2017 TOYOTA GT86 tow

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from out-
side the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles air
inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
Adjusting the position of the air outlets Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Right and left side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
When defrosting the side win-
dows, face the right and left side
outlets toward them.

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Bottle holders
■When using the bottle holder
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than a pet bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( →P. 265)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Brake fluid level ( →P. 263)• FMVSS No.116 fresh DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( →P. 261)• “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-
mixed Super Long Life Coolant
BLUE” or similar high-quality
ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid
technology.
“TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-
mixed Super Long Life Coolant
BLUE” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level ( →P. 258)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding engine oil)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the engine switch off. Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box and pull the glove box
toward you to disconnect the
claws.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
■ Front side marker lights
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the light to
be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.
Remove the clips and partly
remove the fender liner.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Release the light's claw.
Insert the screwdriver into the
hole. While firmly pushing the
screwdriver forward, move it
towards the inside of the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
wrap the tip of the screwdriver
with a tape.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 306
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................... 307
If you think something is wrong ......................... 315
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 316 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds... ............ 317
If you have a flat tire......... 327
If the engine will not start ................................ 338
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 339
If you lose your keys ........ 340
If the battery is discharged ..................... 341
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 345
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 348
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 350

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer 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
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the vehic le's front wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (→P. 313)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.