oil TOYOTA GT86 2012 Owner's Manual

420 6-1. Specifications
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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another
motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20 and 5W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN
“Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*)
Without filter
With filter 5.2 L (5.5 qt., 4.6 Imp. qt.)
5.4 L (5.7 qt., 4.8 Imp. qt.)

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Vehicle specifications
FT86_EERecommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufacturing,
and the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in
cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not available,
SAE 5W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
Preferred

422 6-1. Specifications
FT86_EEHow to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers
to help you select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: The oil quality desig-
nation by API (American Petro-
leum Institute) (SN)
Center portion: The SAE viscosity
grade (SAE 0W-20)
Lower portion: “Resource-Con-
serving” means that the oil has
fuel saving and environmental
protection.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The ILSAC (International Lubri-
cant Standardization and
Approval Committee) Certification
Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.

424 6-1. Specifications
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Electrical system
Differential
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please con-
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for further details.
Battery
Specific gravity reading at
20C (68F):1.250  1.290 Fully charged
1.160  1.200 Half charged
1.060  1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
Oil capacity (Reference) 1.15 L (1.22 qt., 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Without LSD
• Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil LT
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-5
and SAE 75W-85 or GL-5 and SAE
75W-90 specifications
With LSD
• Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil LX
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-5
and SAE 75W-85 or GL-5 and SAE
75W-90 specifications

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Vehicle specifications
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Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Manual transmission
Fluid capacity* 7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accom-
panied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your
vehicle.
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.2 L (2.3 qt., 1.9 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type and viscosityUse either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine MG Gear Oil special
II”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-3 and
SAE 75W-90 specifications
NOTICE
Manual transmission gear oil
Using a manual transmission gear oil other than “TOYOTA Genuine MG
Gear Oil special II” may cause occurrences of rattling noises while idling and
poor fuel consumption.

438 Alphabetical index
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Engine
Compartment ........................ 298
Engine switch ................ 165, 174
Hood ..................................... 294
How to start the
engine ......................... 165, 174
Identification number............. 417
If the engine will not start ...... 394
Ignition switch ............... 165, 174
Overheating .......................... 408
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 423
Checking ............................... 302
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 190
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 420
Checking ............................... 299
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Engine switch................... 165, 174
Engine switch light .................. 255
EPS............................................ 222
Event data recorder ................... 22Floor mat .................................. 271
Fluid
Washer ................................. 309
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 212
Wattage ................................ 427
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 212
Wattage ................................ 427
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 365
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 427
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 58
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 427
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 419
Fuel gauge ............................ 190
Fuel pump shut off system.... 361
Gas station information ......... 448
Information ............................ 428
Refueling................................. 81
Fuel door .................................... 81
Fuel filler door............................ 81
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 361
Fuses ........................................ 324F

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Keyless entry ............................. 47
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 28
Engine switch ................ 165, 174
If you lose your keys ............. 398
If your electronic key
battery is discharged .......... 399
Key number............................. 28
Keyless entry .......................... 47
Keys ........................................ 28
Mechanical key ....................... 29
Wireless remote control key.... 47
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Wattage................................. 427
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 332
Wattage................................. 427
Lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 255
Emergency flasher switch ..... 352
Engine switch light ................ 255
Fog light switch ..................... 212
Hazard light switch ................ 352
Headlights switch .................. 205
Interior light switch ................ 256
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Turn signal lever ................... 187
Vanity lights........................... 263
Wattage................................. 427Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 291
Maintenance data ................. 416
Maintenance requirements ... 288
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 236
Manual transmission ............... 184
Meter
Instrument panel
light control ......................... 193
Meters ................................... 190
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 74
Side mirror heater ................. 252
Side mirrors ............................ 75
Vanity mirrors........................ 263
Multi-information display ........ 200
Odometer.................................. 190
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 299
Opener
Fuel filler door ......................... 81
Hood ..................................... 294
Trunk....................................... 53
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 75
Outside temperature
display .................................... 265
Overheating, Engine................ 408K
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USB port ................................... 254
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 263
Wattage................................. 427
Vanity mirrors .......................... 263
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 417
Vehicle stability control .......... 222
VSC ........................................... 222
“VSC SPORT” mode ................ 223Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ......... 363
Seat belt reminder ................ 365
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 363
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 365
Anti-lock brake system.......... 363
Brake assist system .............. 363
Brake system ........................ 362
Charging system ................... 362
Cruise control
indicator light ...................... 363
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 363
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 363
Engine oil pressure ............... 362
Low fuel level ........................ 365
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 363
Open door ............................. 365
Pretensioners........................ 363
Seat belt reminder light ......... 365
Slip indicator light.................. 363
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 363, 367
SRS airbags.......................... 363
Washer
Checking ............................... 309
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 229
Switch ................................... 214U
V
W

447 What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 3 6 2P. 363
P. 3 6 2P. 363
P. 3 6 2P. 363
P. 3 6 3P. 365
P. 3 6 3P. 365
P. 3 6 3P. 365
P. 3 6 3P. 365
P. 363, 367P. 365
*: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightSlip indicator
Charging system warn-
ing lightAutomatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
SRS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Electric power steering
warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Smart entry & start system
indicator lightAutomatic transmission fluid tem-
perature warning light

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 2 9 4Trunk opener
P. 5 3
Hood lock release lever
P. 294
Fuel filler door
P. 8 1
Tire inflation pressure
P. 426Fuel filler door opener
P. 8 1
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
P. 8 1 , 4 1 9
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 2 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)L (qt., Imp. qt.)
Without filter 5.2 (5.5
, 4.6)
With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Engine oil type P. 420