2017 TOYOTA GT86 emergency towing

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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NOTICE
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Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■ Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle. (vehicles with a compact spare tire)
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire com-
pared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over
uneven road surfaces.
■ Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire (vehicles with a
compact spare tire)
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving per-
formance.
■ Stowing the jack
When stowing the jack in the jack holder, make sure that the part that the
jack handle attaches to is pointing towards the inside of the trunk. Failure to
do so may damage the vehicle body.
■ When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact any authorized To yota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■ To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or re pairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional or other qualified service shop as soon as possible.
Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when
replacing the tire. ( →P. 343)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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Alphabetical index
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Tires
Chains................................... 259
Checking ............................... 341
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .............................. 422
If you have a flat tire...... 422, 438
Inflation pressure .................. 352
Replacing .............................. 438
Rotating tires......................... 341
Size ....................................... 483
Snow tires ............................. 259
Spare tire .............................. 438
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 341, 399
Tools ................................. 422, 438
Towing Emergency towing ................ 385
“TRACK” mode ........................ 248
Traction control ....................... 246
Transmission shift switches ......................... 189, 191
TRC ........................................... 246
Trip meter ................................. 200
Trunk Opener .................................... 60
Trunk light Wattage................................. 484
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 372
Switch ................................... 197
Wattage................................. 484
USB port ................................... 284
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 294
Wattage................................. 484
Vanity mirrors .......................... 294
Vehicle identification number ................................... 473 Vehicle stability control .......... 246
VSC ........................................... 246
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ......... 397
Seat belt reminder ................ 399
Smart entry & start system ........................ 406, 411
Warning lights Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 397
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 399
Anti-lock brake system.......... 397
Brake assist system .............. 397
Brake system ........................ 395
Charging system ................... 396
Cruise control indicator light ...................... 397
Electric power steering system warning light ........... 397
Electronic engine control system ................................ 397
Engine oil pressure ............... 396
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 396
LED headlight ....................... 397
Low fuel level ........................ 399
Low tire pressure .................. 399
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 397
Master warning light.............. 399
Open door ............................. 399
Pretensioners........................ 397
Seat belt reminder light ......... 399
Slip indicator light.................. 397
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 406, 411
SRS airbags.......................... 397
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 399
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