fuse TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior ........... 270
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior ............ 274
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance 
requirements .................... 277
General maintenance ......... 280
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs .......................... 284
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ...................... 285
Hood................................... 290
Positioning a floor jack ....... 292
Engine compartment .......... 294
Tires ................................... 310
Tire inflation pressure......... 320
Wheels ............................... 324
Wireless remote control/ 
electronic key battery ....... 326
Checking and replacing 
fuses ................................ 330
Light bulbs .......................... 341 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 352
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................ 353
If you think something is  wrong ................................ 361
Fuel pump shut off 
system .............................. 362
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns 
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 363
If you have a flat tire ........... 380
If the engine will not start .... 395
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P (automatic 
transmission) .................... 398
If you lose your keys ........... 399
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ............... 400
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ............................ 404
If your vehicle overheats..... 408
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................. 411
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an 
emergency ........................ 413
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
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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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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior......... 270
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior.......... 274 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance 
requirements .................. 277
General maintenance....... 280
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ........................ 284
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service 
precautions .................... 285
Hood ................................ 290
Positioning a floor jack ..... 292
Engine compartment ........ 294
Tires ................................. 310
Tire inflation pressure ...... 320
Wheels ............................. 324
Wireless remote control/ 
electronic key battery ..... 326
Checking and replacing 
fuses .............................. 330
Light bulbs........................ 341

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ItemsParts and tools
Engine coolant level (P. 299)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.: 
“Toyota Super Long Life 
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada: 
“Toyota Super Long Life 
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level P. 295)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 330)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 308)
Engine coolant reservoir 
(  P. 299)
Engine oil filler cap 
(  P. 296)
Engine oil level dipstick 
(  P. 295)Brake fluid reservoir 
(  P. 301)
Fuse box ( P. 330)
Battery ( P. 304)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 301)
Radiator ( P. 301)

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch off. 
Vehicles with a smart key system 
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Under the driver’s side instrument panel Remove the lid.STEP 1
STEP 2

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Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the instrument panel.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 333) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse.
Only type A fuses can be
removed using the pullout
tool.
STEP 3
STEP 4

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Check if the fuse is blown.
Ty p e A Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
Ty p e B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
Ty p e CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Scion dealer.
STEP 5

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1
FAN NO.230 AElectric cooling fan
2 FAN NO.1 40 A Electric cooling fan
3 ABS NO.2 30 A ABS, VSC
4 ABS NO.1 50 A ABS, VSC
5 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
6 ALT 120 A Charging system
7 EPS 80 A Electric power steering system
8 P/I-B 50 A EFI NO.1, EFI NO.2, HORN, IG2

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9 H-LP MAIN 50 AH-LP LH-LO, H-LP RH-LO, H-LP
LH-HI, H-LP RH-HI, headlights,
daytime running light system
10 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse
11 SPARE 20 A Spare fuse
12 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse
13 H-LP RH-HI 10 A Right hand headlight (high beam),
gauges and meters
14 H-LP LH-HI 10 A Left hand headlight (high beam)
15 H-LP RH-LO 10 A Right hand headlight (low beam),
gauges and meters
16 H-LP LH-LO 10 A Left hand headlight (low beam)
17 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
18 HAZ 10 A Turn signal lights, emergency
flashers, gauges and meters
19 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
20 AM2 NO.2
*7.5 A Power management system
21 AM2 30 A IG2 NO.2, starting system
22 STRG LOCK
*20 A Steering lock system
23 AMP 30 A Audio system
24 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
FuseAmpereCircuit