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01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008

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2001 MR2 (OM17482U)

NOTICE

Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.

When  checking  the  battery,  remove
the  ground  cable  from  the  negative
terminal  (“–”  mark)  first  and  rein-
stall  it  last.

Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.

Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.

—Checking battery fluid

Z73001

Type A

Type B

Green

Dark

Clear or
light yellow

Blue

White

Red

CHECKING BY HYDROMETER

Check the battery condition by the
hydrometer color.

Hydrometer color

Condition

Type A

Type B

Condition

Green

Blue

Good

Dark

White

Charging
necessary.  Have
battery  checked
by  your  Toyota
dealer.

Clear or

light

yellow

Red

Have  battery
checked  by  your
Toyota  dealer.

Battery recharging precautions

During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.

Therefore, before recharging:

1. If recharging with the battery installed

on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.

2. Be sure the power switch on the re-

charger  is  off  when  connecting  the
charger  cables  to  the  battery  and  when
disconnecting  them.

CAUTION

Always  charge  the  battery  in  an  un-
confined  area.  Do  not  charge  the
battery  in  a  garage  or  closed  room
where  there  is  not  sufficient  ventila-
tion.

Only  do  a  slow  charge  (5  A  or
less).  Charging  at  a  quicker  rate  is
dangerous.  The  battery  may  explode
causing  personal  injuries.

NOTICE

Never  recharge  the  battery  while  the
engine  is  running.  Also,  be  sure  all
accessories  are  turned  off.

Summary of Contents for 2001 MR2 Spyder

Page 1: ...nd is interested in your complete satisfaction He will provide quality mainte nance and any other assistance you may require Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information also All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing However because of Toyota s policy of continual product improvement we ...

Page 2: ...s is a warning against something which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people NOTICE This is a warning against something which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to av...

Page 3: ...nce information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accesso ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their perfor mance repair or replacement or for...

Page 4: ...ensioner system be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are this may cause an accident such as fire Be sure to have the systems of t...

Page 5: ...O 0008 1 2001 MR2 OM17482U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 4 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 6: ...ument cluster 3 Center vents 4 Interior light 5 Glove box 6 Manual transmission gear shift lever 7 Parking brake lever 8 Power window switches 9 Power rear view mirror control switches 10 Instrument panel light control switch 11 Power door lock switch 12 Power window lock switch SB11026 ...

Page 7: ...asher switches 3 Clock 4 Rear window defogger switch 5 Emergency flasher switch 6 Auxiliary box 7 Engine immobiliser system indicator light 8 Air conditioning controls 9 Car audio 10 Cup holders 11 Ashtray 12 Cigarette lighter 13 Ignition switch 14 Tilt steering lock release lever SB11020 ...

Page 8: ...trument cluster overview SB11016 1 Speedometer 2 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3 Engine coolant temperature gauge 4 Low fuel level warning light 5 Fuel gauge 6 Tachometer 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Odometer and two trip meters ...

Page 9: ...ing light Low oil pressure warning light Malfunction indicator lamp Anti lock brake system warning light Driver s seat belt reminder light Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Power steering system warning light For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 70 in Section 1 5 Passenger s seat belt reminder light ...

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Page 11: ...O 0008 7 2001 MR2 OM17482U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 8 Engine immobiliser system 10 Side doors 11 Power windows 13 Trunk lid 14 Engine hood 16 Fuel tank cap 18 Soft top 20 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...ot to lose these keys If you make your own duplicate key you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine To protect things locked in the glove box or luggage space when you have your vehicle parked leave the sub key with the attendant Since the doors can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle SY120...

Page 13: ...aking off other transponder keys includ ing keys of other vehicles from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine SY12003 Do not bend the key grip Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet ic waves Do not knock the key hard against other objects Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period such as on the dash...

Page 14: ...n the key s head transmits an electronic code to the ve hicle The engine will start only when the electronic code in the chip corre sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle SB12065 The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch The indicator light will start flashing to show the system is set If either of the following indicator condi tions occurs contact ...

Page 15: ... JAPAN This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause unde sired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the user s auth...

Page 16: ...gnition switch SB12080 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch To lock Push the switch on the LOCK side To unlock Push the switch on the UNLOCK side Both the doors lock or unlock simulta neously CAUTION Before driving be sure that the doors are closed and locked especially when small children are in the ve hicle Along with the proper use of seat belts locking the doors he...

Page 17: ...window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Lightly push down the switch To close Pull up the switch SB12050 Automatic operation to open only Push the switch completely down and then release it The window will fully open To stop the window partway lightly pull the switch up and then release it SB12090 OPERATING THE PASSENGER S WINDOW Use the switch on the passenger s side of the center con...

Page 18: ...in dows safely When small children are in the ve hicle never let them use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches Never leave small children alone in the vehicle especially with the igni tion key still inserted They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window Unat tended children can b...

Page 19: ...ace If necessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot make sure the rod sup ports the trunk lid securely from falling down on to your head or body Before closing the trunk lid lock the front box cover securely This prevents the front box from being damaged Keep the trunk lid closed while driving This keeps the luggage from being throw...

Page 20: ...se lever The engine hood will spring up slightly The engine hood lock release lever can be locked by the key CAUTION Before driving be sure that the en gine hood is closed and securely locked Otherwise the engine hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur SB12044 2 In rear of the vehicle lift the engine hood CAUTION Be careful not to touch the engine hood the support rod or...

Page 21: ...rting the support rod into the slot make sure the rod supports the engine hood securely from falling down on to your head or body NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the engine hood Closing the engine hood with the support rod up could cause the engine hood to bend SB12087 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH ENGINE HOOD To lock Turn the key clockwise The engine hood lock rel...

