2012 TOYOTA GT86 steering

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle Specifi-
cationsDetailed vehicle information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this man-
ual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk
Smart entry & start system ... 31
Wireless remote control ........ 47
Doors .................................... 50
Trunk..................................... 53
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 58
Rear seats ............................ 62
Head restraints ..................... 64
Seat belts .............................. 66
Steering wheel ...................... 73
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror .................................. 74
Outside rear view mirrors...... 75
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................... 78
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 811-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system................................ 85
Double locking system ......... 92
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 94
SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System airbag) ... 96
Child restraint systems ....... 125
Installing child restraints ..... 133
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 148
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
1Before driving
2When driving

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Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 205
P. 187
P. 212
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 190
P. 200
Clock P. 264
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 214
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 352
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 73
Floor mat P. 271
Hood lock release lever P. 294
Fuel filler door opener P. 81
SRS driver knee airbag P. 96Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart entry & start system)
P. 165
AUX/USB port 
P. 254
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
: If equipped

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Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 73
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 190
P. 200
Clock P. 264
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P. 214
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 352
Floor mat P. 271
Hood lock release lever P. 294
Fuel filler door opener P. 81
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart entry & start system)
P. 165
SRS driver knee airbag P. 96
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 205
P. 187
P. 212
AUX/USB port 
P. 254
: If equipped
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)

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1-1. Key information
Keys.................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk
Smart entry & start
system .............................. 31
Wireless remote control ...... 47
Doors .................................. 50
Trunk .................................. 53
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................... 58
Rear seats .......................... 62
Head restraints ................... 64
Seat belts............................ 66
Steering wheel .................... 73
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror ........................ 74
Outside rear view mirrors ... 751-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................... 78
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................... 81
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system .............................. 85
Double locking system ........ 92
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 94
SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System
airbag) .............................. 96
Child restraint systems ..... 125
Installing child
restraints ......................... 133
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................ 148

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
Seatback fold strap (if
equipped)

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Getting in and out of the rear seats
To get in and out of the rear seats, use the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever or seatback fold strap.
Before getting in or out of the rear seats
Release the seat belt from the seat belt guide. (P. 6 7 )
Getting in the rear seats
Driver’s side (if equipped)
Lift the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever.
The seatback will fold forward.
Passenger’s side
Lift the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever.
The seatback will fold forward.
The seat can be slid forward and
backward.

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FT86_EEGetting out of the rear seats
Driver’s side (if equipped)
Pull the seatback fold strap.
The seatback will fold forward.
Passenger’s side
Pull the seatback fold strap.
The seatback will fold forward.
The seat can be slid forward and
backward.
After getting in or out of the rear seats
Return the seatback to the upright position until the seat locks.
Front passenger seat only: The seat will lock in position at the point where
the seatback reaches the upright position.
Seat dust cover
Always remove the seat dust cover that may be attached at the time of pur-
chase before using the seat.