2022 TOYOTA GR86 Owners Manual (in English)

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6-1. Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the inte-
rior of the vehicle at least twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s inte- rior.
 Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.
 Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-
ened with neutral detergent
diluted to approximately 1%.
 Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent
and water.
*: If equipped
*: Ultrasuede® is a registered trade-
mark of Toray Industries, Inc.
 Periodic cleaning once a month
is recommended.
1 Wipe the entire Ultrasuede®
area with a soft cloth that has
been dampened with lukewarm
water (approximately 40°C
[104°F]) and squeezed out.
Do not wipe too hard. Doing so may
make the Ultrasuede® upholstery sur-
face become uneven. Also, only use a
clean cloth.
2 Once dry, brush the area with a
soft brush.
■Removing stuck-on dirt
If fluff is attached to your clothes, etc.
remove it by brushing it off with a soft brush. If this does not remove the fluff,
remove it using adhesive tape.
Cleaning the synthetic
leather areas
Cleaning and protecting
the Ultrasuede®area*
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.
Day-to-day cleaning
NOTICE
■When cleaning the Ultrasuede®
surfaces
As Ultrasuede® is a suede-like prod-
uct, do not brush it strongly. Doing so
may cause fluff or pilling.

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If liquid is spilled, lightly pat the
area with a tissue paper or simi-
lar to soak up the liquid.
 When mud, coffee, etc., has
dried on the Ultrasuede® uphol-
stery, remove it by lightly brush-
ing the area with a soft brush or
similar.
We recommend using a vacuum
cleaner to clean up the area after the
above has been performed.
When a stain cannot be removed
using the above procedures,
remove it by performing the follow-
ing:
1 Lightly wipe the stained area
from the outside to the inside
from multiple angles with a soft
cloth that has been dampened
with lukewarm water (approxi-
mately 40°C [104°F]) and
squeezed out.
Do not wipe too hard. Doing so may
make the Ultrasuede® upholstery sur-
face become uneven. Also, only use a clean cloth.
2 If the Ultrasuede® upholstery
surface becomes uneven, lightly
brush it with a soft brush.
3 Allow the surface to dry com-
pletely.
You will need the following items:
 A cloth that has been dampened
with benzene
 A dry cloth
1 Using a dry cloth or tissue
paper, wipe away as much of
the oil as possible to prevent the
stained area from expanding.
2 After patting the area from the
outside to the inside from multi-
ple angles using the cloth damp-
ened with benzene, soak up the
oil and benzene that floats up by
patting the area with a dry cloth.
3 If the Ultrasuede® upholstery
surface becomes uneven, lightly
brush it with a soft brush.
Liquid stainsNOTICE
■When soaking up spilled liquids
Do not press down too firmly with the
cloth, tissue paper etc., as doing so may cause the liquid to further pene-
trate the material, making soaking up
the liquid more difficult.
Oily stains

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6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance and care
6-2.Maintenance
■Where to go for maintenance ser-
vice?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Toyota recom-
mends that maintenance service opera-
tions as well as other inspections and repairs be carried out by authorized
Toyota retailers or Toyota authorized
repairers, or any reliable repairers. For repairs and services covered by your
warranty, please visit an authorized
Toyota retailer or repairer, who will use genuine Toyota parts in repairing any
difficulties you may encounter. There
can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota retailers or repairers
for non-warranty repairs and services,
as members of the Toyota network will be able to expertly assist you with any
difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer will per- form all of the scheduled maintenance
on your vehicle reliably and economi-
cally due to their experience with Toyota vehicles.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance
schedule.
For full details of your maintenance
schedule, refer to the “Toyota Service
Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.
What about do-it-yourself mainte-
nance?
Many of the maintenance items are
easy to do yourself if you have a little
mechanical ability and a few basic
automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance
tasks require special tools and skills.
These are best performed by qualified
technicians. Even if you're an experi-
enced do-it-yourself mechanic, we rec-
ommend that repairs and maintenance
be conducted by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer. Any authorized
Toyota retailer or repairer will keep a
record of maintenance, which could be
useful should you ever require War-
ranty Service. Should you choose to
select a qualified and equipped profes-
sional other than an authorized Toyota
repairer to service or maintain your
vehicle, we recommend that you
Maintenance require-
ments
To ensure safe and economical
driving, day-to-day care and
regular maintenance are
essential. Toyota recommends
the maintenance below.
WA R N I N G
■If your vehicle is not properly
maintained
Improper maintenance could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and
possible death or serious injury.
■Handling of the battery
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your
hands after handling. ( P.298)
Scheduled maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance

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request that a record of maintenance
be kept.
■Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in perfor- mance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some
important clues are:
●Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
●Appreciable loss of power
●Strange engine noises
●A fluid leak under the vehicle (How-
ever, water dripping from the air con- ditioning system after use is normal.)
●Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monox-
ide leak. Drive with the windows open
and have the exhaust system checked immediately.)
●Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire
wear
●Vehicle pulls to one side when driven
straight on a level road
●Strange noises related to suspension
movement
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal
(vehicles with a manual transmission),
pedal almost touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
●Engine coolant temperature continu-ally higher than normal ( P. 8 8 )
If you notice any of these clues, take
your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer as soon as possi-
ble. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice
precautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in
these sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
( P.298)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant
level( P.297)
• “TOYOTA Genu-
ine 50/50
Pre-mixed Super
Long Life Coolant
BLUE” or a similar
high quality ethyl-
ene glycol-based
non-silicate,
non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate cool-
ant with long-life
hybrid organic acid
technology.
• Funnel (used only
for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P.295)
• “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiv-
alent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only
for adding engine
oil)
Fuses ( P.319)
• Fuse with same
amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs
( P.321)
• Bulb with same
number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head
screwdriver
• Flathead screw-
driver
Radiator and
condenser
( P.298)

Tire inflation
pressure
( P.312)
• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.300)
• Water or washer
fluid containing
antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only
for adding water or
washer fluid)
WA R N I N G
The engine compartment contains
many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or
become electrically energized. To
avoid death or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
ItemsParts and tools

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WA R N I N G
■When working on the engine
compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fans and
engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil
and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the
battery. Fuel and battery fumes are
flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi- sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and dam-
age painted surfaces. If fluid gets
on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean water
immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, con- sult a doctor.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in ON, the electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning
is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (P.298)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner fil-
ter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive
engine wear due to dirt in the air.
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to
go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refill-
ing, it may indicate a serious problem.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
1 Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Push the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and lift the hood.
3 Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.
Hood
Opening the hood
WA R N I N G
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed
and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it
may open while the vehicle is in
motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When opening the hood
●Do not lift up or operate the wipers. Doing so may cause the hood and
wipers to contact, scratching the
hood.
●Use caution when opening the
hood in windy weather as it may close suddenly in strong wind.
●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota products
to the hood. Such additional weight
on the hood may cause it to be too heavy to be supported by the sup-
porting rod when opened.
■When closing the hood
Do not apply exce ssive weight or
force when closing the hood as doing
so may result in damage.

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■Front
■RearPositioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow
the instructions in the manual
provided with the jack and per-
form the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with
a floor jack, position the jack
correctly. Improper placement
may damage your vehicle or
cause injury.
Location of the jack point