Scion tC. Service Manual - part 2

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Luggage compartment

Cargo hooks 

P. 269

Cargo hooks 

P. 269

Auxiliary boxes 

P. 269

Luggage cover



 

P. 270

Pictorial index



: If equipped

Luggage compartment 

light 

P. 62

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle. 

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Scion policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Scion

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Scion vehicles
are currently available on the market. You should know that Scion does not
warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair,
or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they
may have on, your Scion vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Scion products.
Modification with non-genuine Scion products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:

● Multi-port fuel injection system/sequential multi-port fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Scion dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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Vehicle data recordings

Your Scion is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:

• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (except manual transmission)

The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.

● Data usage
Scion may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.

Scion will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if

the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

• For use by Scion in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or

vehicle owner

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Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-

tened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake

pedal; and, 

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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● Disclosure of the EDR data
Scion will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:

• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle)

is obtained

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

• For use by Scion in a lawsuit

However, if necessary, Scion may:

• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing

information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Scrapping of your Scion

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Scion contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Scion dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, 
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

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CAUTION

■

General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.

■

General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices 

Symbols used in illustrations

CAUTION

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or
serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to
the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Scion and its
equipment.

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do
not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and other
devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. moving a front seat).

Before driving

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1-1. Key information

Keys ...................................  26

1-2. Opening, closing and 

locking the doors

Smart key system ..............  30

Wireless remote control .....  48

Side doors..........................  54

Back door...........................  61

1-3. Adjustable components 

(seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel)

Front seats .........................  67

Rear seats..........................  73

Head restraints...................  75

Seat belts ...........................  77

Steering wheel ...................  84

Anti-glare inside rear 

view mirror .......................  85

Outside rear view 

mirrors..............................  87

1-4. Opening and closing 

the windows and moon roof

Power windows ..................  89

Moon roof...........................  93

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank 

cap ...................................  97

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer 

system ...........................  102

Theft prevention labels 

(for U.S.A.) .....................  105

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture.....  106

SRS airbags.....................  108

Front passenger 

occupant classification 
system ...........................  123

Child restraint systems.....  129

Installing child 

restraints ........................  135

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1-1. Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without a smart key system (type A)

Keys

Operating the wireless remote
control function (

P. 48)

Key number plate

Vehicles without a smart key system (type B)

Keys

Operating the wireless remote
control function (

P. 48)

Key number plate

Vehicles with a smart key system

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key

system (

P. 30)

• Operating the wireless

remote control function 
(

P. 48)

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

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Using the mechanical key (if equipped)

To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.

After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the
mechanical key. (

P. 413)

Using the key (if equipped)

Releasing

Release the key, press the but-
ton.

Folding

To stow the key back in its case,
push the key back to the stowed
position while pressing the but-
ton.

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When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (

P. 254)

On vehicles with the smart key system, remove the mechanical key for your
own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.

■

Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key (without a smart key system) or mechanical key (with a
smart key system) is lost, a new key can be made by your Scion dealer
using the key number plate. (

P. 412)

■

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons
are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the
key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

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NOTICE

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To prevent key damage

Observe the following:

●

Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.

●

Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.

●

Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.

●

Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.

●

Do not disassemble the keys.

●

Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.

●

Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cook-
ers, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency therapy equip-
ment.

■

Carrying the electronic key on your person (vehicles with a smart key
system)

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, causing
the key to not function properly.

■

In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-
lems (vehicles with a smart key system)

Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Scion dealer.

■

When a vehicle key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)

If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit
your Scion dealer immediately with all remaining electronic key that was pro-
vided with your vehicle.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Smart key system





: If equipped

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the

electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.

(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

Locks and unlocks the doors (

P. 31)

Locks and unlocks the back door (

P. 32)

Starts the engine (

P. 169)

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Unlocking and locking the doors

Side door handles

Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all
the doors.

*

Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.

The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.

*

:The door unlock settings can be

changed. (



P. 39)

Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the upper part of
the door handle) to lock all the
doors.

Check that the door is securely
locked.

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Back door

Press the unlock button to
unlock all the doors.

The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.

Lock the back door again when
you leave the vehicle. The back
door will not lock automatically
after it has been opened and then
closed.

Press the lock button to lock all
the doors.

Check that the door is securely
locked.