open hood TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot using the protection cover.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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CAUTION
■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

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If the vehicle batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Scion dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood. ( P. 294)
Connect the jumper cables according to the following pro-
cedure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery
terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other e nd of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery termin al on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-
nal on the second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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CAUTION
■
To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fans and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
● Do not use any coolant additive.

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Alphabetical index
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Eco Driving Indicator
Light ............................... 154, 192
Electric power steering........... 215
Electronic key
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................. 413
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 376
If a warning light turns on ..... 376
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 63
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................. 413
If the engine will not start...... 408
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 411
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ......................... 417
If you have a flat tire ............ 394
If you lose your keys............. 412
If you think something is wrong ................................. 374
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 424
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 426
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 365
If your vehicle overheats ...... 421
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 364
Engine Compartment........................ 298
Engine switch ............... 165, 169
Hood ..................................... 294
How to start the
engine ........................ 165, 169
Identification number ............ 432
If the engine will not start...... 408
Ignition switch ............... 165, 169
Overheating .......................... 421 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................435
Checking ...............................303
Preparing and checking before winter .......................226
Engine immobilizer system.....102
Engine oil
Capacity ................................433
Checking ...............................299
Preparing and checking before winter .......................226
Engine switch ...................165, 169
EPS ............................................215
Event data recorder ...................21
Floor mat...................................267
Fluid
Brake .....................................305
Washer ..................................312
Front passenger occupant classification system ............123
Front seats Adjustment ..............................67
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............352
Wattage .................................440
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............352
Switch....................................187
Wattage .................................440
Fuel Capacity ................................432
Fuel gauge ............................190
Fuel pump shut off system ....375
Gas station information .........492
Information ............................441
Refueling .................................97
Type ......................................441
Fuel door.....................................97
Fuel filler door ............................97E
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 289
General maintenance ........... 284
Maintenance data ................. 430
Maintenance requirements ... 281
Manual transmission .............. 185
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................ 192
Meters .................................. 190
Microphone .............................. 249
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 85
Side mirror heaters ............... 245
Side mirrors ............................ 87
Vanity mirrors ....................... 259
Moon roof................................... 93
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ................................. 190
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 299
Opener Back door ............................... 61
Fuel filler door......................... 97
Hood ..................................... 294
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 87
Defogger............................... 245
Outside temperature
display ................................... 192
Overheating, Engine ............... 421 Paddle shift switches ......180, 181
Parking brake ...........................188
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............352
Switch....................................199
Wattage .................................440
Power outlet .............................261
Power windows ..........................89
Radiator ....................................305
Rear seats Adjustment ..............................73
Folding down ...........................73
Seat adjustment ......................73
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulb ...............352
Wattage .................................440
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............352
Wattage .................................440
Rear window defogger ............245
Rear window wiper ..................208
Replacing Fuses ....................................341
Key battery ............................335
Light bulbs .............................352
Tires ......................................394
Wireless remote control
battery .................................335
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................466
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light .........282M
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tC_OM_OM21057U_(U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 294Fuel filler doorP. 9 7
Hood release lever
P. 294
Fuel filler door opener P. 9 7Tire inflation pressure
P. 439
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 14.5 gal. (55 L,
12.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher
P. 4 3 2
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 439
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.6 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20 P. 433