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02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108

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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...

1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-

hicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in “N”
(sequential manual transmission) or in
neutral (manual transmission) and ap-
ply the parking brake. Turn off the air
conditioning if it is being used.

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the

radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running and make sure the electric
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,
turn the ignition off.

CAUTION

To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.

3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the

radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
However, note that water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.

CAUTION

When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.

4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-

gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer
for assistance.

5. If there are no obvious leaks, check

the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
coolant to the reservoir while the en-
gine is running. Fill it about half full.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to remove the coolant
reservoir cap or air release valve
when the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury could result from
scalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.

6. After the engine coolant temperature

has cooled 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.

Summary of Contents for 2002 MR2 Spyder

Page 1: ...Toyota dealer near you or you need emergency assistance for any reason please call the following number U S OWNERS Toyota Customer Assistance Center Toll free 1 800 331 4331 CANADIAN OWNERS Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll free 1 888 TOYOTA 8 1 888 869 6828 Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information also All inform...

Page 2: ...nance 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 f...

Page 3: ...retensioner 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 o...

Page 4: ...on and transmission shifting is controlled electronically Unlike automatic trans missions this system does not upshift automatically at the time of acceleration To understand the unique system and operation method of the sequential manual transmission read Section 1 6 on page 77 thoroughly before driving For starting procedures see How to start the engine on page 140 in Section 3 Please refer to t...

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Page 6: ...his 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 ...

Page 7: ... be towed 161 Tips for driving during break in period 125 How to start the engine 140 General maintenance 177 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type 1ZZ FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 125 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 48 L 12 7 gal 10 6 lmp gal Engine oil API grade SJ Energy Conserving SL Energy Conserving or...

Page 8: ...MT U L O 0108 1 01 03 28 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 9: ...ts 4 Interior light 5 Glove box 6 Manual transmission gear shift lever or sequential manual transmission selector 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 SB11025 ...

Page 10: ...iper and washer switches 4 Clock 5 Rear window defogger switch 6 Emergency flasher switch 7 Auxiliary box 8 Engine immobiliser system indicator light 9 Air conditioning controls 10 Car audio 11 Cup holders 12 Ashtray 13 Cigarette lighter 14 Cruise control switch sequential manual transmission 15 Ignition switch 16 Tilt steering lock release lever SB11022 ...

Page 11: ...3 1 Speedometer 2 Service reminder indicators and indica tor lights 3 Gear position indicators sequential manual transmission 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge 5 Low fuel level warning light 6 Fuel gauge 7 Tachometer 8 Trip meter reset knob 9 Odometer and two trip meters ...

Page 12: ... beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Power steering system warning light 1 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 70 in Section 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Sequential manual transmission on page 77 in Section 1 6 3 If this light flashes see Cruise control on page 90 in Sec tion 1 6 Passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 Sequential manual transmi...

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Page 14: ...MT U L O 0108 7 01 03 29 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 15: ... 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 SY12001...

Page 16: ...ing 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 dashbo...

Page 17: ...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 SB12092 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 yo...

Page 18: ...APAN 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 author...

Page 19: ...ition 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 help...

Page 20: ...ndow 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 conso...

Page 21: ... 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 be ...

Page 22: ...e 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 thrown ...

Page 23: ... 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 s...

Page 24: ...ng 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 releas...

Page 25: ...ll 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 26: ...ely 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 lock...

Page 27: ... to the windshield frame or fully lowered before driv ing NOTICE Make sure there are no items or packages 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 temperatur...

Page 28: ...lly 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 illustration SB12072 3 Lower the soft top backward pressing the rear window glass down softly ...

Page 29: ...ft 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 pl...

Page 30: ...s and sun visors Then pull down the lock release 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 illustration Then...

Page 31: ...andle 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 until a click is heard Check that lock is securely hung on the hook on the body side when pushing the lock levers up ...

Page 32: ...sily 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 34: ...TROLS 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 57 Outside rear view mirrors 58 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 59 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 35: ...eering 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 sur...

Page 36: ...educe the 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 In the event of a...

Page 37: ...er 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 collisi...

Page 38: ...elt 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 in ...

Page 39: ...at 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 formation is...

Page 40: ...o 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 coins ...

Page 41: ... 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 42: ...lt 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 o...

Page 43: ...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 if there is 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 of t...

Page 44: ...n 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 sw...

Page 45: ...es 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 wh...

Page 46: ... 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 the SRS airbags and seat belt ...

Page 47: ...em trig gers the airbag inflators At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occu pants 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 sk...

Page 48: ...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 c...

Page 49: ...n 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 over the d...

Page 50: ... of the dashboard 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 objects 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 w...

Page 51: ... 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 driv...

Page 52: ...N 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 a ...

Page 53: ... 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 in...

Page 54: ...gs 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 pass...

Page 55: ...MT U L O 0108 48 01 06 11 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 56: ... 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 pas...

Page 57: ...ortions 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 child restraint seat until the seat belt is fixed SB13058 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the ...

Page 58: ... 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 59: ...t 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 seat ...

Page 60: ...ating position For details see SRS driver and passenger air bags on page 36 in this section SB13083 1 Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are ...

Page 61: ...the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract SB13085 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert ible seat securely SB13086 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...

Page 62: ...NSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward fac ing position only CAUTION A forward facing child restraint system which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be put on the passenger seat with the passenger 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 position For det...

Page 63: ... low as possible on child s hips See Seat belts on page 30 in this section for details CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child s shoulder The belt should be kept away from child s neck but not falling off child s shoulder Fail ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and increase the chance of injury Both high positioned lap belt...

Page 64: ... belt to retract Tilt steering wheel SB13049 To change the steering wheel angle hold the steering wheel push the lock release lever tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and return the lever to its original position CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious inj...

Page 65: ...ous injuries Power rear view mirror control SB13099 To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Place the switch at L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ro...

Page 66: ...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 not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve hicle and an accident may occur re sulting in personal death or ...

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Page 68: ... 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 69: ...stem 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 from...

Page 70: ...faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on page 206 in Section 7 3 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 Al...

Page 71: ...tions ON The light stays on all the time DOOR Turns the light on when either side door is opened The light goes off when both the doors are closed OFF Turns the light off 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 F...

Page 72: ... dry It may scratch the glass Rear window defogger SB14023 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 t...

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Page 74: ...ERATION 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 75: ...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 tem...

Page 76: ... 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 m...

Page 77: ...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 g Fill up tank Low fuel level warning light k Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately j Close both the doors l Take vehic...

Page 78: ... come on even if the parking brake is applied when the igni tion key is in the ON position CAUTION If the light does not turn off even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running immedi ately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer In this case the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer Depress the brake pedal firmly ...

Page 79: ...iving pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low It is not desi...

Page 80: ...Warning Light Sequential manual transmission only This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position After a few seconds the light will go off This means the sequential manual transmission system is operating properly In case the Sequential Manual Transmission warning light comes on pull off the road stop the engine and contact your Toyota dealer Although you may be able to...

Page 81: ... by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible m 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 n Light reminder buzzer The buzzer will sound if the headlight switch is left on and the driver s door is opened with the key removed from the ignition switch o Warning function of the Sequential Manual Transmis...

Page 82: ...06 11 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 76 Sequential manual transmission 77 Manual transmission 88 Parking brake 89 Cruise control 90 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 83: ... position You must push in the key to turn it from ACC to the LOCK position Once you remove the key the engine im mobiliser system is automatically set See Engine immobiliser system on page 10 in Section 1 2 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position 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 g...

Page 84: ...ential manual transmission read this section thoroughly before driving SD16017 The sequential manual transmission has a shift lock system This system locks the selector lever to keep the transmission gear and the selector lever position in the same position when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position However if the selector lever is locked in the S position the lever can be move...

Page 85: ...p in the order of 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st gear Gear shift from 1st to 5th by the steer ing switch is possible when the selector lever is in the S position The gear posi tion is displayed on the gear position indi cator The gear position indicator shows the transmission gear position c System Operation When the driver s door is opened the system is activated and the motor pump operates to accumulate pr...

Page 86: ...time the switch or the lever is operated the transmission is downshifted 1 step in the order of 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st gear In case of operating the selector lever and switch operation on the steering wheel at the same time the selector lever opera tion has priority In case of operating the two switches of upshifting or downshifting on the steering wheel at the same time it is regarded to operate the...

Page 87: ...compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance you should upshift or downshift at approxi mately the following speeds gear km h mph 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 15 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 25 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 40 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 45 Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging and possibly ping ing Regularly revving the engine to maxi mum speed in each gear will cause ex cessive...

Page 88: ...smission life Do not drive with your foot on the brake pedal Otherwise it will cause the Sequential manual transmission warning light to come on e Starting off 1 Start the engine as instructed in How to start the engine on page 140 in Section 3 2 With your foot holding down the brake pedal shift the selector lever to the S position properly When the selector le ver is shifted to S position the gea...

Page 89: ... S posi tion while holding down the brake pe dal Make sure that the gear position indicator in the instrumental cluster dis plays 1st gear 3 Release the brake pedal and depress the accelerator pedal gradually and when the vehicle starts to move re lease the parking brake and depress the accelerator pedal to start off Downhill 1 Hold down the brake pedal and shift the selector lever to the S positi...

Page 90: ...e instrument cluster will flash However when the vehicle speed drops below 3 km h 2 mph the gear is shifted to reverse Make sure that the vehicle has stopped completely before shifting to the R position Do not hold the vehicle on an uphill with the accelerator pedal applied Doing so may damage the clutch Always use the brake pedal or park ing brake If the gear cannot be engaged to reverse when the...

Page 91: ... Push upshift switch on the steering wheel Resume to 2nd gear Push downshift switch on the steering wheel Resume to 1st gear S N S Resume to 1st gear When starting off again always confirm the gear position by the gear position indi cator CAUTION Unlike automatic transmission mod els the sequential manual transmis sion models do not creep When racing the engine make sure that the gear position is ...

Page 92: ...will also cause excessive damage to the clutch If the selector lever is operated more than necessary the system may not allow operation of the se lector lever for a certain period of time and the gear may not be shifted appropriately Therefore do not operate the selector lever if not necessary i Parking Unlike the automatic transmission the se quential manual transmission does not have a parking p...

Page 93: ... pulse sound It may sound when the selector lever is shifted to the S or R position while racing the engine The clutch is heated with excessive load The ignition switch is turned to the OFF position with the gear in 2nd or either 3rd 4th or 5th In this case turn the ignition switch to the ON position once and shift the selector lever to the 1st or R position then turn the ignition switch to OFF po...

Page 94: ...hift the selector lever to the N position once then shift the selector lever again to the S or R position N indicator flashing and warning buzzer long pulse sound beeping The system is re trying shift operation from the N to S or R position due to shift failure Stopping for more than 90 seconds without depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running with the selector lever in the S position...

Page 95: ...d on an uphill grade use the parking brake Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds gear km h mph 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 15 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 25 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 40 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 45 Downshift to the app...

Page 96: ...he vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into reverse Parking brake SB16008 When parking firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping To set Pull up the lever For better hold ing power first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake To release Pull up the lever slightly 1 press the lock release button 2 and low er 3 To remind you that the parking b...

Page 97: ...the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down SB16010 TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control press the CRUISE ON OFF button This turns the system on The indicator light in the instrument panel shows that you can now set the vehicle at a desired cruising speed Another press will turn the system completely off CAUTION To avoid accidental cruise co...

Page 98: ...in speed However a faster way to reset is to ac celerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the SET COAST direction RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the SET COAST direction and hold it Release the lever when the desired speed is attained While the lever is held down the vehicle speed will gradually decrease However a faster way to reset is to de press the brake pedal and...

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Page 100: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 93 01 03 29 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 94 Using your audio system 94 Car audio system operating hints 102 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 101: ...u 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 you...

Page 102: ...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 played ...

Page 103: ...SB17003 02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 96 01 03 29 Controls and features Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows ...

Page 104: ...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 d...

Page 105: ...ll 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 the ...

Page 106: ... 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 D...

Page 107: ...t 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 go ...

Page 108: ...ll 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 listeni...

Page 109: ...e 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 your...

Page 110: ...gh 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 Store ...

Page 111: ...nd 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 sun...

Page 112: ... MR2 SMT U L O 0108 105 01 03 29 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 114: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 107 01 03 29 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 108 Air flow selector settings 111 Operating tips 111 Side vents 113 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 115: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 108 01 03 29 Controls 1 Air intake selector 2 Air flow selector 3 A C button 4 Fan speed selector 5 Temperature selector SB18008 ...

Page 116: ...ndshield 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 o...

Page 117: ...e air into the system 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 118: ...ndshield 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 set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads clos...

Page 119: ...rculated 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 120: ...he 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 the...

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Page 122: ...0108 115 01 03 28 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 116 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 116 Glove box 117 Front box 117 Auxiliary box 118 Luggage space 119 Cup holders 121 Floor mat 121 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 123: ...e 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 After it finishes heating up it automati cally ...

Page 124: ...ON To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving always completely close the ashtray after use 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 dri...

Page 125: ...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 Ins...

Page 126: ...ance 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 ma...

Page 127: ...8 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 luggag...

Page 128: ...s 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 f...

Page 129: ... U L O 0108 122 01 03 28 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 130: ...countries 127 Three way catalytic converter 127 Engine exhaust cautions 128 Facts about engine oil consumption 129 Iridium tipped spark plugs 130 Brake system 130 Brake pad wear limit indicators 133 Luggage stowage precautions 133 Limited slip differential 134 Your Toyota s identification 134 Theft prevention labels 135 Suspension and chassis 136 SECTION 2 ...

Page 131: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 124 01 05 22 Types of tires 136 ...

Page 132: ... 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 rating low...

Page 133: ... or 15 MTBE If you use gasohol in your Toyota be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87 Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT Some gasoline contain an octane en hancing additive called MMT Methylcy cropentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT If fuel con taining MMT is used your ...

Page 134: ... and it is in need of repair In this case do not restart the engine Operation in foreign countries If you plan to drive your Toyota in another country First comply with the vehicle registration laws Second confirm the availability of the cor rect fuel unleaded and minimum octane number Three way catalytic converter SB21013 The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed i...

Page 135: ...r Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three way catalytic converter sys tem best To ensure that the three way cata lytic converter and the entire emis sion control system operate proper ly your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule For scheduled maintenance information refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Eng...

Page 136: ...n process Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with the intake air and is burned along with the fuel High tem perature exhaust gases also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems The amount of engine oil consumed de pends on the viscosity of the oil the quality of the oil and the conditions the ve...

Page 137: ...1 Your engine is fitted with iridium tipped spark plugs NOTICE Use only iridium tipped spark plugs and do not adjust gaps for your en gine performance and smooth drive ability Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub systems If either sub system should fail the other will still work However the pedal will be harder to press and your stopping ...

Page 138: ...peed below approximately 5 km h 3 mph Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on the manhole cover the steel plate under the construc tion joints in the bridge etc on a rainy day tends to activate the anti lock brake system You may hear a click or motor sound in the front trunk room for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started This means th...

Page 139: ...he joints on the road Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differ ences in surface height Install all 4 tires of specified size at appropriate pressure The anti lock brake system detects vehicle speeds using the speed sensors for respec tive wheels turning speeds The use of tires other than specified may fail to detect the accurate turning speed resulting in a longer stop...

Page 140: ...r disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Expensive ro tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle observe the ...

Page 141: ...your Toyota dealer CAUTION Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by a jack The vehicle could be driven off the jack and could pose a danger or re sult in serious injury NOTICE Use only a compact spare tire of the same size construction and load ca pacity as the original tires on your Toyota because damage to the limit ed slip differential could possibly oc cur with another...

Page 142: ... The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to re...

Page 143: ...way driving under dry conditions Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires sum mer tires are inadequate for driving on snow covered or icy roads For driving on snow covered or icy roads we recom mend using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires CAUTION Do not mix summer and other tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handl...

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Page 145: ... MR2 OM17493U WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive U ...

Page 146: ...NG AND DRIVING Before starting the engine 140 How to start the engine 140 Tips for driving in various conditions 141 Winter driving tips 142 Dinghy towing 143 Trailer towing 144 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer too 144 SECTION 3 ...

Page 147: ...rans mission into neutral Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until the engine is started A starter safety device will pre vent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed b Starting 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...

Page 148: ... R sequential manual transmission or in first or reverse manual transmission If necessary block the wheels Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether 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 l...

Page 149: ...r 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 ho...

Page 150: ...s window 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 ...

Page 151: ...ee page 194 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 jackrabbit starts Get into hig...

Page 152: ...urb 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 improp er valve clearance dirty plugs dirty oil and grease brakes not ...

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Page 154: ... 148 If your engine stalls while driving 151 If you cannot increase the engine speed 151 If your vehicle overheats 152 If you have a flat tire 153 If your vehicle needs to be towed 161 If you cannot shift the sequential manual transmission selector lever 165 If you lose your keys 166 SECTION 4 ...

Page 155: ...r 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 148 for further instructions 2 If the engine still will not start it needs adjustment or repair Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop b Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start ...

Page 156: ...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 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause can cer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling NOTICE The battery used for bo...

Page 157: ...rk 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 t...

Page 158: ...nual transmission Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK position Approximately 5 seconds after try starting the engine again Manual transmission Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try start ing the engine again If the engine will not start see If your vehicle will not start on page 148 in this section CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not ...

Page 159: ...until there is no steam Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of very high pressure 3 Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and under the vehicle However note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the coolant is leaking stop the en gin...

Page 160: ...al injury may occur Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in R sequential manual transmission or in reverse manual transmission 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 v...

Page 161: ... 4800 km 3000 miles depending on road conditions and your driving habits When tread wear indicators appear on the tire replace the tire See also the tire section on page 195 in Section 7 2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other service information CAUTION The compact 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...

Page 162: ...act spare tire You will 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 Required tools and compact spare tire ...

Page 163: ...e wheel facing up Then secure the tire by repeat ing the above removal steps in reverse order to prevent it from flying forward dur ing a collision 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...

Page 164: ...uts Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the handle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just unscrew them about one half turn ...

Page 165: ...ck it is a loose fit and turn it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly positioned CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone Changing wheels SB41028 6 Remove the wheel nuts and change tires Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside Roll the compact spare wheel into position and align the holes i...

Page 166: ...nuts with finger tight Reinstall the wheel nuts tapered end in ward and tighten them as much as you can by finger Press back on the tire back and see if you can tighten them more Lowering your vehicle SB41031 8 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel 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...

Page 167: ...orget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air 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 220 in Section 8 with a torque wrench Have a technician r...

Page 168: ... the front wheel and the rear wheel is different In order to prevent the wrong installation there is a pin on the assembly surface in side the rear wheel as shown above Therefore the rear wheels cannot be installed on the front SB41062 From rear b Using flat bed truck a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front If your vehicle needs to be towed ...

Page 169: ...ot use a towing dolly release the parking brake and put the transmission in N se quential manual transmission or in neutral manual transmission The key must be in ACC sequential manual transmission Sequential manual transmission only After shifting the selector lever to the N position always make sure that the gear is actually disengaged and is in neutral by pushing the vehicle by hand or other me...

Page 170: ...uck c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck ei ther from the front or rear This may cause body damage Emergency towing SB41045 Remove the cover front SB41033 Install the eyelet front SB41046 Remove the cover rear SB41034 Install the eyelet rear ...

Page 171: ...els axles drive train steering and brakes must all be in good condition Eyelet The eyelet is stored in the luggage space with the jack handle To install Remove the cover of eyelet and firmly install it as shown in the illustration CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing a vehicle Avoid sudden starts or er ratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets an...

Page 172: ...the ON to OFF position These procedures may help put the gear in neutral If the gear still can not be put in neutral you can not tow with cables or chains CAUTION If the engine is not running the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual Do not tow with a cable or chain when the ignition switch is in the ON position and or when th...

