2012 TOYOTA GT86 check engine

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405 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
Avoiding a discharged battery
Turn off the headlights and the air conditioning system while the engine is
off.
Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
Precautions when the battery is discharged (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)
In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional as soon as possible.STEP 5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine and call any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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409 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. (P. 423)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
STEP 5

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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another
motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20 and 5W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN
“Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*)
Without filter
With filter 5.2 L (5.5 qt., 4.6 Imp. qt.)
5.4 L (5.7 qt., 4.8 Imp. qt.)

436 Alphabetical index
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Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Wattage................................. 427
Battery
Checking ............................... 305
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 403
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Bottle holders........................... 259
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 188
Brake assist.............................. 222
Break-in tips ............................. 155
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 193
Care
Alcantara
®............................. 286
Exterior.................................. 278
Interior ................................... 282
Seat belts .............................. 283
Chains ....................................... 229
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition ............ 125
Baby seats, installation ......... 133
Child seats, definition ............ 125
Child seats, installation ......... 133
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchor ......................... 137
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 134
Installing CRS with
top straps ............................ 138
Junior seats, definition .......... 125
Junior seats, installation........ 133Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 117
Battery precautions ....... 308, 406
Child restraint system ........... 125
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 68
Installing child restraints ....... 133
Power window lock switch ...... 78
Power window precautions ..... 80
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 323
Seat belt guide ........................ 67
Seat belt precautions .............. 69
Seat heater precautions........ 269
Trunk precautions ................... 55
Cleaning
Alcantara
®............................ 286
Exterior ................................. 278
Interior................................... 282
Seat belts .............................. 283
Clock ......................................... 264
Condenser ................................ 304
Console tray ............................. 260
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 408
Cruise control .......................... 217
Cup holders.............................. 260
Customizable features ............ 430
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Engine
Compartment ........................ 298
Engine switch ................ 165, 174
Hood ..................................... 294
How to start the
engine ......................... 165, 174
Identification number............. 417
If the engine will not start ...... 394
Ignition switch ............... 165, 174
Overheating .......................... 408
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 423
Checking ............................... 302
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 190
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 420
Checking ............................... 299
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Engine switch................... 165, 174
Engine switch light .................. 255
EPS............................................ 222
Event data recorder ................... 22Floor mat .................................. 271
Fluid
Washer ................................. 309
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 212
Wattage ................................ 427
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 212
Wattage ................................ 427
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 365
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 427
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 58
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 427
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 419
Fuel gauge ............................ 190
Fuel pump shut off system.... 361
Gas station information ......... 448
Information ............................ 428
Refueling................................. 81
Fuel door .................................... 81
Fuel filler door............................ 81
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 361
Fuses ........................................ 324F

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Tachometer
Tachometer ........................... 190
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 205
Theft deterrent system
Double locking system ............ 92
Engine immobilizer system ..... 85
Tire inflation pressure ............. 426
Tires
Chains ................................... 229
Checking ............................... 311
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit .............................. 379
If you have a flat tire...... 371, 379
Inflation pressure .................. 314
Replacing .............................. 371
Rotating tires ......................... 311
Size ....................................... 426
Snow tires ............................. 229
Spare tire .............................. 371Tools ................................. 371, 379
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 353
Traction control ....................... 222
Transmission shift
switches ......................... 180, 182
TRC ........................................... 222
Trip meter ................................. 190
Trunk
Opener .................................... 53
Trunk light
Wattage ................................ 427
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 427T

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USB port ................................... 254
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 263
Wattage................................. 427
Vanity mirrors .......................... 263
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 417
Vehicle stability control .......... 222
VSC ........................................... 222
“VSC SPORT” mode ................ 223Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ......... 363
Seat belt reminder ................ 365
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 363
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 365
Anti-lock brake system.......... 363
Brake assist system .............. 363
Brake system ........................ 362
Charging system ................... 362
Cruise control
indicator light ...................... 363
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 363
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 363
Engine oil pressure ............... 362
Low fuel level ........................ 365
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 363
Open door ............................. 365
Pretensioners........................ 363
Seat belt reminder light ......... 365
Slip indicator light.................. 363
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 363, 367
SRS airbags.......................... 363
Washer
Checking ............................... 309
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 229
Switch ................................... 214U
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