automatic transmission TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 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 .... 97 1-6. 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
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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 ................................ 245 3-2. 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
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning 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 .......................... 349 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 362
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 363
If you think something is wrong ............................ 372
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 373
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 374
If you have a flat tire ........... 392
If the engine will not start .................................. 406
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 409
If you lose your keys ........... 410
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 411
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................... 415
If your vehicle overheats..... 419
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 422
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 424
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Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Power outlet P. 261
Shift lever P. 178
AUX port/USB port P. 247
Shift lock override button
P. 409
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Cup holders P. 256
Parking brake lever P. 188
VSC OFF switch P. 216
Auxiliary box P. 256
Seat heater switches
P. 262
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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or canceled:
*1: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
*2: Default setting is off
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked
door locking function
*1Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all the
doors.
Shift position linked
door unlocking func-
tion
*1
Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all the
doors.
Speed linked door lock-
ing function
*2
All the doors are locked when the vehicle
speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking function
*2
(vehicles without a
smart key system) All the doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 seconds after turn-
ing the engine switch to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
Driver’s door linked
door unlocking func-
tion
*2 (vehicles with a
smart key system) All the doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 seconds after turn-
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When the setting or canceling operat
ion is complete, all the doors are
locked and then unlocked.
FunctionShift lever positionDriver’s door lock switch position
Shift position linked door lock-
ing function
*P
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
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Speed linked door locking func-
tion N
Driver’s door linked door unlock-
ing function
■ Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 411)
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 457)

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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.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
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

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
■ Starting the engine
P. 165, 169
■ Driving
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
( P. 178)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 188)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
( P. 185)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 188)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Stopping
Automatic transmission With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( P. 178)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. ( P. 185)
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 178)
Set the parking brake. ( P. 188)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
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