2017 TOYOTA GT86 light

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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
●Headlights
● Front position lights/daytime running lights
● Front turn signal lights
● Front fog lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Stop lights
● Rear turn signal lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Door courtesy lights (if equipped)

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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional for more information in
the following situations:
●Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED light bulbs
The headlights, front position lights/daytime running lights, front turn signal
lights, front fog lights, stop/tail lights, stop lights, rear turn signal lights and
high mounted stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn
out, take your vehicle to any authoriz ed Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional to have the light replaced.
■ When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent over-
load, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unus-
able.
■ Removing and installing the luggage trim cover and trunk panel cover
clip
Removing
Installing

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Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of t he light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install the light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to
do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering a light unit. This
may damage the light or cause condensation to build up on the inner side
of the lens.
■ When changing the rear fog light or back-up lights
Stop the engine and wait until the exhaust pipes have cooled down suffi-
ciently. The lights are located near the exhaust pipe and touching a hot
exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 385
If you think something is wrong .............................. 393
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 394
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 395
If a warning message is displayed ........................ 404
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
an emergency tire
puncture repair kit).......... 422
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare
tire)
.................................. 438
If the engine will not start ................................ 450 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................. 453
If you lose your keys ......... 454
If the electronic key does not operate properly
................ 455
If the battery is discharged ...................... 459
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 464
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 467
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
........................ 469

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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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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display: The
engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
● Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high
engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or illumi-
nates
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light tur ns on or a war ning 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.
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.
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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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
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.
(Flashes or illu- minates in red) High engine coolant temperature warning light (if
equipped)
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. ( →P. 464)
As the engine coolant temperature increases, this warning
light will change from flashing to constantly illuminated.