inflation pressure TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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: If equipped
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 314
P. 392
P. 325
P. 443
License plate lights P. 199
Tail lights P. 199
Side doors P. 54
Rear side marker lights P. 199Rear window wiper P. 208
Fuel filler door P. 97Rear window defogger
P. 245
Back door P. 61
Rear turn signal lights
P. 187

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CAUTION
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Scion dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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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

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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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ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs
(P. 349)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Flathead screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 305)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 325)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 312)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters (U.S.A.
only)
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
installed, new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warn-
ing computer and the tire pressure warning system must be initial-
ized. Have tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes
registered by your Scion dealer. ( P. 317)
■ Tire pressure warning system (U.S.A. only)
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system
that uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to
detect low tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise.
( P. 380)

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Initializing the tire pressure warning system (U.S.A. only)■ The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the fol-
lowing circumstances:
●When rotating front and rear tires which have different tire infla-
tion pressures
● When changing the tire size
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current
tire inflation pressure is set as the pressure benchmark.
■ How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a safe pl ace and turn the engine switch
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch (vehicles with a smart key system) off.
While the vehicle is moving, in itialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. ( P. 437)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level. The ti re pressure warning system will
operate based on this pressure level.
Turn the engine switch to the “O N” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
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■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the
size or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consul t with your Scion dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels (U.S.A. only)
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not
registered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After
driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for
1 minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if it has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks (U.S.A. only)
The tire pressure warning system doe s not replace routine tire inflation
pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of
your routine of daily vehicle checks.
■Low profile tires
Generally, low profile tire s will wear more rapidly and tire grip perfor-
mance will be reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to
standard tires. Be sure to use snow tires or tire chains on snowy and/or
icy roads and drive carefully at a speed appropriate for road and weather
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■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2
of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAW
R) of either the front axle or the
rear axle, whichever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification
Label. For the maximum load of the
tire, see the load limit at maximum cold
tire inflation pressure mentioned on the
sidewall of the tire. ( P. 443)