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2004 MR2 from Feb. ’04 Prod. (OM17518U)

Toyota recommends all four tires,

or at least both front or rear tires

be replaced at a time as a set.

See “If you have a flat tire—” on page

167 in Section 4 for tire change proce-

dure.

When a tire is replaced, the wheel

should always be balanced.

An unbalanced wheel may affect ve-

hicle 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.

Rotating tires

SB72017

Turning direction

Turning direction indicators

SB72019

Do not rotate the tires as the tire

sizes are different such as with

front to rear, left to right or using

the spare tire. Performing such tire

rotation may result in the tires in-

terfering with the body or in un-

even wear of the tires, so that

steerability of the vehicle is im-

paired.

Tires with turning direction indicator—
The tire is a uni

−

directional type and

cannot be used for tire rotation. Using

the tire on the opposite side to the

designated side will impair the tire

performance.
The spare tire—
The tire is designed for temporary use

only and cannot be used for tire rota-

tion.

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Summary of Contents for 2004 MR2 Spyder

Page 1: ...sistance you may require If there is not a 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 Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information also All information and specifications in this manual are current at ...

Page 2: ...s a warning against anything 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 reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others NOTICE This is a warning against anything 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 avoid or red...

Page 3: ...ystems can provide when used together That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision None of these systems either indi vidually or together can ensure that ther...

Page 4: ...amily in the event of an accident Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Sec tion 1 3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle New vehicle warranty Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties New vehicle warranty Emission control systems warranty Others For further information please refer to the Owner s Warranty Inform...

Page 5: ...ine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water 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 ...

Page 6: ...tion pres sure and the excess load may result in the deterioration of steering ability and braking abil ity leading to an accident Check the tire infla tion pressure periodically and be sure to keep the load limits given in this Owner s Manual For details about tire inflation pressure and load limits see pages 213 and 149 Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices i...

Page 7: ...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 85 thoroughly before driving For starting procedures see How to start the engine on page 154 in Section 3 Please refer to the Impo...

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Page 9: ...Feb 04 Prod OM17518U 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 03 12 25 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 10: ...t 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 Power window lock switch 11 Power door lock switch 12 Front fog light switch 13 Instrument panel light control switch 03 12 25 SB11025b ...

Page 11: ...sher switches 4 Clock 5 Rear window defogger switch 6 Emergency flasher switch 7 Auxiliary box 8 Engine immobilizer 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 03 12 25 SB11022a ...

Page 12: ...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 03 12 25 ...

Page 13: ...m indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Power steering system warning light 1 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 77 in Section 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Sequential manual transmission on page 85 in Section 1 6 3 If this light flashes see Cruise control on page 98 in Sec tion 1 6 Passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 Sequential manual transmissio...

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Page 15: ...Feb 04 Prod OM17518U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 8 Engine immobilizer system 10 Side doors 11 Power windows 13 Trunk lid 15 Engine hood 16 Fuel tank cap 18 Soft top 20 03 12 25 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 16: ...l not 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 items locked in the glove box or luggage space when using valet park ing 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 NOT...

Page 17: ...v ing 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 dashboar...

Page 18: ...ey 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 your To...

Page 19: ...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 authority t...

Page 20: ...tch SB12080a LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch To lock Push the switch down on the LOCK side To unlock Push the switch down on the UNLOCK side Both the doors lock or unlock simulta neously CAUTION Before driving be sure that the doors are closed and locked especially when small children are in the ve hicle Along with the proper use of seat belts locking the doors he...

Page 21: ... 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 console T...

Page 22: ...d result in a serious injury When anyone closes the power win dows make sure he or she oper ates the windows 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 Be sure to remove the ignition key or turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position when yo...

Page 23: ... occur SB12037a 2 In front of the vehicle pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the trunk lid SB12068a Front box cover 3 Hold the trunk lid open by inserting the support rod into the slot To insert the support rod into the slot move it straight up If it is moved to the side or toward the inside of the vehicle it may become detached Before closing the trunk lid return the support rod to its cl...

Page 24: ... before closing the trunk lid Closing the trunk lid with the support rod up could cause the trunk lid to bend Luggage security system SB12091 If you do not want to activate the trunk lid lock release lever insert the master key to the glove box and turn it clock wise Engine hood SB12086a To open the engine hood 1 Pull the engine hood lock release lever The engine hood will spring up slightly The e...

Page 25: ...the vehicle it may become detached Before closing the engine hood check to see that you have not forgotten any tools rags etc and return the support rod to its clip this prevents rattles Then lower the engine hood and make sure it locks into place If necessary press down gently on the rear edge to lock it CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot make sure the rod supports the engine h...

Page 26: ...the soft top lowered make sure to lock the engine hood lock release lever with the key The fuel filler door opener lever is locked at the same time Fuel tank cap SD12013a This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle SB12088a 1 To open the fuel filler door pull the lever up When refueling turn off the engine The fuel filler door opener lever can be locked by the key ...

Page 27: ...p hang the tether as shown in the illustration It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened When installing turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click If the cap is not tightened securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toy...

Page 28: ... the top side rails and any part of the top linkage To prevent personal injury do not raise or lower the soft top when the wind is strong The vehicle should never be driven with the soft top partially lowered Make sure the top has been either fully latched 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 ...

