2012 TOYOTA GT86 cruise control

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 190
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 195
Multi-information display ..... 200
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 205
Fog light switch ................... 212
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 214
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 217
Driving assist systems ........ 222
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 227
Winter driving tips ............... 229
Trailer towing ...................... 233
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 236
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 244
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 2523-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX/USB port .... 254
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 255
• Interior light ...................... 256
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 257
• Glove box ......................... 258
• Bottle holders ................... 259
• Cup holders/
console tray...................... 260
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 262
Vanity mirrors ..................... 263
Clock .................................. 264
Outside temperature
display .............................. 265
Ashtray ............................... 266
Power outlets ..................... 267
Seat heaters ....................... 269
Floor mat ............................ 271
Trunk features .................... 274
3Interior features

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BB
Paddle shift switches  P. 180, 182
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without a smart entry & start system)
P. 174
Cruise control switch  P. 217Horn
SRS driver airbag P. 189
P. 96
Instrument panel light control dial P. 193
Manual headlight leveling dial  P. 207
Trunk opener P. 53
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without a smart entry & start system)
P. 174
Cruise control switch  P. 217Horn
SRS driver airbag P. 189
P. 96
Instrument panel light control dial P. 193
Manual headlight leveling dial 
P. 207
Trunk opener P. 53
: If equipped
Paddle shift switches  P. 180, 182

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Installation of an RF-transmitter system
The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 152
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)....... 165
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)....... 174
Automatic transmission .... 177
Manual Transmission ....... 184
Turn signal lever ............... 187
Parking brake ................... 188
Horn .................................. 189
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 190
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 195
Multi-information
display ............................ 200
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 205
Fog light switch ................. 212
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 2142-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control.................... 217
Driving assist systems ...... 222
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 227
Winter driving tips ............. 229
Trailer towing .................... 233

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When driving
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When moving the shift lever out of P
If the shift lever is pushed sideways before the brake pedal is depressed,
shift lever operation may not be possible. Depress the brake pedal before
shifting the shift lever out of P.
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
If downshifting operations are performed at a vehicle speed by which down-
shifting is not possible (when downshifting will cause the engine speed to
enter the red zone), a buzzer will sound to warn the driver that downshifting
cannot be performed.
When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Downshifting can be performed even when using cruise control. After down-
shifting, the set speed continues. (P. 180, 182)
Sport mode
In sport mode, lower gears are used and gears change at a higher
engine speed.
If sport mode is changed to while the shift lever is in the M position, the
“SPORT” indicator will come on but sport mode controls will not be car-
ried out. Shift the shift lever to the D position.
Sport mode cannot be changed to when driving with cruise control acti-
vated.
Snow mode
To prevent slipping, 1
st gear cannot be selected when in snow mode.
Sport mode and snow mode automatic deactivation
In the following situations, the driving mode is automatically deactivated:
When the engine is turned off after driving in sport mode or snow mode.
When cruise control is activated while driving in sport mode.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 397

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 187)Shift position Indicator
(P. 184)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 206)Shift-up indicator
(P. 185)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 212)Slip indicator
(P. 222)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 212)“TRC OFF” indicator
(P. 223)
Security indicator
(P. 85)VSC off indicator
(P. 224)
(If equipped)
Smart entry & start sys-
tem indicator (P. 165)“VSC SPORT” indicator
(P. 223)
Shift position and shift
range indicator
(P. 178)
(If equipped)
REV indicator
(P. 156)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Upshift/downshift indi-
cator (P. 180, 182)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 217)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SPORT” indicator
(P. 179)
(If equipped)
“SET” indicator
(P. 217)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SNOW” indicator
(P. 179)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator (green)
will come on.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
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STEP 2

: If equipped