glove box TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-3. Operating the lights and 
Windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 197
Windshield wipers and 
washer .............................. 201
Rear window wiper and 
washer .............................. 204
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 207
Driving assist systems ........ 211
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 216
Vehicle load limits ............... 221
Winter driving tips ............... 222
Trailer towing ...................... 228
Dinghy towing (automatic 
transmission) .................... 229
Dinghy towing (manual 
transmission) .................... 230
3-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 234
Rear window and outside 
rear view mirror 
defoggers .......................... 242 3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX port/USB 
port ................................... 243
Using the steering wheel 
audio switches.................. 244
Using the microphone ........ 245
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 246
• Personal/interior light 
main switch ....................... 247
• Personal/interior lights...... 248
• Interior light ...................... 249
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 251
• Glove box ......................... 252
• Console box ..................... 253
• Auxiliary box ..................... 254
• Cup holders ...................... 254
• Bottle holders ................... 255
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 256
Vanity mirrors ..................... 257
Clock .................................. 258
Power outlet ....................... 259
Seat heaters ....................... 260
Sunshades ......................... 262
Floor mat ............................ 264
Luggage compartment 
features ............................ 266
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Seat belts P. 78
Head restraints P. 76
Bottle holder P. 255
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 106
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P. 311
Glove box
P. 252
Rear seat P. 74
Floor mat
P. 264
Front seats P. 68
SRS side airbags P. 106
Console box P. 253
Pictorial indexInterior

30 1-1. Key information
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■When required to leave the vehic le’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 252)
On vehicles without the smart key system, provide the attendant with the
valet key. 
On vehicles with the smart key system, remove the mechanical key for your
own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key (without a smart key system) or mechanical key (with a
smart key system) is lost, a new key can be made by your Scion dealer
using the key number plate. ( P. 399)
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircra\
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make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons
are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the
key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the a\
ircraft.

44 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Notes for the entry function
● Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, floor or in the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
are changed.
● Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave
reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin
and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the
electronic key inside the vehicle.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the
electronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
● The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key
is within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the smart key system. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)

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When driving
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CAUTION
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When the vehicle is parked
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun. 
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle’s electrical components.
● Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
● Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
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● Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 234
Rear window and outside 
rear view mirror 
defoggers ....................... 242
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/USB 
port................................. 243
Using the steering wheel  audio switches ............... 244
Using the microphone ...... 245 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 246
• Personal/interior light 
main switch ..................... 247
• Personal/interior 
lights ............................... 248
• Interior light ..................... 249
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 251
• Glove box....................... 252
• Console box ................... 253
• Auxiliary box ................... 254
• Cup holders .................... 254
• Bottle holders .................. 255
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 256
Vanity mirrors ................... 257
Clock ................................ 258
Power outlet ..................... 259
Seat heaters..................... 260
Sunshades ....................... 262
Floor mat .......................... 264
Luggage compartment 
features .......................... 266

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3-4. Using the storage features
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.
Glove box

468 Alphabetical index
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Fuel pump shut off system ..... 362
Fuses......................................... 330
Gas station information...........480
Gauges ......................................188
Glove box.................................. 252
Head restraintsAdjusting ................................76
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 341
Switch.................................... 197
Wattage .................................426
Heaters Seat heaters .......................... 260
Side mirror............................. 242
Hood .......................................... 290
Hooks Cargo .................................... 266
Horn...........................................187
I/M test....................................... 284
Identification
Engine ...................................417
Vehicle .................................. 416
Ignition switch .................. 163, 167
Illuminated entry system .........246
Indicator lights .........................192
Inside rear view mirror ..............86
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 249
Switch.................................... 249
Wattage .................................426
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 292
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........380
Jack handle ..............................380 Keyless entry ............................. 50
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 28
Engine switch ................ 163, 167
If you lose your keys ............. 399
If your electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 400
Key number............................. 28
Keyless entry .......................... 50
Keys ........................................ 28
Mechanical key ....................... 28
Wireless remote control key.... 50
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 341
Wattage................................. 426
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 341
Wattage................................. 426
Lights Headlights switch .................. 197
Interior light list ...................... 246
Interior light switch ................ 249
Luggage compartment 
light ....................................... 63
Personal/interior light 
main switch ......................... 247
Replacing light bulbs ............. 341
Turn signal lever ................... 185
Wattage................................. 426
Load capacity ........................... 221
Luggage compartment lights Switch ..................................... 63
Wattage................................. 426
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