Page 22: ...pull the lever up When refueling turn off the engine The fuel filler door opener lever can be locked by the key CAUTION Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames when refueling The fumes are flammable When opening the cap do not re move the cap quickly In hot weath er fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re moved ...

Page 23: ...urely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible CAUTION Make sure the cap is tightened se curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure SB12087 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH FUEL TANK CAP To lo...

Page 24: ...ckages in the folding board when lowering in the soft top Even small items may interfere with the soft top operation and can cause dam age Do not sit or place excessive weight on the soft top when the top is up or down Damage to the top may occur Do not raise or lower the soft top when the temperature is below 5 C 41 F Damage to the top or rear window may result If necessary to do so warm the vehi...

Page 25: ...ully while pushing down the button Be sure not to leave any object on the folding board If the battery is discharged and the win dows cannot be lowered open both the doors SB12071 2 Stand outside of the vehicle and pull the soft top up holding the part shown in dark color in the illustra tion SB12072 3 Lower the soft top backward press ing the rear window glass down soft ly ...

Page 26: ...soft top up and down softly to check whether the soft top is fixed se curely Raise both sun visors SB12059 Folding board Flare NOTICE Do not lower the soft top while placing a luggage which is higher than the bottom edge of the flare inside the luggage space The lug gage may be damaged by hitting the folding board or the improperly folded soft top may flap in the wind and cause an accident Do not ...

Page 27: ...ws and sun visors Then pull down the lock re lease lever towards the front of the vehicle and release the lock of the soft top NOTICE Always lower the sun visor when rais ing the soft top The sun visor may be damaged if the soft top is locked with the sun visor raised SB12074 2 Stand outside of the vehicle and pull the soft top out slowly holding the part shown in dark color in the il lustration T...

Page 28: ...nd hold the handle on the center of the front soft top frame Then press the soft top softly against the frame of the front window glass SB12078 4 Keep pressing the soft top against the frame of the front window glass and fix the soft top by pushing up the right and the left lock levers Check that lock is securely hung on the hook on the body side when pushing the lock levers up ...

Page 29: ...easily give your hand to the lock for helping to hang it on the hook on the body side Fix the lock on the hook of the body side and check whether or not it is securely locked by swinging the lock to the front and the rear and the right and the left Confirm that the levers are locked secure ly Raise both sun visors ...

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Page 31: ...ONTROLS Seats Seat belts Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats 28 Seat belts 30 SRS driver and passenger airbags 36 Passenger airbag manual on off switch 45 Child restraint 46 Tilt steering wheel 58 Outside rear view mirrors 58 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 59 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 32: ...steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver CAUTION Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When adjusting the seat be careful not to hit the seat against a pas senger or luggage After adjusting the seat position try sliding it forward and backward to make s...

Page 33: ... risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen Therefore in the event of ...

Page 34: ...over the hips and not on the waist Injured person Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Depending on the inju ry first check with your doctor for specific recommendations CAUTION Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving Otherwise they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a colli...

Page 35: ... belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fea ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint on page 46 in this section To free the belt again fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc i...

Page 36: ...s Seat belt extender If your seat belt cannot be fastened se curely because it is not long enough a personalized seat belt extender is avail able from your Toyota dealer free of charge Please contact your local Toyota dealer to order the proper required length for the extender Bring the heaviest coat you ex pect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length Additional ordering in formatio...

Page 37: ...nto the buckle When releasing the seat belt press on the buckle release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself When not in use remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted Do not insert coin...

Page 38: ...n when the igni tion key is turned to the ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the seat belt pretensioners are operating properly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflators warning light interconnecting wir ing and power sources For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on...

Page 39: ...belt pretensioners in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Repairs on or near the seat belt retractor assemblies Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front end Repair made...

Page 40: ...duce inju ries mainly to the driver s or passenger s head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard When the passenger airbag manual on off switch is in the ON position the passenger air bag is activated even with no passenger in the seat Be sure to wear your seat belt properly Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which will record the use o...

Page 41: ... on when the passen ger airbag system has been disabled See Passenger airbag manual on off switch on page 45 in this section for detail CAUTION Make sure that the indicator light is off Do not turn off the passenger air bag manual on off switch except when a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 is oc cupying the passenger seating posi tion When the passenger airbag manual on off ...

Page 42: ...akes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the passenger even if belted to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash For more detailed information concerning about the passenger risk group please contact NHTSA at 1 800 424 9393 Vehicle has no rear seat Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat s ...

Page 43: ...considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact or if it is involved in an underride collision e g a collision in which the nose of the vehicle underrides or goes under the bed of a truck etc It is possible that in some collisions at the lower zone of airbag sensor detection and activation for the SRS airbags and seat be...

Page 44: ...he system trig gers the airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This gas is nor mally harmless however for those who have delicate skin...

Page 45: ... move forward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the collision To ensure max imum protection in an accident the driver and passenger in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle For in structions and precautions ...

Page 46: ...r be put on the passenger seat with the passen ger airbag manual on off switch in the ON position because the force of the deploying passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seat ing position For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint sys tem see Child restraint on page 46 in this section SB13053 Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean ...

Page 47: ...board or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rear ward by the force of deploying air bags Likewise the driver and pas senger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees Do not modify or remove any wir ing Do not modify remove strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad stee...

Page 48: ...SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operational problems If either of the fol lowing conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or the light remains on The light comes on or flashes while drivi...

Page 49: ... ON posi tion The AIRBAG warning light and the OFF indicator light should go on for approximately 4 seconds If the airbag switch is turned off the OFF indicator will continue to illuminate and if the air bag switch is turned on the OFF indica tor will not illuminate CAUTION Make sure that the indicator light is off Do not turn off the passenger air bag manual on off switch except when a member of ...

