transmission fluid TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
Scion_tC_U_(OM21041U)
■
Shift ranges and their functions
●Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 6 according to
vehicle speed and driving conditions . But, the gear is limited
according to selected shift range.
● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide gr eater engine braking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.
■Paddle shift switch (if equipped)
● When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated in the D position, a shift
range will be automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift
range will be one gear lower than the gear in use during normal D posi-
tion driving.
● Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position 
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following
situations:
• The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for longer than a certain period of time in one shift range
■ S mode
● When the shift range is 5 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to 6.
● To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that auto-
matically selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes
too high.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto-
matically selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.

366 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
(Flashes) Cruise control indicator
light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Automatic transmission flui d temperature warning light
(vehicles with an auto matic transmission)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid temperature
is too high.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

422 6-1. Specifications
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Electrical system
Automatic transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-tact your Scion dealer.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged

12.2  12.4 V Half charged 
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(
*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using a transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Scion_tC_U_(OM21041U)
Manual transmission
Clutch
Gear oil capacity (reference) 2.4 qt. (2.3 L, 2.0 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type
Use either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and SAE 75W specifications
NOTICE
■ Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Scion recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal performance.
Pedal free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 234, 242
ABS........................................... 211
Active head rest ........................ 71
Air conditioning system ......... 234
AirbagsAirbag operating conditions .. 110
Airbag precautions for your 
child.................................... 114
Airbag warning light .............. 365
Curtain shield airbag 
operating conditions ........... 110
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions ........................ 114
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .......... 120
General airbag precautions .. 114
Locations of airbags ............. 106
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ............................... 119
Proper driving posture .. 104, 114
Side airbag operating 
conditions ........................... 110
Side airbag precautions........ 114
SRS airbags ......................... 106
Anti-lock brake system ........... 211
Audio input .............................. 243
Audio system Audio input ........................... 243
AUX port/USB port ............... 243
Portable music player ........... 243
Steering wheel audio 
switch ................................. 244 Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........176
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P......................398
S mode ..................................180
AUX port/USB port ...................243
Auxiliary box ............................254
Back door Back door ................................62
Wireless remote control ..........50
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............341
Wattage .................................426
Battery Checking ...............................304
If the vehicle has a 
discharged battery ..............404
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................222
Bottle holders ...........................255
Brake Fluid ......................................301
Parking brake ........................186
Brake assist ..............................211
Break-in tips .............................151
Brightness control Instrument panel light 
control .................................190A
B

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Alphabetical index
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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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476 What to do if...
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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