Scion tC 2015 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
features Air conditioning as well as other interior features for a
comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and care Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information
7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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1-1. Key information
Keys..................................... 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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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
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system....... 238
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger
switch................................ 245
3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX port/
USB port........................... 247
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 248
Using the microphone ........ 249
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 250
• Interior lights..................... 251
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 253
• Glove box......................... 254
• Console box..................... 255
• Auxiliary box..................... 256
• Cup holders...................... 256
• Bottle holders ................... 257
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 258
Vanity mirrors..................... 259
Clock .................................. 260
Power outlet ....................... 261
Seat heaters....................... 262
Sunshades ......................... 264
Assist grips......................... 266
Floor mat............................ 267
Luggage compartment
features............................ 269
3Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning 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
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery....... 332
Checking and
replacing fuses................. 338
Light bulbs.......................... 349
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 362
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................... 363
If you think something
is wrong............................ 372
Fuel pump shut off
system.............................. 373
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 374
If you have a flat tire........... 392
If the engine will not
start .................................. 406
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (automatic
transmission).................... 409
If you lose your keys........... 410
If the electronic key does
not operate properly......... 411
If the vehicle battery
is discharged .................... 415
If your vehicle overheats..... 419
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 422
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency........................ 424
4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 428
Fuel information.................. 439
Tire information................... 443
6-2. Customization
Customizable features........ 457
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 461
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners................. 464
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 465
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 467
Abbreviation list............... 478
Alphabetical index............ 479
What to do if... .................. 487
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Front side marker lights
P. 199
Hood
P. 294
Windshield wipers
P. 204
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 87
Side turn signal lights
P. 187
Moon roof
P. 93
Pictorial index Exterior
Daytime running lights
P. 201
Parking lights
P. 199
Headlights
P. 199
Accessory lights
P. 199
Front turn signal lights
P. 187

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 314
P. 392
P. 325
P. 443
License plate lights
P. 199
Tail lights
P. 199
Side doors
P. 54
Rear side marker lights
P. 199
Rear window wiper
P. 208
Fuel filler door
P. 97
Rear window defogger
P. 245
Back door
P. 61
Rear turn signal lights
P. 187

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Seat belts
P. 77
Head restraints
P. 75
Bottle holders
P. 257
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 108
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 315
Glove box
P. 254
Rear seat
P. 73
Floor mat
P. 267
Front seats
P. 67
SRS side airbags
P. 108
Console box
P. 255
Pictorial index Interior

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Sun visors
P. 258
Vanity mirrors
P. 259
Inside rear view mirror
P. 85
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 108
Front interior lights
Moon roof switch
Microphone
P. 251
P. 93
P. 249
Rear interior light
P. 251
Rear sunshade
P. 264
Moon roof
Front sunshade
P. 93
P. 264
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Assist grips
P. 266
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Power window switches
P. 89
Door lock switch
P. 54
Inside lock button
P. 54
Window lock switch
P. 89
B
Pictorial index Interior

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Power outlet
P. 261
Shift lever
P. 178
AUX port/USB port
P. 247
Shift lock override button
P. 409
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Cup holders
P. 256
Parking brake lever
P. 188
VSC OFF switch
P. 216
Auxiliary box
P. 256
Seat heater switches
P. 262
: If equipped

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Vehicles with a manual transmission
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Power outlet
P. 261
Shift lever
P. 185
AUX port/USB port
P. 247
Cup holders
P. 256
Parking brake lever
P. 188
VSC OFF switch
P. 216
Auxiliary box
P. 256
Pictorial index Interior
Seat heater switches
P. 262

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Emergency flasher switch
P. 362
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart key system)
P. 169
Clock
P. 260
Tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever
P. 84
Fuel filler door opener
P. 97
Instrument panel
Pictorial index
: If equipped

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Air conditioning system
P. 238
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch
P. 245
A
Instrument panel
Pictorial index

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Paddle shift switches
P. 178
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
P. 199
P. 187
Steering wheel audio switches
P. 248
SRS driver airbag
Horn
P. 108
P. 189
Cruise control switch
P. 211
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without a smart key system)
P. 165
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 204
P. 208
B
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Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 87
Hood release lever
P. 294
C
Instrument panel
Pictorial index

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Luggage compartment
Cargo hooks
P. 269
Cargo hooks
P. 269
Auxiliary boxes
P. 269
Luggage cover
P. 270
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: If equipped
Luggage compartment
light
P. 62

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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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Vehicle data recordings
Your Scion is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (except manual transmission)
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Scion may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Scion will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Scion in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner