engine TOYOTA tC 2016 (in English) Owner's Manual

88 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (veh icles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers.
Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror
defoggers. ( P. 245)
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.

90 1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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■The power windows can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows af ter turning the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either side door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either side door is
opened.
■ Jam protection function (driver’s window only)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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When the power window does not close normally (driver’s window
only)
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot
be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch
on the driver’s door.
● After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the
power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
● If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position
once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds
after the window has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning. If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even
after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected
by your Scion dealer.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Moon roof
■The moon roof can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up
and down.
Open
Push “OPEN” to tilt up.
To tilt down, push and hold
“CLOSE”.
To fully open, push “OPEN”
again at the tilt up position.
Close
Push and hold “CLOSE”.
The moon roof stops once.
Push and hold the switch again
to fully close.

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■Operating the moon roof af ter turning the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however,
be operated once either side door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, however, be operated once either side door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing
or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■ If the moon roof cannot be closed
If the moon roof cannot be closed, such as when the jam protection function
activates accidentally due to a malfunction, pressing and holding the
“CLOSE” switch closes the moon roof.
After this, to make the automatic opening function and jam protection func-
tion available again, press and hold t he “CLOSE” switch until the moon roof
closes fully and then opens slightly.
If the functions do not activate, contact your Scion dealer.
■ To reduce moon roof wind noise
Drive with the moon roof opened to slightly before the fully open position as
driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind noise.
■ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. ( P. 264)

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
■Before refueling the vehicle
●Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that
all the doors and windows are closed.
● Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and ensure that
all the doors and windows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel. ( P. 441)
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull up the opener to open the
fuel filler door.
STEP 1

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
Vehicles without a smart
key system
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed.

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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Vehicles with a smart key
system
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.

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■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTICE
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 150
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system).......... 165
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system).......... 169
Automatic transmission .... 178
Manual transmission ........ 185
Turn signal lever .............. 187
Parking brake ................... 188
Horn ................................. 189 2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ......... 190
Indicators and warning lights ................. 194
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 199
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 204
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 208
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 211
Driving assist systems ..... 215
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 220
Vehicle load limits ............ 225
Winter driving tips ............ 226
Trailer towing ................... 232
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) ................. 233
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ................. 234