Page 50: ...he passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child If you must put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the passenger seat make sure the passenger airbag manual on off switch is in the OFF position and that the indicator light is on For details see SRS driver and passenger airbags on page 36 in this section Make sure that you have complied with all installation ...

Page 51: ...bags on page 36 in this section After installing the child restraint system make sure it is secured in place according to the manufactur er s instructions If it is not re strained securely it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident When not using the child restraint system keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in somewhere other than the pa...

Page 52: ...O 0008 48 2001 MR2 OM17482U SB13056 A Infant seat SB13080 B Convertible seat SB13048 C Booster seat Installation with seat belt SB13081 A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only ...

Page 53: ...ld SB13107 When you put a rear facing child re straint system which belongs to a pas senger risk group on the passenger seat turn the passenger airbag manual on off switch counterclockwise to the OFF position For details see SRS driver and passenger airbags on page 36 in this section The indicator comes on when the system is off CAUTION If you must put a rear facing child restraint system on the p...

Page 54: ...shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this can prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed SB13058 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock m...

Page 55: ...nt seat secure ly SB13060 CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer SB13095 4 To remove the infant seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger ...

Page 56: ...put a rear facing child restraint system on the passenger seat with the passenger airbag manual on off switch in the ON position In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger air bag can cause death or serious injury to the child SB13107 When you put a forward facing or a rear facing child restraint system which belongs to a passenger risk group on the passenger sea...

Page 57: ...up should never be put on the passenger seat with the passen ger airbag manual on off switch in the ON position because the force of the deploying passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating posi tion For details see SRS driver and passenger airbags on page 36 in this section SB13083 1 Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat fol...

Page 58: ...annot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed SB13084 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted slightly it cannot be ex tended To hold the convertible seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract SB13085 3 While pressing the conve...

Page 59: ... the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer SB13096 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger SB13108 C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward fac ing position only ...

Page 60: ...m which belongs to pas senger risk group on the passenger seat turn the passenger airbag manual on off switch counterclockwise to the OFF position For details see SRS driver and passenger airbags on page 36 in this section The indicator comes on when the system is off SB13064 1 Sit the child on a booster seat Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol lowing the...

Page 61: ...tended result Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child s hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If t...

Page 62: ...areful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror It is a convex mirror with a curved surface Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or ser...

Page 63: ...n just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do...

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Page 65: ...2U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 62 Emergency flashers 63 Instrument panel light control 64 Interior light 64 Windshield wipers and washer 64 Rear window defogger 65 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 66: ...system The headlights turn on at reduced intensi ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started even with the light switch in the OFF position or position 1 They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night SB14019 High low beams For high beams turn the headlights on and push the lever away fr...

Page 67: ...n the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out Emergency flashers SB14012 To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash To turn them off push the switch once again Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the...

Page 68: ...sitions ON The light stays on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when either side door is opened The light goes off when both the doors are closed Windshield wipers and washer SB14020 To turn on the windshield wipers move the lever to the desired setting The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow Position 3 Fast...

Page 69: ...is dry It may scratch the glass Rear window defogger SB14017 To defog or defrost the rear window push the switch The key must be in the ON position The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the surface An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off The system will automatically shut off af...

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Page 71: ...OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 68 Engine coolant temperature gauge 68 Tachometer 69 Odometer and two trip meters 69 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 70 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 72: ...g light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible SB15007 The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on The engine operating t...

Page 73: ...er minute Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases the slower the engine speed the greater the fuel economy NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone This may cause severe engine damage Odometer and two trip...

Page 74: ... to zero The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B If the indicator Do this or buzzer comes on a If parking brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer d Stop and check c Fasten passenger s seat belt e Stop and check f Take vehicle to Toyota dealer b Fasten driver s seat belt k Take vehicle to Toyota dealer j Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately i Close both t...

Page 75: ...iver s seat belt Once the ignition key is turned to ON or START the reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver s seat belt is not fastened Unless the driver fastens the belt the light keeps flashing and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds c Passenger s Seat Belt Reminder Light This light reminds you to buckle up the passenger s seat belt Once the ignition key is turned to ON or...

Page 76: ...ical system If it comes on while you are driving in case c have your vehicle checked re paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible g Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty Fill up the tank as soon as possible On inclines or curves due to the move ment of fuel in the tank the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than u...

Page 77: ... k Power Steering System Warning Light This light warns that there is a problem in your power steering system If the light comes on while you are driv ing have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible l Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver s door with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position m Light reminder buzzer The buz...

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Page 79: ...2 U L O 0008 75 2001 MR2 OM17482U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 76 Manual transmission 76 Parking brake 77 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 80: ...To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently CAUTION Never remove the key when the ve hicle is moving as this will lock the steering wheel and result in loss of steering control NOTICE Do not leave the key in the ON position if the engine is not running The battery will discharge and the ignition could be damaged M...

Page 81: ...1 NOTICE Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear Good driving practice If it is difficult to shift into reverse put the transmission in neutral release the clutch pedal momentarily and then try again CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid NOTICE Make sure the vehicl...

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Page 83: ...01MY MR2 U L O 0008 79 2001 MR2 OM17482U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 80 Using your audio system 80 Car audio system operating hints 88 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 84: ...you eject the cassette tape or com pact disc If another function was pre viously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM1 2 TAPE or CD if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to another TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program sounds to y...

Page 85: ...s sette tapes into the slot or the tape player may be damaged YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER When you insert a disc gently push it in with the label side up The player will automatically eject a disc if the label side is down The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 again On models with the compact disc auto changer next disc will be playe...

Page 86: ...SU17006 01MY MR2 U L O 0008 82 2001 MR2 OM17482U Controls and features Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows ...

