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011 Scion tC Spare tire & tools Tool location OVERVIEW 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.
INDEX 8 7 7 4-5 4 2-3 6 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Automatic Transmission AUX port/USB port Bottle holders Clock Cruise control Cup holders Light control-Instrument panel Lights & turn signals Moonroof Parking brake Power outlet Seat adjustments-Front Seat adjustments-Rear Seats-Head restraints Steering wheel switches Tilt steering wheel Windows Windshield wipers & washers 14 9 14 15 13 11 15 13 11 12 9 15 10 10 10 15 9 13 12 SAFETY AND Door locks Seat belts Spare tire & tools Tire Pr
OVERVIEW Instrument panel Power outside rearview mirror controls Hood release Headlight and turn signal controls Wiper and washer controls Cruise control (if equipped) Ignition switch Steering wheel audio controls* Air Conditioning controls 2
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS * 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 Speedometer Odometer/trip meter display change button Odometer/trip meter display Low fuel level warning Instrument panel light control knob Indicator symbols Brake system warning1 Seat belt reminder1 (alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph) Charging system warning1 Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1 Low engine oil pressure warning1 Open door warning1 1 For details, refer t
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator OVERVIEW Airbag SRS warning1 Low Tire Pressure Warning1 Engine oil replacement reminder1 Turn signal indicators Headlight low/high beam indicator Automatic Transmission indicator Cruise control indicator2 Anti-lock Brake System warning1 High coolant temperature warning1 Slip indicator Low fuel level warning1 Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Electric power steering system warning1 Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator ECO drivin
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 OVERVIEW Turn to open Pull up Store Hood release FEATURES/OPERATIONS NOTE: Tighten cap until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
OVERVIEW 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) OVERVIEW P R N D Park* Reverse Neutral Drive “S” mode N * The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. Tilt steering wheel Angle 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 Seatback angle Seat position (forward/backward) Height crank (driver side only) 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) Turning system ON/OFF Functions 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 Adjust frequency* Interval wipe Slow Fast Pull to wash and wipe * Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wiper frequency.
Windows Driver door window controls OVERVIEW Window lock switch Up Down 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. Light control-Instrument panel - FEATURES/OPERATIONS NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the windows need to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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. Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to 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.
