service TOYOTA tC 2013 (in English) User Guide

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, tire pressure warning valves,
transmitters and tire valve caps (U.S.A. only)
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters, contact your
Scion dealer as the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters may be damaged if not handled cor-
rectly.
●When replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than
those specified. The cap may become stuck.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters (U.S.A. only)
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Scion dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 313)

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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
■When installing the wheel nuts
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters (U.S.A.
only)
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters, make su
re to have tires serviced by your
Scion dealer or other qualified servic e shop. In addition, make sure to
purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your
Scion dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Scion wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels.
●Be sure to install the wheel nuts with
the tapered end faci ng inward. Install-
ing the nuts with the tapered end fac-
ing outward can cause wheel to
break and eventually cause a wheel
to come off while driving, which could
lead to an accident resulting in death
or serious injury.Tapered
portion

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Scion dealer before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Scion dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when drivin
g with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires (U.S.A. only)
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Scion dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters (U.S.A. only)
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Scion dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 313)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Scion does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Scion dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
● Consult your Scion dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
● Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot
starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type
of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Vehicle specifications
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1-1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. Performance may diff er significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ab ility to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.

476 Alphabetical index
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Seat belt reminder light ...........371
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt .............78
Automatic Locking
Retractor ............................... 80
Child restraint system
installation ...........................132
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................277
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................... 80
How to wear your seat belt......78
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................81
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................. 80
Reminder light ....................... 371
Seat belt extenders ................. 81
Seat belt pretensioners ...........79
Seat heaters..............................260
Seating capacity....................... 222
Seats Adjustment ........................ 68, 74
Adjustment precautions.....73, 75
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............132
Cleaning ................................276
Head restraint..........................76
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 104
Seat heaters .......................... 260
Service reminder
indicators ..............................192
Shift lever Automatic transmission .........176
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 403
Manual transmission ............. 183
Shift lock system ..................... 403
Side airbags..............................106
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 345
Switch.................................... 197
Wattage .................................432 Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 87
Side turn signal lights
Wattage................................. 432
Smart key system Entry function .......................... 32
Starting the engine ................ 167
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 323
Storage location .................... 385
Spark plug ................................ 427
Specifications .......................... 422
Speedometer ............................ 188
Steering Column lock release ..... 163, 167
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 85
Audio switches ...................... 244
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 345
Wattage................................. 432
Storage feature ........................ 251
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 416
Sunshades................................ 262
Sun visors ................................ 256
Switch Engine switch ................ 163, 167
Ignition switch ............... 163, 167
Light switches ....................... 197
Power door lock switch ........... 56
Power window switch .............. 89
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 205
Tire pressure warning reset switch......................... 313
Window lock switch ................. 89
Wiper and washer switch ...... 201S