TOYOTA GT86 2017 (in English) Repair Manual

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Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■ Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key
inside (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
●When all doors are being locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic
key left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened using the entry function.
● Even when the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors
locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the
trunk can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys
with you when leaving the vehicle.
● Even when the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors are
locked, the key may not be detected depending on the places and the
surrounding radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement pre-
vention function cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the
trunk is closed. Make sure to check where the key is before closing the
trunk.
● The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one
of the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk
opener.
■ Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart entry & start system
but without the double locking system)
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( →P. 455)

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WARNING
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Caution while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed while driving.
If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage in the trunk may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the trunk lid before driving.
● Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the
trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, caus-
ing an accident.
● Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a colli-
sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
■ When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play in the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suffer from heat
exhaustion, suffocation or other injuries.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

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Using the trunk
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury.
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to suddenly shut again
after it is opened.
● When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.
● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the trunk is about to open or close.
● Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.
●The trunk lid may suddenly shut if it is
not opened fully. It is more difficult to
open or close the trunk lid on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the trunk lid unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make
sure that the trunk lid is fully open
and secure before using the trunk.

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WARNING
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Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk
lid. Such additional weight on the tr unk lid may cause the lid to suddenly
shut again after it is opened.
■ Trunk lid damper stays
Do not pull on or disassemble the trunk lid damper stays, or dispose of them
in a fire. Illustrations on the trunk lid damper stays indicate the following:
●When closing the trunk lid, observe
the following precautions:
• Take extra care to prevent your
fingers etc. from being caught.
Vehicles without a rear spoiler
• Make sure to press the trunk lid lightly on its outer surface.
Vehicles with a rear spoiler
• Do not place your hand(s) between the rear spoiler and trunk
lid when closing the trunk lid.
• To close the trunk lid, press the rear spoiler on either of the por-
tions .
: Do not pull
: Do not disassemble
: Do not dispose of in fire

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NOTICE
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Trunk damper stays
The trunk lid is equipped with damper stays that hold the trunk lid in place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to trunk damper stays, resulting in a
malfunction.
●Do not attach any foreign objects such as stickers, plastic sheets and
adhesives to damper stay rods.
● Do not touch damper stay rods with gloves or other fabric items.
● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk
lid.
● Do not apply lateral force to damper stays or place your hand on it.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
Seatback fold strap

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Getting in and out of the rear seats
To get in and out of the rear seats, use the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever or seatback fold strap.
■ Before getting in or out of the rear seats
Release the seat belt from the seat belt guide. ( →P. 7 4 )
■ Getting in the rear seats
Lift the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever.
The seatback will fold forward.
Front passenger seat only: The
seat can be slid forward and
backward.
■Getting out of the rear seats
Pull the seatback fold strap.
The seatback will fold forward.
Front passenger seat only: The
seat can be slid forward and
backward.
■After getting in or out of the rear seats
Return the seatback to the upright position until the seat locks.
Front passenger seat only: The seat will lock in position at the point where
the seatback reaches the upright position.
■ Seat dust cover
Always remove the seat dust cover that may be attached at the time of pur-
chase before using the seat.

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WARNING
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Seat adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
● Take care not to hit passengers with the seat.
When sliding the seat rearward, make sure not to squash the legs of the
rear passengers.
● When returning the seatback upright, perform seatback angle adjustment
while holding down the seatback.
● Do not pull on or use the front seat belt guide to adjust or fold the front
seat.
● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
■ When driving the vehicle
Never operate the seatback angle adjustment lever or seatback fold strap.
Doing so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Getting in and out of the rear seats
●When getting in or out of the rear seats, make sure not to get your hands,
legs, etc. squashed in the movable or connecting parts.
● When getting in or out of the rear seats, make sure not to trip on the seat
rails.
● After getting in or out of the rear seats, always make sure the front seat is
locked in position.
■ When operating the front seat from the rear seat
Make sure that no passenger is seated in the front seat.

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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.
WARNING
■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 transmissi on) 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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WARNING
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After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
■ Before using the rear seat belts
●Make sure that the seatback is
securely locked in position by lightly
pushing it back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red portion behind the seatback
lock release button will be visible.
Make sure that the red portion is not
visible.
Always make sure that the seat belt is not
caught in the seatback or twisted in one
of the hooks that secure the seatback.
Failure to do so may cause the seat belt
to not be fastened correctly or to become
ineffective in a collision, resulting in death
or serious injury.