Page 29: ...me Lowering the soft top SB12077 1 Lower both side windows and sun visors Then pull down the lock lev ers on both sides of the vehicle fully 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 SB12071a 2 Stand outside of the vehicle and pull the soft top up holding the part shown in d...

Page 30: ...not grasp the part shown in dark color in the illustration SB12079a 4 Fold the soft top slowly and house it completely Press down the soft top toward the front from the rear and lock it You will hear click sound when the soft top is complete ly housed Shake the soft top up and down softly to check whether the soft top is fixed se curely Raise both sun visors 03 12 25 ...

Page 31: ...by moving while the vehicle is driven Air deflector SB12060a The air deflector will reduce the wind from the rear of the vehicle when the vehicle is running with the soft top lowered Pull up to use NOTICE Do not use alcohol or other solvents for the air deflector Because they could damage the air deflector s resin material Raising the soft top SB12061 1 Lower both side windows and sun visors Then ...

Page 32: ... the frame of the front window glass NOTICE Lower the windows before raising the soft top Otherwise the soft top may not lock securely SB12082a CAUTION To prevent personal injury do not grasp the part shown in dark color in the illustration SB12083 3 Be seated in the seat and hold the handle on the center of the front soft top frame Then press the soft top softly against the frame of the front win...

Page 33: ...e hook on the body side when pushing the lock levers up SB12089 Hook on body side Lock Hook on body side If the lock is not hung easily give your hand to the lock for helping to hang it on the hook on the body side Fix the lock on the hook of the body side and check whether or not it is securely locked by swinging the lock to the front and the rear and the right and the left Confirm that the lever...

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Page 35: ... Prod OM17518U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats 28 Seat belts 31 SRS driver airbag and passenger airbag 37 Passenger airbag manual on off switch 45 Child restraint 46 03 12 25 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 36: ...g is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 250 mm 10 in away now you can change your driving position in sever al ways Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals co...

Page 37: ... seat does not hit a passenger or luggage After adjusting the seat position re lease the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position After adjusting the seatback re lease the lever and exert body pres sure to make sure the seat is locked in position Do not put objects under the seats Otherwise the objects may interfere with the seat lock mechanism or u...

Page 38: ...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 he she is reclined the lap belt may slide past his her hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen In the event of a ...

Page 39: ...cific recommendations The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist Injured person Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Depending on the inju ry first check with your doctor for specific recommendations CAUTION Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving Otherwise they are much more likely ...

Page 40: ...lso may lock if you lean forward too quickly A slow easy motion will allow the belt to extend and you can move around freely When a passenger s shoulder belt is com pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fea ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint on page 46 To free the be...

Page 41: ...on upward through the latch plate CAUTION Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause seri ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible Do not place the shoulder belt un der your arm SB13070 To release the belt press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract I...

Page 42: ...seating position than the one origi nally intended for Be sure to wear the seat belt with out the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the passenger seat If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender con nected to the seat belt the seat belt will not securely hold t...

Page 43: ...oners are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact the seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants The seat belt pretensioners are activated even if there is no passenger in the seat The seat belt pretensioners and SRS air bags may not operate together in all colli sions S...

Page 44: ... the seat belt pretensioners in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Repairs on or near the seat belt retractor assemblies Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front end R...

Page 45: ...t pretensioners to operate Either seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged SB13092a The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts In response to a severe frontal impact the SRS airbags work together wit...

Page 46: ...rd 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 concern ing...

Page 47: ...hen 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 switc...

Page 48: ...o must ride in the front seat because Child age 1 to 12 A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because Medical condition A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger and Makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag...

Page 49: ...077 Hitting a curb edge of pavement or hard surface Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustration SB13094a The SRS airbag system consists mainly of the following components and their loca tions are shown in the illustration 1 Front airba...

Page 50: ...re injuries to the face chest arms and hands These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more seri ous injuries especially if an occupant s hands arms chest or head is in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment This is why it is important for the occupant to avoid placing any object or part of the bod...

Page 51: ...the passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the seat For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint on page 46 SB13055 Do not put anything or any part of your body on or in front of the dashboar...

Page 52: ...es such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player 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 Repairs made on or near the front fenders front end structure con sole steering column steering wheel or dashboard near the pas se...

Page 53: ...ion is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer SB13106a Indicator light This on off switch is designed to dis able the passenger airbag in order to allow usage if necessary of a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 on page 40 is occupying the passenger seating position For details see SRS driver airba...

Page 54: ...the pas senger airbag can reduce the occu pant protection which your vehicle safety systems can provide to you in certain accidents and increase the likelihood of serious personal injuries For details see SRS driver airbag and passenger airbag on page 37 in this Section Toyota strongly urges the use of ap propriate child restraint systems for children The laws of all 50 states in the U S A now req...

Page 55: ...n the event of collision Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se cured If it is not secured properly it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud den stop or accident Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must be properly re strained ...

Page 56: ... by its manufac turer Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se curing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use the an chor bracket see Using a top strap on page 58 The child restraint lower anchorages approved for your vehicle may also be used See Installation with child restraint lower anchorages on page 59 SB13056 A Infant seat SB13080a B Convertible seat SB1304...

Page 57: ... in the ON position In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious in jury to the child SB13107a 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 airbag and pa...

Page 58: ...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 locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cann...

