wheel 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
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2-3. Operating the lights and 
Windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 197
Windshield wipers and 
washer .............................. 201
Rear window wiper and 
washer .............................. 205
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 208
Driving assist systems ........ 212
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 217
Vehicle load limits ............... 222
Winter driving tips ............... 223
Trailer towing ...................... 229
Dinghy towing (automatic 
transmission) .................... 230
Dinghy towing (manual 
transmission) .................... 231
3-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 234
Rear window and outside 
rear view mirror 
defoggers .......................... 242 3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX port/USB 
port ................................... 243
Using the steering wheel 
audio switches.................. 244
Using the microphone ........ 245
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 246
• Personal/interior light 
main switch ...................... 247
• Personal/interior lights...... 248
• Interior light ...................... 249
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 251
• Glove box ......................... 252
• Console box ..................... 253
• Auxiliary box ..................... 254
• Cup holders ...................... 254
• Bottle holders ................... 255
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 256
Vanity mirrors ..................... 257
Clock .................................. 258
Power outlet ....................... 259
Seat heaters ....................... 260
Sunshades ......................... 262
Assist grips ......................... 264
Floor mat ............................ 265
Luggage compartment 
features ............................ 267
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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
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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
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P. 201
P. 205
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Instrument panelPictorial index

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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
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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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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
Seatback lock release lever

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Moving front seats for rear seat entry
■ Getting in the vehicle
Driver’s seat (vehicles with a seat position memory system)
For easy access to the rear seat, use the seatback lock release lever.
When the seatback lock release leve r is used, the seat’s original
position is memorized, so the seat may be returned to that original
position. However, if the seatback angle adjustment lever is used, the
seat will not return to its original position.
Lift the seatback lock release
lever.
The seatback will fold forward,
and the seat’s slide lock will be
released. 
Move the seat all the way for-
ward.

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Driver’s seat (vehicles without a seat position memory system)
and front passenger’s seat
For easy access to the rear seat, use either the seatback lock release
lever or the seatback angle adjustment lever.
Lift the seatback lock release
lever or seatback angle adjust-
ment lever. 
The seatback will fold forward,
and the seat’s slide lock will be
released. 
Move the seat all the way for-
ward.
■ Getting out of the vehicle
Lift the seatback lock release
lever.
The seatback will fold forward,
and the seat’s slide lock will be
released. 
Move the seat all the way for-
ward.

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Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash on the seat
occupant.
■After passengers have entered the vehicle
Driver’s seat (vehicles with a seat position memory system)
Slide the seat backward and then lift the seatback. The seat will be set and
locked to its previous position automatically. If the seat cannot be slid back to
the previous position due to the rear pa ssenger or luggage, the seat will be
locked in that position, disabling the seat position memory system.
To recall the previous position, lift the seatback lock release lever after
removing the luggage, or after having the passenger get out or sit properly
so that the seat can be slid back to the previous position. However, if you
slide the seat further backwards than previous position using the seat posi-
tion adjustment lever, the memory of previous position will be overwritten.

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Driver’s seat (vehicles without a seat position memory system) and
front passenger’s seat
Slide the seat backward and then lift the seatback. 
The seat will be locked in the rearmost position of the slide range, and the
seatback will be locked in the most upright position. The seat position will be
locked part way if the seatback is lifted while sliding the seat backward.
The driver’s seat (vehicles without a seat position memory system) and the
front passenger’s seat have no memory function, so they will not return to
their previous position.
■ Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may make the inner struc-
ture of the head restraint appear. This does not indicate a problem.
During 
rear-end 
collision
Inner 
structure