TOYOTA tC 2014 Owners Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2014, Model line: tC, Model: TOYOTA tC 2014Pages: 488, PDF Size: 17.05 MB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 information
Keys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 30
Wireless remote control ....... 48
Side doors ............................ 54
Back door ............................. 61
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 67
Rear seats ............................ 73
Head restraints ..................... 75
Seat belts ............................. 77
Steering wheel ..................... 84
Anti-glare inside
rear view mirror .................. 85
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 87
1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 89
Moon roof ............................. 93
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 971-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system .............................. 102
Theft prevention labels
(for U.S.A.) ....................... 105
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 106
SRS airbags ....................... 108
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 123
Child restraint systems ....... 129
Installing child restraints ..... 135
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 ................................ 2453-2. 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
Seat heaters ....................... 262
Sunshades ......................... 264
Assist grips ......................... 266
Floor mat ............................ 267
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 269
3Interior features
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 274
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 278
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 281
General maintenance ......... 284
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 288
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 289
Hood................................... 294
Positioning a floor jack ....... 296
Engine compartment .......... 298
Tires ................................... 314
Tire inflation pressure......... 325
Wheels ............................... 329
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ....... 332
Checking and
replacing fuses ................. 338
Light bulbs .......................... 3495-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 362
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 363
If you think something
is wrong ............................ 371
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 372
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 373
If you have a flat tire ........... 391
If the engine will not
start .................................. 405
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 408
If you lose your keys ........... 409
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 410
If the vehicle battery
is discharged .................... 414
If your vehicle overheats..... 418
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 421
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency........................ 423
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 426
Fuel information .................. 437
Tire information ................... 441
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 455
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 459
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 462
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 463
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 465Abbreviation list ............... 476
Alphabetical index............ 477
What to do if... .................. 485
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Front side marker lights P. 199
Hood P. 294
Windshield wipers P. 204
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 87
Side turn signal lights
P. 187
Moon roof P. 93
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. 314
P. 391
P. 325
P. 441
License plate lights P. 199
Tail lights P. 199
Side doors P. 54
Rear side marker lights P. 199Rear window wiper P. 208
Fuel filler door P. 97Rear window defogger
P. 245
Back door P. 61
Rear turn signal lights
P. 187
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Seat belts P. 77
Head restraints P. 75
Bottle holders P. 257
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 108
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 315
Glove box
P. 254
Rear seat P. 73
Floor mat
P. 267
Front seats P. 67
SRS side airbags P. 108
Console box P. 255
Pictorial indexInterior
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Sun visors P. 258
Vanity mirrors
P. 259
Inside rear view mirror P. 85
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 108
Front interior lights
Moon roof switch
Microphone P. 251
P. 93
P. 249
Rear interior light P. 251
Rear sunshade P. 264
Moon roof
Front sunshade P. 93
P. 264
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Assist grips P. 266
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Power window switches P. 89
Door lock switch P. 54
Inside lock button P. 54
Window lock switch P. 89
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Pictorial indexInterior