TOYOTA tC 2014 Owners Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2014, Model line: tC, Model: TOYOTA tC 2014Pages: 488, PDF Size: 9.33 MB
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning as well as other interior features for a
comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 30
Wireless remote control ....... 48
Side doors ............................ 53
Back door ............................. 60
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 66
Rear seats ............................ 72
Head restraints ..................... 74
Seat belts ............................. 76
Steering wheel ..................... 83
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 84
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 86
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 88
Moon roof ............................. 92
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 96 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 101
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ....................... 104
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 105
SRS airbags ....................... 107
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 122
Child restraint systems ....... 128
Installing child restraints ..... 134
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 150
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
key system) ...................... 165
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ...................... 169
Automatic transmission ...... 178
Manual transmission........... 185
Turn signal lever ................. 187
Parking brake ..................... 188
Horn .................................... 189
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 190
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 194
1Before driving
2When driving
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 199
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 204
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 208
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 211
Driving assist systems ........ 215
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 220
Vehicle load limits ............... 225
Winter driving tips ............... 226
Trailer towing ...................... 232
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 233
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 234
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 238
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch ................................ 245 3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX port/USB port ................................... 247
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 248
Using the microphone ........ 249
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 250
• Interior lights..................... 251
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 253
• Glove box ......................... 254
• Console box ..................... 255
• Auxiliary box ..................... 256
• Cup holders ...................... 256
• Bottle holders ................... 257
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 258
Vanity mirrors ..................... 259
Clock .................................. 260
Power outlet ....................... 261
Sunshades ......................... 262
Assist grips ......................... 264
Floor mat ............................ 265
Luggage compartment features ............................ 267
3Interior features
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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 ................................ 336
Light bulbs .......................... 347 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 360
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 361
If you think something is wrong ............................ 369
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 370
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 371
If you have a flat tire ........... 389
If the engine will not start .................................. 403
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 406
If you lose your keys ........... 407
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 408
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................... 412
If your vehicle overheats..... 416
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 419
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 421
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 424
Fuel information .................. 435
Tire information ................... 439
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 453
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 457
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 460
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 461
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 463 Abbreviation list ............... 474
Alphabetical index............ 475
What to do if... .................. 483
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index
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Front side marker lights P. 199
Hood P. 292
Windshield wipers P. 204
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 86
Side turn signal lights
P. 187
Moon roof P. 92
Pictorial indexExterior
Daytime running lights(for Canada)
P. 201
Parking lights P. 199
Headlights P. 199
Accessory lights P. 199
Front turn signal lights
P. 187
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: If equipped
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 312
P. 389
P. 323
P. 439
License plate lights P. 199
Tail lights P. 199
Side doors P. 53
Rear side marker lights P. 199Rear window wiper P. 208
Fuel filler door P. 96Rear window defogger
P. 245
Back door P. 60
Rear turn signal lights
P. 187
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Seat belts P. 76
Head restraints P. 74
Bottle holders P. 257
SRS front passengerairbag
P. 107
Tire pressure warningreset switch
P. 313
Glove box
P. 254
Rear seat P. 72
Floor mat
P. 265
Front seats P. 66
SRS side airbags P. 107
Console box P. 255
Pictorial indexInterior
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Sun visors P. 258
Vanity mirrors
P. 259
Inside rear view mirror P. 84
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 107
Front interior lights
Moon roof switch
Microphone P. 251
P. 92
P. 249
Rear interior light P. 251
Rear sunshade P. 262
Moon roof
Front sunshade P. 92
P. 262
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Assist grips P. 264
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Power window switches P. 88
Door lock switch P. 53
Inside lock button P. 53
Window lock switch P. 88
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Pictorial indexInterior