run flat TOYOTA tC 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

287 4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock sys-
tem work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires• Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be dam-
aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be
loose.
Windshield wipers/rear window
wiper• The wiper blades should not show
any signs or cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield/rear window without
streaking or skipping.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Scion dealer before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Scion dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

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Using a flatbed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
■Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine running) position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION ON
(engine running) mode.
■Emergency towing eyelet location
P. 391
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Scion dealer as soon as
possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
comes on
●Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
■Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one
working on or near the vehicle may be injured.

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 391If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 405If the engine will not start
P. 102Engine immobilizer system
P. 414If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 408If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 418If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 409If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 414If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked
P. 5 4Side doors
P. 6 1Back door
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 421If the vehicle becomes stuck