key TOYOTA tC 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 32
Wireless remote control ....... 50
Side doors ............................ 55
Back door ............................. 62
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 68
Rear seats ............................ 74
Head restraints ..................... 76
Seat belts ............................. 78
Steering wheel ..................... 85
Anti-glare inside rear view 
mirror .................................. 86
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 87
1-4. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 89
Moon roof ............................. 91
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 95 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer 
system .............................. 100
Theft prevention labels 
(for U.S.A.) ....................... 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 104
SRS airbags ....................... 106
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ......... 120
Child restraint systems ....... 126
Installing child restraints ..... 132
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Engine (ignition) switch 
(vehicles without a smart 
key system) ...................... 163
Engine (ignition) switch 
(vehicles with a smart key 
system) ............................. 167
Automatic transmission ...... 176
Manual transmission........... 183
Turn signal lever ................. 185
Parking brake ..................... 186
Horn .................................... 187
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 188
Indicators and warning 
lights ................................. 192
1Before driving
2When driving

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior ................. 272
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior .................. 276
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance 
requirements .................... 279
General maintenance ......... 282
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs .......................... 286
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ...................... 287
Hood................................... 292
Positioning a floor jack ....... 294
Engine compartment .......... 296
Tires ................................... 312
Tire inflation pressure......... 323
Wheels ............................... 327
Wireless remote control/ 
electronic key battery ....... 330
Checking and replacing 
fuses ................................ 334
Light bulbs .......................... 345 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 356
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................ 357
If you think something is  wrong ................................ 365
Fuel pump shut off 
system .............................. 366
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on 
or a warning buzzer 
sounds... .......................... 367
If you have a flat tire ........... 385
If the engine will not start .... 400
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P (automatic 
transmission) .................... 403
If you lose your keys ........... 404
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ......... 405
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ........................ 409
If your vehicle overheats..... 413
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................. 416
If your vehicle has to 
be stopped in an 
emergency ........................ 418
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Instrument panel
Emergency flasher switch P. 356
Engine (ignition) switch 
(vehicles with a smart key system)
P. 167
Clock P. 258
Tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever
P. 85
Fuel filler door opener P. 95
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Paddle shift switches P. 176
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 197
P. 185
Steering wheel audio switches
P. 244
SRS driver airbag
Horn P. 106
P. 187
Cruise control switch
P. 208
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without a smart key system)
P. 163
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 201
P. 205
B
Instrument panelPictorial index

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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.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and 
locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 32
Wireless remote control ..... 50
Side doors .......................... 55
Back door ........................... 62
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 68
Rear seats.......................... 74
Head restraints................... 76
Seat belts ........................... 78
Steering wheel ................... 85
Anti-glare inside rear 
view mirror ....................... 86
Outside rear view 
mirrors.............................. 87 1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 89
Moon roof ........................... 91
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank 
cap ................................... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................... 100
Theft prevention labels 
(for U.S.A.) ..................... 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 104
SRS airbags ..................... 106
Front passenger 
occupant classification 
system ........................... 120
Child restraint systems..... 126
Installing child 
restraints ........................ 132

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1-1. Key information
Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without a smart key system (type A)
Master keys (with a wireless
remote control function)
Operating the wireless remote
control function (P. 50)
Valet key (without a wire-
less remote control func-
tion)
Key number plate
Vehicles without a smart key system (type B) Master keys (with a wireless
remote control function)
Operating the wireless remote
control function (P. 50)
Valet key (without a wire-
less remote control func-
tion)
Key number plate
Vehicles with a smart key system Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system ( P. 32)
• Operating the wireless remote control function 
( P. 50)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate

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Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the
mechanical key. (P. 405)

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■When required to leave the vehic le’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 252)
On vehicles without the smart key system, provide the attendant with the
valet key. 
On vehicles with the smart key system, remove the mechanical key for your
own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key (without a smart key system) or mechanical key (with a
smart key system) is lost, a new key can be made by your Scion dealer
using the key number plate. ( P. 404)
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircra\
ft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons
are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the
key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the a\
ircraft.

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NOTICE
■
To prevent key damage
Observe the following:
● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long periods of time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
● Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as
TVs, audio systems, glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment,
such as low-frequency therapy equipment.
■ Carrying the electronic key on your person (vehicles with a smart key
system)
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on.
■ In case of a smart key system malf unction or other key-related prob-
lems (vehicles with a smart key system)
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Scion dealer.
■ When a vehicle key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)
If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit
your Scion dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that were
provided with your vehicle.