airbag TOYOTA tC 2013 (in English) Owner's Guide

144 1-7. Safety information
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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
● When installing a child restraint system on the rear center seat, adjust both
seatbacks as upright as possible. The seatbacks must be adjusted to the
same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely
restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the
child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s neck, but
not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder. Failure to do so may result
in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving
or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it
is secure.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
●Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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Caring for leather areas
Scion recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■ Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use
water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by
keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
■ Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION
■Water in the vehicle
● Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle. 
Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch
fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 
( P. 108)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (esp ecially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off
the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

342 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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14 ACC5 ABody ECU, clock, outside rear view
mirror, shift lock system, audio sys-
tem
15 IG 5 ARear window defoggers, electric
cooling fan, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
16 TAIL 10 AParking lights, tail lights, side
marker lights, license plate lights,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
17 IGN 7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, automatic transmission,
clock, smart key system, steering
lock system, SRS airbag system,
fuel pump, front passenger occu-
pant classification system
18 PANEL 5 AGauges and meters, air condition-
ing system, seat heater, VSC OFF
switch, shift lever illumination,
steering switch, clock, audio sys-
tem
19 S/HTR FL 10 A Seat heater (driver’s side)
20 MET 7.5 A Gauges and meters
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-1. Essential information
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Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle. 
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when
an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system
stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
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STEP 2
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system (if equipped).
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator light Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control; or
• Traction control.

378 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), side impact
sensors (front door), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle
switch, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring
and power sources. ( P. 106)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering system warning light may come on and warning
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or drops.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty? 
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose? 
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking driving trips. 
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Scion dealer as soon as possible.

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Reporting safety defects 
for U.S. owners .............. 456
Seat belt instructions for 
Canadian owners 
(in French) ..................... 457
SRS airbag instructions 
for Canadian owners 
(in French) ..................... 459

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SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 234, 242
ABS........................................... 212
Active head rest ........................ 71
Air conditioning system ......... 234
AirbagsAirbag operating conditions .. 110
Airbag precautions for your 
child.................................... 114
Airbag warning light .............. 369
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 ........... 212
Assist grips.............................. 264
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......................403
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 .............345
Wattage .................................432
Battery Checking ...............................306
If the vehicle has a 
discharged battery ..............409
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................223
Bottle holders ...........................255
Brake Fluid ......................................303
Parking brake ........................186
Brake assist ..............................212
Break-in tips .............................151
Brightness control Instrument panel light 
control .................................190A
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472 Alphabetical index
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CareExterior .................................. 272
Interior ...................................276
Seat belts ..............................277
Cargo capacity .........................217
Cargo hooks ............................. 267
Chains ....................................... 223
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 126
Booster seats, installation ..... 132
Convertible seats, 
definition ............................. 126
Convertible seats, 
installation ...........................132
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ...........120
Infant seats, definition ...........126
Infant seats, installation.........132
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .........................134
Installing CRS with 
seat belts ............................ 136
Installing CRS with top 
straps .................................. 142
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................114
Battery precautions ....... 308, 412
Child restraint system............126
How your child should wear 
the seat belt ..........................81
Installing child restraints ........ 132
Moon roof precautions ............ 93
Power window lock switch....... 89
Power window precautions .....90
Removed key battery 
precautions .........................332
Seat belt extender 
precautions ...........................84
Seat belt precautions ..............82 Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 272
Interior ................................... 276
Seat belts .............................. 277
Clock ......................................... 258
Condenser ................................ 303
Console box ............................. 253
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 413
Cruise control .......................... 208
Cup holders .............................. 254
Curtain shield airbags ............. 106
Customizable features ............ 450
Daytime running light 
system .................................... 199
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 242
Side mirrors........................... 242
Dimension ................................ 422
Dinghy towing ................... 230,231
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 287
Doors Back door ................................ 62
Door glasses ........................... 89
Door lock ............... 32, 50, 55, 62
Side doors ............................... 55
Side mirrors............................. 87
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 151
Correct posture ..................... 104
Procedures............................ 148
Winter driving tips ................. 223C
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