check engine light TOYOTA tC 2014 (in English) User Guide

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior......... 274
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.......... 2784-2. 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........................ 349

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When trouble arises
377 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed.Check that all the doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 2.2 gal.
(8.2 L, 1.8 Imp.gal.) or
less.Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
their seat belts.Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s
seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also
needs to be fastened to
make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
High engine coolant tem-
perature warning light
Indicates that the engine is
almost overheating.P. 418
(Canada)Low windshield washer
fluid warning light
Indicates low level of
washer fluid.Fill the tank.

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When trouble arises
381 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow the correction procedures. (Vehicles with a smart key
system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Remains
on for 8
seconds.)Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that the electronic
key is not present when
attempting to start the
engine.Confirm the
location of the
electronic
key.

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When trouble arises
387 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute (U.S.A. only)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for
1 minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without a smart key system), “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), have it checked
by your Scion dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled. (Cus-
tomizable features (P. 455) However, Scion recommends that the seat belt
reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passenger when
seat belts are not fastened.

432 6-1. Specifications
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Electrical system
Automatic transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Scion dealer.
Battery
Open voltage* at 68F (20C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(
*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using a transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.

479 Alphabetical index
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Eco Driving Indicator
Light ............................... 154, 192
Electric power steering........... 215
Electronic key
If your electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 410
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 373
If a warning light turns on ..... 373
If the back door opener is
inoperative ........................... 63
If your electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 410
If the engine will not start...... 405
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 408
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ......................... 414
If you have a flat tire ............ 391
If you lose your keys............. 409
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 371
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 421
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency... 423
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 363
If your vehicle overheats ...... 418
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 362
Engine
Compartment........................ 298
Engine switch ............... 165, 169
Hood ..................................... 294
How to start the
engine ........................ 165, 169
Identification number ............ 428
If the engine will not start...... 405
Ignition switch ............... 165, 169
Overheating .......................... 418Engine coolant
Capacity ................................431
Checking ...............................303
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................226
Engine immobilizer system.....102
Engine oil
Capacity ................................429
Checking ...............................299
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................226
Engine switch ...................165, 169
EPS ............................................215
Event data recorder ...................21
Floor mat...................................267
Fluid
Brake .....................................305
Washer ..................................312
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............123
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................67
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............349
Wattage .................................436
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............349
Switch....................................187
Wattage .................................436
Fuel
Capacity ................................428
Fuel gauge ............................190
Fuel pump shut off system ....372
Gas station information .........488
Information ............................437
Refueling .................................97
Type ......................................437
Fuel door.....................................97
Fuel filler door ............................97E
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Tachometer .............................. 190
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 349
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 436
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 102
Theft prevention labels ........... 105
Tire inflation pressure ............ 325
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 448
Size ...................................... 444
Tire identification number ..... 443
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 445
Tires
Chains .................................. 226
Checking .............................. 314
If you have a flat tire ............. 391
Inflation pressure .......... 325, 435
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 315
Information ........................... 441
Replacing ............................. 391
Rotating tires ........................ 314
Size ...................................... 435
Snow tires............................. 226
Spare tire .............................. 391
Tire pressure warning
system................................ 314
Tools......................................... 391
Total load capacity .................. 225
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 233, 234
Emergency towing ................ 364
Trailer towing ........................ 232
TRAC ........................................ 215
Traction control ....................... 215
Trailer towing........................... 232
Trip meter................................. 190
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 349
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 436Vanity mirrors...........................259
Vehicle data recordings ............20
Vehicle identification
number ...................................427
Vehicle stability control...........215
VSC............................................215
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................373
Open door .............................377
Seat belt reminder .................377
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........375
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................376
Brake assist system ..............375
Brake system ........................373
Charging system ...................374
Electric power steering system
warning light........................376
Electronic engine control
system ................................375
High coolant temperature ......377
Low engine oil pressure ........374
Low fuel level ........................377
Low tire pressure...................379
Low washer fluid ...................377
Malfunction indicator lamp ....375
Open door .............................377
Pretensioners ........................375
Seat belt reminder light .........377
Smart key system..................381
SRS airbags ..........................375
Tire pressure warning light ....379
Washer
Checking ...............................312
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................226
Switch....................................204
Washing and waxing ...............274TV
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