2005 TOYOTA tC tire pressure

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Installation of a mobiletwo–way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two–way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, anti–lock brake
system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner
system, be sure to check with your Scion dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation.
Tires and loading on your Scion
Underinflated or overinflated tire inflation pressure
and the excess load may result in the deterioration
of steering ability and braking ability, leading to
an accident. Check the tire inflation pressure peri-
odically and be sure to keep the load limits given
in this Owner ’s Manual. For details about tire infla-
tion pressure and load limits, see page 215 and
page 154.

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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents121
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2. Side defroster outlets
3. Instrument cluster 4
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4. Center vents 121
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5. Panorama moonroof switch, interior light and
personal light 24, 82, 84
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6. Power door lock switches 17
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7. Power window switches 18
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8. Glove box 125
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9. Tire pressure warning system reset switch 109
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10. Cup holder 127
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11. Parking brake lever 111
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12. Auxiliary box 126
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13. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission
gear shift lever 103, 106
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14. Hood lock release lever 21
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15. Window lock switch 18
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Brake system warning light∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Anti–lock brake system warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Low tire pressure warning light∗1
Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light
Cruise control indicator light
∗2
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Open door warning light∗1 ∗
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: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 93.
∗2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 111.
Engine oil replacement reminder lightAutomatic transmission indicator lights

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(h)Stop and check.
(i)Take vehicle to Scion dealer. If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediate-
ly and contact Scion dealer.
(j)Close all side doors and back door.
(k)Take vehicle to Scion dealer immediately.
(l)Adjust tire inflation pressure and turn off warning light by pushing reset switch for a
few seconds. If the warning light remains on, contact Scion dealer.
(m)Key reminder buzzerRemove key.
(n)Light reminder buzzerTurn off lights.

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The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, or remains on.
The light comes on while you are driv-
ing.
A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If the “ABS” warning light remains on
together with the brake system warn-
ing light, immediately stop your ve-
hicle at a safe place and contact your
Scion dealer.
In this case, not only the anti–lock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
ble during braking.
(j) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the side
doors and back door are completely
closed. (k) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
After about 6 seconds, the light will go
off. This means the systems of the air-
bags and seat belt pretensioners are
operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor
assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensor
assemblies, driver ’s seat position sensor,
driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front pas-
senger ’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning
light, interconnecting wiring and power
sources.
If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Scion dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
When the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position, the light does not come
on, remains on for more than 6 sec-
onds.
The light comes on while driving.(l) Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the tire inflation pres-
sure of any one of the tires is critically
low. The light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes
off after a few seconds. This indicates
that the low tire pressure warning system
is functioning properly.
If the light comes on while driving, adjust
tire inflation pressure to the specified lev-
el. (See “Tires” on page 237.) After the
tire inflation pressure is adjusted, push the
tire pressure warning system reset switch
for a few seconds and make sure the
warning light goes off. If the light still
remains on or blinks once every second,
have the low tire pressure warning system
checked at your Scion dealer.
If the light blinks twice every second, the
low tire pressure warning system needs to
be initialized.
For details, see “Tire pressure warning
system” on page 107.
(m) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the ignition key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock102
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Automatic transmission 103
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Manual transmission 106
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Tire pressure warning system 107
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Parking brake 111
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Cruise control 111
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Maximum allowable speeds
To get on a highway or to pass slower
traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-
essary. Make sure you observe the follow-
ing maximum allowable speeds in each
gear:gear km/h (mph)1 47 (29)
2 81 (50)
3 125 (77)
4 172 (106)
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable
speed for the next lower gear.
Good driving practice
If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
the transmission in neutral, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.
NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into reverse.
The tire pressure warning system is de-
signed to provide warning when tire
inflation pressure of any one of the
tires is critically low while the vehicle
is moving. The low tire pressure warn-
ing light comes on to inform you that
such low tire pressure may hamper
driving.
This system is not designed to operate
when the vehicle is stopped. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
The recommended cold tire inflation pres-
sure, tire size and the vehicle capacity
weight are on the tire and loading informa-
tion label. (For instructions, see “Checking
tire inflation pressure” on page 215.)
Installed tires should be of the specified
size. They should be of the same size
and construction. If tires other than the
specified size are used, or if tires of dif-
ferent sizes or constructions are mixed,
the tire pressure warning system will not
function properly.
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LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off
after a few seconds. This indicates that
the tire pressure warning system is func-
tioning properly.
If the low tire pressure warning light
comes on or blinks while driving, do
the following.If the warning light comes on:
1. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level as soon as pos-
sible. (See “Tires” on page 237.)
2. Push the tire pressure warning sys- tem reset switch for a few seconds
and make sure the warning light
goes off.
If the light remains on after the reset
switch has been pushed, have the tire
pressure warning system checked at your
Scion dealer.
If you have a flat tire, replace it with the
spare tire. For details, see “If you have
a flat tire” on page 172.
If the warning light blinks once every
second:
The low tire pressure warning system may
be malfunctioning. Contact your Scion
dealer.
If the warning light blinks twice every
second:
The low tire pressure warning system
needs to be initialized. Reset the system
with the tire pressure warning system re-
set switch. (To reset the system, see
“TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM
RESET SWITCH”.) The tire pressure warning system does
not function properly under certain cir-
cumstances. In the following cases, the
low tire pressure warning light may not
come on even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is low, or it may come on when
the tire inflation pressure is actually
normal.
A compact spare tire, snow tires, or
tire chains are used.
The tire inflation pressure is excessive-
ly higher than specified, or tire inflation
pressure suddenly drops due to burst-
ing or other causes.
The vehicle is driven on a slippery
road surface such as rough or frozen
roads.
The vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h
(19 mph) or more than 100 km/h (62
mph), and the driving duration is less
than 5 minutes.
The tires differ in tread pattern or
manufacturer.
The tires are not the specified size.
The tread wear is very different among
the installed tires.
Rapid acceleration/deceleration or
sharp turns is continued.