phone 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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Vehicles with a moon roofSun visors
P. 256
Vanity mirrors 
P. 257
Inside rear view mirror P. 86
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 106
Front interior lights
Moon roof switch
Microphone P. 249
P. 91
P. 245
Rear interior light P. 249
Rear sunshade P. 262
Moon roof
Front sunshade P. 91
P. 262
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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Conditions aff ecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping P. 400)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
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Electronic key battery depletion
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
engine stops. ( P. 38)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will
become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following
symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted.
Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 326)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 326
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features P. 444)

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■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
Vehicles without a smart key system
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by, a metallic
object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
Vehicles with a smart key system
 P. 4 3
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with
a smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 400)
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 326)
Vehicles with a smart key system
 P. 4 7

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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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Using the microphone
: If equipped
The microphone can be used for the voice command in the
Bluetooth
® audio system or the hands-free phone system.
For more information, please refe r to the “SCION Audio System
Owner’s Manual” or “SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
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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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