Page 59: ... the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract SB13059 3 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant 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 manu...

Page 60: ...sition de pending on the age and size of the child When installing follow the manufacturer s instruction about the ap plicable age and size of the child as well as directions for installing the child restraint system SB13101 CAUTION Rear facing child restraint system Never install a rear facing child re straint system on the passenger seat with the passenger airbag manual on off switch in the ON p...

Page 61: ... that the indicator light is on Forward facing child restraint sys tem A forward facing child re straint system which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be installed on the passenger seat with the passenger airbag manual on off switch in the ON position because the passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured in...

Page 62: ...th or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed SB13084a 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted slightly it cannot be ex tended To hold the convertible seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract SB13085a 3 Whi...

Page 63: ...tallation instructions provided by its manufac turer SB13096 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger SB13108 C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat must be used in for ward facing position only 03 12 25 ...

Page 64: ...system which belongs to pas senger risk group on the passenger seat turn the passenger airbag manual on off switch counterclockwise to the OFF position For details see SRS driver airbag and passenger airbag on page 37 in this Section The indicator comes on when the system is off SB13064 1 Sit the child on a booster seat Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and across th...

Page 65: ...positioned as low on a child s hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function n...

Page 66: ...he use of a top strap SB13111 Use the anchor bracket on the luggage trim to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for a pas senger seating position This symbol indicates the location of the anchor bracket SB13112a TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET 1 Lightly push up the anchor bracket cover then pull it forward to re move 03 12 25 ...

Page 67: ... installation instructions provided by its manufacturer Store a removed cover in a safe place such as the glove box Be sure to replace a cover when the an chor bracket is not in use SB13116 The lower anchorages for the child re straint system interfaced with the FMVSS225 specification are installed in the passenger seat The anchorages are installed in the clear ance between the seat cushion and se...

Page 68: ... straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps Type B 1 Widen the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback a little and confirm the position of the low er anchorages below the tag in the seatback 2 Latch the buckles onto the anchor ages If your child restraint system has a top strap it should be anchored For the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap on page 58 For in...

Page 69: ...ush and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system en sure that the seat is moved to the rear most position with the seat back close to the child restraint system After securing the child restraint system never slide of recline th...

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Page 71: ...4 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel 64 Outside rear view mirrors 64 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 66 03 12 25 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 72: ... dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position Outside rear view mirrors SB13050 Adjust the mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle in the mirror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the pass...

Page 73: ...iew mirror control SB13099a To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch to L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray d...

Page 74: ...he rear of your vehicle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do not adjust ...

Page 75: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 68 Emergency flashers 69 Front fog lights 70 Instrument panel light control 70 Interior light 70 Windshield wipers and washer 71 Rear window defogger 71 03 12 25 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 76: ...nditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset This system will make your headlights come on at a reduced brightness when The engine is running The parking brake is released The headlight turn signal lever knob is in the OFF position or position 1 To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights twist the knob to position 1 Twist the k...

Page 77: ...er than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on page 228 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 Always...

Page 78: ...nel light control SB14015a To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the switch Interior light SB14022 To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions 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 03 12 25 ...

Page 79: ...ll operate a couple of times after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 227 in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on the windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shield is dry It may scratc...

Page 80: ...riving The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged turn the switch off when the engine is not running When cleaning the inside of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connectors When the soft top is completely lowered keep the rear window de fogger turned off to avoid damage to the top...

Page 81: ...ION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 74 Engine coolant temperature gauge 74 Tachometer 75 Odometer and two trip meters 75 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 77 03 12 25 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 82: ... 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 SB15007a The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on The engine operating temperature...

Page 83: ...ute 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 meter...

Page 84: ...ckly push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the trip meter A to zero dis play the trip meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B 03 12 25 ...

Page 85: ...on Do this a If parking brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b Indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c Fasten passenger s seat belt d Stop and check e Stop and check f Take vehicle to Toyota dealer g Low fuel level warning light Fill up tank See Fuel gauge on page 74 in this Section 03 12 25 ...

Page 86: ... contact your Toyota dealer i Take vehicle to Toyota dealer j Close both the doors k Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately l Take vehicle to Toyota dealer m Key reminder buzzer Remove key n Light reminder buzzer Turn off lights o Warning function of the sequential manual transmission See Sequential manual transmission on page 85 in Section 1 6 03 12 25 ...

Page 87: ...ome longer De press the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop The brake system warning light re mains on together with the ABS warning light In this case not only the anti lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely un stable during braking b Driver s Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer This light and buzzer remind you to buckle up the driver s se...

Page 88: ...ition key is turned to the ON position and goes off after the engine starts This means that the warning light system is operation properly If the lamp remains on or the lamp comes on while driving first check the following Empty fuel tank If the fuel tank is empty refuel immedi ately Loose fuel tank cap If the fuel tank cap is loose securely tighten it These cases are temporary malfunctions The ma...

Page 89: ... requirement may be canceled and the gear may be locked i ABS Warning Light The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position If the anti lock brake system works properly the light turns off after a few seconds There after if the system malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system doe...

Page 90: ... 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 Transmission sequential manual transmission only When driving if any incorrect operation that may cause damage to this syst...

