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Welcome to the growing group of value–conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and
quality construction of each vehicle we build.
This Owner's Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants
follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble–free motoring. For
important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance 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:
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Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.
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continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
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  • Page 1 When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance 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...
  • Page 2 Important information about your Toyota New vehicle warranty Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: A wide variety of non- genuine spare parts and accesso- D New vehicle warranty...
  • Page 3 SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dis- system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for pose of your vehicle.

  • Page 4: Driving Tips

    02MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Sequential manual transmission driving tips (Models equipped with Sequential Manual Transmission only) The sequential manual transmission is a 5- speed forward/ reverse transmission. With the basics of the traditional manual transmission, the clutch operation and transmission shifting is controlled electronically.
  • Page 5 02MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 2002 MR2 (OM17493U)

  • Page 6: Important Information About This Manual

    02MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle damage warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows: CAUTION...
  • Page 7 02MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 U−4 Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ... D If your vehicle will not start ........D If your engine stalls while driving .

  • Page 8: Operation Of Instruments And

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .

  • Page 9: Instrument Panel Overview

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 2. Instrument cluster 3. Center vents 4. Interior light 5. Glove box 6. Manual transmission gear shift lever or sequential manual transmission selector lever 7. Parking brake lever 8.

  • Page 10: Controls

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 1. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Transmission shift switches (with sequential manual transmission, on some models) 3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Clock 5. Rear window defogger switch 6. Emergency flasher switch 7. Auxiliary box 8.

  • Page 11: Instrument Cluster Overview

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Instrument cluster overview SB11023 1. Speedometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge 7. Tachometer 2. Service reminder indicators and indica- 5. Low fuel level warning light 8. Trip meter reset knob tor lights 6. Fuel gauge 9.

  • Page 12: Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Panel

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Brake system warning light SRS warning light ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Driver’s seat belt reminder light Power steering system warning light ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Sequential manual transmission warning light Passenger’s seat belt reminder light ∗...
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  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys ............Engine immobiliser system .

  • Page 15: Keys

    When using a key containing a trans- 1. Master key (black)—This key works in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will ponder chip, observe the following need it to make you a new key with precautions: built–in transponder chip.
  • Page 16 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves. z Do not knock the key hard against other objects. SY12002a SY12003 z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.

  • Page 17: Engine Immobiliser System

    Toyota dealer. need additional keys, duplicates can be the electronic code in the chip corre- made by a Toyota dealer using the key The indicator light stays on. sponds to the registered ID code for number.

  • Page 18: Side Doors

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Side doors For your Toyota dealer to make you a For vehicles sold in U.S.A. new key with built–in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number FCC ID: MOZ RI–8FTY and master key. However, there is a limit MADE IN.
  • Page 19 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the doors closed locked, especially when small children are in the ve- SB12035 SB12080 hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle during an accident.

  • Page 20: Power Windows

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Power windows SB12049 SB12050 SB12090 The windows can be operated with the Automatic operation open only): OPERATING PASSENGER’S switch on the center console. Push the switch completely down and then WINDOW release it. The window will fully open. To The power windows work when the ignition Use the switch on the passenger’s side stop the window partway, lightly pull the...

  • Page 21: Trunk Lid

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Trunk lid— CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. Always make sure the heads, hands SB12081 SB12043 and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows.
  • Page 22 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod sup- ports the trunk lid securely from SB12037 SB12068 falling down on to your head or body. Before closing the trunk lid, lock the front box cover securely.

  • Page 23: Engine Hood

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Luggage security system Engine hood SB12091 SB12086 SB12044 If you do not want to activate the trunk To open the engine hood: 2. In rear of the vehicle, lift the engine hood. lid lock release lever, insert the master 1.
  • Page 24 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the engine hood. Closing the engine hood with the support rod up could cause the SB12038 SB12087 engine hood to bend. 3.

  • Page 25: Fuel Tank Cap

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Fuel tank cap CAUTION Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- low open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable. SD12013 SB12088 When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weath- er, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re-...
  • Page 26 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 Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 01 03 29...

  • Page 27: Soft Top

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Soft top— —Soft top precautions Sequential manual transmission: Before z When the soft top is completely NOTICE raising or lowering the soft top, lower both lowered, keep the rear window de- side windows, apply the parking brake, put z Make sure there are no items or fogger turned off to avoid damage the selector lever in the “S(1)”...
  • Page 28 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Lowering the soft top SB12077 SB12071 SB12072 1. Lower both side windows and sun 2. Stand outside of the vehicle and pull 3. Lower the soft top backward visors. Then pull down the lock the soft top up holding the part pressing the rear window glass down levers on both sides of the vehicle...
  • Page 29 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Folding board SB12082 SB12079 SB12059 Flare 4. Fold the soft top slowly and house it NOTICE CAUTION completely. z Do not lower the soft top while Press down the soft top toward the front To prevent personal injury, do not placing a luggage which is higher from the rear and lock it.
  • Page 30 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Air deflector —Raising the soft top SB12060 SB12061 SB12074 The air deflector will reduce the wind 1. Lower both side windows and sun 2. Stand outside of the vehicle and pull from the rear of the vehicle when the visors.
  • Page 31 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SB12082 SB12083 SB12078 3. Be seated in the seat and hold the 4. Keep pressing the soft top against CAUTION handle on the center of the front the frame of the front window glass soft top frame.
  • Page 32 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Hook on body side Hook on body side SB12089 Lock 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...
  • Page 33 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 01 03 29...
  • Page 34 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats ............Seat belts .

