towing capacity TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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When driving
tC_OM_OM21057U_(U)
Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehi-
cle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 
150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined wei ght of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That weig ht may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Cons ult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available ca rgo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle. ( P. 225)
Scion does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

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tC_OM_OM21057U_(U)
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 325)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity (Vehicle capacity weight): P. 4 3 0
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■ Towing capacity
Scion does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

482 Alphabetical index
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CareExterior .................................. 274
Interior ................................... 278
Seat belts .............................. 279
Cargo capacity ......................... 220
Cargo hooks ............................. 269
Chains ....................................... 226
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 129
Booster seats, installation ..... 135
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 129
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 135
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 123
Infant seats, definition ........... 129
Infant seats, installation......... 135
Installing CRS with LATCH system....... ............. 137
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 139
Installing CRS with top tether strap.......................... 145
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................117
Battery precautions ....... 310, 420
Child restraint system............ 129
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................79
Installing child restraints ........ 135
Moon roof precautions ............95
Power window lock switch.......89
Power window precautions .....92
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 339
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................83
Seat belt precautions ..............80 Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 274
Interior ................................... 278
Seat belts .............................. 279
Clock ......................................... 260
Condenser ................................ 305
Console box ............................. 255
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 421
Cruise control .......................... 211
Cup holders .............................. 256
Curtain shield airbags ............. 108
Customizable features ............ 459
Daytime running light system .................................... 201
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 245
Side mirrors........................... 245
Dimension ................................ 430
Dinghy towing .................. 233, 234
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 289
Doors Back door ................................ 61
Door glasses ........................... 89
Door lock ............... 30, 48, 54, 61
Side doors ............................... 54
Side mirrors............................. 87
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 153
Correct posture ..................... 106
Procedures............................ 150
Winter driving tips ................. 226C
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Tachometer .............................. 190
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 352
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 440
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 102
Theft prevention labels ........... 105
Tire inflation pressure ............ 325
Tire information Glossary ............................... 452
Size ...................................... 448
Tire identification number ..... 447
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 449
Tires Chains .................................. 226
Checking .............................. 314
If you have a flat tire ............. 394
Inflation pressure .......... 325, 439
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 315
Information ........................... 445
Replacing ............................. 394
Rotating tires ........................ 314
Size ...................................... 439
Snow tires............................. 226
Spare tire .............................. 394
Tire pressure warning system................................ 314
Tools......................................... 394
Total load capacity .................. 225
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 233, 234
Emergency towing ................ 369
Trailer towing ........................ 232
TRAC ........................................ 215
Traction control ....................... 215
Trailer towing........................... 232
Trip meter................................. 190
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 352
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 440 Vanity mirrors...........................259
Vehicle data recordings ............20
Vehicle identification
number ...................................431
Vehicle stability control...........215
VSC............................................215
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................376
Open door .............................380
Seat belt reminder .................380
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........378
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ........................379
Brake assist system ..............378
Brake system ........................376
Charging system .... ...............377
Electric power steering system warning light........................379
Electronic engine control
system ................................378
High coolant temperature ......380
Low engine oil pressure ........377
Low fuel level ........................380
Low tire pressure...................382
Low washer fluid ...................380
Malfunction indicator lamp ....378
Open door .............................380
Pretensioners ........................378
Seat belt reminder light .........380
Smart key system... ...............384
SRS airbags ..........................378
Tire pressure warning light ....382
Washer Checking ...............................312
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................226
Switch....................................204
Washing and waxing ...............274TV
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