Scion tC. Instruction - part 19

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Items

Parts and tools

Light bulbs

 (

P. 352)

• Bulb with same number and watt-

age rating as original

• Flathead screwdriver

Radiator and condenser

(

P. 305)



Tire inflation pressure (

P. 325)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source

Washer fluid

(

P. 312)

• Water or washer fluid containing 

antifreeze (for winter use)

• Funnel (used only for adding 

water or washer fluid)

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CAUTION

The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions:

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When working on the engine compartment

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.

●

Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

●

Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.

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CAUTION

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When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille

Vehicles without a smart key system
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position,
the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning
is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (

P. 305)

Vehicles with a smart key system
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. With the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automat-
ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. (

P. 305)

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting your eyes.

NOTICE

■

If you remove the air cleaner filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.

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Hood

Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

Pull the hood release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot using the protection cover.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

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CAUTION

■

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

■

After installing the support rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

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Positioning a floor jack

When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-

rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.

Front

Rear

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CAUTION

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When raising your vehicle

Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of
death or serious injury.

●

When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the instruction provided with
the jack.

●

Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.

●

Do not put any part of your body underneath the vehicle when it is sup-
ported only by the floor jack.

●

Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.

●

Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.

●

Stop the vehicle on level, firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and shift
the shift lever in P (automatic transmission) or R (instruction transmission).

●

Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.

●

Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.

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Engine compartment

Washer fluid tank (

P. 312)

Engine coolant reservoir

(

P. 303)

Engine oil filler cap

(

P. 300)

Engine oil level dipstick

(

P. 299)

Brake fluid reservoir

(

P. 305)

Fuse box

(

P. 341)

Battery

(

P. 308)

Electric cooling fans

Condenser

(

P. 305)

Radiator

(

P. 305)

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Engine oil

With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.

■

Checking the engine oil

Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.

Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.

Wipe the dipstick clean.

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.

Low

Normal

Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

STEP 

4 

STEP 

5 

STEP 

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Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.

Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.

Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.

Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.

Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.

Engine oil selection

P. 433

Oil quantity
(Low 

 Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)

Items

Clean funnel

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

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Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic

CAUTION

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Scion dealer, service station or auto parts store for infor-
mation concerning recycling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine damage

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

■

When replacing the engine oil

●

Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.

●

Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.

●

Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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Engine coolant

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line. (

P. 421)

■

Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.

U.S.A.:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and
50% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 

F [-35 C])

Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and

45% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 

F [-42 C])

For more details about engine coolant, contact your Scion dealer.

■

If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock
and water pump. 
If you cannot find a leak, have your Scion dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.

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CAUTION

■

When the engine is hot

Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap. 
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

NOTICE

■

When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.

■

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damaging parts or paint.

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Radiator and condenser

Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign
objects. 
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer.

Brake fluid

■

Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.

CAUTION

■

When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.

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Adding fluid

Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.

Disconnect the claws to remove
the service cover as shown in
the illustration.

Remove the reservoir cap.

Add brake fluid slowly while checking the fluid level.

Fluid type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid

Items

Clean funnel

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking
efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.

STEP 

3