battery TOYOTA GT86 2014 Owner's Manual

260 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior light
Turns the light off
Turns the door position on
Turns the light on
Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “ENGINE START STOP”
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.
To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
Interior light (when the switch is in the
“DOOR” position)
Engine switch light (vehicles without a smart entry & start system)
“ENGINE START STOP” switch light (vehicles with a smart entry & start
system)
Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
P. 447)
Interior light

267
3-5. Other interior features
3
Interior features
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge (vehicles with vanity lights)
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.
Open the cover to use.
Vehicles with vanity lights: The
light turns on when the cover is
opened.
: If equipped

268
3-5. Other interior features
Clock
The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The clock data will be reset.
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
Rounds to the nearest
hour
*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29  1:00
1:30 to 1:59  2:0000

272 3-5. Other interior features
The power outlet can be used when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

274 3-5. Other interior features
NOTICE
To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

4Maintenance and care
281
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 282
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 285
Cleaning and protecting
the Alcantara
® area ........ 289
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 291
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 294
Hood ................................. 297
Positioning a floor jack ...... 299
Engine compartment......... 301
Tires .................................. 314
Tire inflation pressure ....... 323
Wheels .............................. 325
Air conditioning filter ......... 328
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery...... 331
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 335
Light bulbs ........................ 343

293 4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
CAUTION
If your vehicle is not properly maintained
It could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible serious injury or
death.
Warning in handling of the battery
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling. (P. 308)

294
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 308)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant level (P. 305)• “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-
mixed Super Long Life Coolant
BLUE” or similar high-quality
ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid
technology. “TOYOTA Genuine
50/50 Pre-mixed Super Long Life
Coolant BLUE” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil levelP. 302)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 335)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 343)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver

295 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
When working on the engine compartment
Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
ItemsParts and tools
Radiator and condenser
(P. 307)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 323)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 312)• Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel

301
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
*: For right-hand drive vehicles: This is located on the opposite side of the
engine compartment.
Battery* (P. 308)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 302)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 303)
Washer fluid tank (P. 312)Electric cooling fans
Condenser (if equipped)
(P. 307)
Radiator (P. 307)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 305)
Fuse box (P. 335)