2019 TOYOTA 86 Owners Manual

491-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving WARNING■ Caution while driving
● Keep the trunk lid closed while driving.
If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage in the trunk may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an ac cident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the trunk lid before driv ing.
● Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is ful ly closed. If the
trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while d riving, caus-
ing an accident.
● Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braki ng or a colli-
sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
■ When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not allow children to play in the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suff er from heat
exhaustion, suffocation or other injuries.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to operate unexpectedly, or ca use the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

501-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
WARNING■ Using the trunk
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resu lting in seri-
ous injury.
● Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk li d before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to suddenl y shut again
after it is opened.
● When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.
● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let t hem know that
the trunk is about to open or close.
● Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weat her as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.
● The trunk lid may suddenly shut if it is
not opened fully. It is more difficult to
open or close the trunk lid on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the trunk lid unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make
sure that the trunk lid is fully open
and secure before using the trunk.

511-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving WARNING
● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts t o the trunk
lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to suddenly
shut again after it is opened.
■ Trunk lid damper stays
Do not pull on or disassemble the trunk lid damper stays, or di spose of them
in a fire. Illustrations on the trunk lid damper stays indicate the following:● When closing the trunk lid, observe
the following precautions:
• Take extra care to prevent your
fingers etc. from being caught.
Vehicles without a rear spoiler
• Make sure to press the trunk lid
lightly on its outer surface.
Vehicles with a rear spoiler
• Do not place your hand(s)
between the rear spoiler and trunk
lid when closing the trunk lid.
• To close the trunk lid, press the
rear spoiler on either of the por-
tions .
: Do not pull
: Do not disassemble
: Do not dispose of in fire

521-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
NOTICE■ Trunk damper stays
The trunk lid is equipped with damper stays that hold the trunk lid in place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to trunk damper stays, resulting in a
malfunction.
● Do not attach any foreign objects such as stickers, plastic she ets and
adhesives to damper stay rods.
● Do not touch damper stay rods with gloves or other fabric items .
● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk
lid.
● Do not apply lateral force to damper stays or place your hand o n it.

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Before driving 1-3. Adjustable components (sea ts, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
Seatback fold strap

541-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Getting in and out of the rear seats
To get in and out of the rear seats, use the se atback angle adj ust-
ment lever or seatback fold strap.
■ Before getting in or out of the rear seats
Release the seat belt fr om the seat belt guide. (  P. 6 1 )
■ Getting in the rear seats
Lift the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever. The seatback will fold forward.
Front passenger seat only: The
seat can be slid forward and
backward.
■ Getting out of the rear seats
Pull the seatback fold strap. The seatback will fold forward.
Front passenger seat only: The
seat can be slid forward and
backward.
■ After getting in or out of the rear seats
Return the seatback to the upright position until the seat lock s.
Front passenger seat only: The seat will lock in position at th e point where
the seatback reaches the upright position.
■ Seat dust cover
Always remove the seat dust cover that may be attached at the t ime of pur-
chase before using the seat.

551-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving WARNING■ Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a colli sion, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may cont act the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury i n the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may un expect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
● Take care not to hit passengers with the seat.
When sliding the seat rearward, make sure not to squash the leg s of the
rear passengers.
● When returning the seatback upright, perform seatback angle adj ustment
while holding down the seatback.
● Do not pull on or use the seat belt guide to adjust or fold the front seat.
● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts t o avoid
injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanis m.
■ When driving the vehicle
Never operate the seatback angle adjustment lever or seatback f old strap.
Doing so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Getting in and out of the rear seats
● When getting in or out of the rear seats, make sure not to get your hands,
legs, etc. squashed in the movable or connecting parts.
● When getting in or out of the rear seats, make sure not to trip on the seat
rails.
● After getting in or out of the rear seats, always make sure the front seat is
locked in position.
■ When operating the front seat from the rear seat
Make sure that no passenger is seated in the front seat.

561-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Rear seats
■ Seat dust cover
Always remove the seat dust cover that may be attached at the t ime of pur-
chase before using the seat.The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Pull the seatback lock release
straps in the trunk for the seat-
back you wish to fold down. To return the seatbacks to its
original position, lift it up until it
locks.