Scion TC 2016 User manual

2016 Scion tC
Quick Reference Guide

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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.
A word about safe vehicle operation
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. Scion reserves the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
2016
Scion tC OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Auto lock/unlock 6
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door opener and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry 6
Smark key system 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 15
Automatic Transmission 9
AUX port/USB port 15
Bottle holders / Cup holders 14
Clock 14
Cruise control 11
Light control-Instrument panel 12
Lights & turn signals 11
Manual Transmission 9
Moonroof 14
Parking brake 16
Power outlet 16
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seat adjustments-Rear 10
Seats-Head restraints 10
Steering wheel switches 16
Tilt steering wheel 13
Windows 13
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Door locks 17
Floor mat installation 20
Seat belts 17
Spare tire & tools 18
Star Safety SystemTM 19-20
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 17

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Headlight and turn signal controls
Paddle shift switches1
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control1
Steering wheel audio controls2
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Clock adjustment buttons
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Power outlet
“ENGINE START STOP” button
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Hood release
Power outside rearview mirror controls
1If equipped
2For details, refer to Scion.com to download the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual
or Scion Bespoke Audio with Navigation Owner’s Manual.
Instrument panel

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Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator (if equipped)
Speedometer
Odometer/Trip meter display change button
Odometer/Trip meter display
Low fuel level warning
Instrument panel light control knob
Instrument cluster
Seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Brake system warning1
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Indicator symbols
Open door warning
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Turn signal indicators
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Cruise control indicator2
High coolant temperature warning1
Slip indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1,3
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
ECO driving indicator1
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
Low engine coolant temperature indicator
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Electric power steering system warning1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control” Section 2-4, 2016 Owner’s Manual.
3Only available on Automatic Transmission equipped vehicle
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2015 Owner’s
Manual.
Cruise control “SET” indicator

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Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Panic button
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park (Automatic Transmission only).
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission only).
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
See dealer for details for more details.
Push and hold
Smart Key system
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Start function
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
Trunk unlock
Push
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock1
Carry remote to unlock
Front door unlock2
Touch Grasp

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Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Manual 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.
Engine maintenance
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.”
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Hood release
Pull
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Pull up latch and
raise hood
Fuel tank door opener and cap
Pull up Turn to
Open
Store
NOTE: Tighten cap until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Lift up ring to shift into reverse

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Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
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
Cruise control
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
Pull lever up to move
seat forward/backward,
release to set

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Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
Windows
Automatic operation (driver’s window) Push the switch completely down or pull
it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway,
operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Rear
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Wash and wipe
Window lock switch
Driver door window controls
Up
Down
Light control-Instrument panel
+
-
Brightness
control
Increase
Decrease
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

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Air Conditioning/Heating
Airflow vent
“ ” mode uses outside air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear window defogger
Windshield airflow
Recirculate cabin air (outside 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.
For details, refer to Scion.com to download the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual or
Scion Bespoke Audio with Navigation Owner’s Manual.
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
Bottle holders / Cup holders
Bottle holders
front Rear
Cup holder
front
Moonroof
Opening operation Closing operation
Push and hold
Push once to tilt up; again to open
Push
Push once to partially close; again to fully
close

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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.
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.
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, strike CD, Aha iPod
®
,
etc.).
Refer to Scion.com to download the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual or Scion
Bespoke Audio with Navigation Owner’s Manual.
>
>
Volume control
Power outlet
Designed for car accessories. Ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position for use.
Parking brake
Pull (2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
NOTE: If a passenger’s seat belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly,
the Automatic locking retractor (ALR) will prevent it from being 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.

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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can.
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Scion vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which combines
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop
Technology (SST).
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
(1)
(2)
Spare tire
Jack

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NOTESSAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
There are two types of Scion floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)

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