TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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WeightCargo capacity ......................216
Load limits ............................. 221
Weight ...................................416
Wheels ......................................324
Window glasses ........................89
Window lock switch ...................89
Windows Power windows ....................... 89
Rear window defogger .......... 242
Washer .................................. 201
Windshield wipers ...................201
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ...................50
Replacing the battery ............326
Wireless remote control key .... 50

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 380If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 395If the engine will not start
P. 100Engine immobilizer system
P. 404If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be 
moved outP. 398If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming 
from under the hood
P. 408If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 399If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 404If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked
P. 5 5Side doors
P. 6 2Back door
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 4 1 1If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 363If a warning light turns on

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Instrument cluster
Center panel

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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