever and can be locked
and unlocked by using the master key (vehicles without a smart key
system) or the mechanical key (veh icles with a smart key system).
Unlock
Lock
Open
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open
glove box or the items stored inside.
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Console box
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the
open console box or the items stored inside.
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Auxiliary box
Cup holders
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of sudden braking,
sudden swerving or an accident, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks
to prevent burns.
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Bottle holders
Front
Rear
■ When using the holder as a bottle holder
● When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Do not place open bottles in the bottle holders, or glasses and paper cups
containing liquid. The contents may spill and glasses may break.
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Sun visors
To set the visor in the for-
ward position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.
To use the side extender,
place the visor in the side
position, then slide it back-
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Vanity mirrors
Slide the cover to open.

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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Adjusts the hours
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Power outlet
■The power outlet can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. 
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not\

running.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less
than 10 A.

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Seat heaters
■The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heater off by returning the switch to its level position. The indi-
cator light turns off.
: If equipped
Turns on the front left seat
heater (high)
Turns on the front left seat
heater (low)
Turns on the front right seat
heater (high)
Turns on the front right seat
heater (low)
The indicator light comes on.