2018 TOYOTA GT86 steering

172 2-1. Driving procedures
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor o verheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ If the smart key system indicator flashes in yellow and a messa ge is
displayed on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 363
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized se tting
P. 441
■ Immediately after reconnecting th e battery terminals due to replacing
the battery and so forth
The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the “ENGINE STAR T STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode, and start the engine after waiting at least 10
seconds. Idling may be unstable immediately after the engine st arts, how-
ever, this is not a malfunction.
The smart key system indicator light
(green) will flash quickly and a message
will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P. 413)
Vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while
turning the steering wheel left and right.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.

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When driving
WARNING
■
When starting the engine
●Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress
the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circu mstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious in jury.
● If the smart key system indicator light flashes in green after the engine has
started, never drive the vehicle. The steering wheel is still l ocked, and it
may result in an accident.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lo ck or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activ ation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, res ulting in death
or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving th e vehicle,
press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 2 s econds,
or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 454)
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driv ing
except in an emergency. Turning the engine off while driving wi ll not cause
loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will
be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, s o you should pull
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)
■Starting the engine
Vehicles with an auto matic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
■ Changing the engine switch positions
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the power outlet can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to N (manual transmission) or P (automati c
transmission). ( P. 178, 185)
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 79)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
■ Immediately after reconnecting th e battery terminals due to replacing
the battery and so forth
The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the engine switc h to the “ON”
position, and start the engine after waiting at least 10 second s. Idling may be
unstable immediately after the engine starts, however, this is not a malfunc-
tion.
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2-1. Driving procedures
Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely lo cked.
( P. 67)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

198 2-2. Instrument cluster
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 395, 407)
*1:Vehicles without a smart key system
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “O N”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. Th ey
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, o r if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your To y o t a
dealer for details.
Vehicles with a smart key system
These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started , or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not
been released.
*3: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
(Red)(If equipped)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(If equipped)
(Yellow)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(If equipped)(Yellow)
(for driver)(for the
front pas- senger)(If equipped)(If equipped)
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●Pressing and holding will turn the range value display on the
engine coolant temperatu re gauge display on/off.
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■ G-force
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehicle
Also displays, around the periphery of the G-force display, the left and
right steering amount, accelerator pedal input, and brake fluid pres-
sure
The following 2 screens are available for displaying G-force
• Normal display screen: Suitable for confirming current lateral G-forces
on the vehicle
• Peak-hold display screen: Suitable for confirming the size and direction
of the maximum lateral G-forces on the vehicle

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Scale of the G-force display
The scale of the record of the
maximum G-forces and G-force
ball trace can be changed
between 1.0 G and 0.5 G by
pressing and holding while
the normal display screen is dis-
played.
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Steering amount
If the steering wheel is turned
completely to the left or right, the
bottom side of the gauge on the
corresponding side will be illumi-
nated in red.
This display is intended for use as a guideline. Depending on f actors such as
the road surface condition, temperature and vehicle speed, the display may
not show the actual condition of the vehicle.
■ Power and torque curve
Power output
To r q u e
Current engine speed
The vertical bar will slide laterally
according to the current engine
speed.
This chart is intended for reference only and does not show the actual
engine torque or output.