engine TOYOTA tC 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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2013
Scion tCOVERVIEW
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EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Auto lock/unlock 7
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door opener and cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry 6

Air Conditioning/Heating 14
Automatic Transmission 9
AUX port/USB port 14
Bottle holders 15
Clock 13
Cruise control 11
Cup holders 15
Light control-Instrument panel 13
Lights & turn signals 11
Moonroof 12
Parking brake 9
Power outlet 15
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seat adjustments-Rear 10
Seats-Head restraints 10
Steering wheel switches 15
Tilt steering wheel 9
Windows 13
Windshield wipers & washers 12

Door locks 16
Floor mat installation 19
Seat belts 16
Spare tire & tools 17
Star Safety SystemTM 18-19
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 16
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OVERVIEW
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Hood release
Headlight and turn signal controls
Paddle shift switches
1
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control1
Ignition switch (standard key)
Steering wheel audio controls2
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Clock adjustment buttons
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer system indicator
1
Power outlet
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual” or
“SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Instrument panel
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OVERVIEW
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Hood release
Headlight and turn signal controls
Paddle shift switches
1
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control1
Ignition switch (standard key)
Steering wheel audio controls2
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Clock adjustment buttons
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer system indicator
1
Power outlet
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual” or
“SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
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OVERVIEW
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator (if equipped)
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter display change button
Odometer/trip meter display
Low fuel level warning
Instrument panel light control knob
Instrument cluster
Seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Brake system warning1
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Indicator symbols
Open door warning
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota or Scion dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
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2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Turn signal indicators
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Cruise control indicator2
High coolant temperature warning1
Slip indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
ECO driving indicator1
Low engine coolant temperature indicator
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Electric power steering system warning1
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota or Scion dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
Cruise control “SET” indicator
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Push
NOTE:
safety.
Fuel tank door opener and cap
Turn to open
Store
Pull up
NOTE: Tighten cap until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “” indicator may illuminate.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park (Automatic Transmission only).
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission only).
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Engine maintenance
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Hood release
Pull
Pull up latch and raise hood
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive




N
“S” mode
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from
Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Tilt steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Angle
Length
Parking brake
Pull(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
SetReleaseWindshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can.
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
designed for your specific model.
mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
side up.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart
Stop Technology (SST).
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and vehicle control.
current road conditions.
than just the driver alone can.
all four wheels.
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Stop Technology (SST).
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
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