check engine light TOYOTA tC 2013 (in English) User Guide

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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed. Check that all the doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 2.2 gal.
(8.2 L, 1.8 Imp.gal.) or
less. Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
their seat belts. Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s
seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also
needs to be fastened to
make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
High engine coolant tem-
perature warning light Indicates that the engine is
almost overheating. P. 413
(Canada) Low windshield washer
fluid warning light
Indicates low level of
washer fluid. Fill the tank.

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Follow the correction procedures. (Vehicles with a smart key
system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Interior buzzerExterior buzzerWarning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Once (Remains
on for 8
seconds.) Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that the electronic
key is not present when
attempting to start the
engine. Confirm the
location of the
electronic
key.

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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute (U.S.A. only)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for
1 minute when the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without a smart key system), “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), have it checked
by your Scion dealer.
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled. (Cus-
tomizable features ( P. 450) However, Scion recommends that the seat belt
reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passenger when
seat belts are not fastened.

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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: 
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: 
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: 
Wait until the high coolant temperature warning light
goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fans are not operating: 
Stop the engine immediately and call your Scion dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 5 STEP 4

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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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Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering........... 212
Electronic key
If your electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 405
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is 
inoperative ........................... 64
If your electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 405
If the engine will not start...... 400
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 403
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery ................................ 409
If the warning buzzer 
sounds ............................... 367
If the warning light turns on .. 367
If you have a flat tire ............ 385
If you lose your keys............. 404
If you think something is 
wrong ................................. 365
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck................................... 416
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an emergency... 418
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................. 357
If your vehicle overheats ...... 413
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 356
Engine
Compartment........................ 296
Engine switch ............... 163, 167
Hood ..................................... 292
How to start the engine ........................ 163, 167
Identification number ............ 423
If the engine will not start...... 400
Ignition switch ............... 163, 167
Overheating .......................... 413 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................427
Checking ...............................301
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................223
Engine immobilizer system.....100
Engine oil
Capacity ................................425
Checking ...............................297
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................223
Engine switch ...................163, 167
EPS ............................................212
Event data recorder ...................23
Floor mat...................................265
Fluid
Brake .....................................303
Washer ..................................310
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............120
Front seats Adjustment ..............................68
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............345
Wattage .................................432
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............345
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................432
Fuel Capacity ................................424
Fuel gauge ............................188
Fuel pump shut off system ....366
Gas station information .........484
Information ............................433
Refueling .................................95
Type ......................................433
Fuel door.....................................95
Fuel filler door ............................95E
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Tachometer .............................. 188
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 345
Switch ................................... 197
Wattage ................................ 432
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 100
Theft prevention labels ........... 103
Tire inflation pressure ............ 323
Tire information Glossary ............................... 443
Size ...................................... 439
Tire identification number ..... 438
Uniform tire quality 
grading ............................... 440
Tires Chains .................................. 223
Checking .............................. 312
If you have a flat tire ............. 385
Inflation pressure .................. 323
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 313
Information ........................... 436
Replacing ............................. 385
Rotating tires ........................ 312
Size ...................................... 431
Snow tires............................. 223
Spare tire .............................. 385
Tire pressure warning 
system................................ 312
Tools......................................... 385
Total load capacity .................. 222
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 230, 231
Emergency towing ................ 358
Trailer towing ........................ 229
TRAC ........................................ 212
Traction control ....................... 212
Trailer towing........................... 229
Trip meter................................. 188
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 345
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 432 Valet key .....................................28
Vanity mirrors...........................257
Vehicle data recordings ............22
Vehicle identification

number ...................................422
Vehicle stability control...........212
VSC............................................212
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................367
Open door .............................371
Seat belt reminder .................371
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........369
Automatic transmission fluid 
temperature ........................370
Brake assist system ..............369
Brake system ........................367
Charging system .... ...............368
Electric power steering system 
warning light........................370
Electronic engine control 
system ................................369
High coolant temperature ......371
Low engine oil pressure ........368
Low fuel level ........................371
Low tire pressure...................373
Low washer fluid ...................371
Malfunction indicator lamp ....369
Open door .............................371
Pretensioners ........................369
Seat belt reminder light .........371
Smart key system... ...............375
SRS airbags ..........................369
Tire pressure warning light ....373
Washer
Checking ...............................310
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................223
Switch....................................201
Washing and waxing ...............272TV
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