TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burn out, have it replaced by
your Scion dealer.
● Accessory lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop lights
● High mounted stoplight
■LED lights
The accessory lights, side turn signal lights, stop lights and high mounted
stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Scion dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Scion dealer for more information in the following situations.
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.

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CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When i\
t is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to take apart or repair the bulbs, connectors, power supply
circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 364
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 365
If you think something is wrong ......................... 374
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 375 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 376
If you have a flat tire......... 394
If the engine will not start ................................ 408
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(automatic
transmission) ................. 411
If you lose your keys ........ 412
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 413
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................. 417
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 421
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 424
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 426

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Emergency flashers
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warm other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will
flash.
To turn them off, press the
switch once again.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Situations needs to contact dealers before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Scion dealer or commercial towing service 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 commercial towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front, the
vehicle’s rear wheels and axles mu st be in good conditions.
( P. 367, 372)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.

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Towing with a sling-type truckDo not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front Release the parking brake.
From the rear Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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Using a flatbed truckIf your Scion is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.
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.

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Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a
cable or chain secured to the
emergency towing eyelet. This
should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes.
The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.
For vehicles with an automatic
transmission, only the front tow-
ing eyelet may be used.

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Emergency towing procedureTake out the towing eyelet. ( P. 394)
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
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