Scion tC. Service Manual - part 16

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Adjusting the position of the air outlets

Center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

Left side outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

Right side outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

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Opening and closing the air outlets

Left side outlets

Open the vent.

Close the vent.

Right side outlets

Open the vent.

Close the vent.

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Using the system in recirculated air mode

The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period of time.

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When outside air temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C)

The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when

 

is pressed.

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors

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To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

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During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.

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To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

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Air conditioning filter

P. 332

CAUTION

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To prevent the windshield from fogging up

Do not use 

 during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The

difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch

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The defoggers 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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The outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)

Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.

The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window, and the

outside rear view mirror defogger (if equipped) is used to remove

raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Turns the defoggers on/off

The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

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CAUTION

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When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (if equipped)

Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Turn the defoggers off when the engine is off.

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3-2. Using the audio system

Using the AUX port/USB port

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When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet

Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.

This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen

to it through the vehicle’s speakers.

For more information, please refer to the “SCION Audio System

Owner’s Manual” or “SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.

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Using the steering wheel audio switches

CAUTION

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To reduce the risk of an accident

Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

Some audio features (audio volume control, radio, CD player etc.)

can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel.

For more information, please refer to the “SCION Audio System

Owner’s Manual” or “SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Using the microphone

The microphone can be used for the voice command in the

Bluetooth

®

 audio system or the hands-free phone system.

For more information, please refer to the “SCION Audio System

Owner’s Manual” or “SCION Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list

Front interior lights (

P. 251)

Rear interior light (

P. 251)

“ENGINE START STOP” switch light (if equipped)

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Interior lights

Front

Door position
The interior lights come on
when a door is opened. They
turn off when the doors are
closed.

Off

On

Rear

Off

Door position
The interior light comes on
when a door is opened. It
turns off when the doors are
closed.

On

Interior lights

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Illuminated entry system

Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.

Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “ENGINE START STOP”
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.

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To prevent battery discharge

Vehicles without a smart key system
If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

Vehicles with a smart key system
If the interior lights remain on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned off, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

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Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer

Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

P. 462)

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3-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features

CAUTION

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Items that should not be left in the storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:

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Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.

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Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.

Glove box (

P. 254)

Bottle holders (

P. 257)

Console box (

P. 255)

Cup holders (

P. 256)

Auxiliary box (

P. 256)

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Glove box

The glove box can be opened by pulling the lever and can be locked
and unlocked by using the key (vehicles without a smart key system)
or the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system).

Unlock

Lock

Open

CAUTION

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Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open
glove box or the items stored inside.

Glove box

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Console box

Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.

CAUTION

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Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the
open console box or the items stored inside.

Console box

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Auxiliary box

Cup holders

CAUTION

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Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of sudden braking,
sudden swerving or an accident, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks
to prevent burns.

Auxiliary box and cup holders

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Bottle holders

Front

Rear

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When using the holder as a bottle holder

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When storing a bottle, close the cap.

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The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

NOTICE

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Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders

Do not place open bottles in the bottle holders, or glasses and paper cups
containing liquid. The contents may spill and glasses may break.

Bottle holders