Page 87: ...o reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding Reverse Fast forward buttons Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push the reverse button to rewind a tape REW will appear on the...

Page 88: ...will show the range from FAd F7 to FAd R7 NOTICE Rear speaker has not been estab lished on this vehicle therefore be sure to set the front rear adjust ment to the FAd F7 When the front rear adjustment is set to FAd F7 the volume of the speaker becomes low Also setting it to FAd R7 may cause a bad effect such as no sound For left right adjustment push CONTROL MODE repeatedly until BAL appears on th...

Page 89: ...le D symbol will appear on the display Push the button again to turn off Dolby B NR The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB For best sound reproduc tion play your tapes with this button on or off according to the mode used for recording the tape Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and the double D symbol are trademarks of...

Page 90: ...eat the whole disc When the track ends it will automatically be replayed This pro cess will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature Compact disc auto changer only Repeating a disc Push and hold until you hear a beep will appear on the display The player will repeat all the tracks on the disc you are listening to When the disc ends the player will automatically g...

Page 91: ...will appear on the display Next push either side of the track button until the number on the display reaches the number of tracks you want to skip If you push the button ten times the skip feature will be turned off When counting the number of tracks you want to rewind remember to count the current track as well For example if you want to rewind to a song that is two be fore the song you are liste...

Page 92: ...re is a problem with your radio it is just the normal result of conditions outside the vehicle For example nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals And of course radio signals have a limited range The farther you are from a station the weaker its signal will be In addition reception conditions change constantly as you...

Page 93: ...e high quality cassettes Low quality cassette tapes can cause many problems including poor sound inconsistent playing speed and constant auto reversing They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it especially if it is hot outside St...

Page 94: ...and do not bend them Avoid getting fingerprints on them particularly on the shiny side Dirt scrapes warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture heat and direct su...

Page 95: ...R2 U L O 0008 91 2001 MR2 OM17482U CAUTION Compact disc players use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazard ous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit Be sure to operate the player correctly ...

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Page 97: ...01MY MR2 U L O 0008 93 2001 MR2 OM17482U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 94 Air flow selector settings 97 Operating tips 97 Side vents 99 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 98: ...01MY MR2 U L O 0008 94 2001 MR2 OM17482U Controls 1 Air Intake Selector 2 Air Flow Selector 3 A C Button 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 Temperature Selector SB18007 ...

Page 99: ...Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents Use with the air intake selector posi tioned in Fresh 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents Use with the air intake selector posi tioned in Fresh For details about air flow selector settings see the illustration after A C button Turning the air flow control knob to wind shield or floor windshield position turns...

Page 100: ...de air into the sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to a Toyota dealer for service ...

Page 101: ...indshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the seats clear to allow air to circulate throughout the ve hicle On cold days turn the fan speed to HI for a minute to help clear the in take ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads clo...

Page 102: ...irculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards COLD blue zone Air...

Page 103: ... the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Turning the air flow control knob to wind shield position turns on the defroster linked air conditioning At this time t...

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Page 105: ...1 2001 MR2 OM17482U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 102 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 102 Glove box 103 Front box 103 Auxiliary box 104 Luggage space 105 Cup holders 107 Floor mat 107 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 106: ...30 1 59 the time will change to 2 00 If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o clock When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brightness of the time indi cation will be reduced Cigarette lighter and ashtray SB19016 CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter press it in When it becomes heated it automa...

Page 107: ...UTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving always close the lid completely after using Glove box SB19026 To use the glove box do this To open Compress the lock release but tons To lock Insert the master key and turn it clockwise CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while dr...

Page 108: ...e the trunk lid If the cover is not securely locked it may cause damage to the trunk lid SB19018 Front of vehicle DRAINAGE OF THE FRONT BOX In case that the water is pooled inside the front box remove the grommet on the bottom of the box to drain the water NOTICE Since the front box is not waterproof completely it is possible for the things stored in the box to the drenched Auxiliary box SB19019 I...

Page 109: ...chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the luggage space door closed while driving NOTICE Do not place valuables in the lug gage space to prevent robbery Do not lower the soft top while placing a luggage which is higher than the bottom edge of the flare inside the luggage space The luggage may be damaged by hitting the folding board or the im properly folded soft top ...

Page 110: ...028 Installing the side trims NOTICE Do not place tapered things or a long luggage into the luggage space That may damage the water receiving bag installed behind the side trims Do not lower the soft top with a long luggage loaded The luggage may touch the lower portion of the soft top side rails and may be dam aged Never remove the side trims except when loading a long luggage Other wise the lugg...

Page 111: ...ers as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident Front only To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use Floor mat SB19023 Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole then it is designed...

Page 112: ...0008 108 2001 MR2 OM17482U SB19022 CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident ...

Page 113: ...es 112 Three way catalytic converter 113 Engine exhaust cautions 114 Facts about engine oil consumption 114 Iridium tipped spark plugs 115 Brake system 116 Brake pad wear limit indicators 118 Luggage stowage precautions 119 Limited slip differential 119 Your Toyota s identification 120 Theft prevention labels 121 Suspension and chassis 121 Types of tires 121 SECTION 2 ...

Page 114: ... meet specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U S A NOTICE Do not use leaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three way catalytic converter to lose its ef fectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly Also this can increase maintenance costs OCTANE RATING Select Octane Rating 87 Research Oc tane Number 91 or higher Use of unleaded fuel with an octane num ber or ratin...

Page 115: ...your Toyo ta be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87 Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol SULFUR IN GASOLINE If your vehicle is certified to California Emission Regulations the vehicle is de signed to operate on California cleaner burning gasoline CBG that contains lower sulfer If you cannot use Califor nia CBG your emission control system may suffer dama...

