2014 TOYOTA GT86 Owners Manual

5When trouble arises
361
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

362
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will
flash. To turn them off, press
the switch once again.

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363
5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional before towing.
The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, only the front towing
eyelet may be used.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional or a commercial towing service, using a
lift-type truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the vehicle's front wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (P. 368)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

364 5-1. Essential information
Towing eyelet
Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine running) position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION
ON (engine running) mode.
If towing a vehicle
Do not tow another vehicle. If towing a vehicle that has broken down is
unavoidable, avoid towing a vehicle that is heavier than your vehicle. Also,
do not pull out a vehicle that has fallen into a ditch.
CAUTION
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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365 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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. 368, 369)
If a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck is not used, the brakes may overheat,
leading to poor brake performance.
STEP 1

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Rear
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
STEP 2
STEP 3

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When trouble arises
Towing with a sling-type truck
Location of the emergency towing eyelet
P. 384, 394
CAUTION
Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
After towing
Always remove the towing eyelet. Failure to do so can cause the SRS air-
bags to not operate correctly in the event of a frontal collision.
NOTICE
To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

368 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From the front
Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly
under the rear wheels.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: We recommend using a
towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
release the parking brake and
shift the shift lever to N.
From the rear
Vehicles without a smart entry &
start system: Turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” position so
that the steering wheel is
unlocked.
Vehicles with a smart entry &
start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to
ACCESSORY mode so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.