manual transmission TOYOTA GT86 2012 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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Rear seats
Seat dust cover
Always remove the seat dust cover that may be attached at the time of pur-
chase before using the seat.
CAUTION
When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.
Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Press the seatback lock
release buttons and fold the
seatback down.
Press the button until the lock
is released.
To return the seatbacks to its
original position, lift it up until it
locks.

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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
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 ............................ 2142-4. 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

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
Starting the engine
P. 165, 174
Driving
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 177)
Release the parking brake. (P. 188)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
(P. 184)
Release the parking brake. (P. 188)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. (P. 177)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (
P. 184)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
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Parking the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 177)
Set the parking brake. (P. 188)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 184)
Set the parking brake. (P. 188)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the
wheels as needed.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Starting off on a steep uphill
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever
to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Engine speed while driving (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation
to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
When the accelerator pedal is released
When driving on curves
When the brake pedal is firmly depressed
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
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CAUTION
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not let the vehicle roll
backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while
the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can
cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious
health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immedi-
ately.
On vehicles with a manual transmission, do not shift the shift lever to R
while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
On vehicles with a manual transmission, do not release the clutch pedal
too quickly. Doing so may propel the vehicle forward, possibly causing an
accident.
Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 413

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NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch,
transmission and gears.
Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill
grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
Do not release the clutch pedal too quickly. Doing so may damage the
transmission.
When parking the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
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Vehicles with a manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will turn on.
If the indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be
started.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 10 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the clutch
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started
from any “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Stopping the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (P. 188)
Release the brake pedal.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light
(green) is off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. (P. 188)
Release the clutch pedal.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light
(green) is off.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6