Page 116: ... to minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once and start it CAUTION Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground it is the fuel system has been damaged and it is in...

Page 117: ...at ing an excessive load on the three way catalytic converter Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes Avoid racing the engine Do not push start or pull start your vehicle Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving Keep your engine in good running order Malfunctions in the engine electrical system electronic ignition system distributor ignition system or...

Page 118: ...ll exhaust fumes in the vehicle drive with the windows open Have the cause immediately located and corrected FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine and plays a major role in main taining the engine in proper working order ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION It is normal that an engine should con sume some engine oil during normal engine ...

Page 119: ...g it appear that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds as on an expressway making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in prop er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en gine oil at the optimum level so that oil functio...

Page 120: ...utomatically help prevent lock up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces This assists in providing directional stability and steering performance of the vehicle under these circumstances Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal When the anti lock brake system function is in action you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise In this situation to let...

Page 121: ... operation even with the anti lock brake system on If tires grip performance exceeds its capability or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain the anti lock brake system does not provide vehicle control Anti lock brake system is not de signed to shorten the stopping dis tance Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Compa...

Page 122: ...ng on slippery road surfaces If either of the following conditions occur this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on The light comes on while you are driv ing A warning light fuming on briefl...

Page 123: ...erfere with the driver s field of view Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turn ing and impair the driver s control of the vehicle In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants Some Toyotas are equipped with a limit ed slip differential If one of the rear wheels begins to spin the limited slip dif ferential is designed to aid traction by automatically transmittiing driving...

Page 124: ...and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle SB21017 The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label Engine number SB21010 The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown Your Toyota s identification Vehicle identification number ...

Page 125: ... modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spacers springs etc It can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of control Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve hicle is originally equipped with Summer tires Summer tires are high speed capability tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance...

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Page 127: ...TING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine 124 How to start the engine 124 Tips for driving in various conditions 125 Winter driving tips 126 Dinghy towing 127 Trailer towing 128 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer too 128 SECTION 3 ...

Page 128: ...the engine Before starting the engine be sure to follow the instructions in a Before cranking Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air fuel mixture for starting You can start a cold or hot engine as follows 1 With your foot off the accelerator ped al crank the engine by turning the...

Page 129: ...er they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park ing brake applied If they still do not work safely pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance CAUTION Before driving off ...

Page 130: ... or plain water alone When it is extremely cold we recommend to use 60 solution for your Toyota to provide protection down to about 50 C 58 F Do not use more than 70 solu tion for better coolant performance Check the condition of the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter start ing Section 7 3 tells you ...

Page 131: ...ndow scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jumper cables etc Dinghy towing SB31003 Your vehicle can be dinghy towed with four wheels on the ground from the front behind a motorhome CAUTION Dinghy towing requires special equip ment and accessories Please refer to your service outlet of the motorhome manufacture for the recommended equipment NOTICE Dinghy towing does not eliminate the poss...

Page 132: ...ear and wastes fuel See page 176 in Section 7 2 for instructions Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle Excess weight puts a heavier load on the engine causing greater fuel consumption Avoid lengthy warm up idling Once the engine is running smoothly begin driving but gently Remember howev er that on cold winter days this may take a little longer Accelerate slowly and smoothly Avoid jackrabbi...

Page 133: ...he curb and slow down on rough roads Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine which in turn wastes fuel Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro sion Keep your vehicle tuned up and in top shape A dirty air cleaner improper valve clearance dirty plugs dirty oil and grease brakes n...

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Page 135: ...17482U IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your vehicle will not start 150 If your engine stalls while driving 153 If your vehicle overheats 153 If you have a flat tire 154 If your vehicle needs to be towed 163 If you lose your keys 166 SECTION 4 ...

Page 136: ...ush start the ve hicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine on page 150 for further instructions 2 If the engine still will not start it ...

Page 137: ...If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct JU...

Page 138: ...mark Discharged battery c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery The recommended connecting point is shown in the following illustration SB41040 Connecting point Do not connect...

Page 139: ... section CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating if you ex perience a loss of power or if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise the engine has probably overheated You should follow this procedure...

Page 140: ...ed to normal again check the coolant level in the reservoir If neces sary bring it up to half full again Seri ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the system You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer If you have a flat tire 1 Reduce your speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place well away from the traffic Avoid stopping on the c...

Page 141: ...e the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire NOTICE Do not continue driving with a de flated tire Driving even a short dis tance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair SU41031 Compact spare tire The compact spare tire is designed for temporary emergency use only The ...

Page 142: ...t spare tire was de signed especially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehicle Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph when driving with the compact spare tire Avoid sudden acceleration sudden deceleration and sharp turns with the compact spare tire NOTICE Your ground clearance is reduced when the compact spare tire is installed so avoid driving over ob stacles and drive slowly on rough unpaved roa...

Page 143: ...ll find a jack in the tool bag To prepare yourself for an emergency you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack each of the tools and their stor age locations SB41047 To remove the compact spare tire 1 Open the front box cover in the trunk SB41061 2 Remove the spare wheel cover ...

Page 144: ...sion or sudden braking SB41064 When you store the replaced flat ground tire in the place where the compact spare tire was loaded install the spare wheel extension to the spare wheel clamp NOTICE The replaced ground tire should be fixed steadily by the spare wheel clamp or it may damage the vehicle s body Blocking the wheel SB41035 2 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the veh...

Page 145: ... nuts yet just unscrew them about one half turn Positioning the jack SB41036 4 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place Raising your vehicle SB41029 5 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the compact spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on...

Page 146: ...eel with the bolts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts SB41044 Before putting wheels on remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel...

Page 147: ...el nuts Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tig...