Page 173: ...if you can give them the key number and master key Even if you lose only one key contact your Toyota dealer to make a new key If you lose all your master keys you cannot make new keys the whole engine immobi liser system must be replaced See the suggestion given in Keys on page 8 in Section 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open...

Page 174: ... 168 If your engine stalls while driving 171 If you cannot increase the engine speed 171 If your vehicle overheats 172 If you have a flat tire 173 If your vehicle needs to be towed 182 If you cannot shift the sequential manual transmission selector lever 186 If you lose your keys 186 SECTION 4 ...

Page 175: ...r 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 168 for further instructions 2 If the engine still will not start it needs adjustment or repair Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop b Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start ...

Page 176: ...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 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause can cer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling NOTICE The battery used for bo...

Page 177: ...rk 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 t...

Page 178: ...nual transmission Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK position Approximately 5 seconds after try starting the engine again Manual transmission Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try start ing the engine again If the engine will not start see If your vehicle will not start on page 168 in this section CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not ...

Page 179: ...until there is no steam Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of very high pressure 3 Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and under the vehicle However note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the coolant is leaking stop the en gin...

Page 180: ...art of your body under the vehicle supported by the jack Personal injury may occur Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in R sequential manual transmission or in reverse manual transmission Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if neces sary Mak...

Page 181: ...r trunk and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of a flat tire The compact spare tire can be used many times if necessary It has tread life of up to 4800 km 3000 miles depending on road conditions and your driving habits When tread wear indicators appear on the tire replace the tire See also the tire section on page 215 in Section 7 2 for detail...

Page 182: ... Also do not attempt to go through an automatic car wash as the vehicle may get caught resulting in damage SB41053 Compact spare tire SB41054 Tool bag 1 Get the tool bag and compact spare tire You will 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 Required tools and compact sp...

Page 183: ... wheel cover SB41063 3 Loosen the bolt and remove it Then take the compact spare tire out of the vehicle When storing the compact spare tire put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire by repeat ing the above removal steps in reverse order to prevent it from flying forward dur ing a collision or sudden braking ...

Page 184: ... vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels Loosening wheel nuts SB41027 3 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the ...

Page 185: ...raise it high enough so that the compact spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the compact spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle into the jack it is a loose fit and turn it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly positioned CAUTION Never get und...

Page 186: ...ore 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 to come off while driving Therefore after the first 1600 km 1000 miles check to see that the wheel nuts are tight Reinstalling wheel nuts SB41030 7 Reinstall all ...

Page 187: ...h er persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground After changing wheels 9 Check the air pressure of the replaced tire Adjust the air pressure to the specification designated on page 240 in Section 8 If the pressure is lower drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the cor rect pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and ...

Page 188: ...onal in jury during a collision or sudden braking SB41025 Remove the wheel ornament from the flat tire before restowing the flat tire SB41037 NOTICE The size of the front wheel and the rear wheel is different In order to prevent the wrong installation there is a pin on the assembly surface in side the rear wheel as shown above Therefore the rear wheels cannot be installed on the front ...

Page 189: ...driver TOWING PRECAUTIONS Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition If they are damaged use a towing dolly a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front We recommend using a tow ing dolly under the rear wheels If you do not use a towing dolly release the parking brake and put the transmissi...

Page 190: ...site 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 not tow with sling ty...

Page 191: ... 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 and brakes must all be in good condition Eyelet The eyelet is stored in the luggage space with the jack handle To install Remove the cover of eyelet and firmly install it as shown in the illustration CAUTION Use extreme caution whe...

Page 192: ...sure that the gear is actually disengaged and is in neutral by pushing the vehicle by hand or other means In case the gear can not be put in neutral turn the ignition switch from the OFF to ON position and operate the selector lever once from N to S or R then back to N again Then turn the ignition switch from the ON to OFF position These procedures may help put the gear in neutral If the gear stil...

Page 193: ...ve the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible 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 one key contact your Toyota dealer to make a new key If you lose all your master keys you cannot make new keys the whole engine immobi liser system must be replaced See the suggestion given in...

