steering wheel adjustment TOYOTA tC 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

67
1
Before driving
tC_OM_OM21053U_(U)
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
Seatback lock release lever

68 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
tC_OM_OM21053U_(U)
Moving front seats for rear seat entry
■Getting in the vehicle
Driver’s seat
For easy access to the rear seat, use the seatback lock release lever.
When the seatback lock release lever is used, the seat’s original
position is memorized, so the seat may be returned to that original
position. However, if the seatback angle adjustment lever is used, the
seat will not return to its original position.
Lift the seatback lock release
lever.
The seatback will fold forward,
and the seat’s slide lock will be
released.
Move the seat all the way for-
ward.

69 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
tC_OM_OM21053U_(U)
Front passenger’s seat
For easy access to the rear seat, use either the seatback lock release
lever or the seatback angle adjustment lever.
Lift the seatback lock release
lever or seatback angle adjust-
ment lever.
The seatback will fold forward,
and the seat’s slide lock will be
released.
Move the seat all the way for-
ward.
■Getting out of the vehicle
Lift the seatback lock release
lever.
The seatback will fold forward,
and the seat’s slide lock will be
released.
Move the seat all the way for-
ward.

70 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
tC_OM_OM21053U_(U)
Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash on the seat
occupant.
■After passengers have entered the vehicle
Driver’s seat
Slide the seat backward and then lift the seatback. The seat will be set and
locked to its previous position automatically. If the seat cannot be slid back to
the previous position due to the rear passenger or luggage, the seat will be
locked in that position, disabling the seat position memory system.
To recall the previous position, lift the seatback lock release lever after
removing the luggage, or after having the passenger get out or sit properly
so that the seat can be slid back to the previous position. However, if you
slide the seat further backwards than the previous position using the seat
position adjustment lever, the memory of previous position will be overwrit-
ten.

72 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
tC_OM_OM21053U_(U)
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
●Never allow anyone to touch seatback lock release levers while the vehi-
cle is moving.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are clear of the seat back path
and let them know that the seat is about to move.
■After returning the seatback to the upright position
Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent the seat lock mechanism malfunction
Do not use the seatback angle adjustment lever and seatback lock release
lever at the same time. If they are used together, the seat lock mechanism
may be damaged.

73
1
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
tC_OM_OM21053U_(U)
Rear seats
Folding down the rear seatbacks
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever and fold them down.
To return the rear seatbacks to
their original positions, unlock the
seatbacks by pulling the seatback
angle adjustment lever and lift
them up until they lock.
Pull up the seatback angle
adjustment lever until the lock
is released.

74 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
tC_OM_OM21053U_(U)
CAUTION
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (automatic transmission) or 1 (manual transmission).
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoul-
der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an acci-
dent.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly
move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

84
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
tC_OM_OM21053U_(U)
Steering wheel
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel
horizontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever
up to secure the steering
wheel.
STEP 1
STEP 2

388 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
tC_OM_OM21053U_(U)
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (U.S.A. only)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Scion dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (U.S.A. only)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

482 Alphabetical index
tC_OM_OM21053U_(U)
Seat belt reminder light ........... 377
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............77
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................79
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 135
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 279
Emergency Locking
Retractor ...............................79
How to wear your seat belt......77
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................79
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................81
Reminder light ....................... 377
Seat belt extender ...................80
Seat belt pretensioners ...........78
Seat heaters.............................. 262
Seating capacity....................... 225
Seats
Adjustment ........................67, 73
Adjustment precautions.....72, 74
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 135
Cleaning ................................ 278
Head restraint..........................75
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 106
Seat heaters .......................... 262
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 194
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 178
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 408
Manual transmission ............. 185
Shift lock system ..................... 408
Side airbags.............................. 108
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 349
Switch.................................... 199
Wattage ................................. 436Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 87
Side turn signal lights
Wattage................................. 436
Smart key system
Entry function .......................... 30
Starting the engine ................ 169
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .......... 325, 435
Storage location .................... 391
Spark plug ................................ 431
Specifications .......................... 426
Speedometer ............................ 190
Steering
Column lock release ..... 167, 175
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 84
Audio switches ...................... 248
Paddle shift switches .... 180, 181
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 349
Wattage................................. 436
Storage feature ........................ 253
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 421
Sunshades................................ 264
Sun visors ................................ 258
Switch
Engine switch ................ 165, 169
Ignition switch ............... 165, 169
Light switches ....................... 199
Power door lock switch ........... 55
Power window switch .............. 89
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 208
Tire pressure warning
reset switch......................... 315
Window lock switch ................. 89
Wiper and washer switch ...... 204S