Page 148: ...r leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 10 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon as possible after changing wheels tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified on page 219 in Section 8 with a torque wrench Have a technician repair the flat tire and replace the com pact spare tire with it CAUTION Before driving make sure all the tools jack and ...

Page 149: ...ercial tow truck service tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in Emergency towing on page 164 in this section Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed Commercial operators are generally aware of the state provincial and local laws pertaining to towing Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly Although most ope...

Page 150: ...for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Otherwise the bumper and or underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged dur ing towing Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position as the steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight while towing b Using flat bed truck SB41057 c Towing with sling type truck c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do...

Page 151: ...cle or the right emergency towing eyelet on the rear of the vehicle Use extreme caution when towing vehicles NOTICE Only use specified towing eyelet otherwise your vehicle may be dam aged A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes Towing in this manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads for a short dis tance and at low speeds Also the wheels axles drive train steering ...

Page 152: ...parking brake and put the transmission in neutral The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine running CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If you lose your keys You can purchase a new key at your Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number and master key Even if you lose only...

Page 153: ...17482U IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your vehicle will not start 132 If your engine stalls while driving 135 If your vehicle overheats 135 If you have a flat tire 136 If your vehicle needs to be towed 145 If you lose your keys 148 SECTION 4 ...

Page 154: ...ush start the ve hicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine on page 132 for further instructions 2 If the engine still will not start it ...

Page 155: ...If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct JU...

Page 156: ...mark Discharged battery c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery The recommended connecting point is shown in the following illustration SB41040 Connecting point Do not connect...

Page 157: ... section CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating if you ex perience a loss of power or if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise the engine has probably overheated You should follow this procedure...

Page 158: ...ed to normal again check the coolant level in the reservoir If neces sary bring it up to half full again Seri ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the system You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer If you have a flat tire 1 Reduce your speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place well away from the traffic Avoid stopping on the c...

Page 159: ...e the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire NOTICE Do not continue driving with a de flated tire Driving even a short dis tance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair SU41031 Compact spare tire The compact spare tire is designed for temporary emergency use only The ...

Page 160: ...t spare tire was de signed especially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehicle Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph when driving with the compact spare tire Avoid sudden acceleration sudden deceleration and sharp turns with the compact spare tire NOTICE Your ground clearance is reduced when the compact spare tire is installed so avoid driving over ob stacles and drive slowly on rough unpaved roa...

Page 161: ...ll find a jack in the tool bag To prepare yourself for an emergency you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack each of the tools and their stor age locations SB41047 To remove the compact spare tire 1 Open the front box cover in the trunk SB41061 2 Remove the spare wheel cover ...

Page 162: ...sion or sudden braking SB41064 When you store the replaced flat ground tire in the place where the compact spare tire was loaded install the spare wheel extension to the spare wheel clamp NOTICE The replaced ground tire should be fixed steadily by the spare wheel clamp or it may damage the vehicle s body Blocking the wheel SB41035 2 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the veh...

Page 163: ... nuts yet just unscrew them about one half turn Positioning the jack SB41036 4 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place Raising your vehicle SB41029 5 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the compact spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on...

Page 164: ...eel with the bolts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts SB41044 Before putting wheels on remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel...

Page 165: ...el nuts Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tig...

Page 166: ...r leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 10 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon as possible after changing wheels tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified on page 201 in Section 8 with a torque wrench Have a technician repair the flat tire and replace the com pact spare tire with it CAUTION Before driving make sure all the tools jack and ...

Page 167: ...ercial tow truck service tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in Emergency towing on page 146 in this section Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed Commercial operators are generally aware of the state provincial and local laws pertaining to towing Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly Although most ope...

Page 168: ...for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Otherwise the bumper and or underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged dur ing towing Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position as the steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight while towing b Using flat bed truck SB41057 c Towing with sling type truck c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do...

Page 169: ...cle or the right emergency towing eyelet on the rear of the vehicle Use extreme caution when towing vehicles NOTICE Only use specified towing eyelet otherwise your vehicle may be dam aged A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes Towing in this manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads for a short dis tance and at low speeds Also the wheels axles drive train steering ...

Page 170: ...parking brake and put the transmission in neutral The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine running CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If you lose your keys You can purchase a new key at your Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number and master key Even if you lose only...

Page 171: ...01MY MR2 U L O 0008 149 2001 MR2 OM17482U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 150 Washing and waxing your Toyota 151 Cleaning the interior 154 SECTION 5 ...

Page 172: ...en tilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the following po...

Page 173: ...rly venti lated garage If you wash your vehicle in the garage or if you drive it in covered with water or snow your garage may be so damp it will cause corrosion Even if your garage is heated a wet vehicle can corrode if the ventilation is poor Washing your Toyota Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash ...

Page 174: ...aged CAUTION Do not attach the heavily damaged plastic wheel ornament It may fly off the wheel and cause accidents while the vehicle is moving Aluminum wheels Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent Plastic bumpers Wash carefully Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners The bumper faces are soft Road tar Remove with turpentine or cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces NOTICE Do not use or...

Page 175: ... the damage occurs or corrosion may set in To do a good job use a small artist s brush and stir the paint well Make sure the area is clean and dry To apply the touch up paint so it is hardly noticeable the trick is to apply it only to the bare spots Apply only the smallest amount possible and do not paint the surface around the scratch or chip Soft top Wash using mild soap suds lukewarm wa ter and...

Page 176: ...a good foam type shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are available some are in aerosol cans and others are powders or liquids which you mix with water to pro duce a foam To shampoo the carpets use a sponge or brush to apply the foam Rub in overlapping circles Do not apply water the best results are obtained by...

Page 177: ...ther to dry in a venti lated shaded area NOTICE If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent Never use organic substances such as benzine alcohol or gasoline or alkaline or acid solutions for clean ing the leather as these could cause discoloring Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth etc may scratch the fine grained su...

