2016 TOYOTA GT86 battery

5When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 364
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .............................. 365
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 372
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................ 3735-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 374
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ....................... 386
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit)......................... 395
If the engine will not
start................................. 411
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............ 414
If you lose your keys ......... 415
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly........................... 416
If the battery is
discharged ...................... 420
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 425
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 428
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 430
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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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384 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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OnceContinuous
(5 seconds)
(Flashes
in yellow)Smart entry & start system
indicator light
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the elec-
tronic key and lock the doors
without first turning the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch off.Turn the
“ENGINE
START
STOP” switch
off and lock
the doors
again.
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.)Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that the electronic
key is not present when
attempting to start the
engine.Confirm the
location of the
electronic
key.
Intermit-
tently
(7 sec-
onds)

(Flashes
in yellow)Smart entry & start system
indicator light
An attempt was made to
drive when the regular key
was not inside the vehicle.Confirm that
the electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.)Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that the electronic
key battery is low.Replace the
battery.
(→P. 332)
Once(Flashes
quickly in
green for
15 sec-
onds.)Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that the steering
lock has not been released.Release the
steering lock.
(→P. 175)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection
procedure
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411
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (→P. 169, 178), consider each of the following
points.
■The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. (→P. 169, 178)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→P. 92)
■The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. (→P. 420)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■The starter motor does not turn over. (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(→P. 412)
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412 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in P.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (→P. 420)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a smart entry & start system)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional if the problem cannot be
repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with a smart entr y & start system)
Unlocking and locking the doors, unlocking the trunk
Use the mechanical key built in to the electronic keys to operate the
doors and trunk. (→P. 31)
Doors
Vehicles without a double
locking system
Locks driver ’s door
Unlocks driver’s door
Vehicles with a double lock-
ing system
Locks both side doors
Unlocks both side doors
Trunk (left-hand drive vehicles only)
Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted (→P. 40) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk
can be opened or the engine can be started by following the proce-
dure below.
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419 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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■Stopping the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the shift lever to P and press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the
engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N and press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the
engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
(→P. 332)
■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Release the brake pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in
above.The engine does not start and modes will be changed each
time the switch is pressed. (→P. 172)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Release the clutch pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in
above.The engine does not start and modes will be changed each
time the switch is pressed. (→P. 172)
■If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked by the smart entry & start
system
Lock and unlock the doors by the mechanical key or wireless remote control.
STEP 3
STEP 3
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle's battery is discharged.
You can call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle following
the steps below.
Connect the jumper cables according to the following pro-
cedures:
Left-hand drive vehicles
STEP 1
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