overheating TOYOTA GT86 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

162 2-1. Driving procedures
WARNING
■Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless
and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a ser ious health
hazard.
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
● The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaus t noise,
be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an acc ident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is park ed in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicl e, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.

172 2-1. Driving procedures
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor o verheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ If the smart key system indicator flashes in yellow and a messa ge is
displayed on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 363
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized se tting
P. 441
■ Immediately after reconnecting th e battery terminals due to replacing
the battery and so forth
The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the “ENGINE STAR T STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode, and start the engine after waiting at least 10
seconds. Idling may be unstable immediately after the engine st arts, how-
ever, this is not a malfunction.
The smart key system indicator light
(green) will flash quickly and a message
will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P. 413)
Vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while
turning the steering wheel left and right.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
P. 261
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to bra ke components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever wh ile
depressing the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, slightly raise the lever and lowe r it
completely while pressing the button.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
■
The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The brightness of the i nstrument panel lights
When the parking lights or the headlights turn on, the instrume nt panel lights
will dim. However, when the instrument panel brightness control dial is
turned to the up most position, the instrument panel lights wil l not dim even
when the parking lights or headlights turn on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● In the following situations, the engine may be overheating. In this case,
immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the eng ine after it
has cooled completely. (
P. 449)
• Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display: The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone
• Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or illuminates

250 2-4. Using other driving systems
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the s ystem from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an exten ded period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should thi s occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine
off. The EPS system should return to normal after a little whil e.
■ Automatic deactivatio n of “TRACK” mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
When the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position after drivi ng in
“TRACK” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
Vehicles with a smart key system
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off after driving in
“TRACK” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
WARNING
■ The ABS does not operate effectively when
●Tires with inadequate gripping ability are used (such as excess ively worn
tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-
ations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces

302 3-5. Other interior features
WARNING
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with t he seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal- lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may ca use
minor burns or overheating.
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.

396 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to th e vehi-
cle that may lead to an acciden t. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
(Flashes or illu- minates in red) High engine coolant temper
ature warning light (if
equipped) Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. ( P. 449)
As the engine coolant temperature increases, this warning
light will change from flashing to constantly illuminated.

408 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to th e vehi-
cle that may lead to an acciden t. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning messageDetails
(Comes on in red)
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating.
( P. 449)
A buzzer also sounds.

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When trouble arises
449
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction proceduresStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition -
ing system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●Vehicles with a monochrome mu lti-information display: The
engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 191) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced (for example, the
vehicle speed does not increase).
Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high engin e
coolant temperature warning light ( P. 194) flashes or illumi-
nates or a loss of engine power i s experienced (for example, the
vehicle speed does not increase).
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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522 Alphabetical index
Brake assist .............................. 245
Break-in tips ............................. 155
Brightness controlInstrument panel light control ................................. 192
Care Alcantara
®............................. 316
Aluminum wheels .................. 309
Exterior .................................. 308
Interior ................................... 312
Seat belts .............................. 313
Cargo capacity ......................... 256
Chains ....................................... 263
Child restraint system Booster seats,
definition ............................. 137
Booster seats, installation ........................... 141
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 137
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 141
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 128
Infant seats, definition ............................. 137
Infant seats,
installation ........................... 141
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 142
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 144
Installing CRS with
top tether straps .................. 147 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 120
Battery precautions ....... 342, 447
Child restraint system ........... 137
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 62
Installing child restraints........ 141
Power window lock switch ...... 72
Power window precautions ........................... 74
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 365
Seat belt guide ........................ 61
Seat belt precautions .............. 64
Seat heater precautions ........ 302
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Cleaning
Alcantara
®............................. 316
Aluminum wheels .................. 309
Exterior.................................. 308
Interior ................................... 312
Seat belts .............................. 313
Clock ......................................... 298
Condenser ................................ 337
Console tray ............................. 294
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 464
Checking ............................... 335
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 449
Cruise control .......................... 232
Cup holders .............................. 294
Curtain shield airbags ............... 89
Customizable features ............ 487
Daytime running light system .................................... 224
Defogger Rear window ......................... 284
Side mirror ............................ 284
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