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Page 179: ...VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements 158 General maintenance 159 Does your vehicle need repairing 161 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 180: ...tenance or for the repair of the emission control system The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have maintenance replacement or repair of the emissi...

Page 181: ...checks only where ade quate ventilation can be obtained if you run the engine OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Tire pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks or at least once a month See page 176 in Section 7 2 for additional information Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts damage or exc...

Page 182: ...mooth operation and that the pedal has the proper clearance Check the brake booster function Brakes At a safe place check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and that on a safe incline your vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Items listed below should be checked from time to...

Page 183: ...owever wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked im mediately Flat looking tire excessive tire squeal when cornering uneven tire wear Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road Strange noises related to suspension moveme...

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Page 185: ...001 MR2 OM17482U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 164 Trunk room overview 165 Fuse locations 166 Do it yourself service precautions 167 Parts and tools 168 Positioning the jack 169 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 186: ...SC71003 01MY MR2 U L O 0008 164 2001 MR2 OM17482U 1 Fuse block 2 Battery 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Engine oil level dipstick 5 Engine coolant reservoir Engine compartment overview ...

Page 187: ...SB71018 01MY MR2 U L O 0008 165 2001 MR2 OM17482U 1 Brake fluid reservoir 2 Fuse block 3 Power steering fluid reservoir 4 Windshield washer fluid tank Trunk room overview ...

Page 188: ...01MY MR2 U L O 0008 166 2001 MR2 OM17482U Fuse locations SB71010 SB71011 SB71017 SB71013 SB71014 ...

Page 189: ...er steering fluid reservoir and spark plug boots etc will be hot So be careful not to touch them Oil fluids and spark plugs may also be hot If the engine is hot do not remove the coolant reservoir cap or air re lease valve or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames around fuel or the battery Their fumes are flammable Be extremely cautious ...

Page 190: ...pe Using other types will cause engine damage loss of per formance or radio noise Do not reuse iridium tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping Do not drive with the air cleaner filter removed or excessive engine wear could result Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame When closing the engine hood or trunk ch...

Page 191: ...cessary Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with same amperage rating as original Adding washer fluid Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Replacing light bulbs on page 188 in Section 7 3 Tools Screwdriver Positioning the jack SB71008 Front of vehicle When jacking up y...

Page 192: ...nd put the transmission in reverse Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if neces sary Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point Raising the ve hicle with jack improperly posi tioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone use vehicle...

Page 193: ...he engine oil level 172 Checking the engine coolant level 173 Checking brake fluid 174 Checking power steering fluid 175 Checking tire pressure 176 Checking and replacing tires 177 Rotating tires 178 Installing snow tires and chains 179 Replacing wheels 180 Aluminum wheel precautions 181 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 194: ...w level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick is indicated below for ref erence When the level reaches within the correct range install the filler cap hand tight Oil quantity L qt ...

Page 195: ...e front of the container Look at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir If the level is low add ethyl ene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum com ponents The coolant level in the reservoir will vary with engine temperature However if the level is on or below...

Page 196: ...n Follow the manufac turer s directions for how much to mix with plain water preferably demineralized water or distilled water The total capacity of the cooling system is given on page 199 in Section 8 We recommend to use 50 solution for your Toyota to provide protection down to about 35 C 31 F When it is extreme ly cold to provide protection down to about 50 C 58 F 60 solution is rec ommended Do ...

Page 197: ...uivalent Before checking the power steering fluid remove the cover inside the trunk See Replacing light bulbs on page 188 in Section 7 3 If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km h 50 mph for 20 minutes a little more in frigid temperatures the fluid is hot 60 C 80 C or 140 F 175 F You may also check the level when the fluid is cold about room temperature 10 C 30 C or 50 F 85 F if the engine has ...

Page 198: ...ling have it checked by your Toyota dealer The following instructions for checking tire pressure should be observed The pressure should be checked only when the tires are cold If your ve hicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1 5 km or 1 mile since you will get an accurate cold tire pressure reading Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of a tire...

Page 199: ...lified techni cian even if damage is not obvious Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom been used This also applies to the spare tire and tires stored for future use REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire use only the same size and construction as original ly installed and with the same or great er load capacity Using any other size or type of tire may seriously affect ha...

Page 200: ...compact spare tire Per forming such tire rotation may result in the tires interfering with the body or in uneven wear of the tires so that steer ability of the vehicle is impaired Tires with turning direction indicator The tire is a uni directional type and can not be used for tire rotation Using the tire on the opposite side to the designated side will impair the tire performance The compact spar...

Page 201: ... 75 mph with any type of snow tires TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains which are the cor rect size for your rear tires For 205 50R15 tires use genuine Toyota tire chains or equivalent for use on the MR2 Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road so always check them before installing chains NOTICE If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used...

Page 202: ...pacity diameter rim width and offset This must be observed on compact spare tires too Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling wheel and bear ing life brake cooling speedometer odom eter calibration stopping ability headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clear ance and tire or snow chain clearance to the bo...

Page 203: ... tires check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km 1000 miles When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels When balancing your wheels use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer As with any wheel periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage I...

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Page 205: ...001 MR2 OM17482U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 184 Battery recharging precautions 185 Checking and replacing fuses 186 Adding washer fluid 187 Replacing light bulbs 188 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 206: ...t medi cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer gency hel...

Page 207: ...ry checked by your Toyota dealer Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Battery recharging precautions During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger cable...

Page 208: ... Fuse locations on page 166 in Sec tion 7 1 for locations of the fuses Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off Pull a suspected fuse straight out and check it Determine which fuse may be causing the problem The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse See page 202 in Section 8 of this manual for the functions controlled by each circuit Type A fuses can be pull...

