2019 TOYOTA GT86 engine

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■The power outlet can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may caus e a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engi ne is not
running.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Seat heaters
■The seat heaters can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heater off. The indicator light goes off.
Press the switch to warm the
seats.
The indicator light comes on
when a seat heater is turned
on.
Rapid heating
Normal heating
: If equipped

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WARNING
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with t he seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal- lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may ca use
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■ To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an acc ident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When installing a floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different mo del year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Driver’s seat floor mat: Only use floor mats designed for the d river's seat.
● Front: Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips)
provided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
●Front: Check that the floor mat is
securely fixed in the correct place with
all the provided retaining hooks (clips).
Be especially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.
● Driver’s seat: With the engine stopped
and the shift lever in P (automatic trans-
mission) or N (manual transmission),
fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the
floor mat.

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 308
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 312
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area ....... 316
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 318
General maintenance....... 320
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 323 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 324
Hood ................................ 327
Positioning a floor jack ..... 329
Engine compartment ........ 331
Tires ................................. 345
Tire inflation pressure ...... 353
Wheels ............................. 357
Air conditioning filter......... 360
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ..... 363
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 367
Light bulbs........................ 375

310 4-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doi ng so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ Precautions regardin g the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffuser s to
become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers
until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pi pes and rear
bumper diffusers can cause burns.
NOTICE
■ To prevent paint deterioration an d corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, m ine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Protective film for side sill plates
Make sure to remove the protective film. Failure to do so may c ause rust,
depending on conditions.

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Maintenance and care
■
Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
●Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date
with the latest service information. They are well informed abo ut the
operations of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will p romptly
take care of it.
WARNING
■ If your vehicle is not properly maintained
It could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible s erious injury or
death.
■ Warning in handling of battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wor k in a
well ventilated area.
● Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste p roduced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive har m. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hand s
after handling. ( P. 339)

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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(P. 339)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( P. 337)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( P. 335)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( P. 332)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(
P. 337)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (P. 343)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be p er-
formed at the intervals specifie d in the “Owner's Warranty Info rma-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recomme nded that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qua lified
service shop for advice.