maintenance TOYOTA FR-S 2014 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.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 188
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 193
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 196
Driving assist systems ........ 201
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 207
Vehicle load limits ............... 211
Winter driving tips ............... 212
Trailer towing ...................... 215
Dinghy towing ..................... 216
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 218
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 226
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port ..... 228 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 229
• Interior light ...................... 230
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 231
• Glove box ......................... 232
• Bottle holders ................... 233
• Cup holders/console tray ...................... 234
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 236
Vanity mirrors ..................... 237
Clock .................................. 238
Outside temperature display .............................. 239
Power outlets...................... 240
Seat heaters ....................... 242
Floor mat ............................ 244
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 248
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 252
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area.......... 256
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-2. MaintenanceMaintenance requirements .................... 258
General maintenance ......... 260
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 263
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 264
Hood................................... 267
Positioning a floor jack ....... 269
Engine compartment .......... 271
Tires ................................... 284
Tire inflation pressure......... 291
Wheels ............................... 295
Air conditioning filter ........... 298
Electronic key battery ......... 300
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 302
Light bulbs .......................... 310
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 322
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 323
If you think something is wrong ............................... 331
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 332 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 333
If you have a flat tire ........... 346
If the engine will not start .................................. 357
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 360
If you lose your keys ........... 361
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 362
If the battery is discharged ........................ 366
If your vehicle overheats..... 370
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 373
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 375
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 378
Fuel information .................. 390
Tire information................... 394
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 407
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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Before driving
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
● If the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle's keys have built-in tr ansponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Opening and closing the trunk
●If the alarm setting operations are performed with the trunk left open, the
alarm will not be set. After closing the trunk, the alarm is set after 30 sec-
onds or more elapse.
● When the trunk is unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote
control while the alarm is set, the alarm goes into standby mode. After
closing the trunk, the alarm is set again after 30 seconds or more elapse.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or the trunk.

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Also, if luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger’s
seat, this may adversely affect the ability of the system to determine deploy-
ment. This may prevent the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators from working properly. Check that the indicators work properly.
When the OFF indicator turns off and the ON indicator illuminates, the front
passenger’s frontal airbag may deploy during a collision. Remove luggage
and electronic devices from the front passenger’s seat.
NOTE
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device may cause
interference. If this device causes interference, consult the nearest Scion
dealer. Also, for maintenance of the system, consult the nearest Scion
dealer.
■ Conditions in which front passenger’ s SRS frontal airbag is not acti-
vated
The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will not be activated when any of
the following conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat:
● The seat is empty.
● The seat is equipped with an appropriate child restraint system and an
infant is restrained in it.
● The occupant changed their posture after the occupant load is judged.
● The front passenger’s occupant classification system is malfunctioning.
CAUTION
When the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an infant in an appropriate
child restraint system, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may
interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classification system, acti-
vating the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occu-
pied by the infant in the child restraint system.
●Do not place any article (including electronic devices) on the seat other than
the infant in the child restraint system.
● Do not place more than one infant in the child restraint system.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 248
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 252
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area ....... 256
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 258
General maintenance....... 260
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 263 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 264
Hood ................................ 267
Positioning a floor jack ..... 269
Engine compartment ........ 271
Tires ................................. 284
Tire inflation pressure ...... 291
Wheels ............................. 295
Air conditioning filter......... 298
Electronic key battery....... 300
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 302
Light bulbs........................ 310

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Handling the antennaBefore washing the vehicle, the antenna can be removed. Removal
Installation
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the
antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
● Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
■ Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■ Parts containing resin such as the bumper
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to
become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers
until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear
bumper diffusers can cause burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Protective film for side sill plates
Make sure to remove the protective film. Failure to do so may cause rust,
depending on conditions.