Page 91: ...U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 84 Sequential manual transmission 85 Manual transmission 96 Parking brake 97 Cruise control 98 03 12 25 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 92: ...ition You must push in the key to turn it from ACC to the LOCK position Once you remove the key the engine im mobilizer system is automatically set See Engine immobilizer 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 gentl...

Page 93: ...al 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 moved to...

Page 94: ... the order of 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st gear Gear shift from 1st to 6th 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 95: ... the switch or the lever is operated the transmission is downshifted 1 step in the order of 6th 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 96: ...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 5 to 6 or 6 to 5 81 50 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 ces...

Page 97: ...fe Frequent downshifting more than 3 positions continuously causes the reduction of transmission 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 154 in Section 3 CAUTION The selector lever can become ex tremely hot after parking ...

Page 98: ...ll downhill Uphill 1 Apply the parking brake firmly so that the vehicle does not roll backwards 2 Shift the selector lever to the 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...

Page 99: ...strument 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 sel...

Page 100: ...h 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 in t...

Page 101: ... 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 posit...

Page 102: ...e 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 5th or 6th In this case turn the ignition switch to the ON position once and shift the selector lever to the S or R position then turn the ignition switch to OFF posit...

Page 103: ...rate the shift lever Shift 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 l...

Page 104: ...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 appropri...

Page 105: ...ehicle 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 brake...

Page 106: ...cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down SB16010 TURNING THE SYSTEM ON 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 contro...

Page 107: ...rad ually gain 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 bra...

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Page 109: ...101 2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 102 Using your audio system 102 Car audio system operating hints 109 03 12 25 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 110: ...e audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette tape or com pact disc If the another function was pre viously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM FM1 FM2 TAPE DISC or LOAD if the system is already on but you want to switch from one func tion to another TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of yo...

Page 111: ... 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 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 changer next disc will be played from track 1 NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oi...

Page 112: ...104 2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U Controls and features Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows 03 12 25 Z17047 ...

Page 113: ... preset button 6 to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push preset button 5 to rewind a tape REW will appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push or TAPE button To stop the tape while it is rewinding push or TAPE button If a tape rewinds completely the cassette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards completely the...

Page 114: ...n the display Dolby B NR If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolby B Noise Reduction push the button preset button 3 The 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 red...

Page 115: ...aying will appear on the display When the track ends it will automatically replay To turn off the repeat feature push this button again With compact disc changer only Repeating a disc Push and hold RPT preset button 2 until you hear a beep will ap pear 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 back to t...

Page 116: ...to find the station after that Cassette Player Use this button to skip up or down to locate a song or recording You can select up to nine recordings in cluding current one A blank space of at least 3 seconds is considered to be a start of a recording When the beginning of a tape is reached the player automatically resumes play When the end of the tape is reached the player automatically reverses s...

Page 117: ...h 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 vehicle moves Her...

Page 118: ...d 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 cassettes in their cases and out of direct sunlight Avoid using cassettes with a total play...

Page 119: ...ayable on your compact disc player Copy protected CD CD R CD Recordable CD RW CD Re writable CD ROM Z17038 Special shaped discs Z17039 Low quality discs Z17037 Labeled discs NOTICE To prevent damage to the player or changer do not use special shaped low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the illustrations 03 12 25 ...

Page 120: ...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 sunlight Z17053 To clean a compact disc Wipe it with a soft lint free cloth that has been damp ened with water Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc ...

Page 121: ...113 2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 114 Air flow selector settings 117 Operating tips 117 Side vents 119 03 12 25 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 122: ...114 2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U Controls 1 Air intake selector 2 Air flow selector 3 A C button 4 Fan speed selector 5 Temperature selector 03 12 25 SB18008b ...

Page 123: ... 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 Air flow selector settings described below Turning the air flow control knob to wind shield or floor windshield position turns ...

Page 124: ...r into the sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to a Toyota dealer for service 03 12 25 ...

Page 125: ...ield 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 close al...

Page 126: ...ated 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 inta...

Page 127: ...ifference 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 A C...

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Page 129: ...Prod OM17518U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 122 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 122 Glove box 123 Front box 123 Auxiliary box 124 Luggage space 125 Cup holders 127 Floor mat 128 03 12 25 SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 130: ...f 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 pops out ready for use ...

Page 131: ...o 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 driving...

Page 132: ...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 Instrum...

Page 133: ...such as a lighter glasses etc inside Luggage space SB19027a Lean the seatback forward to use the luggage space To open Pull the lever To lock Insert the master key and turn it clockwise SB12059a Folding board Flare CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the luggage space door closed while driving 03 12 25 ...

Page 134: ...ggage may be damaged by hitting the folding board or the im properly folded soft top may flap in the wind and cause an accident SB19030 When you load a long luggage Remove the side trims on the both sides in the luggage space when you need to load a long luggage except tapered things such as a golf bag The side trims can be removed by pulling the clips at two places SB19029 Removing the side trims...

Page 135: ...and damage the water re ceiving bag or the luggage may be damaged when the soft top is opened Cup holders SB19013 Front SB19014 Center console The cup holders are designed for hold ing cups or drink cans securely in its holes Front To use the cup holders pull them out CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans in the cup holders as such items may be thrown about in the compar...

Page 136: ...e two holes then it is designed for use with two locking clips Fix the floor mat with lock ing clip into the holes in the floor carpet 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 03 12 25 ...

