trailer TOYOTA GT86 2014 Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 194
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 198
Multi-information
display .............................. 203
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 208
Fog light switch ................... 215
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 217
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 220
Driving assist systems ........ 225
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 231
Winter driving tips ............... 233
Trailer towing ...................... 237
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 240
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 248
Rear window and
outside rear view mirror
defoggers.......................... 2563-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX/
USB port .......................... 258
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 259
• Interior light ...................... 260
3-4. Using the storage
features
List of storage features....... 261
• Glove box ......................... 262
• Bottle holders ................... 263
• Cup holders/
console tray...................... 264
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 266
Vanity mirrors ..................... 267
Clock .................................. 268
Outside temperature
display .............................. 269
Ashtray ............................... 270
Power outlets ..................... 271
Seat heaters ....................... 273
Floor mat ............................ 275
Trunk features .................... 278
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 156
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)....... 169
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)....... 178
Automatic
transmission ................... 181
Manual Transmission ....... 188
Turn signal lever ............... 191
Parking brake ................... 192
Horn .................................. 193
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 194
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 198
Multi-information
display ............................ 2032-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch................ 208
Fog light switch ................. 215
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 217
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control.................... 220
Driving assist systems ...... 225
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 231
Winter driving tips ............. 233
Trailer towing .................... 237

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

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365 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
Installing towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.
Front
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency
towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the transmission.
To prevent damage to the vehicle
When towing this vehicle, make sure to observe the following:
• Do not use a wire rope
• Keep vehicle speed below 30 km/h (20 mph) and do not tow for dis-
tances over 30 km (19 miles)
• Tow the vehicle in the forward direction
• Do not apply rope to the vehicle's suspension and so forth
Do not tow another vehicle, boat (trailer) and so forth, that is heavier than
this vehicle.
When towing down a long slope
Use a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck. (P. 368, 369)
If a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck is not used, the brakes may overheat,
leading to poor brake performance.
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