oil level TOYOTA GT86 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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If the battery is
discharged ........................ 409
If your vehicle overheats ..... 414
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 417
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 419
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 422
Fuel information .................. 435
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 437
Abbreviation list ........................ 440
Alphabetical index..................... 441
What to do if... ........................... 450
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Index

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Maintenance and care
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 3 1 1 )•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant level (P. 308)• “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-
mixed Super Long Life Coolant
BLUE” or similar high-quality
ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid
technology. “TOYOTA Genuine
50/50 Pre-mixed Super Long Life
Coolant BLUE” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil levelP. 305)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 330)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 338)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver

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Engine compartment
*: For right-hand drive vehicles: This is located on the opposite side of the
engine compartment.
Battery* (P. 3 1 1 )
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 305)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 306)
Washer fluid tank (P. 315)Electric cooling fans
Condenser (if equipped)
(P. 310)
Radiator (P. 310)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 308)
Fuse box (P. 330)

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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 five minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
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.
When checking the oil, look at both sides of the dipstick and use the
lower measurement to determine the level of oil.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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FT86_EEAdding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as 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. 426
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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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”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
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.
If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap,
drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional pressure test the cap and
check for leaks in the cooling system.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).......... 422
Fuel information ................ 435
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 437

422
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles without a front spoiler
*3: Vehicles with a front spoiler
*4: Vehicles without side skirts
*5: Vehicles with side skirts
Overall length4240 mm (166.9 in.)*2
4255 mm (167.5 in.)*3
Overall width1775 mm (69.9 in.)*4
1795 mm (70.6 in.)*5
Overall height*11425 mm (56.1 in.)
Wheelbase 2570 mm (101.2 in.)
TreadFront 1520 mm (59.8 in.)
Rear 1540 mm (60.6 in.)
Gross vehicle massDetails are described on the manufac-
turer’s label. (P. 423)
Maximum permissi-
ble axle capacityFront 876 kg (1931 lb.)
Rear 943 kg (2079 lb.)

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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another
motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20 and 5W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN
“Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*)
Without filter
With filter 5.2 L (5.5 qt., 4.6 Imp. qt.)
5.4 L (5.7 qt., 4.8 Imp. qt.)

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Warning buzzers
Electric power steering.......... 369
Seat belt reminder................. 371
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 369
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 371
Anti-lock brake system .......... 369
Brake assist system .............. 369
Brake system ........................ 368
Charging system ................... 368
Cruise control
indicator light ...................... 369
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 369
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 369
Engine oil pressure ............... 368
Low fuel level ........................ 371
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 369
Open door ............................. 371
Pretensioners ........................ 369
Seat belt reminder light ......... 371
Slip indicator light .................. 369
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 369, 373
SRS airbags .......................... 369
Washer
Checking ............................... 315
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 236
Switch ................................... 220Washing and waxing ............... 284
Wheels ...................................... 322
Window glasses ........................ 81
Window lock switch .................. 81
Windows
Power windows ....................... 81
Rear window defogger .......... 258
Washer ................................. 220
Windshield wipers ................... 220
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking................... 49
Replacing the battery ............ 326
Wireless remote control key ... 49W