Page 194: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 167 01 03 28 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 168 Washing and waxing your Toyota 169 Cleaning the interior 172 SECTION 5 ...

Page 195: ... 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 poin...

Page 196: ...y 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 yo...

Page 197: ...ed 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 orga...

Page 198: ...ly the paint soon after 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 General cleaning Follo...

Page 199: ...y be easily cleaned with a mild soap or detergent and water First vacuum over the upholstery to re move loose dirt Then using a sponge or soft cloth apply the soap solution to the vinyl After allowing it to soak in for a few minutes to loosen the dirt remove the dirt and wipe off the soap with a clean damp cloth If all the dirt do not come off re peat the procedure Commercial foaming type vinyl cl...

Page 200: ...he substances men tioned above If you use a liquid car freshener do not spill the liquid onto the ve hicle s interior surfaces It may con tain the ingredients mentioned above Immediately clean any spill using the method mentioned above Leather Interior The leather upholstery may be cleaned with neutral detergent for wool Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened with 5 solution of neutral detergent ...

Page 201: ...ep your ve hicle in a shaded area especially in the summer The interior of your vehicle is apt to heat up on hot summer days so avoid placing on the upholstery items made of vinyl or plastic or containing wax as these tend to stick to leather when warm Improper cleaning of the leather up holstery could result in discolor ation or staining If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota...

Page 202: ...Maintenance requirements 176 General maintenance 177 Does your vehicle need repairing 179 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 180 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 203: ...nance 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 emission...

Page 204: ...ecks 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 194 in Section 7 2 for additional information Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts damage or exces...

Page 205: ... 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 time e g each ...

Page 206: ... pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle however 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 sid...

Page 207: ...e not been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are erased Also depending on your driving habits the codes may not be completely set Also if the malfunction indicator lamp had come on recently due to temporary mal function such as a loose fuel tank cap your vehicle may not pass the I M tes...

Page 208: ...8 181 01 06 12 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 182 Trunk room overview 183 Fuse locations 184 Do it yourself service precautions 185 Parts and tools 186 Positioning the jack 188 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 209: ...SC71012 02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 182 01 06 12 1 Fuse block 2 Battery 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Engine oil level dipstick 5 Engine coolant reservoir Engine compartment overview ...

Page 210: ...SB71020 02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 183 01 06 12 1 Brake fluid reservoir 2 Fuse block 3 Power steering fluid reservoir 4 Radiator 5 Condenser 6 Windshield washer fluid tank Trunk room overview ...

Page 211: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 184 01 06 12 Fuse locations SB71010 SB71011 SB71017 SB71013 SB71019 ...

Page 212: ...eful 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 Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack supporting it Al ways use automotive jack ...

Page 213: ...the spark plug holes Do not pry the outer electrode of a spark plug against the center elec trode Use only spark plugs of the speci fied type 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...

Page 214: ...TTERY CONDITION Tools Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional wrench for terminal clamp bolts CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Parts if replacement is necessary 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 o...

Page 215: ... your vehicle is supported by the jack Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and 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 ...

Page 216: ...0 Checking the engine coolant level 191 Checking the radiator and condenser 192 Checking brake fluid 193 Checking power steering fluid 193 Checking tire pressure 194 Checking and replacing tires 195 Rotating tires 196 Installing snow tires and chains 197 Replacing wheels 198 Aluminum wheel precautions 199 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 217: ...ngine 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 lmp qt 1 3 1 ...

Page 218: ...he 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 belo...

Page 219: ...tion 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 217 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 ...

Page 220: ...loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately If you still feel uncomfortable with your eyes go to the doctor NOTICE If you spill the fluid be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint SB72002 Open Close If hot...

Page 221: ...in Section 8 They are also on the tire pressure label as shown You should check the tire pressures every two weeks or at least once a month And do not forget the spare Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to drive Low tire pressure results in excessive wear poor handling reduced fuel econo my and the possibility of blowouts from overheated tires Also low tir...

Page 222: ... in tread wear indicators to help you know when the tires need replacement When the tread depth wears to 1 6 mm 0 06 in or less the indicators will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be re placed The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in Check the tires reg...