Page 137: ...32 Three way catalytic converter 132 Engine exhaust cautions 133 Facts about engine oil consumption 134 Iridium tipped spark plugs 135 Brake system 135 Brake pad wear limit indicators 138 Limited slip differential 139 Your Toyota s identification 139 Theft prevention labels 140 Suspension and chassis 140 Tire information 141 Vehicle load limits 149 Cargo and luggage 149 Types of tires 152 03 12 25...

Page 138: ...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 lower than stated above will cause p...

Page 139: ...5 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 emiss...

Page 140: ... 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 SB21013a The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in t...

Page 141: ...yota 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 Engine ...

Page 142: ... 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 vehicle is driven under More oil is consumed ...

Page 143: ...ur 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 dist...

Page 144: ... below approximately 5 km h 3 mph Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on a manhole cov er a steel plate at a construction site joints in a bridge etc on a rainy day tends to activate the anti lock brake sys tem 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 begins to move This means that th...

Page 145: ...nts 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 stopping d...

Page 146: ... driv ing A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem CAUTION If the ABS warning light remains on together with the brake system warn ing light immediately stop your ve hicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer In this case not only the anti lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unsta ble during braking Brake pad wear ...

Page 147: ...ous 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 tire type SB21009 The vehicle identification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This number is on the left top of the instrument panel and can be seen through the wi...

Page 148: ...very 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 remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio late certain state or federal laws Suspension and chassis CAUTIO...

Page 149: ...his means the pres sure to which a tire may be in flated For recommended cold tire inflation pressure see Tires on page 244 4 Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 215 5 Location of tread wear indica tors For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 215 6 Turning indicator Some vehicles are equipped with directional tires Fo...

Page 150: ... bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall A tire not marked with RADIAL is a bias ply tire 11 Summer tire or all season tire An all season tire has M S on the sidewall The tire not marked with M S is a summer tire For details see Types of tires on page 152 SB21022a This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN 1 DOT symbol 2 Tire Identification Number TI...

Page 151: ... construction code R Radial D Diagonal 4 Wheel diameter in inches 5 Load index 2 digits or 3 digits 6 Speed symbol alphabet with one letter SU21026a 1 Section width 2 Tire height 3 Wheel diameter SU21027 1 Bead 2 Sidewall 3 Shoulder 4 Tread 5 Belt 6 Inner liner 7 Reinforcing rubber 8 Carcass 9 Rim lines 10 Bead wires 11 Chafer 03 12 25 Tire size Name of each section of tire ...

Page 152: ...on ditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pave ment as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces ...

Page 153: ...temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over loaded Excessive speed underinfla tion or excessive loading either sep arately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure 03 12 25 ...

Page 154: ...r vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and addi tional weight optional engine Intended outboard sidewall A the sidewall that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or B the ou...

Page 155: ... metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Rim diameter Wheel diameter nominal diameter of the bead seat Rim size designation rim diameter and width Rim type designation the industry of manufacturer s designation for a rim by style or code Rim width nominal distance between rim flanges Vehicle capacity weight Total load capacity the rated cargo and l...

Page 156: ...ed tire Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity number of occupants Vehicle normal load number of occu pants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 2 in front 5 through 10 3 2 in front 1 in second seat 03 12 25 ...

Page 157: ...y Cargo capacity may increase or de crease depending on the size weight and the number of occupants For de tails see Capacity and distribution that follows CAUTION Do not apply the load more than each load limit That may cause not only damage to the tires but also deterioration to the steering ability and braking ability which may cause an accident When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle obs...

Page 158: ...act the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug gage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and lug gage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5x150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight o...

Page 159: ...As shown in the above example if the number of occupants increases the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of occupants who got on later must be reduced In other words if the increase in the number of occupants causes the excess of the total load capacity combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load you have to reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle For details ab...

Page 160: ...mmend using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to pro vide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round CAUTION Do not mix summer and all sea son tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous han dling characteristics resulting in loss of con...

Page 161: ...Starting and driving Before starting the engine 154 How to start the engine 154 Tips for driving in various conditions 155 Winter driving tips 156 Dinghy towing 157 Trailer towing 158 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer too 158 03 12 25 SECTION 3 ...

Page 162: ...ns 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 s...

Page 163: ...ential 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 lightly ...

Page 164: ...ow phosphates and or ganic acids See Checking the engine coolant level in Section 7 2 for details of coolant type selection Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mix ture of 50 coolant and 50 deionized water This coolant provides protection down to about 35 C 31 F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Check the condition of the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so...

Page 165: ...gency equipment Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jumper cables etc Dinghy towing SB31003a 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 manufac...

Page 166: ...page 213 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 high g...

Page 167: ...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 adju...

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Page 169: ... your engine stalls while driving 166 If you cannot increase engine speed 166 If your vehicle overheats 166 If you have a flat tire 167 If your vehicle becomes stuck 176 If your vehicle needs to be towed 177 If you cannot shift the sequential manual transmission selector lever 181 If you lose your keys 182 03 12 25 SECTION 4 ...

Page 170: ...starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine on page 162 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 ...

Page 171: ...uric acid which is poisonous and corrosive Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting and avoid spilling acid on your skin clothing or ve hicle If you should accidentally get acid on yourself or in your eyes remove any contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with water imme diately Then get immediate medical attention If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth whil...

