oil TOYOTA tC 2012 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Vehicle specifications
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Manual transmission
Clutch
Gear oil capacity (reference) 2.4 qt. (2.3 L, 2.0 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type
Use either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and SAE 75W specifications
NOTICE
■ Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Scion recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal performance.
Pedal free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
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Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering........... 211
Electronic key
If your electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 400
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is 
inoperative ........................... 64
If your electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 400
If the engine will not start...... 395
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 398
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery ................................ 404
If the warning buzzer 
sounds ............................... 363
If the warning light turns on .. 363
If you have a flat tire ............ 380
If you lose your keys............. 399
If you think something is 
wrong ................................. 361
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck................................... 411
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an emergency... 413
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................. 353
If your vehicle overheats ...... 408
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 352
Engine
Compartment........................ 294
Engine switch ............... 163, 167
Hood ..................................... 290
How to start the engine ........................ 163, 167
Identification number ............ 417
If the engine will not start...... 395
Ignition switch ............... 163, 167
Overheating .......................... 408 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................421
Checking ...............................299
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................222
Engine immobilizer system.....100
Engine oil
Capacity ................................419
Checking ...............................295
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................222
Engine switch ...................163, 167
EPS ............................................211
Event data recorder ...................23
Floor mat...................................264
Fluid
Brake .....................................301
Washer ..................................308
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............120
Front seats Adjustment ..............................68
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............341
Wattage .................................426
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............341
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................426
Fuel Capacity ................................418
Fuel gauge ............................188
Fuel pump shut off system ....362
Gas station information .........480
Information ............................427
Refueling .................................95
Type ......................................427
Fuel door.....................................95
Fuel filler door ............................95E
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself 
maintenance ...................... 285
General maintenance ........... 280
Maintenance data ................. 416
Maintenance requirements ... 277
Manual transmission .............. 183
Meter Instrument panel light 
control ................................ 190
Meters .................................. 188
Microphone .............................. 245
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 86
Side mirror heater................. 242
Side mirrors ............................ 87
Vanity mirrors ....................... 257
Moon roof................................... 91
Noise from under vehicle ......... 20
Odometer ................................. 188
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 295
Opener Back door ............................... 62
Fuel filler door......................... 95
Hood ..................................... 290
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 87
Outside temperature 
display ................................... 190
Overheating, Engine ............... 408 Parking brake ...........................186
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............341
Switch....................................197
Wattage .................................426
Personal/interior lights
Personal/interior light ............247
Switch....................................248
Wattage .................................426
Power outlet .............................259
Power windows ..........................89
Radiator ....................................301
Rear seats Adjustment ..............................74
Folding down ...........................74
Seat adjustment ......................74
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulb ...............341
Wattage .................................426
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............341
Wattage .................................426
Rear window defogger ............242
Rear window wiper ..................204
Replacing Fuses ....................................330
Key battery ............................326
Light bulbs .............................341
Tires ......................................380
Wireless remote control 
battery .................................326
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S.A. owners ........................450
Reset the maintenance 
data .........................................278M
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Tachometer .............................. 188
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 341
Switch ................................... 197
Wattage ................................ 426
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 100
Theft prevention labels ........... 103
Tire inflation pressure ............ 320
Tire information Glossary ............................... 437
Size ...................................... 433
Tire identification number ..... 432
Uniform tire quality 
grading ............................... 434
Tires Chains .................................. 222
Checking .............................. 310
If you have a flat tire ............. 380
Inflation pressure .................. 320
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 311
Information ........................... 430
Replacing ............................. 380
Rotating tires ........................ 310
Size ...................................... 425
Snow tires............................. 222
Spare tire .............................. 380
Tire pressure warning 
system................................ 310
Tools......................................... 380
Total load capacity .................. 221
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 229, 230
Emergency towing ................ 354
Trailer towing ........................ 228
TRAC ........................................ 211
Traction control ....................... 211
Trailer towing........................... 228
Trip meter................................. 188
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 341
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 426 Valet key .....................................28
Vanity mirrors...........................257
Vehicle data recording ..............22
Vehicle identification

number ...................................416
Vehicle stability control...........211
VSC............................................211
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................363
Open door .............................367
Seat belt reminder .................367
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........365
Automatic transmission fluid 
temperature ........................366
Brake assist system ..............365
Brake system ........................363
Charging system .... ...............364
Electric power steering system 
warning light........................366
Electronic engine control 
system ................................365
High coolant temperature ......367
Low engine oil pressure ........364
Low fuel level ........................367
Low tire pressure...................369
Low washer fluid ...................367
Malfunction indicator lamp ....365
Open door .............................367
Pretensioners ........................365
Seat belt reminder light .........367
Smart key system... ...............370
SRS airbags ..........................365
Tire pressure warning light ....369
Washer
Checking ...............................308
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................222
Switch....................................201
Washing and waxing ...............270TV
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■Warning lights
orP. 367
P. 3 6 3
P. 366
P. 3 6 4
P. 367
P. 3 6 4
P. 367
or
P. 367
P. 3 6 5
P. 3 6 5P. 367
P. 365
or
P. 3 6 5P. 366
P. 3 6 8P. 370
P. 3 6 9P. 366
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
light
Charging system 
warning light
Open door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
SRS warning light
ABS warning lightSlip indicator light
Cruise control indicator
light
*
Maintenance required
reminder lightSmart key system 
warning light
Tire pressure warning
light
Low engine oil 
pressure warning light
High engine coolant 
temperature 
warning light Low windshield 
washer fluid 
warning light
Electric power 
steering system 
warning light
Driver’s and/or front
passenger’s seat belts
reminder light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature 
warning light

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Scion_tC_U_(OM21041U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 290Fuel filler doorP. 9 5
Hood release lever
P. 2 9 0
Fuel filler door opener P. 9 5Tire inflation pressure
P. 425
Fuel tank capacity 
(Reference) 14.5 gal. (55 L,
12.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher

P. 4 1 8
Cold tire inflation 
pressure P. 425
Engine oil capacity

(Drain and refill —
reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)

With filter 4.7 (4.4, 3.9) 
Without filter 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 0W-20 P. 419