warning TOYOTA tC 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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Seat belts P. 78
Head restraints P. 76
Bottle holder P. 255
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 106
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P. 313
Glove box
P. 252
Rear seat P. 74
Floor mat
P. 265
Front seats P. 68
SRS side airbags P. 106
Console box P. 253
Pictorial indexInterior

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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or
serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to
the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Scion and its
equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do
not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. moving a front seat).

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■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting
from erroneous operation.
● When any warning lights come on 
Take appropriate measures depending on which warning light comes on.
( P. 367)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again
An attempt was made to
exit the vehicle and lock
the doors without first turn-
ing the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
off and lock the doors
again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is open Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again

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■Certification for the smart key system
U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ14ADF 
FCC ID: HYQ13CZD FCC ID: HYQ13CZE 
FCC ID: NI4TMLF8-9
NOTE: 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING: 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canada
NOTE: 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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■
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 330
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: P. 450)
■ Certification for wireless remote cont rol (vehicles without a smart key
system)
U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZB23RG 
FCC ID: MOZB41TG
NOTE: 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING: 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canada
NOTE: 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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■Certification for wireless remote co ntrol (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ14ADF 
FCC ID: HYQ13CZD FCC ID: HYQ13CZE 
FCC ID: NI4TMLF8-9
NOTE: 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING: 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canada
NOTE: 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. 
Failure to do so may cause death or severe injury.
■ Wearing a seat belt
● Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
● Always wear a seat belt properly.
● Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at once, including children.
● Scion recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
● To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than
necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.
● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
■ When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death. 
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
■ Seat belt pretensioners
● Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
● If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at
your Scion dealer.

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■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■ Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
U.S.A.
Vehicles without a smart key system 
FCC ID: MOZRI-33BTY
Vehicles with a smart key system 
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-2
NOTE: 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING: 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.