Page 172: ...tes During jump starting run the engine at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed SB41055 Discharged battery Booster battery Positive terminal mark Positive terminal mark Jumper cable 4 Make the cable connections in the or der a b c d a Connect the clamp of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery b Connect the clamp at the other end of ...

Page 173: ...n gine in the normal way After starting run it at about 2000 rpm for several minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed 6 Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order the negative cable and then the positive cable 7 Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths they may now contain sulfuric acid 8 If removed replace all the battery vent plugs If the cause of your battery di...

Page 174: ...y of the electronic throttle control system is corrected during low speed driving the system may not be recovered until the engine is stopped and the ignition key is turned to ACC or LOCK position CAUTION Be especially careful to prevent erro neous pedal operation If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating if you ex perience a loss of power or if you h...

Page 175: ...uld 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 If you have a flat tire 1 Reduce your speed gradually ke...

Page 176: ...l diagonally opposite to the one being changed if necessary Make sure to set the jack prop erly in the jack point Raising the vehicle with jack improper ly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the ve hicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel chan...

Page 177: ...emporary because the wheel differs from the standard tire CAUTION The spare tire was designed especially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehicle Do not use more than one spare tire at the same time Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph when driving with the spare tire The standard tire should be re paired and reinstalled as soon as possible Avoid sudden acceleration sudden deceleration and sharp...

Page 178: ...d 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 storage locations SB41047 To remove the spare tire 1 Open the front box cover in the trunk SB41061a 2 Remove the spare wheel cover 03 12 25 ...

Page 179: ...tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block in front of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels Loosening wheel nuts SB41027a 3 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handl...

Page 180: ... on a level and solid place Raising your vehicle SB41029 5 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the compact spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the com pact 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 j...

Page 181: ...ion and align the holes in the wheel with the bolts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts SB41044b Before putting wheels on remove any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to met al contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to l...

Page 182: ...n and the wheels may fall off which could cause a seri ous accident If there is oil or grease on any bolt or nut clean it Lowering your vehicle SB41031b 8 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts Turn the jack handle counterclock wise to lower the vehicle Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any addition al leverage other ...

Page 183: ...the pressure is lower drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire infla tion valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and pos sibly 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 tig...

Page 184: ...Therefore the rear wheels can not be installed on the front If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow mud sand etc then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward CAUTION Do not attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and back ward if people or objects are any where near the vehicle During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or back...

Page 185: ...a or b Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or com mercial tow truck service tow your ve hicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in Emergency towing on page 179 in this Section Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed Commercial operators are generally aware of the state provincial and local laws pertaining...

Page 186: ... position These procedures may help put the gear in neutral If the gear still can not be put in neutral you can not tow without a towing dolly From rear Place the ignition key in the ACC position CAUTION Do not tow without a towing dolly when the ignition switch is in the ON position and or when the trans mission is not in the neutral gear position Otherwise you may be in volved in an unexpected a...

Page 187: ...wing 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 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 and tow ing cable or chain The eyelets and towing...

Page 188: ... 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 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 brak...

Page 189: ...cle be sure to tighten the eyelet securely If the eyelet is loose it may come off when being towed and re sult in death or serious injury SD04002 In case the selector lever lock is not released and the selector lever cannot be moved even though the ignition switch is turned to the ON position follow the procedures below 1 Turn the ignition key to the LOCK or ACC position Make sure the parking brak...

Page 190: ...ou 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 lizer 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 the...

Page 191: ...b 04 Prod OM17518U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 184 Washing and waxing your Toyota 185 Cleaning the interior 188 03 12 25 SECTION 5 ...

Page 192: ... 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 points should be observ...

Page 193: ...venti lated garage If you wash your vehicle in the garage or if you drive it covered with water or snow your garage may be so damp as to cause corrosion Even if your garage is heated a wet vehicle can cor rode 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 your veh...

Page 194: ...AUTION 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 organic ...

Page 195: ...he 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 Follow th...

Page 196: ... 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 cleane...

Page 197: ...ubstances 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 for ...

Page 198: ...our 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 you...

Page 199: ...e and care Maintenance requirements 192 General maintenance 193 Does your vehicle need repairing 195 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 195 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement 03 12 25 SECTION 6 ...

Page 200: ...nce 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 c...

Page 201: ...w should be checked from time to time e g each time when refueling Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the tank See page 227 in Section 7 3 for additional information Engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level is between the FULL and LOW lines on the see through reservoir when the engine is cold See page 210 in Section 7 2 for addition al information Radiator condenser and ho...

Page 202: ...cut frayed worn or damaged Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching Clutch pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and that the pedal has the proper clearance Check the brake booster function Brakes In a safe place check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied Parking brake Check that...

Page 203: ... adjustment or repair CAUTION Do not continue driving with the ve hicle unchecked It could result in se rious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury Some states have vehicle emission in spection programs which include OBD On Board Diagnostics checks The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system When the OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emissi...

Page 204: ...ing several driving trips but the error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless about 40 trips or more are taken If your vehicle does not pass the I M test even the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re testing 03 12 25 ...

Page 205: ...d OM17518U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 198 Trunk room overview 199 Fuse locations 200 Do it yourself service precautions 201 Parts and tools 203 Positioning the jack 204 03 12 25 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 206: ...198 2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U 1 Fuse block 2 Battery 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Engine oil level dipstick 5 Engine coolant reservoir 03 12 25 Engine compartment overview SC71012b ...

