2017 TOYOTA GT86 Owners Manual

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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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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 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.

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Towing eyelet
■Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.
■ If towing a vehicle
Do not tow another vehicle. If towing a vehicle that has broken down is
unavoidable, avoid towing a vehicle that is heavier than your vehicle. Also,
do not pull out a vehicle that has fallen into a ditch.
WARNING
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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NOTICE
■
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 20 mph (30 km/h) and do not tow for dis-
tances over 19 miles (30 km)
• 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. 313, 314)
If a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck is not used, the brakes may overheat,
leading to poor brake performance.

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Installing a towing eyeletRemove the eyelet cover(s).
To prevent damage to the vehicle, cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Front Remove the upper cover using a
flathead screwdriver and then
pull the lower cover outward by
hand to remove it.
Upper cover
Lower cover
STEP 1

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Rear
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Towing with a sling-type truck
■Location of the emergency towing eyelet
→P. 327
WARNING
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
■ After towing
●Always remove the towing eyelet. Failure to do so can cause the SRS air-
bags to not operate correctly in the event of a frontal collision.
● Always remove the towing eyelets. Failure to do so may prevent the fuel
pump shut off system from operating properly if the vehicle receives an
impact from the rear.
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.