OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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 por
t/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 stee
ring wheel  
13
Windows
 
13
Windshield 
wipers & washers  
12
  
Door locks 17
Floor  mat installation  
20
Seat 
belts  
17
Spare 
tire & tools  
18
Star 
Safety System
TM                                           19-20
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System  
17
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OVERVIEW
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 warning
1
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Indicator symbols 
Open door warning
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control” Section 2-4, 2016 Owner’s Manual.3 Only available on Automatic Transmission equipped vehicle
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,  2015  Owner’s 
Manual .
p.190,194 Instr. clus. 
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