2019 TOYOTA GT86 battery

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■
Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally ignit ing the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
● Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
● Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+ ” and “-” ter-
minals.
● Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or s moke near
the battery.
■ Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte , while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery.
● When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and t ake care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact wit h skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the ski n or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medica l attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, term inals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle as the three-way catalytic converter
may overheat and become a fire hazard.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specificati on. Please con-
tact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Battery
Specific gravity reading at
68 F (20 C): 1.250  1.290 Fully charged
1.160  1.200 Half charged
1.060  1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
Oil capacity (Refer-
ence)
1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*
• Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
• Other LSD gear oil that meets API GL-5 and
SAE 75W-85
NOTICE
■ Differential gear oil
Using a differential gear oil other than “Toyota Genuine Differ ential Gear Oil
LX” may cause occurrences of noises, vibrations and poor fuel c onsumption.
Never use different brands together.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the
number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupant
s in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a ti
re or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter o
f the bead seat
Rim size designation R im diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distan ce between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each
axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 268, 275
ABS........................................... 245
Air conditioning filter .............. 360
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 360
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 275
Manual air conditioning system................................ 268
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions ................... 103, 111
Airbag precautions for
your child............................ 120
Airbag warning light .............. 397
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........... 111
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 120
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 128
General airbag
precautions ........................ 120
Locations of airbags ............... 89
Modification and disposal of airbags ............. 124
Proper driving posture ......................... 87, 120
Side airbag operating conditions ........................... 111
Side airbag
precautions ........................ 120
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ........................... 111
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions............ 120
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners ............... 496
SRS airbags ........................... 89 Alarm ...........................................82
Anti-lock brake system............245
Audio input ...............................286
Audio system
Audio input ............................286
AUX port................................286
iPod .......................................286
Portable music player............286
Steering wheel audio switches ..............................287
USB memory .........................286
USB port................................286
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................275
Automatic headlight leveling system ....................................226
Automatic light control system ....................................222
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........178
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................438
Manual mode ........................181
Mode select switch ................180
Paddle shift switches.............181
AUX port ...................................286
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............375
Wattage .................................469
Battery Checking ...............................339
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............444
Preparing and checking before winter .......................261
Bottle holders ...........................293
Brake
Fluid ......................................337
Parking brake ........................189A
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Brake assist .............................. 245
Break-in tips ............................. 155
Brightness controlInstrument panel light control ................................. 192
Care Alcantara
®............................. 316
Aluminum wheels .................. 309
Exterior .................................. 308
Interior ................................... 312
Seat belts .............................. 313
Cargo capacity ......................... 256
Chains ....................................... 263
Child restraint system Booster seats,
definition ............................. 137
Booster seats, installation ........................... 141
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 137
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 141
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 128
Infant seats, definition ............................. 137
Infant seats,
installation ........................... 141
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 142
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 144
Installing CRS with
top tether straps .................. 147 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 120
Battery precautions ....... 342, 447
Child restraint system ........... 137
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 62
Installing child restraints........ 141
Power window lock switch ...... 72
Power window precautions ........................... 74
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 365
Seat belt guide ........................ 61
Seat belt precautions .............. 64
Seat heater precautions ........ 302
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Cleaning
Alcantara
®............................. 316
Aluminum wheels .................. 309
Exterior.................................. 308
Interior ................................... 312
Seat belts .............................. 313
Clock ......................................... 298
Condenser ................................ 337
Console tray ............................. 294
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 464
Checking ............................... 335
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 449
Cruise control .......................... 232
Cup holders .............................. 294
Curtain shield airbags ............... 89
Customizable features ............ 487
Daytime running light system .................................... 224
Defogger Rear window ......................... 284
Side mirror ............................ 284
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Dimension ................................ 458
Dinghy towing ......................... 266
Display
Drive information .................. 210
Multi-information display ........................ 200, 207
Trip information ............ 202, 208
Warning messages............... 407
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 324
Doors Door lock .................... 25, 38, 43
