2012 TOYOTA GT86 Owners Manual

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Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
Open the air outlet.
Close the air outlet.
Right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting
and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
Fogging up of the windows
The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
If you turn
off, the windows may fog up more easily.
The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
Outside/recirculated air mode
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the
outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is
effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior.
During cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool
the vehicle interior effectively.
Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the inside temperature.
When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0C (32F)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when
is
pressed.

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Air conditioning odors
During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
Air conditioning filter
P. 318
CAUTION
To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The out-
side rear view mirror defoggers* are used to remove frost, dew or
raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
The illustration below is for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions may differ slightly for right-hand drive vehi-
cles.
On/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
*: Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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The defoggers can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
The outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
When continuous operation is set (vehicles with an automatic air con-
ditioning system)
During continuous operation, the defogger stops operating for 2 minutes
after every 15 minutes of continual operation. Even during the 2 minutes that
operation stops, the operating light remains illuminated. The rear window
defogger will continue to operate in this cycle until it is turned off.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional (vehi-
cles with an automatic air conditioning system)
The rear window defogger can be set to 15-minute operation or continuous
operation. (Customizable features P. 430)
CAUTION
When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX/USB por t
Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle's audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.
: If equipped
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen
to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
Depending on the type of portable audio device, some device opera-
tion may not be available.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.

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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Interior light (P. 256)
Engine switch light (vehicles without a smart entry & start sys-
tem)
“ENGINE START STOP” switch light (vehicles with a smart entry
& start system)
Door courtesy lights (if equipped)

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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. 430)
Interior light