How do you use cruise control on a Scion tC?
To use Cruise Control, turn it on first by pressing the button on the end of the control stalk behind the lower right side of the steering wheel. The green cruise control icon will appear in the instrument display to show the system is ready. Then accelerate to the speed you want, and press the stalk down to set it.
What does the exclamation point mean on a Scion tC?
It looks like your air pressure light for your tires. Either one of your tires is low on air or sometimes it goes off after you lift one side of the car as if to do your own tire rotation or something like that (like mine right now) Check your tire pressure.
Is it bad to drive with cruise control on but not set?
Although we wish they’d just put the controls on the steering wheel, as most other automakers now do. But to answer your question, you’re not doing any harm to the engine or to your mileage by leaving the master switch “on.” You’re just taking the first of two steps in activating cruise control.
What does the cruise button do in a car?
Cruise control is a feature that helps reduce such fatigue drivers would feel while driving a long distance. The system imitates the way human drivers drive. But instead of pressing the accelerator pedal, it uses an actuator to control the throttle and helps your car continue cruising at the same speed.
Does cruise control damage transmission?
“Using cruise control while driving through hilly terrain could cause the system to force multiple transmission shifts which could lead to overheating of the transmission fluid and premature component wear,” said Stephen Leroux, automotive professor at Centennial College in Toronto.
What kind of wheels does a Scion tC have?
The Scion tC Spec Package replaces the 17-inch (430 mm) alloy wheels with 16-inch (410 mm) steel wheels and seven spoke wheel covers. The glass roof is fixed in place and the steering wheel is made of urethane instead of wrapped leather and lacks stereo controls; cruise control is also not offered…
What are the crash test ratings for a Scion tC?
0-60 mph 7.4sec. NHTSA crash test ratings (2006) The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Scion tC an “Acceptable” overall score in both the frontal offset and side impact crash tests. All Scion tCs come standard with 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brakes.
Is the Scion tC TRD supercharger still available?
A TRD Supercharger was originally offered for the car as well as a special body kit by FiveAxis but both have since been discontinued. The tC remained popular in the tuner market, with many aftermarket performance upgrades still being available. This model is available in the videogame Forza Motorsport 5 featuring the body kit.
When did the Scion tC come out in the US?
The tC was introduced first in the United States in 2005 and then, beginning with the second generation in 2010, in Canada as well. The tC is considered the spiritual successor to the Toyota Celica in North America, made to appeal to the millennial market.