Door windows ......................... 72
Side mirrors ............................ 69
Driver's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 399
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 155
Correct posture....................... 87
Procedures ........................... 152
Winter drive tips.................... 261
Electric power steering........... 245
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 440
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 384
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 440
If the engine will not start...... 435
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 438
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 444
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 395
If the warning light turns on .............................. 395 If the warning message
is displayed .........................407
If you have a flat tire .............424
If you lose your keys .............439
If you think something is wrong ..................................393
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................452
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..........................454
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................385
If your vehicle overheats .......449
Engine Compartment ........................331
Engine switch ................166, 175
Hood......................................327
How to start the engine .........................166, 175
Identification number .............459
If the engine will not start ......435
Ignition switch................166, 175
Overheating...........................449
Engine coolant Capacity ................................464
Checking ...............................335
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................191
Engine immobilizer system.......79
Engine oil Capacity ................................462
Checking ...............................332
Preparing and checking before winter .......................261
Engine switch ...................166, 175
Engine switch light ..................289
EPS ............................................245
Event data recorder ...................18
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Alphabetical index
Keyless entry ............................. 38
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 22
Engine switch ............... 166, 175
If you lose your keys............. 439
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 440
Key number ............................ 22
Keyless entry .......................... 38
Keys ....................................... 22
Mechanical key....................... 23
Wireless remote
control key............................ 38
Language (multi-information display) .................................. 217
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Wattage ................................ 469
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 375
Wattage ................................ 469
Lights Emergency flasher switch .... 384
Engine switch light................ 289
Fog light switch..................... 228
Hazard light switch ............... 384
Headlights switch ................. 222
Interior light switch................ 290
Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Trunk light............................... 48
Turn signal lever ................... 188
Wattage ................................ 469
Load capacity .......................... 260
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 324
General maintenance ........... 320
Maintenance data ................. 458
Maintenance requirements ... 318 Manual air conditioning
system ....................................268
Manual transmission ...............185
Meter Indicators...............................194
Instrument panel
light control .........................192
Meters ...................................191
Multi-information
display.........................200, 207
Settings .........................200, 217
Warning lights .......................395
Warning messages ...............407
Microphone...............................288
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............68
Side mirror heater .................284
Side mirrors .............................69
Vanity mirrors ........................297
Multi-information display
Drive information ...................210
G-force display ......................212
Language ..............................217
Multi-information display.........................200, 207
Settings .................................217
Trip information .............202, 208
Warning messages ...............407
Noise from under vehicle ..........15
Odometer ..................................191
Oil Engine oil ..............................332
Opener Fuel filler door .........................75
Hood......................................327
Trunk .......................................46
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............69K
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Outside temperature display ............................ 200, 219
Overheating, Engine ................449
Paddle shift switches .............. 181
Parking brake ........................... 189
Parking lights Switch.................................... 222
Power outlets ........................... 299
Power windows ..........................72
Radiator .................................... 337
Rear seats ...................................56
Rear side marker lights Switch.................................... 222
Rear turn signal lights Switch.................................... 188
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror.............68
Outside rear view mirrors ........69
Rear view monitor system ...... 237
Rear window defogger ............ 284
Replacing Fuses .................................... 367
Key battery ............................ 363
Light bulbs ............................. 375
Tires ...................................... 424
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 492
REV indicator ........................... 156
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............60
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).....................62
Child restraint system installation ........................... 141
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 313 Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) .................... 62
How to wear your seat belt ..... 60
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 62
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............. 64
Reminder light ....................... 399
Seat belt guide ........................ 61
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 61
Seat heaters ............................. 301
Seating capacity ...................... 260
Seats Adjustment .............................. 53
Adjustment precautions .......... 55
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 141
Cleaning ................................ 312
Head restraint ......................... 58
Properly sitting in the seat....... 87
Seat heaters.......................... 301
Service reminder indicators .............................. 194
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 178
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 438
Manual transmission ............. 185
Shift lock system ..................... 438
Side airbags ............................... 89
Side maker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 375
Switch ................................... 222
Wattage................................. 469
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding............... 69
Smart key system Antenna location ..................... 27
Entry function .......................... 25
Starting the engine ................ 166
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