2014 TOYOTA GT86 warning light

321 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
Tire pressure warning system operation
The tire pressure warning system may not provide warning immediately if a
tire bursts or if sudden air leakage occurs.
When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
Make sure to install 4 tires that are of the specified size, and that all 4 tires
are the same size, same maker, same brand and tread pattern.
Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
Only use radial tires.
Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not operate the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting
the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure
warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it
may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.

5When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 362
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 363
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 370
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................ 371
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 372
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ....................... 384
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit).......... 393
If the engine will
not start .......................... 409
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............ 412
If you lose your keys ......... 413If the electronic key
does not operate
properly........................... 414
If the battery is
discharged ...................... 418
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 423
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 426
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 428

372
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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373 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immedi-
ately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS;
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
(Flashes in
yellow for 15
seconds.)Smart entry & start system indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start system.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRC system
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling
system.

374 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Comes on in
yellow)Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional as soon as possible.
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering warning light may come on and the warning
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.
CAUTION
When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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375 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
Indicates that a door or the
trunk is not fully closed.Check that both side doors
and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Remaining fuel
(Approximately 7.0 L
[1.8 gal., 1.5 Imp. gal.] or
less)Refuel the vehicle.
(On the instru-
ment cluster)Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)*
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center
panel)Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*
Warns the front passenger
to fasten his or her seat
belt.Fasten the seat belt.

376 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure
such as
• Natural causes (P. 377)
• Flat tire (P. 384, 393)Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure (including the spare
tire) to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a
few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even
if the tire inflation pressure
is adjusted, have the sys-
tem checked by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system
(P. 378)Have the system checked by
any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warning
light (if equipped)
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high.Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and shift the shift lever
to P.
If the light goes off after a lit-
tle while, the vehicle can be
driven. If the light does not
go off, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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377 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
*: Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 20
km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound
in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and warning
buzzer to sound, even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing
the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warn-
ing light.
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as
natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In
this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light
(after a few minutes).