TOYOTA 86 2017 Owners Manual

1512-1. Driving procedures
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When driving ■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the suitable position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D posi-
tion. (Operating the paddle shift switches or shifting the shift lever to the M
position cancels the function.)
WARNING■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
■ To prevent incorrect operation
Do not attach items such as accessories to the paddle shift switches.
Doing so may unintentionally move the paddle shift switches.

1522-1. Driving procedures
Manual Transmission ∗
∗ : If equipped■ Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
■ Shifting the shift lever to R
Shift the shift lever to R while
lifting up the ring section.

1532-1. Driving procedures
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When driving Shift position indicator
The selected shift position will be
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display. The selected shift position will not
appear in the following situations:
• When the shift lever is in N.
• When the vehicle speed is 6
mph (10 km/h) or less (except
when the shift lever is in R)
• When the clutch pedal is
depressed.
The default setting of the indicator
is off. The indicator can be turned
on/off. ( →P. 169)
Shift-up indicator
To help enable fuel-efficient driv-
ing, the shift-up indicator flashes
3 times to indicate upshift timing. The default setting of the indicator
is off. The indicator can be turned
on/off. ( →P. 169)

1542-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE■ To prevent damage to the transmission
● Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.
● Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary and the clutch
pedal is fully depressed. ● Do not shift the shift lever without
depressing the clutch pedal.

1552-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Turn signal lever
■ Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the turn signal lights has not burned out.The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of
the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway) The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway) The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

1562-1. Driving procedures
Parking brake
■ Usage in winter time
→ P. 200
NOTICE■ Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear. To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while
depressing the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, sli ghtly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the button. U.S.A. Canada

1572-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Horn
■ After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
( → P. 49) To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

1582-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Analog Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed.
Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Digital Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed.
Multi-information display, odometer and trip meter→ P. 165
“DISP” switch
→ P. 168
“ODO/TRIP” switch
→ P. 167
“km/h MPH” switch
Each time the switch is pressed, the display inside the meter changes
between km/h and MPH.

1592-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
■ The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the parking lights or the headlights turn on, the instrument panel lights
will dim. However, when the instrument panel brightness control dial is
turned to the up most position, the instrument panel lights will not dim even
when the parking lights or headlights turn on.

1602-2. Instrument cluster
NOTICE■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
→ P. 345)