OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
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
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
9
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Manual Transmission (if equipped)
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
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.
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
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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