Page 209: ... as possible and return the substitute to its original clip It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve hicle for emergencies If the new fuse immediately blows out there is a problem with the electrical sys tem Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible CAUTION Never use a fuse with a higher am perage rating or any other object in place of a fuse This ma...

Page 210: ... They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash This is not a problem because the fogging is caused by the temperatu...

Page 211: ...Rear turn signal lights 21 C Stop tail lights 21 5 B Stop lights 21 B Back up lights 21 B License plate lights 5 B Interior light 8 D High mounted stop light 5 B A HB2 halogen bulbs B Wedge base bulbs C Single end bulbs D Double end bulbs BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Replacing headlights parking lights and front turn signal lights SB73070 1 Remove the front box cover ...

Page 212: ...Remove the cover in the trunk Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations SC18005 Removing clips SC18006 Installing clips Headlights SB73043 1 Unplug the connector Remove the rubber cover If the connector is tight wiggle it ...

Page 213: ...lign the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole SB73006 3 Install the rubber cover as shown and snuggle on the boss Insert the connector Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer Parking lights SB73046 SB73047 ...

Page 214: ...rn signal lights SB73048 SB73049 Front side marker lights SB73045 Phillips head screw Use a phillips head screwdriver Cover clip Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustra tions SB73033 Removing clips SB73034 Installing clips ...

Page 215: ...r turn signal light c Stop tail light d Stop light CAUTION Be careful when you work in the area around the engine after driving in or der to prevent burning yourself The engine hood the support rod or sur rounding area could be hot after driv ing Rear turn signal stop tail stop and back up lights ...

Page 216: ...01MY MR2 U L O 0008 194 2001 MR2 OM17482U License plate lights SB73021 SB73022 SB73023 High mounted stop light SB73062 SB73052 ...

Page 217: ...M17482U SB73060 SB73057 SB73058 SB73059 CAUTION Be careful when you work in the area around the engine after driving in or der to prevent burning yourself The engine hood the support rod or sur rounding area could be hot after driv ing ...

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Page 219: ...01MY MR2 U L O 0008 197 2001 MR2 OM17482U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 198 Engine 198 Fuel 198 Service specifications 199 Tires 201 Fuses 202 SECTION 8 ...

Page 220: ... tread mm in 1475 58 1 Rear tread mm in 1460 57 5 Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 193 425 Unladen vehicle Engine Model 1ZZ FE Type 4 cylinder in line 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke mm in 79 0 91 5 3 11 3 60 Displacement cm3 cu in 1794 109 5 Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher Fuel tank capacity L gal Imp gal 48 12 7 10 6 ...

Page 221: ... Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom mended Recommended oil viscosity SAE COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity L qt Imp qt 10 4 11 0 9 2 Coolant type TOYOTA Long Life Coolant or equiva lent With ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone BATTERY Open voltage at 20 C 68 F 12 6 12 8 V Fu...

Page 222: ...ear oil API GL 4 or GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W 90 BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf with the engine running mm in 85 3 4 Pedal free play mm in 1 6 0 04 0 24 Pad wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 196 N 20 kgf 44 lbf 5 8 clicks Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 STEERING Wheel free p...

Page 223: ...5 55R15 81V 180 1 8 26 15 6JJ Rear 205 50R15 85V 220 2 2 32 15 6 1 2JJ Compact spare tire Tire size Tire pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Wheel size T125 70D16 420 4 2 60 16 4T Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft Ibf 103 10 5 76 NOTE For a complete information on tires e g replacing tires or replacing wheels see Checking tire pressure through Aluminum wheel precautions page 176 through 181 in Section 7 2...

Page 224: ...H LWR 10 A Left hand head light low beam 10 HEAD RH LWR 10 A Right hand headlight low beam 11 WASHER 10 A Windshield wiper and washer 12 HTR 10 A Air conditioning system SB73026 Instrument panel 13 WIPER 20 A Windshield wiper and washer 14 ECU IG 7 5 A Power Steering system anti lock brake system 15 FAN IG 7 5 A Electric cooling fans 16 TURN 7 5 A Turn signal lights emer gency flashers 17 GAUGE 7 ...

Page 225: ...em 36 ALT S 7 5 A Charging system 37 ECU B1 25 A ECU B DOME fuses 38 HORN 10 A Horn 39 HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights emergen cy flashers 40 AM2 15 A Starter system multiport fuel injection system sequential multi port fuel injection system SRS airbag system 41 IG2 15 A Ignition system multiport fuel injection system sequential multi port fuel injection system 42 EFI1 15 A Multiport fuel injection sy...

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Page 227: ...01MY MR2 U L O 0008 205 2001 MR2 OM17482U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 206 Uniform tire quality grading 206 SECTION 9 ...

Page 228: ...ashing ton D C area or write to NHTSA U S De partment of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Uniform tire quality grading This information has been prepared in ac cordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration of the U S Department of Trans portation It provides the purchasers...

Page 229: ...Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straighta head traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustai...

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Page 231: ...01MY MR2 U L O 0008 209 2001 MR2 OM17482U INDEX SECTION 10 ...

Page 232: ...e needs to be towed 145 Tips for driving during break in period 110 How to start the engine 124 General maintenance 159 Complete index 209 Gas station information Fuel type 1ZZ FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 110 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 48 L 12 7 gal 10 6 lmp gal Engine oil API grade SJ Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigr...

Page 233: ... tells you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle...

Page 234: ...d Body Maintenance procedures for the engine chassis body electrical system and more are clearly explained and illustrated Periodic maintenance and tune up Periodic maintenance and tune up helps to pre vent smallproblems fromgrowing intolarger oneslat er on The repair manual outlines exactly what main tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step by step Areas covered i...

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