Page 207: ...2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U 1 Brake fluid reservoir 2 Fuse block 3 Power steering fluid reservoir 4 Radiator 5 Electric cooling fans 6 Condenser 7 Windshield washer fluid tank 03 12 25 Trunk room overview SB71020b ...

Page 208: ...200 2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U Fuse locations SB71010a SB71011a SB71017a SB71013a SB71019a 03 12 25 ...

Page 209: ...nt accidental injury Here are a few precautions that you should be especially careful to ob serve CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belts Removing rings watches and ties is advisable Right after driving the engine compartment and trunk room the engine radiator exhaust manifold power steering fluid reservoir and spark plug boo...

Page 210: ... brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water When racing the engine make sure that the gear position is in the N position In case the accelerator is operated with the gear in any other positions the vehicle may move re sulting in an unexpected accident NOTICE Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or ...

Page 211: ...level is low Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non ni trite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and 50 deion ized water Tools Funnel only for adding coolant CHECKING BRAKE FLUID Parts if level is low SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid...

Page 212: ...king be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury Follow jacking instructions Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a 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 reverse Block the wh...

Page 213: ...OM17518U Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not place any objects on top of or un derneath the jack NOTICE Make sure to place the jack correctly or your vehicle may be damaged 03 12 25 ...

Page 214: ...g the engine coolant level 210 Checking the radiator and condenser 211 Checking brake fluid 211 Checking power steering fluid 212 Checking tire inflation pressure 213 Checking and replacing tires 215 Rotating tires 218 Installing snow tires and chains 219 Replacing wheels 220 Aluminum wheel precautions 221 03 12 25 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 215: ... oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick We recommend that you use a funnel when adding oil The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and full on the dipstick is indicated below for reference When the l...

Page 216: ...API registered marks are added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use The API Service Symbol is located any where on the outside of the container The top portion of the label shows the oil quality by API American Petroleum Institute designations such as SL The center portion of the label shows the SAE viscosity grade such as SAE 5W 30 Energy Conserving shown in the lower ...

Page 217: ... a short time after replenishing there may be a leak in the system Visually check the radiator hoses drain cock and water pump If you can find no leak have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system CAUTION To prevent burning yourself do not remove the coolant reservoir cap or air release valve when the engine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper co...

Page 218: ...tremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi tion take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer CAUTION To prevent burning yourself be care ful not to touch the radiator or con denser when the engine is hot NOTICE To prevent damage to the radiator and condenser do not perform the work by yourself Checking brake fluid SB72015 To check the fluid level simply look at the see through reservoir The level sh...

Page 219: ...mediately 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 add If cold add If hot O K If cold O K Check the fluid level through the reser voir If necessary add Toyota P S fluid EH or equivalent Before checking the power steering fluid remove the co...

Page 220: ...rn yourself NOTICE Avoid overfilling or the power steer ing could be damaged SB72031 Keep your tire inflation pressures at the proper level The recommended cold tire inflation pressures tire sizes and the com bined weight of occupants and cargo vehicle capacity weight are de scribed on page 240 and 244 They are also described on the tire and loading information label as shown You should check the ...

Page 221: ...e the tire inflation pressure is not within the prescribed range insert the compressed air from the valve In case of applying too much air press the center of the valve and release the air to adjust 5 After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and ad justment apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage 6 Install the tire valve cap If a gauge and air pump are not avail able h...

Page 222: ...ing of the tire bead Wheel deformation and or tire separation A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards High tire pressure overinfla tion Poor handling Excessive wear Uneven wear A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards Checking and replacing tires Tread wear indicator CHECKING YOUR TIRES Check the tire s tread for tread wear indicators If the indicators show replace the...

Page 223: ...185 55R15 or 215 45R16 may have greater damage than usual tires to its tire wheel when receiving im pact from the road surface Therefore pay attention to the followings Be sure to use with proper tire pressure If the tire pres sure is low the tire may have a greater damage For detailed information about tire pressure see page 244 in Section 8 Avoid driving onto high sharp edged objects and oth er ...

Page 224: ...reater As for the maximum load of the tire see the load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire and as for the Gross Axle Weight Ratings GAWR see the Cer tification Label For details about the sidewall of the tire and the Certifica tion Label see pages 141 and 139 CAUTION Observe the following instruc tions Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in de...

Page 225: ...e replaced with a new one Rotating tires SB72017 Turning direction Turning direction indicators SB72019 Do not rotate the tires as the tire sizes are different such as with front to rear left to right or using the spare tire Performing such tire rotation may result in the tires in terfering with the body or in un even wear of the tires so that steerability of the vehicle is im paired Tires with tu...

Page 226: ...uld 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 vehicle control When storing removed tires you should store them in a cool dry place Mark the direction of rotation and be sure to install them in the same direction when replacing CAUTION Do not drive wi...

Page 227: ... 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 a damaged wheel the tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss of handling control WHEEL SELECTION When replacing wheels care should be taken to ensure that the wheels are re placed by ones with the same load ca pacity diame...

Page 228: ...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 Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels When balancing your wheels use only Toyota balance ...

Page 229: ...222 2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U 03 12 25 ...

