TOYOTA GT86 2018 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 fea-
turesAir 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
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system................. 25
Wireless remote control ....... 38
Doors.................................... 43
Trunk .................................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 53
Rear seats ............................ 56
Head restraints ..................... 58
Seat belts ............................. 60
Steering wheel ..................... 67
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 68
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 69
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 72
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 75 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 79
Alarm .................................... 82
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 86
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag) ................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 128
Child restraint systems ....... 137
Installing child restraints ..... 141
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 152
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ...................... 166
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ............ 175
Automatic transmission ...... 178
Manual Transmission ......... 185
Turn signal lever ................. 188
Parking brake ..................... 189
Horn .................................... 190
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 191
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 194
Multi-information display (monochrome display) ...... 200
Multi-information display (color display) ................... 207
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 222
Fog light switch ................... 228
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 229
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 232
Rear view monitor system .............................. 237
Driving assist systems ........ 245
Hill-start assist control ......... 252
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 256
Vehicle load limits ............... 260
Winter driving tips ............... 261
Trailer towing ...................... 265
Dinghy towing ..................... 266 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 268
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 275
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 284
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port .... 286
Steering wheel audio switches ........................... 287
Using the microphone ........ 288
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 289
• Interior light ...................... 290
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 291
• Glove box ......................... 292
• Bottle holders ................... 293
• Cup holders/ console tray ...................... 294
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3-5. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 296
Vanity mirrors ..................... 297
Clock .................................. 298
Power outlets ..................... 299
Seat heaters ....................... 301
Floor mat ............................ 303
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 308
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 312
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area.......... 316
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 318
General maintenance ......... 320
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 323 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 324
Hood ................................... 327
Positioning a floor jack........ 329
Engine compartment .......... 331
Tires.................................... 345
Tire inflation pressure ......... 353
Wheels................................ 357
Air conditioning filter ........... 360
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 363
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 367
Light bulbs .......................... 375
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 385
If you think something is wrong ............................ 393
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 394
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5When trouble arises

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 395
If a warning message is displayed........................... 407
If you have a flat tire............ 424
If the engine will not start .... 435
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 438
If you lose your keys ........... 439
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 440
If the battery is discharged ........................ 444
If your vehicle overheats ..... 449
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 452
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 454 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 458
Fuel information.................. 470
Tire information .................. 474
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 487
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 492
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 493
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 496
Abbreviation list ........................ 520
Alphabetical index .................... 521
What to do if... .......................... 529
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Daytime running lights/parking
lights
P. 222
Pictorial indexExterior
Outside rear view mirrors P. 69
Front turn signal lights P. 188
Hood P. 327
Windshield wipers P. 229
Headlights P. 222
Front side marker
lights
P. 222
Front fog lights  P. 228

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 345
P. 424
P. 353
P. 474
Rear window defogger P. 284
Trunk P. 46
Doors P. 43
Fuel filler door P. 75
Tail lights P. 222
Rear side marker lights P. 222
Turn signal lights P. 188
: If equipped
License plate lights P. 222
Rear view camera P. 237

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Pictorial indexInterior
Power outlet
P. 299
Head restraints P. 58
Seat belts P. 60
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 89
Cup holders
Console tray P. 294
P. 294
SRS side airbags P. 89
Front seats P. 53
Glove box P. 292
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 89Child restraint
anchor brackets
P. 141

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 68
Interior light P. 290
Vanity mirrors P. 297
Sun visors P. 296
Inside door lock buttons P. 44
Outside rear view mirror switch
P. 69
Window lock switch P. 72
Power window switches
P. 72
Door lock switch P. 43
Microphone P. 288
Rear view monitor P. 237

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: If equipped
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Shift lever P. 178, 185
Parking brake lever P. 189
VSC/TRAC off switch P. 246
“TRACK” switch P. 247
Power outlet P. 299
Shift lock override button  P. 438
Driving pattern selector switch  P. 180
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat heater switches  P. 301