fuel TOYOTA tC 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 30
Wireless remote control ....... 48
Side doors ............................ 54
Back door ............................. 61
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 67
Rear seats ............................ 73
Head restraints ..................... 75
Seat belts ............................. 77
Steering wheel ..................... 84
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................. 85
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 87
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 89
Moon roof ............................. 93
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 97 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 102
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ....................... 105
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 106
SRS airbags ....................... 108
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 123
Child restraint systems ....... 129
Installing child restraints ..... 135
2-1. Driving procedures Driving 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
1Before driving
2When driving

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 278
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 281
General maintenance ......... 284
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 288
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 289
Hood................................... 294
Positioning a floor jack ....... 296
Engine compartment .......... 298
Tires ................................... 314
Tire inflation pressure......... 325
Wheels ............................... 329
Air conditioning filter ........... 332
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 335
Checking and replacing fuses ................. 341
Light bulbs .......................... 352 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 364
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 365
If you think something is wrong ............................ 374
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 375
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 376
If you have a flat tire ........... 394
If the engine will not start .................................. 408
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 411
If you lose your keys ........... 412
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 413
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................... 417
If your vehicle overheats..... 421
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 424
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 426
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 430
Fuel information .................. 441
Tire information ................... 445
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 459
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 463
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 466
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 467
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 469 Abbreviation list ............... 480
Alphabetical index............ 481
What to do if... .................. 489
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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: If equipped
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 314
P. 394
P. 325
P. 445
License plate lights P. 199
Tail lights P. 199
Side doors P. 54
Rear side marker lights P. 199Rear window wiper P. 208
Fuel filler door P. 97Rear window defogger
P. 245
Back door P. 61
Rear turn signal lights
P. 187

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Emergency flasher switch P. 364
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart key system)
P. 169
Clock P. 260
Tilt and telescopic steering lockrelease lever
P. 84
Fuel filler door opener P. 97
Instrument panelPictorial index
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Scion policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Scion
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Scion vehicles
are currently available on the market. You should know that Scion does not
warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair,
or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they
may have on, your Scion vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Scion products.
Modification with non-genuine Scion products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multi-port fuel injection system/sequential multi-port fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Scion dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 30
Wireless remote control ..... 48
Side doors .......................... 54
Back door ........................... 61
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 67
Rear seats.......................... 73
Head restraints................... 75
Seat belts ........................... 77
Steering wheel ................... 84
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 85
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 87 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 89
Moon roof ........................... 93
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 97
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................... 102
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ..................... 105
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 106
SRS airbags ..................... 108
Front passenger occupant classification
system ........................... 123
Child restraint systems..... 129
Installing child restraints ........................ 135

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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.
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Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.STEP 2
STEP 3