Scion tC. Service Manual - part 13

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The brightness of the instrument panel lights

When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control knob is turned fully clockwise.

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Outside temperature display

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In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be
displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change.

• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/

exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

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When “--” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Scion dealer.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the engine and its components

Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.

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The odometer/trip meter display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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Indicators and warning lights

The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-

ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-

tems.

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all

indicators and warning lights illuminated.

Instrument cluster

Center panel

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.

Turn signal indicator 
(

P. 187)

(U.S.A)

Headlight indicator
(

P. 199)

Headlight high beam 
indicator (

P. 201)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator
(

P. 199)

Slip indicator (

P. 215)

Low engine coolant 
temperature indicator

VSC OFF indicator 
(

P. 216)

Cruise control indicator
(

P. 211)

Shift position indicators 
(

P. 178)

Cruise control “SET” 
indicator (

P. 211)

(vehicles with an automatic transmission)

(vehicles with an automatic transmission)

“TRAC OFF” indicator 
(

P. 216)

Engine immobilizer sys-
tem indicator (

P. 102)

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1, 2

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1

Eco Driving Indicator 
Light (

P. 154)

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1

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“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR 

BAG OFF” indicator 

(

P. 123)

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: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-

tion (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart
key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.

*

2

: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

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Warning lights

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (

P. 376)

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1

: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”

position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Scion dealer.

*

2

: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(if equipped)

(if equipped)

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1

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1

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1

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1

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CAUTION

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If a safety system warning light does not come on

Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS warning light not come
on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not
available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or
serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately
if this occurs.

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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually.

Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:

U.S.A.

OFF

The accessory, side
marker, parking, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel
lights turn on.

The headlights and
all lights listed above
turn on.

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Canada

The daytime running
light turns on. 
(

P. 201)

The accessory, side
marker, parking, tail,
license plate, day-
time running lights
(

P. 201) and instru-

ment panel lights turn
on.

The headlights and
all lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

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Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams. 

Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once. 

You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.

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Daytime running light system (Canada only)

●

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,
the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is
started with the headlight switch off and the parking brake is released.
Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.

●

Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.

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Automatic light off system

Vehicles without a smart key system

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When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned
to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. (The lights turn off immediately if 
on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

●

When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the
driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the lights off and then back to 

 or 

.

If any of the doors is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.

Vehicles with a smart key system

●

When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights
turn off immediately if 

 on the key is pressed after all the doors are

locked.)

●

When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the light switch off and then back to 

 or

.

If any of the doors is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.

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Light reminder buzzer

Vehicles without a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

Vehicles with a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the
lights are turned on.

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Customization

Settings (Time elapsed before the headlights automatically turn off after the
doors are closed) can be changed. (Customizable features: 

P. 461)

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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Windshield wipers and washer

When  

or  

is 

selected, 

the 

wiper interval can be adjusted

for intermittent operation.

The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.

Type A

Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion

Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion

High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion

Temporary operation

Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion

The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

Type B

Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion

Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion

High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion

Temporary operation

Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when

Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

CAUTION

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Caution regarding the use of washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion

The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

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When the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.

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When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Scion dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Rear window wiper and washer



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: If equipped

The wiper operation is selected by turning the end of the lever as
follows:

Type A

Intermittent window
wiper operation

Normal window wiper
operation

Washer/wiper dual
operation

Washer/wiper dual
operation