TOYOTA GR86 2022 Owners Manual (in English)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed
If towing is necessary, we rec-
ommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer or commercial
towing service, using a
wheel-lift type truck or flatbed
truck.
Use a safety chain system for
all towing, and abide by all
state/provincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a
wheel-lift type truck from the
front, the vehicle's rear wheels
and axles must be in good con-
ditions. ( P.330)
If they are damaged, use a tow-
ing dolly or flatbed truck.
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
Be sure to transport the vehicle with
all four wheels raised off the ground. If
the vehicle is towed with the tires con- tacting the ground, the drivetrain and
related parts may be damaged or an
accident may occur due to a change in direction of the vehicle.
■While towing
●When towing using cables or
chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive stress on the
towing eyelets, cables or chains.
The towing eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, bro-
ken debris may hit people, and
cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steer- ing wheel is locked and cannot be
operated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the
vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eye-
lets may come loose during towing.

3307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a prob-
lem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial tow-
ing service before towing.
 The engine is running but the
vehicle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
WA R N I N G
■After towing
Make sure to remove the towing eye-
let. If not removed, the SRS airbags may
not deploy correctly if the vehicle is
involved in a frontal collision, or the fuel pump shutoff system may not
operate correctly if involved in a rear
collision.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift
type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for tow-
ing at the opposite end of the raised
vehicle. Without adequate clear-
ance, the vehicle could be dam- aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type
truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
■When towing down a long slope
Use a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck. If a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck is
not used, the brakes may overheat,
leading to poor brake performance.
Situations when it is neces-
sary to contact dealers
before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

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When trouble arises
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire strap-
ping belts. Refe r to the owner’s
manual of the flat-bed truck for the
tire strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle move-
ment during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the engine
switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or
chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be
attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 30 km (19 miles) at
under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, dr ive train, axles,
steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
For vehicles with an automatic
transmission, only the front towing
eyelets may be used.
To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eyelet
must be installed to your vehicle.
Install the towing eyelet using the
following procedure.
1 Take out the wheel nut wrench,
flathead screwdriver and towing
eyelet. ( P.346)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Emergency towing proce-
dure

3327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
cle body as shown in the illustration.
3 Remove the upper cover from
the bumper.
When removing the cover, pull it toward the center of the vehicle to remove it.
4 Remove the lower cover from
the bumper.
When removing the cover, pull it
upward and then outward to remove it.
5 Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
6 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
7 Securely attach cables or chains
to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
8 Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
If the engine does not start, turn the
engine switch to ON.
9 Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
Vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion: When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 1 4 4
■Towing eyelet purpose
The towing eyelet is to be used to tow your vehicle, not to tow other vehicles.
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power
assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and brak-
ing more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( P.346)
■Rear towing eyelet
If the towing eyelet is installed to the
rear, it can be used in an emergency to tow a vehicle lighter than your vehicle on
a normal road, using a rope.
■When towing another vehicle
For vehicles with BSD/RCTA, make sure
to turn BSD/RCTA off.
As the radar waves will be blocked by the towed vehicle, this system will not
operate properly.
■When installing a towing eyelet to
the rear
When installing a towing eyelet to the
rear, install it using the following proce-
dure.
1 Take out the wheel nut wrench,
flathead screwdriver and towing eye- let. ( P.346)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustration.
3 Remove the cover from the bumper.
4 Insert the towing eyelet into the hole and tighten partially by hand.
5 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.

3347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air con-
ditioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Engine coolant temperature
gauge continually points higher
than normal.
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when cor-
nering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
 Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
 Loss of brake effectiveness,
spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the follow-
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer as soon as possi-
ble.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Follow the procedure below to
restart the engine after the system
is activated.
1 Turn the engine switch to ACC
or OFF.
2 Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off sys-
tem
When the vehicle sustains an
impact in an accident, etc., the
fuel pump shut off system
operates to stop supplying fuel
in order to minimize fuel leak-
age.
Restarting the engine
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that fuel has leaked onto
the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

3367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Vacuum pressure system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)
If a warning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(red)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released. If
the light turns off after the parki ng brake is fully released the sys-
tem is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the vacuum pressure system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.362)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■Charging system warning light
■Low engine oil pressure warning light
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The electronic automatic transmission control system (if
equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The SRS airbag system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 P. 5 3

3387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Slip indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When illuminated, indicates:
 Malfunction of the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
 Malfunction of the TRC (Traction Control) system; or
 Malfunction of the hill-start assist control system
Depending on the situation, the light may illuminate even when
there is no malfunction. It does not indicate a malfunction if the
light turns off after a short time.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
When flashing, indicates:
 Indicates that the TRC, VSC or brake LSD function is oper-
ating. Always drive safely. Driving recklessly may lead to
an accident.
Drive with extra care when the indicator is flashing.