Scion 2011 tC User manual

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!A word about safe vehicle operations
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.
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. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2011
Scion tC
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the spare tire cover.
(2) Loosen and remove the bolt.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and tire changing
procedures.
Wheel nut wrench Front towing eyelet
Jack handle
Spare tire
Jack
(1)
(2)

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door opener and cap 7
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry 6
Air Conditioning/Heating 14
Automatic Transmission 9
AUX port/USB port 14
Bottle holders 15
Clock 13
Cruise control 11
Cup holders 15
Light control-Instrument panel 13
Lights & turn signals 11
Moonroof 12
Parking brake 9
Power outlet 15
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seat adjustments-Rear 10
Seats-Head restraints 10
Steering wheel switches 15
Tilt steering wheel 9
Windows 13
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Door locks 16
Seat belts 16
Spare tire & tools 17
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 16
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX

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OVERVIEW
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Hood release
Headlight and turn signal controls
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control (if equipped)
Ignition switch
Steering wheel audio controls*
Air Conditioning controls
Instrument panel

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Clock adjustment buttons
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Power outlet
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
* For details, refer to the “SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual” or
“SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

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OVERVIEW
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter display change button
Odometer/trip meter display
Low fuel level warning
Instrument panel light control knob
Instrument cluster
Seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Brake system warning1
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Indicator symbols
Open door warning1
1For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds” Section
5-2, 2011 Owner’s Manual.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control” Section 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Turn signal indicators
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Automatic Transmission indicator
Cruise control indicator2
High coolant temperature warning1
Slip indicator
Low fuel level warning1
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator
ECO driving indicator
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
Low engine coolant temperature indicator
Traction Control OFF indicator
Electric power steering system warning1

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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Fuel tank door opener and cap
Tu r n t o o p e n
Store
Pull up
NOTE: Tighten cap until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Hood release
Pull
Pull up latch and raise hood

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Engine maintenance
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
N
“S” mode
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Tilt steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Angle
Length
Parking brake
Pull (2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Front
Seatback angle
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback lock release
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seatback/Angle
adjusting lever*
* Pull the lever up to adjust
seatback angle, or fold down
Seats-Head restraints
Height
Lock release button Lock release button
Front Rear
Height

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed reaches 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Turn signals
Parking lights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Headlights
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change
Lane change
High beam

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Adjust frequency*
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wiper frequency.
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Rear (if equipped)
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Wash and wipe
Moonroof (if equipped)
Opening operation Closing operation
Push and hold
Push once to tilt up;
again to open
Push

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windows
Automatic operation (driver’s window) Push the switch completely down
and release to fully open. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch
in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the windows need to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Window lock switch
Driver door window controls
Up
Down
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
Light control-Instrument panel
+
-
Brightness
control

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Air Conditioning/Heating
Airflow vent
“ ” mode uses fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear window defogger
Windshield airflow
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
AUX port/USB port
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug (not included) into the AUX port, you can listen to
music from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system
while in AUX mode.
USB port
By connecting a USB memory or USB-compatible portable audio device to
the USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or
USB memory through the vehicle’s speaker system.
Refer to the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual or the SCION Navigation
System Owner’s Manual for more details.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Steering wheel switches
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
audio system OFF.
“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod
®
, etc.).
Refer to the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual or the SCION Navigation
System Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Volume control
Bottle holders
Front Rear
Cup holders
Power outlet
Designed for car accessories. Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position
to use.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or
replaced, turn the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the
“ SET” button until indicator blinks three times. Then allow the vehicle
to sit for a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire
inflation specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then
remains on, take the vehicle to your local Scion dealer.
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature
is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
Lock
Unlock
Door locks
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
If tire pressure
indicator light is
on, check/adjust
each tire.