Page 223: ...placed as a set See If you have a flat tire on page 153 in Section 4 for tire change proce dure When a tire is replaced the wheel should always be balanced An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle handling and tire life Wheels can get out of balance with regular use and should therefore be balanced occasionally When replacing a tubeless tire the air valve should also be replaced with a new one Rotat...

Page 224: ...res on your Toyota Do not use tires other than those men tioned above Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels Installing snow tires on the rear wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability between the front and rear tires which could cause loss of v...

Page 225: ...therwise an accident may occur NOTICE Do not attempt to use a tire chain on the compact spare tire as it may re sult in damage to the vehicle as well as the tire Replacing wheels WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS If you have wheel damage such as bending cracks or heavy corrosion the wheel should be replaced If you fail to replace damaged wheels the tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss of handling c...

Page 226: ...utions When installing aluminum wheels check that the wheel nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600km 1000 miles If you have repaired or changed your 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 bal...

Page 227: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 200 01 06 11 ...

Page 228: ...8 201 01 03 29 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 202 Battery recharging precautions 203 Checking and replacing fuses 204 Adding washer fluid 205 Replacing light bulbs 206 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 229: ...oaking 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 help Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals ...

Page 230: ...y 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...

Page 231: ...use locations on page 184 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 221 in Section 8 of this manual for the functions controlled by each circuit Type A fuses can be pulled...

Page 232: ...s 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 may ...

Page 233: ... gas inside and require special handling 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 becaus...

Page 234: ...ar 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 SB73069 1 Remove the front box cover ...

Page 235: ...move 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 236: ...gn the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole SB73075 3 Install the rubber cover as shown and snuggle on the boss Plug in 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 237: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 210 01 03 29 Front turn signal lights SB73048 SB73049 Front side marker lights SB73071 Phillips head screw Use a phillips head screwdriver SB73072 SB73073 ...

Page 238: ... 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 239: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 212 01 03 29 License plate lights SB73021 SB73022 SB73023 High mounted stop light SB73062 SB73052 ...

Page 240: ...03 29 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 ...

Page 241: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 214 01 03 29 ...

Page 242: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 215 01 05 25 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 216 Engine 216 Fuel 216 Service specifications 217 Tires 220 Fuses 221 SECTION 8 ...

Page 243: ...read 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 244: ...rving SL Energy Conserving or ILSAC multi grade engine oil is recommended 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 1...

Page 245: ...AL MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM Fluid type Sequential M T Fluid NOTICE Using Fluid other than Toyota Genuine Sequential M T Fluid may cause deterioration in shift performance and durability and ultimately damage the sequential manual transmission of your vehicle 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 m...

Page 246: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 219 01 05 25 STEERING Wheel free play Less than 30 mm 1 2 in Power steering fluid type Toyota P S fluid EH or equivalent ...

Page 247: ...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 194 through 199 in Section 7 2 ...

Page 248: ... LWR 10 A Left hand headlight 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 emergency flashers 17 GAUGE 7 5 A...

Page 249: ...E fuses 38 SMT B 10A Sequential manual transmission system 39 HORN 10 A Horn 40 HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights emergency flashers 41 AM2 15 A Starter system multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system SRS airbag system 42 IG2 15 A Ignition system multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system 43 EFI1 15 A Multiport fuel injection system seque...

Page 250: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 223 01 05 25 Fuses type C 55 ALT 100 A AM1 D P W P P W DOOR STOP EHPS DEF TAIL1 OBD HTR 40A fuses ...

Page 251: ...02 MY MR2 SMT U L O 0108 224 01 05 25 ...

Page 252: ...01MY MR2 SMT U L O 0008 225 00 12 11 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 226 Uniform tire quality grading 226 SECTION 9 ...

Page 253: ...hington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Trans portation 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 an...

Page 254: ...rning 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 Sustaine...

Page 255: ...01MY MR2 SMT U L O 0008 228 00 12 11 ...

Page 256: ...al 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 vehic...

Page 257: ...nd 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 ...

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