TOYOTA tC 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period of time.
■ When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the temperature setting.
■ When outside air temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed.
■ Air conditioning odors
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring: 
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
CAUTION
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
: If equipped
■The defoggers can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The outside rear view mirr or defoggers (if equipped)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
■ When the outside rear view mirr or defoggers are on (if equipped)
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outsid e rear view mirrors (if equipped).
On/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

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3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX port/USB port
: If equipped
■When using a portable audio devi ce connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen
to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
For more information, please refe r to the “SCION Audio System
Owner’s Manual” or “SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
Some audio features (aud io volume control, radio, CD player etc.)
can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel.
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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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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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Personal/interior or front interior lights (P. 247)
Rear interior light ( P. 249)

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Personal/interior light main sw
itch (vehicles without a moon
roof)
“OFF”
The personal/interior lights
and interior light can be indi-
vidually turned on or off.
Door position 
The personal/interior lights
come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when
the doors are closed.
On 
The personal/interior lights
and interior light cannot be
individually turned off.
Personal/interior light main switch

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Personal/interior lights (vehicles without a moon roof)
On/off
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/
interior light main switch is in door
position.
Personal/interior lights

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Interior light
Front (vehicles with a moon roof) Door position
“OFF”
On
Rear “OFF”
Door position
On
Interior light

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■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “ENGINE START STOP”
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light switch is in door position, the lights will go off automatically after 20
minutes.
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: P. 450)