Toyota GT86 (2016 year). Manual - part 14
2-1. Driving procedures
■ Gear Shift Indicator display
●The Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed
on the clutch pedal.
●The Gear Shift Indicator may operate to prevent a possible engine stall at
a low engine speed.
WARNING
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■ Gear Shift Indicator
The indication of the gear shift indicator is only as a guideline for driving
more fuel-efficiently. The indicator does not inform the driver about the safe
shift operation timing. The driver has the responsibility for suitable shift oper-
ation depending on the traffic conditions or driving conditions (e.g., overtak-
ing or driving on an uphill slope).
This indicator supports the driver to drive more fuel-efficiently. The vehicle
system determines the shift operation timing depending on the driving condi-
tions, and informs the driver by the indicator on the combination meter. For
details, refer to Gear shift indicator.
Usually, the gear shift indicator is a guideline for driving more fuel-efficiently,
and it also may operate to prevent a possible stall at a low engine speed.
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NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the transmission
● Do not shift the shift lever without
depressing the clutch pedal.
●Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.
●Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary and the clutch
pedal is fully depressed.
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Turn signal lever
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of
the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
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The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
■ Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the turn signal lights has not burned out.
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Parking brake
To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while
depressing the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the button.
■ Usage in winter time
→P. 259
NOTICE
■ Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
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Horn
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the
mark.
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■ 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 locked.
(→P. 80)
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The illustration below is for left-hand drive vehicles.
The switch positions may differ slightly for right-hand drive vehi-
cles.
With monochrome display
With color display
Type A Type B
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Analog Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge (if equipped)
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Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Digital Speedometer (if equipped)
Displays the vehicle speed.
Multi-information display, odometer and trip meter
→P. 210, 215
“DISP” switch (if equipped)
→P. 213
“ODO/TRIP” switch
→P. 212, 216
“km/h MPH” switch (if equipped)
Each time the switch is pressed, the display inside the meter changes
between km/h and MPH.
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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
■ The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the front position lights or the headlights turn on, the instrument panel
lights will dim. However, when the instrument panel brightness control dial is
turned to the up most position, the instrument panel lights will not dim even
when the front position lights or headlights turn on.
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NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●In the following situations, the engine may be overheating. In this case,
immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it
has cooled completely. (→P. 464)
• Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display: The engine
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coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone
• Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high engine coolant
temperature warning light flashes or illuminates
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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster (with monochrome display)
Instrument cluster (with color display)
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Center panel
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■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Shift position indicator
Turn signal indicator
(→P. 194)
(→P. 197)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
Gear Shift Indicator
Headlight high beam
(→P. 194)
indicator (→P. 232)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
*2
Front fog light indicator
Low engine coolant
(→P. 237)
temperature indicator
(Blue)
(If equipped)
Rear fog light indicator
*1, 3
Slip indicator
(→P. 237)
(→P. 247)
Security indicator
*3
Hill-start assist control
(→P. 93)
ON indicator (→P. 253)
Smart entry & start sys-
*1
“TRC OFF” indicator
tem indicator (→P. 174)
(→P. 247)
(If equipped)
Shift position and shift
range indicator
*1
VSC off indicator
(→P. 187)
(→P. 248)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Gear Shift Indicator
“TRACK” indicator
(→P. 189, 191)
(→P. 248)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SPORT” indicator
REV indicator
(→P. 188)
(→P. 164)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
(If equipped)
“SNOW” indicator
(→P. 188)
Cruise control indicator
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
(→P. 241)
(Green)
(If equipped)
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Airbag man-
“SET” indicator
ual on-off
(→P. 241)
indicator
(If equipped)
(→P. 155)
*4
Low outside tempera-
ture indicator (→P. 214)
(If equipped)
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*1: Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position 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 vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start 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 any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for details.
*2: This indicator turns on when the engine coolant temperature is low.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: When the outside temperature is approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower,
the indicator will illuminate.
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■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (→P. 395, 404)
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
(Red)
(If equipped)
(Yellow)
(If equipped)
*1
*1
*2
*3
*1
*1
(If equipped)
(Yellow)
(for driver)
(for the
front pas-
(If equipped)
senger)
*1
*1
*4
*1
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
*1: Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position 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 vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start 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 any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional 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.
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*4: Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display only: This
light turns on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
to indicate that a system check is being performed. It will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if the light does not come on or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer for details.
WARNING
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■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately
if this occurs.
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