warning lights TOYOTA tC 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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■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. 371)
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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1-7. Safety information
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SRS airbag system components
Front impact sensors
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Knee airbags
Side impact sensors (front
door)
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator lights
Side impact sensors (front)
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters Side airbags
SRS warning light
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Driver’s seat position sen-
sor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Airbag sensor assembly

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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Conditions and operation of the
front passenger occupant clas-
sification system
■ Adult
*1
■Child*4 or child restraint system*5
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
“AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Off
*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
“AIR BAG OFF”
*6
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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■Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
*7
or
deactivated
*8
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light On
Seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
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

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
For the purpose of explanation, the fo llowing illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
Center panel

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 371)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Scion dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(if equipped)(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1*2*1*1
*1

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Scion dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o
ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Scion dealer.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 238
ABS........................................... 215
“ACC” position ........................ 166
Accessory lights ................. 6, 199
ACCESSORY mode ................. 172
Active head restraint................. 69
Air conditioning system ......... 238
AirbagsAirbag operating conditions ........................... 111
Airbag precautions for your child.................................... 116
Airbag warning light .............. 373
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........... 111
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 116
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 122
General airbag precautions ........................ 116
Locations of airbags ............. 107
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 121
Proper driving posture ....................... 105, 116
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 111
Side airbag precautions........ 116
SRS airbags ......................... 107
Antenna .................................... 275
Anti-lock brake system ........... 215
Assist grips.............................. 264
Audio input .............................. 247
Audio system Audio input ........................... 247
AUX port/USB port ............... 247
Portable music player ........... 247
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 248 Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........178
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................406
Paddle shift switches.....180, 181
S mode ..................................181
AUX port/USB port ...................247
Auxiliary box ....................256, 267
Average fuel consumption display ....................................191
Back door Back door ................................60
Wireless remote control ..........48
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............347
Wattage .................................434
Battery Checking ...............................306
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................412
Preparing and checking before winter .......................226
Bottle holders ...........................257
Brake Fluid ......................................303
Parking brake ........................188
Brake assist ..............................215
Break-in tips .............................153
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................192A
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