2012 TOYOTA GT86 oil temperature

180 2-1. Driving procedures
FT86_EE
Manual mode driving
To enter manual mode, shift the shift lever to the M position.
While the upshift/downshift indicator light is illuminated, gears can be
selected by operating the shift lever or paddle shift switches (if
equipped), allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
Even if upshifting operations are performed, if vehicle speed is too low for
the requested gear, the gear will not change.
Upshift indicator
Downshift indicator
Upshifting (+)
Downshifting (-)
Each time the shift lever or pad-
dle shift switches are operated,
the gear changes up or down
one gear and the selected gear,
“1” through “6”, will be set.
The selected gear, from “1” to “6”,
and “M” will be displayed on the
shift position and shift range indi-
cator.
When in manual mode, the gear will not change unless the shift lever
or paddle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in manual mode, the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situations:
When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
When engine oil temperature is high and engine speed rises close
to the red zone.

299 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
FT86_EE
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than five minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
When checking the oil, look at both sides of the dipstick and use the
lower measurement to determine the level of oil.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

421 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
FT86_EERecommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufacturing,
and the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in
cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not available,
SAE 5W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
Preferred

438 Alphabetical index
FT86_EE
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

440 Alphabetical index
FT86_EE
Keyless entry ............................. 47
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 28
Engine switch ................ 165, 174
If you lose your keys ............. 398
If your electronic key
battery is discharged .......... 399
Key number............................. 28
Keyless entry .......................... 47
Keys ........................................ 28
Mechanical key ....................... 29
Wireless remote control key.... 47
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Wattage................................. 427
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 332
Wattage................................. 427
Lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 255
Emergency flasher switch ..... 352
Engine switch light ................ 255
Fog light switch ..................... 212
Hazard light switch ................ 352
Headlights switch .................. 205
Interior light switch ................ 256
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Turn signal lever ................... 187
Vanity lights........................... 263
Wattage................................. 427Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 291
Maintenance data ................. 416
Maintenance requirements ... 288
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 236
Manual transmission ............... 184
Meter
Instrument panel
light control ......................... 193
Meters ................................... 190
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 74
Side mirror heater ................. 252
Side mirrors ............................ 75
Vanity mirrors........................ 263
Multi-information display ........ 200
Odometer.................................. 190
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 299
Opener
Fuel filler door ......................... 81
Hood ..................................... 294
Trunk....................................... 53
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 75
Outside temperature
display .................................... 265
Overheating, Engine................ 408K
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FT86_EE
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
V
W