2014 TOYOTA GT86 trailer

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 196
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 201
Multi-information display ..... 206
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 211
Fog light switch ................... 218
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 220
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 223
Driving assist systems ........ 228
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 234
Winter driving tips ............... 236
Trailer towing ...................... 240
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 242
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 250
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 2583-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX/USB
port ................................... 260
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 261
• Interior light ...................... 262
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 263
• Glove box ......................... 264
• Bottle holders ................... 265
• Cup holders/
console tray...................... 266
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 268
Vanity mirrors ..................... 269
Clock .................................. 270
Outside temperature
display .............................. 271
Ashtray ............................... 272
Power outlets ..................... 273
Seat heaters ....................... 275
Floor mat ............................ 277
Trunk features .................... 280
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 158
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)....... 171
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)....... 180
Automatic transmission .... 183
Manual Transmission ....... 190
Turn signal lever ............... 193
Parking brake ................... 194
Horn .................................. 195
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 196
Indicators and
warning lights.................. 201
Multi-information
display ............................ 2062-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch................ 211
Fog light switch ................. 218
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 220
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control.................... 223
Driving assist systems ...... 228
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 234
Winter driving tips ............. 236
Trailer towing .................... 240

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2-5. Driving information
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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

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When trouble arises
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Installing towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.
Front
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency
towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the transmission.
To prevent damage to the vehicle
When towing this vehicle, make sure to observe the following:
• Do not use a wire rope
• Keep vehicle speed below 30 km/h (20 mph) and do not tow for dis-
tances over 30 km (19 miles)
• Tow the vehicle in the forward direction
• Do not apply rope to the vehicle's suspension and so forth
Do not tow another vehicle, boat (trailer) and so forth, that is heavier than
this vehicle.
When towing down a long slope
Use a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck. (P. 364, 365)
If a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck is not used, the brakes may overheat,
leading to poor brake performance.
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