Page 230: ...d OM17518U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 224 Battery recharging precautions 225 Checking and replacing fuses 226 Adding washer fluid 227 Replacing light bulbs 228 03 12 25 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 231: ... cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer gency help Chec...

Page 232: ... by your Toyota dealer Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Battery recharging precautions During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the b...

Page 233: ...ocations on page 200 in Sec tion 7 1 for locations of the fuses Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off Pull the 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 245 in Section 8 of this manual for the functions controlled by each circuit Type A fuses can be pulled ou...

Page 234: ...ible 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 cause ...

Page 235: ...nside 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 because the ...

Page 236: ...turn signal lights 21 D Stop tail lights 21 5 E Stop lights 21 E Back up lights 21 E License plate lights 5 E Interior light 8 F High mounted stop light 5 E A HB4 halogen bulbs B HB3 halogen bulbs C H7 halogen bulbs D Wedge base bulbs amber E Wedge base bulbs clear F Double end bulbs BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Replacing headlights parking lights and front turn signal lights SB73070a 1 Remove the...

Page 237: ...cover in the trunk Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations SC18005 Removing clips SC18006 Installing clips Headlights low beam SB73043a 1 Unplug the connector Remove the rubber cover If the connector is tight wiggle it 03 12 25 ...

Page 238: ... with the cutouts of the mounting hole SB73075a 3 Install the rubber cover as shown and fit it securely on the boss Plug in the connector Make sure the rubber cover fits securely 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 Headlights high beam SB73077 1 Turn the bulb and remove it 03 12 25 ...

Page 239: ...ew bulb and the connector into the mounting hole Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer Front fog lights If either the left or right front fog lights burns out contact your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not try to replace the front fog light bulbs by yourself You may dam age the vehicle 03 12 25 ...

Page 240: ...2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U Parking lights SD73005a SD73006a Front turn signal lights SD73007a SD73008a Front side marker lights SB73071a Phillips head screw Use a phillips head screwdriver 03 12 25 ...

Page 241: ...234 2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U SB73072a SB73073a SB73074a SD73009 03 12 25 Rear turn signal stop tail stop and back up lights ...

Page 242: ...ight 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 License plate lights SB73021 SB73022 SB73023 03 12 25 ...

Page 243: ...236 2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U High mounted stop light SB73062 SB73052 SB73060 SB73057 SB73058 SB73059 03 12 25 ...

Page 244: ... 04 Prod OM17518U 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 03 12 25 ...

Page 245: ...238 2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U 03 12 25 ...

Page 246: ...239 2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weight 240 Engine 240 Fuel 240 Service specifications 241 Tires 244 Fuses 245 03 12 25 SECTION 8 ...

Page 247: ... 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 03 12 25 ...

Page 248: ...N Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt With filter 3 7 3 9 3 3 Without filter 3 5 3 7 3 1 Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is used in your Toyota vehicle Use Toyota approved Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscos ity Oil grade API grade SL Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity SAE 5W 30 OIL008 Outside temperature Please co...

Page 249: ... minutes af ter the key is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates 5 A max CLUTCH manual transmission only Pedal free play mm in 5 15 0 2 0 6 Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity L qt Imp qt Vehicle with limited slip differential 1 8 1 9 1 6 Vehicle without limited slip differential 1 9 2 0 1 7 Oil type Gear oil API GL 4 or GL 5 Recommended oil vis...

Page 250: ...gine running mm in 85 3 4 Pedal free play mm in 1 6 0 04 0 24 Pad wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 196 N 20 kgf 44 lbf 5 8 clicks Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 STEERING Wheel free play Less than 30 mm 1 2 in Power steering fluid type Toyota P S fluid EH or equivalent 03 12 25 ...

Page 251: ... 26 15 6JJ Rear 215 45R16 86W 220 2 2 32 16 7JJ Spare tire Tire size Tire inflation pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Wheel size 185 55R15 81V 180 1 8 26 15 6JJ 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 inflation pres sure through Aluminum wheel precautions page 213 through 221 in Section 7 2 03 12...

Page 252: ... washer 12 ECU IG 7 5 A Power Steering system anti lock brake system 13 FAN IG 7 5 A Electric cooling fans 14 TURN 7 5 A Turn signal lights emer gency flashers 15 GAUGE 7 5 A Power window system gauges and meters back up lights charging system rear window defogger system 16 SRS 7 5 A SRS airbag system SB73026b Instrument panel 17 DEF 25 A Rear window defogger sys tem 18 OBD 7 5 A On board diagnosi...

Page 253: ...ort fuel injection system SRS airbag system 41 IG2 15 A Ignition system multiport fuel injection system sequential multi port fuel injection system 42 EFI1 15 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system engine immobilizer system 43 ETCS 15A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system 44 HPU 30A Sequential manual transmis sion system...

Page 254: ...247 2004 MR2 from Feb 04 Prod OM17518U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 248 03 12 25 SECTION 9 ...

Page 255: ...estiga tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve hicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may ei ther call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of T...

Page 256: ...your vehicle needs to be towed 177 Tips for driving during break in period 130 How to start the engine 154 General maintenance 193 Complete index Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 130 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 48 L 12 7 gal 10 6 lmp gal Engine oil API grade SL Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade eng...

Page 257: ...ual 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 vehi...

Page 258: ...ne 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 small problems fromgrowing into larger 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 include such things as spark plug re plac...

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