Scion 2012 tC User manual

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tC 2012

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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.

2012

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!A word about safe vehicle operations

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.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Auto lock/unlock 8

Engine maintenance 8

Fuel tank door opener and cap 6

Hood release 8

Indicator symbols 4-5

Instrument cluster 4

Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry 6

Smart Key system 7

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

Brake override 19

Door locks 16

Floor mat installation 19

Seat belts 16

Spare tire & tools 17

Star Safety SystemTM

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

Paddle shift switches1

Wiper and washer controls

Cruise control1

Ignition switch (standard key)1

Steering wheel audio controls2

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 indicator1

Power outlet

“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release

1If equipped

2For details, refer to the “SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual” or

“SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

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OVERVIEW

2If th

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

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

Indicator symbols

Open door warning

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator

1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a

malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2012 Owner’s

Manual.

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2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control” Section 2-4, 2012 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

Cruise control indicator2

High coolant temperature warning1

Slip indicator

Low fuel level warning

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1

Engine immobilizer system indicator

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1

ECO driving indicator1

Low engine coolant temperature indicator

Traction Control OFF indicator1

Electric power steering system warning1

Smart Key system warning

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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.

Fuel tank door opener and cap

Turn to open

Store

Pull up

NOTE: Tighten cap until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,

Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Without Smart Key system

With Smart Key system

Star

With

STAR

NOT

Pow

Bac

Loc

Carr

NOT

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for

tore

Smart Key system (if equipped)

Start function

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Power ON; the engine not running.

All systems OFF.

ACC

OFF

Push

Depress

brake pedal (A/T)

or clutch (M/T)

Carrying

Green indicator ON

Without depressing the brake pedal (A/T) or clutch (M/T), pressing the “ENGINE

START STOP” switch will change the operation mode in succession from:

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

Power (without starting engine)

Back door lock/unlock

Push

Locking operation Unlocking operation

Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock

Push

Front door lock

Grasp

Carry remote to lock/unlock

Front door unlock

Push

NOTE: Automatic Transmission (A/T) - Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake

pedal depressed.

Manual Transmission (M/T) - Clutch must be pressed. Ensure the parking

brake is set and the vehicle is in Neutral.

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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.”

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.)

Vehicles without Smart Key system

-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and

driver’s door is opened.

Vehicles with Smart Key system

-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s

door is opened.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Hood release

Pull Pull up latch and

raise hood

OVERVIEW

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