TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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CAUTION
■Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing
an accident.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters (U.S.A.
only)
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters, make su
re to have tires serviced by your
Scion dealer or other qualified servic e shop. In addition, make sure to
purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your
Scion dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Scion wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels.

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Wireless remote control/electronic key batter y
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
■You will need the following items:
●Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery
Vehicles without a smart ke y system (type A): CR2016
Vehicles without a smart ke y system (type B): CR1620
Vehicles with a smart key system: CR1632

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Replacing the battery (vehicles without a smart key system)
Ty p e A Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Remove the module.
Remove the battery cover and
the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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Ty p e BRemove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Remove the battery cover.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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Replacing the battery (vehicles with a smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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■Use the following types of lithium battery
Vehicles without a smart key system (type A): CR2016
Vehicles without a smart key system (type B): CR1620
Vehicles with a smart key system: CR1632
●Batteries can be purchased at your Scion dealer, local electrical appli-
ance shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.

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For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch off.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Under the driver’s side instrument panel Remove the lid.STEP 1
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Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the instrument panel.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 341) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse.
Only type A fuses can be
removed using the pullout
tool.
STEP 3
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Check if the fuse is blown.
Ty p e A Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
Ty p e B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
Ty p e CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Scion dealer.
STEP 5
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