differential TOYOTA GT86 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

170 2-1. Driving procedures
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NOTICE
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not race the engine for
more than 5 seconds in any position except the N or P position when the
brake is applied or when chocks are used in the wheels. This may cause
the transmission fluid to overheat.
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 377, 385)
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, differential, etc.
Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

430 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.
NOTICE
Differential gear oil
Using a differential gear oil other than “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil”
may cause occurrences of rattling noises while idling and poor fuel con-
sumption.
Never use different brands together.
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.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TRC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control