TOYOTA GT86 2012 Owners Manual

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 featuresAir 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 Specifi-
cationsDetailed vehicle information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this man-
ual.

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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk
Smart entry & start system ... 31
Wireless remote control ........ 47
Doors .................................... 50
Trunk..................................... 53
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 58
Rear seats ............................ 62
Head restraints ..................... 64
Seat belts .............................. 66
Steering wheel ...................... 73
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror .................................. 74
Outside rear view mirrors...... 75
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................... 78
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 811-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system................................ 85
Double locking system ......... 92
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 94
SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System airbag) ... 96
Child restraint systems ....... 125
Installing child restraints ..... 133
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 148
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 152
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system) ........ 165
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system) ........ 174
Automatic transmission ...... 177
Manual Transmission ......... 184
Turn signal lever................. 187
Parking brake ..................... 188
Horn ................................... 189
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 190
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 195
Multi-information display ..... 200
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 205
Fog light switch ................... 212
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 214
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 217
Driving assist systems ........ 222
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 227
Winter driving tips ............... 229
Trailer towing ...................... 233
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 236
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 244
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 2523-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX/USB port .... 254
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 255
• Interior light ...................... 256
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 257
• Glove box ......................... 258
• Bottle holders ................... 259
• Cup holders/
console tray...................... 260
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 262
Vanity mirrors ..................... 263
Clock .................................. 264
Outside temperature
display .............................. 265
Ashtray ............................... 266
Power outlets ..................... 267
Seat heaters ....................... 269
Floor mat ............................ 271
Trunk features .................... 274
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 278
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 282
Cleaning and protecting
the Alcantara
® area .......... 286
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 288
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 291
Hood ................................... 294
Positioning a floor jack ........ 296
Engine compartment........... 298
Tires .................................... 311
Tire inflation pressure ......... 314
Wheels ................................ 316
Air conditioning filter ........... 318
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery........ 320
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 324
Light bulbs .......................... 3325-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 352
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ............................... 353
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 360
Fuel pump shut off
system.............................. 361
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 362
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire) ................................... 371
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) .......................... 379
If the engine will not start ... 394
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P .............. 397
If you lose your keys .......... 398
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 399
If the battery is
discharged ....................... 403
If your vehicle overheats .... 408
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 411
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If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 413
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 416
Fuel information .................. 428
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 430
Abbreviation list ........................ 434
Alphabetical index..................... 435
What to do if... ........................... 445
6Vehicle specifications
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Outside rear view mirrors P. 75
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood P. 294
Windshield wipers P. 214
Headlights (high beam) P. 205
Front position lights P. 205
Headlights (low beam) P. 205
Turn signal lights
P. 187
Turn signal lights
P. 187
Front fog lights 
Daytime running lights (vehicles with
halogen headlights) P. 212
P. 205
Daytime running lights (vehicle with
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P. 205

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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Temporary repair
Inflation pressure
P. 311
P. 371
P. 379
P. 314
Rear window defogger P. 252
Trunk P. 53
Doors P. 50
Fuel filler door P. 81
Turn signal lights P. 187
: If equipped
License plate lights P. 205
Tail lights P. 205
Rear fog light P. 212

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Pictorial index
Interior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power outlet 
P. 267
Head restraints P. 64
Seat belts P. 66
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 96
Cup holders 
Console tray P. 260
P. 260
SRS side airbags P. 96
Front seats P. 58
Glove box P. 258
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 96Child restraint
anchor brackets
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 74
Interior light P. 256
Vanity mirrors  P. 263
Sun visors P. 262
: If equipped
Inside door lock buttons P. 51
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 75
Window lock switch P. 78
Power window switches
P. 78
Door lock switch P. 51

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Pictorial index
Interior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
: If equipped
C
Shift lever P. 177, 184
Parking brake lever P. 188
VSC/TRC off switch P. 223
Seat heater switches  P. 269
“VSC SPORT” switch P. 223
Power outlet P. 267
Shift lock override button  P. 397
Driving pattern selector switch  P. 179