  • Page 35: Seats

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Seat adjustment precautions Seats— While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot While adjusting the seat, do not put pedals, steering wheel instrument hicle occupants should have the seatback your hands under the seat or near panel controls are within easy reach of upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-...
  • Page 36 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Adjusting seats 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER 3. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB (driver’s seat only) Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired Turn the knob either way. position with slight body pressure and release the lever.

  • Page 37: Seat Belts

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the Avoid reclining the seatbacks too passenger in the vehicle be properly re- use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for much.
  • Page 38 It also may normally, immediately contact your lock if you lean forward too quickly. A Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat slow, easy motion will allow the belt to until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot extend, and you can move around freely.
  • Page 39 Please contact your local Toyota dealer to SB13070 the lap belt during a collision or order the proper required length for the other unintended result. Keep the extender.
  • Page 40 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat To connect the extender to the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot belt, insert the tab into the seat belt protect an adult occupant or your buckle so that the “PRESS”...
  • Page 41 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Seat belt pretensioners SB13089 SB13102 SB13091 The driver and passenger’s seat belt This indicator comes on when the igni- The seat belt pretensioner system mainly pretensioners are designed to be acti- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. consists of the following components and vated in response to a severe frontal It goes off after about 6 seconds.
  • Page 42 Contact your Toyota dealer z Attachment of a grille guard (bull soon possible service Failure to follow these instructions bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, vehicle.

  • Page 43: Srs Driver And Passenger Airbags

    Toyota strongly recommends that: The driver sit as far back as pos- In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- sible from the steering wheel while dealer as soon as possible:...
  • Page 44 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 CAUTION Indicator light Make sure that the indicator light is off. Do not turn off the passenger air- SB13106 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.
  • Page 45 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because: Vehicle has no rear seat; Vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear–facing infant seat; or SB13102 The infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can...
  • Page 46 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
  • Page 47 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 In a severe frontal impact, the sensors detect deceleration and the system trig- gers the airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly Hitting a curb, edge Falling into or fills the airbags with non–toxic gas to help of pavement or hard jumping over...
  • Page 48 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 A crash severe enough to inflate the air- CAUTION Improperly seated and/or restrained bags may break the windshield as the infants and children can be killed vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas- The SRS airbag system is designed or seriously injured by the deploy- senger airbag the windshield may also be only as a supplement to the prima-...
  • Page 49 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 A forward–facing child restraint sys- tem which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be put on the passenger seat with the passen- ger airbag manual on–off switch in SB13101 SB13053 “ON” position, because force of the deploying passenger airbag could cause death or serious...
  • Page 50 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, passenger air- SB13054 SB13055 bag cover, passenger airbag or air- bag sensor assembly.
  • Page 51 Modification of the suspension sys- z Modification of the front end struc- This SRS airbag system has a service In the following cases, contact your Toyota reminder indicator to inform the driver of dealer as soon as possible: ture operational problems.

  • Page 52: Passenger Airbag Manual On-Off Switch

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Passenger airbag manual on–off switch The indicator comes on when the passen- CAUTION ger airbag system is off. Indicator light To check the airbag cut–off system status, Make sure that the indicator light is turn the ignition switch to the “ON”...

