2015 Scion tC Quick Reference Guide
015 Scion tC 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 thevehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
INDEX OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Auto lock/unlock 7 Engine maintenance 8 Fuel tank door opener and cap 7 Hood release 8 Indicator symbols 4-5 Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2-3 Keyless entry 6 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 Ste
OVERVIEW Instrument panel 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) Steering wheel audio controls2 Air Conditioning controls 2
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS 1 If equipped For details, refer to the “SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
OVERVIEW Instrument cluster 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 Indicator symbols For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2015 Owner’s Manual.
Airbag SRS warning1 OVERVIEW Low Tire Pressure Warning1 Engine oil replacement reminder1 Turn signal indicators Headlight low/high beam indicator Cruise control indicator2 Cruise control “SET” indicator Anti-lock Brake System warning1 High coolant temperature warning1 Electric power steering system warning1 Slip indicator1 Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1 Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Low fuel level warning ECO driving indicator1 Engine immobilizer system
OVERVIEW Keyless entry Locking operation Push Unlocking operation Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety.
Fuel tank door opener and cap Pull up OVERVIEW Turn to open Store FEATURES/OPERATIONS NOTE: Tighten cap until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. 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.
OVERVIEW Hood release Pull Pull up latch and raise hood 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.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission (if equipped) N OVERVIEW P R N D Park* Reverse Neutral Drive “S” mode * The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. Tilt steering wheel Angle Length FEATURES/OPERATIONS 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.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS 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 Front Rear Height Height Lock release button Lock release button 10
Cruise control (if equipped) Functions Turning system ON/OFF OVERVIEW Resume2/Increase speed Cancel1 System ON/OFF 1 2 Set/Decrease speed The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed reaches 25 mph.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windshield wipers & washers Front Single wipe Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Increase Interval wipe Slow Pull to wash and wipe Fast Decrease Rear (if equipped) Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe Wash and wipe Moonroof Opening operation Closing operation Push once to partially close; again to fully close Push once to tilt up; again to open Push Push and hold 12
Windows Driver door window controls OVERVIEW Window lock switch Up Down Automatic operation (driver’s window) Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction. Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Airflow vent “ ” mode uses fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce 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 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.
Steering wheel switches OVERVIEW Volume control > > “MODE” Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn audio system OFF. “ ” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.). Refer to the SCION Audio System Owner’s Manual or the SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more details. Power outlet FEATURES/OPERATIONS Designed for car accessories. Ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position for use.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Door locks Unlock Lock Seat belts Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely. To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Spare tire & tools Tool location OVERVIEW Wheel nut wrench Front towing eyelet Jack handle Jack Spare tire (1) FEATURES/OPERATIONS Removing the spare tire (2) (1) Remove the spare tire cover. (2) Loosen and remove the bolt. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and tire changing procedures.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Star Safety SystemTM All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST). Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and applying brake force to selected wheels.
Smart Stop Technology (SST) SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour. OVERVIEW Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 21
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