2016 Scion TC TSBs

Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings; Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset); Interior cleanliness; Proper function of mechanical systems. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota and Scion. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for their first oil change. Your current oil change reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 9 of ?Final Inspection & Cleaning.?) A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2016 model year tC. Some check points have been added, expanded, or clarified. Bulletins are available for items in bold type.

Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.

Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection of the paint for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of mechanical systems.

In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver's side and passenger's side (if applicable) floor mat to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.

Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: * Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings.? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). * Interior cleanliness. * Proper function of mechanical systems. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota and Scion. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for their first oil change. Your current oil change reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 9 of "Final Inspection & Cleaning.") A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2016 model year tC. Some check points have been added, expanded, or clarified. Bulletins are available for items in bold type.

Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: * Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. * Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). * Interior cleanliness. * Proper function of mechanical systems. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota and Scion. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for their first oil change. Your current oil change reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 9 of "Final Inspection & Cleaning.") A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2016 model year tC. Some check points have been added, expanded, or clarified. Bulletins are available for items in bold type.

Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: * Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. * Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). * Interior cleanliness. * Proper function of mechanical systems. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota and Scion. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for their first oil change. Your current oil change reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 9 of "Final Inspection & Cleaning.") A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2016 model year tC. Some check points have been added, expanded, or clarified. Bulletins are available for items in bold type.

Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: * Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. * Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). * Interior cleanliness. * Proper function of mechanical systems. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota and Scion. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for their first oil change. Your current oil change reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 9 of "Final Inspection & Cleaning.") A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2016 model year tC. Some check points have been added, expanded, or clarified. Bulletins are available for items in bold type.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK INDICATES THE FOLLOWING AREAS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN PERFORMING PDS: CAREFUL INSPECTION OF THE PAINT FOR PAINT CHIPS/SCRATCHES AND BODY DENTS/DINGS. PROPER OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES (INCLUDING INTERIOR LIGHT, CLOCK, AND RADIO RESET). INTERIOR CLEANLINESS. PROPER FUNCTION OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. "

IN ADDITION, SOME MODELS MAY UTILIZE RETAINING CLIPS FOR PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR MATS AS WELL. FOLLOW THE APPROPRIATE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE TO ATTACH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE (IF APPLICABLE) FLOOR MAT TO THE VEHICLE CARPET USING THE FLOOR MAT RETAINING CLIPS DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS).

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK INDICATES THE FOLLOWING AREAS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN PERFORMING PDS: CAREFUL INSPECTION FOR PAINT CHIPS/SCRATCHES AND BODY DENTS/DINGS; PROPER OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES (INCLUDING INTERIOR LIGHT, CLOCK, AND RADIO RESET); INTERIOR CLEANLINESS; PROPER FUNCTION OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. CUSTOMER RETENTION AND PROPER MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES HAS BEEN A MAJOR FOCUS FOR TOYOTA AND SCION. TO HELP REMIND CUSTOMERS THAT REGULAR OIL CHANGES ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF THEIR VEHICLE, DEALERS ARE REQUIRED TO BEGIN INSTALLING A FIRST OIL CHANGE REMINDER STICKER PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BY DOING THIS, CUSTOMERS WILL BE REMINDED TO RETURN TO YOUR DEALERSHIP FOR THEIR FIRST OIL CHANGE. YOUR CURRENT OIL CHANGE REMINDER STICKER MAY BE USED. (SEE PDS CHECK SHEET ITEM 9 OF FINAL INSPECTION & CLEANING.) A NEW PDS CHECK SHEET HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FOR THE 2016 MODEL YEAR TC. SOME CHECK POINTS HAVE BEEN ADDED, EXPANDED, OR CLARIFIED. BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ITEMS IN BOLD TYPE.

vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.

the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected using the following procedure during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). NOTE-Check ALL of the Smart Keys using this procedure.

the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected using the following procedure during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). NOTE-Check ALL of the Smart Keys using this procedure.

To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components.

Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or approved Scion repair process. During A/C service, moisture enters the A/C system, and can react with the previously added A/C stop leak, forming a gelatinous substance. The gel substance that forms can cause the A/C compressor to bind and or seize.

Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.

Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

To minimize damage to the aero kit?s front bumper spoiler during transportation, 2 spacers have been installed on each of the front shock absorber piston shafts to hold the front of the vehicle up approximately 2 inches over normal ride height. These 4 spacers must be removed from the front of the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As described in this bulletin, operating the engine for 30 minutes after 60 days in storage and every 30 days thereafter will help to maintain battery State of Charge (SOC). This process supplements other movements of the vehicle as it is staged, and has specific restrictions on how maintenance is to be done. Also described in this bulletin are 2 other approved methods for maintaining battery State of Charge.

Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As described in this bulletin, operating the engine for 30 minutes after 60 days in storage and every 30 days thereafter will help to maintain battery State of Charge (SOC). This process supplements other movements of the vehicle as it is staged, and has specific restrictions on how maintenance is to be done. Also described in this bulletin are 2 other approved methods for maintaining battery State of Charge.

TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE TO THE AERO KITS FRONT BUMPER SPOILER DURING TRANSPORTATION, 2 SPACERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON EACH OF THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER PISTON SHAFTS TO HOLD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE UP APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES OVER NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT. THESE 4 SPACERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS).

has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX Tip) is now available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX Tip.

The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle's systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.

The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle's systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.

In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver's side and passenger's side (if applicable) floor mat to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). CAUTION ? ALWAYS verify the floor mat to ensure it is designed specifically for the model and model year it is being installed in. ? ONLY use floor mats that can be retained using the retaining clips. All OEM Scion floor mats are specifically designed to fit correctly and be retained using the retaining clips. ? Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and secured with the retaining clips. If the driver side floor mat is NOT properly placed and secured, it could slip and interfere with the movement of the pedals during driving and may cause an accident. ? Verify the operation of the accelerator, brake, and clutch (if equipped) pedals and clearance to the mat. ? NEVER install more than one floor mat at a time in the driver's seating position. ? If applicable, any secondary set of floor mats (based upon customer preference, such as the all weather floor mats or other floor mats) MUST be placed in the trunk with all the packaging material intact. Do NOT install the secondary mat on top of the primary floor mat already installed in the driver's seating position.

In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver's side and passenger's side (if applicable) floor mat to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). CAUTION * ALWAYS verify the floor mat to ensure it is designed specifically for the model and model year it is being installed in. * ONLY use floor mats that can be retained using the retaining clips. All OEM Scion floor mats are specifically designed to fit correctly and be retained using the retaining clips. * Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and secured with the retaining clips. If the driver side floor mat is NOT properly placed and secured, it could slip and interfere with the movement of the pedals during driving and may cause an accident. * Verify the operation of the accelerator, brake, and clutch (if equipped) pedals and clearance to the mat. * NEVER install more than one floor mat at a time in the driver's seating position. * If applicable, any secondary set of floor mats (based upon customer preference, such as the all weather floor mats or other floor mats) MUST be placed in the trunk with all the packaging material intact. Do NOT install the secondary mat on top of the primary floor mat already installed in the driver?s seating position.