2012 TOYOTA tC Owners Manual (in English)

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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
ON
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 th\
e “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 operationUnlocking 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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Til
Hold
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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 mode\
s, 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” anddriver’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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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N

* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive wit\
h 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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or
nd
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Park
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 buttonLock release button
Front Rear
Height
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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/OFFFunctions
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
Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
Wi
Auto
relea
oppo
Wind
rema
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 operationClosing operation
Push and hold
Push once to tilt up; again to openPush
Driv
Clo
Lig
Increase
Decrease
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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iper
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.
Window lock switchDriver 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 red\
uce 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
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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 th\
e USB
port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memo\
ry
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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