TOYOTA tC 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

2016 QUICK
REFERENCE
GUIDE
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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations.
It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can
locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the

vehicle’s
capabilities

and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Scion, a marque of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., wish you many years of satisfied driving in
your new Scion tC.
A word about safe vehicle operationA word about safe vehicle operation
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Scion tC
operations. Every Scion tC owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Scion reserves the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
2016
Scion tC
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY
FEATURES
INDEX
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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2016
Scion tC
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Auto lock/unlock 6
Engine maintenance
8
Fuel

tank door opener
and
cap
8
Hood release


8
Indicator

symbols
4-5
Instrument

cluster
4
Instrument

panel
2-3
Keyless

entry
6
Smark

key system
7

Air Conditioning/Heating 15
Automatic Transmission
9
AUX por

t/USB port
15
Bottle

holders / Cup holders
14
Clock


14
Cruise

control
11
Light

control-Instrument panel
12
Lights

& turn signals
11
Manual

Transmission
9
Moonroof


14
Parking

brake
16
Power outlet


16
Seat

adjustments-Front
10
Seat

adjustments-Rear
10
Seats-Head

restraints
10
Steering

wheel switches
16
Tilt stee

ring wheel
13
Windows


13
Windshield

wipers & washers
12

Door locks 17
Floor mat installation
20
Seat

belts
17
Spare

tire & tools
18
Star

Safety System
TM 19-20
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System
17
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OVERVIEW
Headlight and turn signal controls
Paddle shift switches1
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control1
Steering wheel audio controls2
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Clock adjustment buttons
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Power outlet
“ENGINE START STOP” button
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Hood release
Power outside rearview mirror controls
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to Scion.com to download the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual
or Scion Bespoke Audio with Navigation Owner’s Manual .
Instrument panel
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
Headlight and turn signal controls
Paddle shift switches1
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control1
Steering wheel audio controls2
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Clock adjustment buttons
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Power outlet
“ENGINE START STOP” button
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Hood release
Power outside rearview mirror controls
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to Scion.com to download the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual
or Scion Bespoke Audio with Navigation Owner’s Manual .
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OVERVIEW
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator (if equipped)
Speedometer
Odometer/Trip meter display change button
Odometer/Trip meter display
Low fuel level warning
Instrument panel light control knob
Instrument cluster
Seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
1
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Indicator symbols
Open door warning
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control” Section 2-4, 2016 Owner’s Manual.3 Only available on Automatic Transmission equipped vehicle
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2015 Owner’s
Manual .
p.190,194 Instr. clus.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Turn signal indicatorsHeadlight low/high beam indicator
Airbag SRS warning
1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Cruise control indicator2
High coolant temperature warning1
Slip indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1,3
Engine immobilizer system indicator Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator
1
ECO driving indicator1
Low engine coolant temperature indicator
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Electric power steering system warning1
1
If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control” Section 2-4, 2016 Owner’s Manual.3 Only available on Automatic Transmission equipped vehicle
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2015 Owner’s
Manual .
Cruise control “SET” indicator
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push

ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Panic button
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park (Automatic Transmission only).
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission only).
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
See dealer for details for more details.
p.26 key type A, B, E
p.459 program lock/un
Push and hold
Smart Key system
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Start function
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
Trunk unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Front door lock1
Carry remote to unlock
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park (Automatic Transmission only).
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission only).
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
See dealer for details for more details.
Smart Key system
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Start function
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
Trunk unlock
Push
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock
Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock1
Carry remote to unlock
Front door unlock2
Touch
Grasp
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8
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Manual Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be