Scion tC. Instruction - part 4

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Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)

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Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 10 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

Vehicles with a smart key system

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely
locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

Sounds the alarm 
(press and hold) (

P. 50)

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Panic mode

Vehicles without a smart key system

Vehicles with a smart key system

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Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

When 

 is pressed for longer than

about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on
the wireless remote control.

When 

 is pressed for longer than

about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on
the electronic key.

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Conditions affecting operation

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:

Vehicles without a smart key system

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Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves

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When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices

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When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity

●

When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by, a metallic
object

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When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

●

When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer

Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 41

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If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with
a smart key system)

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (

P. 413)

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Key battery depletion

Vehicles without a smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (

P. 335)

Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 45

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When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

P. 335

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Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

P. 459)

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Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles without a smart key
system)

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

The FCC ID/IC Certification number is affixed inside the equipment. You can
find the ID/number when replacing the battery.

For vehicles sold in Canada

The FCC ID/IC Certification number is affixed inside the equipment. You can
find the ID/number when replacing the battery.

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Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

*

: For U.S. mainland only

For vehicles sold in Canada

*

*

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Side doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,

wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.

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Wireless remote control
P. 48

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Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)
P. 30

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Key

Turning the key operates the doors as follows:

Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors

Unlocks all the doors

Turning the key unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key
again within 3 seconds unlocks
the other doors.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. (

P. 413)

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Door lock switch

Locks all the doors

Unlocks all the doors

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Inside lock buttons

Locks the door

Unlocks the door

The side doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

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Locking the side doors from the outside without a key

Move the inside lock button to the lock position.

Close the door.

Vehicles without a smart key system

The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and the
key is in the engine switch.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.

The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled:

*

1

: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only

*

2

: Default setting is off

Function

Operation

Shift position linked 
door locking function

*

1

Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all the 
doors.

Shift position linked 
door unlocking func-
tion

*

1

Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all the 
doors.

Speed linked door lock-
ing function

*

2

All the doors are locked when the vehicle 
speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or 
higher.

Driver’s door linked door 
unlocking function

*

2

(vehicles without a 
smart key system)

All the doors are unlocked when the driver’s 
door is opened within 10 seconds after turn-
ing the engine switch to the “ACC” or 
“LOCK” position.

Driver’s door linked 
door unlocking func-
tion

*

2

 (vehicles with a 

smart key system)

All the doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 seconds after turn-
ing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

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Setting and canceling the functions

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below.

Vehicles without a smart key system 
Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Vehicles with a smart key system
Close all the doors and turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 sec-
onds.)

Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the driver’s door

lock switch (

 or 

) for

approximately 5 seconds and
then release.

The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set are
shown in the following table.

Use the same procedure to can-
cel the function.

STEP 

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STEP 

2 

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: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only

When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all the doors are
locked and then unlocked.

Function

Shift lever

position

Driver’s door lock 

switch position

Shift position linked door lock-
ing function

*

P

Shift position linked door 
unlocking function

*

Speed linked door locking func-
tion

N

Driver’s door linked door unlock-
ing function

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Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. 
(

P. 413)

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Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

P. 459)

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CAUTION

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To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Always use a seat belt.

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Always lock all the doors.

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Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

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Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers may be thrown out of the
vehicle, which may result in serious injury or death.

Be especially careful for the side doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

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Back door

The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following

procedures.

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Locking and unlocking the back door

Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)
P. 30

Wireless remote control
P. 48

Door lock switch
P. 55

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Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

Back door opener

Raise the back door while
pushing up the back door
opener switch.

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When closing the back door

Lower the back door using the
back door handle, and make
sure to push the back door down
from the outside to close it.

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Luggage compartment light

The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened with
the luggage compartment light switch on.

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To prevent battery discharge

Vehicles without a smart key system
If the luggage compartment light remains on when the engine switch is
turned off, the light will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

Vehicles with a smart key system
If the luggage compartment light remains on when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned off, the light will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

On

Off

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If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the inside.

Remove the cover.

To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver and
the cover as shown in the illustration.

Move the lever.

STEP 

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CAUTION

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Caution while driving

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Keep the back door closed while driving. 
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving. 

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Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If
the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,
causing an accident.

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Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident, they are susceptible to death or
serious injury. 

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When children are in the vehicle

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.

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Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.