open hood TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot using the protection cover.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the vehicle batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Scion dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or boo ster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood. ( P. 290)
Connect the jumper cables accord ing to the following procedure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery
terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other e nd of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery termin al on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-
nal on the second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted metal lic point away from the battery
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fans and drive belt while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant. 
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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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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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