2017 TOYOTA GT86 trailer

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 200
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 204
Multi-information display (monochrome display) ...... 210
Multi-information display (color display) ................... 215
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 231
Fog light switch ................... 237
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 238
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control...................... 241
Driving assist systems ........ 246
Hill-start assist control......... 253
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 257
Winter driving tips ............... 259
Trailer towing ...................... 263 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system.............................. 266
Automatic air conditioning system.............................. 274
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 282
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port .... 284
Steering wheel audio switches ........................... 285
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 286
• Interior light ...................... 287
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 288
• Glove box ......................... 289
• Bottle holders ................... 290
• Cup holders/console tray .................................... 291
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ............ 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart entry &
start system) ................... 174
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart entry &
start system) ................... 183
Automatic transmission .... 186
Manual Transmission ....... 193
Turn signal lever ............... 197
Parking brake ................... 198
Horn .................................. 199
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters .......... 200
Indicators and warning lights ............................... 204
Multi-information display (monochrome display) .... 210
Multi-information display (color display) ................. 215 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch................ 231
Fog light switch ................. 237
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 238
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 241
Driving assist systems ...... 246
Hill-start assist control....... 253
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ........... 257
Winter driving tips ............. 259
Trailer towing .................... 263

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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NOTICE
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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. 391, 392)
If a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck is not used, the brakes may overheat,
leading to poor brake performance.