TOYOTA GT86 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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 ........ 49
Doors .................................... 53
Trunk..................................... 56
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 61
Rear seats ............................ 65
Head restraints ..................... 67
Seat belts .............................. 69
Steering wheel ...................... 76
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror .......................... 77
Outside rear view mirrors...... 78
1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ..................... 81
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ...................................... 841-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system................................ 88
Double locking system ......... 97
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 99
SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System
airbag) .............................. 101
Child restraint systems ....... 130
Installing child restraints ..... 138
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 153
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 158
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system) ........ 171
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system) ........ 180
Automatic transmission ...... 183
Manual Transmission ......... 190
Turn signal lever................. 193
Parking brake ..................... 194
Horn ................................... 195
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 196
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 201
Multi-information display ..... 206
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 211
Fog light switch ................... 218
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 220
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 223
Driving assist systems ........ 228
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 234
Winter driving tips ............... 236
Trailer towing ...................... 240
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 242
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 250
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 2583-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX/USB
port ................................... 260
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 261
• Interior light ...................... 262
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 263
• Glove box ......................... 264
• Bottle holders ................... 265
• Cup holders/
console tray...................... 266
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 268
Vanity mirrors ..................... 269
Clock .................................. 270
Outside temperature
display .............................. 271
Ashtray ............................... 272
Power outlets ..................... 273
Seat heaters ....................... 275
Floor mat ............................ 277
Trunk features .................... 280
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 284
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 288
Cleaning and protecting
the Alcantara
® area .......... 292
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 294
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 297
Hood ................................... 300
Positioning a floor jack ........ 302
Engine compartment........... 304
Tires .................................... 317
Tire inflation pressure ......... 320
Wheels ................................ 322
Air conditioning filter ........... 324
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery........ 326
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 330
Light bulbs .......................... 3385-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 358
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 359
If you think something
is wrong............................ 366
Fuel pump shut off
system.............................. 367
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 368
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ......................... 377
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) .......................... 385
If the engine will not
start .................................. 400
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P .............. 403
If you lose your keys .......... 404
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 405
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If the battery is
discharged ........................ 409
If your vehicle overheats ..... 414
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 417
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 419
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 422
Fuel information .................. 435
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 437
Abbreviation list ........................ 440
Alphabetical index..................... 441
What to do if... ........................... 450
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Outside rear view mirrors P. 78
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood P. 300
Windshield wipers P. 220
Headlights (high beam) P. 211
Front position lights P. 211
Headlights (low beam) P. 211
Turn signal lights
P. 193
Turn signal lights
P. 193
Front fog lights 
Daytime running lights (vehicles with
halogen headlights) P. 218
P. 211
Daytime running lights (vehicle with
discharge headlights)
P. 211

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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Temporary repair
Inflation pressure
P. 317
P. 377
P. 385
P. 320
Rear window defogger P. 258
Trunk P. 56
Doors P. 53
Fuel filler door P. 84
Turn signal lights P. 193
: If equipped
License plate lights P. 211
Tail lights P. 211
Rear fog light P. 218

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Pictorial index
Interior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power outlet 
P. 273
Head restraints P. 67
Seat belts P. 69
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 101
Cup holders 
Console tray P. 266
P. 266
SRS side airbags P. 101
Front seats P. 61
Glove box P. 264
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 101Child restraint
anchor brackets
P. 138

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 77
Interior light P. 262
Vanity mirrors  P. 269
Sun visors P. 268
: If equipped
Inside door lock buttons P. 54
Outside rear view mirror switches 
P. 78
Window lock switch P. 81
Power window switches
P. 81
Door lock switch P. 54

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Pictorial index
Interior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
: If equipped
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Shift lever P. 183, 190
Parking brake lever P. 194
VSC/TRC off switch P. 229
Seat heater switches  P. 275
“VSC SPORT” switch P. 229
Power outlet P. 273
Shift lock override button  P. 403
Driving pattern selector switch  P. 185