TOYOTA FR-S 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Wireless remote control ....... 22
Doors.................................... 25
Trunk .................................... 28
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 33
Rear seats ............................ 36
Head restraints ..................... 38
Seat belts ............................. 40
Steering wheel ..................... 47
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 48
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 49
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 52
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 55
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 59
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .............................. 61 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 62
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) .... 64
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 99
Child restraint systems ....... 107
Installing child restraints ..... 111
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 122
Engine (ignition) switch....... 135
Automatic transmission ...... 138
Manual Transmission ......... 145
Turn signal lever ................. 148
Parking brake ..................... 149
Horn .................................... 150
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 151
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 155
Multi-information display ..... 159
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................. 164
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 166
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 169
Driving assist systems ........ 174
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2-5. Driving informationCargo and luggage ............. 179
Vehicle load limits ............... 183
Winter driving tips ............... 184
Trailer towing ...................... 187
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 188
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 189
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 192
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 199
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port ..... 201
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................. 202
• Interior light ....................... 203
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 204
• Glove box.......................... 205
• Bottle holders .................... 206
• Cup holders/console tray .................................... 207 3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 209
Vanity mirrors ..................... 210
Clock .................................. 211
Outside temperature display .............................. 212
Power outlets...................... 213
Floor mat ............................ 215
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 220
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 224
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 228
General maintenance ......... 230
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 233
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 234
Hood................................... 237
Positioning a floor jack ....... 239
Engine compartment .......... 241
Tires ................................... 254
Tire inflation pressure......... 261
Wheels ............................... 265
Air conditioning filter ........... 268
Wireless remote control key battery ....................... 270
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 273
Light bulbs .......................... 281
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 294
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 295
If you think something is wrong ............................... 302
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 303 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 304
If you have a flat tire ........... 314
If the engine will not start .... 325
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 326
If you lose your keys ........... 327
If the battery is discharged ........................ 328
If your vehicle overheats..... 332
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 335
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 337
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 340
Fuel information .................. 352
Tire information................... 356
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 369
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 372
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 373
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 376
Abbreviation list ........................ 400
Alphabetical index ..................... 401
What to do if... ........................... 410
7For owners
Index

6Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights
P. 164
Pictorial indexExterior
Outside rear view mirrors P. 49
Front turn signal and parking
lights
P. 148, 164
Hood P. 237
Windshield wipers P. 166
Headlights (low beam) P. 164
Front side marker
lights
P. 164

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 254
P. 314
P. 261
P. 356
Rear window defogger P. 199
Trunk P. 28
Doors P. 25
Fuel filler door P. 55
Turn signal lights P. 148
Rear side marker lights P. 164
License plate lights P. 164
Tail lights P. 164

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Pictorial indexInterior
Power outlet
P. 213
Head restraints P. 38
Seat belts P. 40
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 64
Cup holders
Console tray P. 207
P. 207
SRS side airbags P. 64
Front seats P. 33
Glove box P. 205
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 64Child restraint
anchor brackets
P. 111

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 48
Interior light P. 203
Vanity mirrors P. 210
Sun visors P. 209
Inside door lock buttons P. 26
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 49
Window lock switch P. 52
Power window switches
P. 52
Door lock switch P. 25

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Shift lever P. 138, 145
Parking brake lever P. 149
VSC/TRAC off switch P. 175
“VSC SPORT” switch P. 175
Power outlet P. 213
Shift lock override button  P. 326
Driving pattern selector switch  P. 140
Pictorial indexInterior