Get When trouble arises -> Essential information Guide for Toyota 86 2 Door First Generation (2012-2021)

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the

vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will

flash. To turn them off, press

the switch once again.

■Emergency flashers

If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not

operating, the battery may discharge.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by

your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type

truck or a flat bed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-

vincial and local laws.

If towing from the rear, the vehicle's front wheels and axles must be

in good condition. (P. 391)

If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

Before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact

your Toyota dealer before towing.

● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.

● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be

temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency

towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads

for short distances at low speeds.

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A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The

vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in

good condition.

For vehicles with an automatic transmission, only the front towing

eyelet may be used.

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Towing eyelet

■Before emergency towing

STEP

1

2

3

Release the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to N.

Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the

“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine running) position.

Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START

STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION ON

(engine running) mode.

■If towing a vehicle

Do not tow another vehicle. If towing a vehicle that has broken down is

unavoidable, avoid towing a vehicle that is heavier than your vehicle. Also,

do not pull out a vehicle that has fallen into a ditch.

WARNING

■Caution while towing

●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.

Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive

stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always

be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.

●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering

will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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NOTICE

■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency

towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may

cause serious damage to the transmission.

■To prevent damage to the vehicle

●When towing this vehicle, make sure to observe the following:

• Do not use a wire rope

• Keep vehicle speed below 20 mph (30 km/h) and do not tow for dis-

tances over 19 miles (30 km)

• Tow the vehicle in the forward direction

• Do not apply rope to the vehicle's suspension and so forth

●Do not tow another vehicle, boat (trailer) and so forth, that is heavier than

this vehicle.

■When towing down a long slope

Use a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck. (P. 391, 392)

If a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck is not used, the brakes may overheat,

leading to poor brake performance.

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Installing a towing eyelet

STEP

1

Remove the eyelet cover(s).

To prevent damage to the vehicle, cover the tip of the screwdriver

with a rag.

Front

Remove the upper cover using a

flathead screwdriver and then

pull the lower cover outward by

hand to remove it.

Upper cover

Lower cover

Rear

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Insert the towing eyelet into the

hole and tighten partially by

hand.

STEP

2

Tighten down the towing eyelet

securely using a wheel nut

wrench.

STEP

3

■Location of the emergency towing eyelet

P. 424

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WARNING

■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.

If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This

may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

■After towing

●Always remove the towing eyelet. Failure to do so can cause the SRS air-

bags to not operate correctly in the event of a frontal collision.

●Always remove the towing eyelets. Failure to do so may prevent the fuel

pump shut off system from operating properly if the vehicle receives an

impact from the rear.

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Towing with a sling-type truck

NOTICE

■To prevent body damage

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck

From the front

Vehicles with an automatic trans-

mission: Use a towing dolly

under the rear wheels.

Vehicles with a manual transmis-

sion: We recommend using a

towing dolly under the rear

wheels.

When not using a towing dolly,

release the parking brake and

shift the shift lever to N.

From the rear

Vehicles without a smart key

system: Turn the engine switch

to the “ACC” position so that the

steering wheel is unlocked.

Vehicles with a smart key sys-

tem: Turn the “ENGINE START

STOP” switch to ACCESSORY

mode so that the steering wheel

is unlocked.

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NOTICE

■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing

using a wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.

■To prevent damaging the vehicle

●Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear

when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.

The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels

straight.

●Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear

when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. The steering lock mecha-

nism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.

●When raising the vehicle from the rear, ensure adequate ground clearance

for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate

clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed from the rear.

Using a flat bed truck

If you use chains or cables to tie

down your vehicle, the angles

shaded in black must be 45.

Do not overly tighten the tie

downs or the vehicle may be

damaged.

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If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably

needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible.

■ Visible symptoms

● Fluid leaks under the vehicle

(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

● Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display: The

engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points

higher than normal

● Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high

engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or illumi-

nates

■ Audible symptoms

● Changes in exhaust sound

● Excessive tire squeal when cornering

● Strange noises related to the suspension system

● Pinging or other noises related to the engine

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■ Operational symptoms

● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough

● Appreciable loss of power

● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road

● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost

touches the floor

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Fuel pump shut off system

When the vehicle sustains an impact in an accident, etc., the fuel

pump shut off system operates to stop supplying fuel in order to

minimize fuel leakage.

Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is

activated.

Vehicles without a smart key system

STEP

1

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

Restart the engine.

STEP

2

Vehicles with a smart key system

STEP

1

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode

or turn it off.

STEP

2

Restart the engine.

NOTICE

■Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle.

If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been

damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

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