ignition TOYOTA tC 2016 (in English) Owner's Manual
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206 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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■The windshield wipers and washer 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.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
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The rear window wiper and w asher 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.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
Ty p e B
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
■The defoggers 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.
■ The outside rear view mirr or defoggers (if equipped)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window, and the
outside rear view mirror defogger (if equipped) is used to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Turns the defoggers on/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
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3-5. Other interior features
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Clock
■The clock is displayed 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 disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Power outlet
■The power outlet can be used 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.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not\
running.
Please use as a power supply for el ectronic goods that use less than
12 VDC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
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Seat heaters
■The seat heaters can be used 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.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heater off by returning the switch to its level position. The indi-
cator light turns off.
: If equipped
Turns on the front left seat
heater (high)
Turns on the front left seat
heater (low)
Turns on the front right seat
heater (high)
Turns on the front right seat
heater (low)
The indicator light comes on.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
■
When working near the electric c ooling fans or radiator grille
Vehicles without a smart key system
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position,
the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning
is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 305)
Vehicles with a smart key system
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. With the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automat\
-
ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( P. 305)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
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316 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Initializing the tire pressure warning system (U.S.A. only)■ The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the fol-
lowing circumstances:
●When rotating front and rear tires which have different tire infla-
tion pressures
● When changing the tire size
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current
tire inflation pressure is set as the pressure benchmark.
■ How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a safe pl ace and turn the engine switch
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch (vehicles with a smart key system) off.
While the vehicle is moving, in itialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. ( P. 439)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level. The ti re pressure warning system will
operate based on this pressure level.
Turn the engine switch to the “O N” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Maintenance and care
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Push and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Wait for a few minutes with the engine switch in the “ON” posi-
tion and then turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Wait for a few minutes with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch in IGNITION ON mode and then turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off.
Registering ID codes (U.S.A. only) The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, it is necessary to regi ster the ID code. Have the ID code
registered by your Scion dealer.
STEP 4
STEP 5
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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem).
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, when the shift lever
cannot be shifted:
P. 4 1 1
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. ( P. 394)
STEP 6
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