TOYOTA GT86 2012 Owners Manual

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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

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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.

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Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
7.2 L (7.6 qt., 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-mixed Super Long
Life Coolant BLUE”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO ZXE27HBR8
0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

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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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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.

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Clutch
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50 kgf,
110 lbf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf,
45.0 lbf).
Steering
Tires and wheels
Pedal free play 5  15 mm (0.2  0.6 in.)
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid
Pedal clearance*155.0 mm (2.16 in.) min.
Pedal free play 0.2  2.0 mm (0.008  0.079 in.)
Parking brake lever travel*27  8 clicks
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid
Free play Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Tire size 205/55R16 91V, 215/45R17 87W
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 35 psi)
Wheel size 16  6 1/2 J, 17  7 J
Wheel nut torque 120 N•m (12.2 kgf•m, 89 ft•lbf)

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Light bulbs
A: D4S discharge bulbs B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber) D: HB3 halogen bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: Double end bulbs
G: H8 halogen bulbs
Light BulbsWTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
High beam (halogen bulbs)
Low/high beam (discharge bulbs)
Low beam (halogen bulbs)60
35
55D
A
B
Front turn signal lights 21 C
Front position lights (vehicles with halogen
headlights)5E
Daytime running lights 13
Front fog lights (vehicles with discharge head-
lights)24
Front fog lights (vehicles with halogen head-
lights) (if equipped)35 G
Rear turn signal lights 21 C
Back-up lights 16 E
Rear fog lights 21 E
License plate lights 5 E
Side turn signal lights 5 C
InteriorVanity lights (if equipped) 2 F
Interior light 10 E
Door courtesy lights (if equipped) 5 C
Trunk light (if equipped) 5 C

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Fuel infor mation
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
If your engine knocks
Consult any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
The engine is designed to operate at maximum performance using
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 98 or higher. If 98 RON
fuel is not readily available in your area, unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 95 RON may be used with no detriment to engine
durability or driveability. However, you may notice a slight decrease
in maximum engine performance and you may hear some knocking
(pinking) of an engine while using 95 RON fuel. Use of 95 RON fuel
will not affect your warranty coverage.

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NOTICE
Notice on fuel quality
Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its
effectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly.
EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as “E50” or “E85” and
fuel containing a large amount of ethanol should not be used. The use of
these fuels will damage the vehicle's fuel system. In case of any doubt,
ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Except EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as “E50” or “E85”
and fuel containing a large amount of ethanol should not be used. Your
vehicle can use gasoline mixed with 10% max ethanol. The use of fuel
with more than 10% ethanol content (E10) will damage the vehicle’s fuel
system. You must ensure that refueling is carried out only from a source
where fuel specification and quality can be guaranteed. In case of any
doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.

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6-2. Customization
Customizable features
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Smart entry
& start sys-
tem
(
P. 31)Smart entry & start sys-
temOn Off
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) On Off
Number of permissible
times of continuous
smart lockTwice Unlimited
Wireless
remote con-
trol
(
P. 47)Time elapsed before
automatic door lock
function is activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked30 seconds60 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) On Off
Door lock buzzer
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)On Off
Trunk unlocking func-
tionOn Off
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences
requires specialized equipment and may be performed by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.