  • Page 53: Child Restraint

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions —Child restraint system Toyota strongly urges the use of child A child restraint system for a small Never put infant or child age 1 to child or baby must be properly re-...
  • Page 54 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Types of child restraint system When not using the child restraint system, Child restraint systems are divided into CAUTION the following 3 types according to the keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in somewhere other than the passenger child’s age and size.
  • Page 55 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Installation with seat belt SB13056 SB13048 SB13081 (A) Infant seat (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear–facing position only. SB13080 (B) Convertible seat 01 06 11...
  • Page 56 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 CAUTION If you must put a rear–facing child restraint system on the passenger seat, make sure the passenger airbag SB13101 SB13107 manual on–off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is When you put a rear–facing child re- CAUTION straint system which belongs to a pas-...
  • Page 57 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Toyota dealer immediately. Do not or around the infant seat following the in the lock mode. When the belt is use the child restraint seat until the...
  • Page 58 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SB13059 SB13060 SB13095 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly 4. To remove the infant seat, press the CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, buckle–release button and allow the let the shoulder belt retract as far as belt to retract completely.
  • Page 59 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SB13062 SB13101 SB13107 (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION When you put a forward–facing or a CAUTION rear–facing child restraint system which A convertible seat is used in forward– belongs to a passenger risk group on facing or rear–facing position depend- Rear–facing child...
  • Page 60 Contact your the passenger airbag manual on–off 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through Toyota dealer immediately. Do not switch in the “ON” position, be- or around the convertible seat following use the child restraint seat until the cause the force of the deploying...
  • Page 61 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SB13084 SB13085 SB13086 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing convertible seat CAUTION in the lock mode. When the belt is firmly against the seat cushion and then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex- seatback, let the shoulder belt retract Push and pull the child restraint sys- tended.
  • Page 62 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 CAUTION forward–facing child restraint system which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be put on SB13096 SB13108 passenger seat with passenger airbag manual on–off switch in the “ON” position, because the force of the deploying passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position.
  • Page 63 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be SB13107 SB13064 kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and increase the chance of injury.

  • Page 64: Tilt Steering Wheel

    Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is SB13097 SB13049 fixed. 2. To remove the child restraint system, To change the steering wheel angle, press the buckle–release button and al-...

  • Page 65: Outside Rear View Mirrors

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Outside rear view mirrors— —Power rear view mirror control —Folding rear view mirrors SB13050 SB13099 SB13051 Adjust the mirror so that you can see To adjust a mirror, use the switches. The rear view mirrors can be folded the side of your vehicle in the mirror.

  • Page 66: Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Anti–glare inside rear view mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- SB13088 hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in personal death or injuries.
  • Page 67 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 01 06 11...
  • Page 68 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .

  • Page 69: Headlights And Turn Signals

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running. SB14009 SB14019 Daytime running light system The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light...

  • Page 70: Emergency Flashers

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. SB14011 SB14012 TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.

  • Page 71: Instrument Panel Light Control

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Instrument panel light control Interior light Windshield wipers and washer SB14015 SB14022 SB14020 To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the interior light, slide the To turn on the windshield wipers, move ment panel lights, turn the switch.

  • Page 72: Rear Window Defogger

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Rear window defogger The “INT TIME” band lets you adjust the Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger wiping time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent position (position 1). on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop–and–...
  • Page 73 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 01 03 29...
  • Page 74 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .

  • Page 75: Fuel Gauge

    The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does Low fuel level not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as warning light soon as possible. The gauge works when the ignition...

  • Page 76: Tachometer

    Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters If the engine coolant temperature gauge needle is not displayed, there may be a problem in the system. In this case, con- tact your Toyota dealer as soon as pos- sible. SB15008 SB15005 NOTICE...

  • Page 77: Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers

    To change the meter display, quickly push and release the knob. The meter Take vehicle to If parking display changes in the order from the Toyota dealer brake is off, odometer to trip meter A to trip meter immediately. If stop immediately...
  • Page 78 When the brake fluid level is low... place and contact your Toyota dealer. Warning “Sequential In this case, the brakes may not work function of the...
  • Page 79 Call a ately. buckled up. Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for Loose fuel tank cap assistance. If luggage load is placed on the passen- ger seat, depending on its weight and how...
  • Page 80 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as (g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light (i) “ABS” Warning Light possible to service the vehicle. This light comes on when the fuel level The light comes on when the ignition key in the tank becomes nearly empty.
  • Page 81 Toyota the parts monitored by the warning light dealer as soon as possible. system. Contact your Toyota dealer as When driving, if any incorrect operation soon as possible to service the vehicle.
  • Page 82 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock ....... Sequential manual transmission .

  • Page 83: Ignition Switch With Steering Lock

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Ignition switch with steering lock “LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering NOTICE wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position. Do not leave the key in the “ON” You must push in the key to turn it from position if the engine is not running.

  • Page 84: Sequential Manual Transmission

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Sequential manual transmission The sequential manual transmission is a (a) Selector lever 5–speed forward/reverse transmission. “R” Reverse With the basics of the traditional manual “N” Neutral and engine starting transmission, clutch operation and shifting are controlled electronically. The “S”...
  • Page 85 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 UP Upshift switches (Back of the steering wheel) Push the upshift switch on the back of the steering wheel. Every time the switch is operated, the transmission is shifted up 1 step in the order of 1st ³ 2nd ³ 3rd ³ SD16018 4th ³...
  • Page 86 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 (d) Upshift and downshift In case of operating the selector lever and switch operation on the steering wheel at The sequential manual transmission is not the same time, the selector lever opera- an automatic transmission (A/T), therefore, tion has priority.
  • Page 87 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 When the outside temperature is ex- Recommended shifting speeds NOTICE tremely low, the gear may not down- For the best compromise between fuel shift from 2nd to 1st until the vehicle If driving at the speed lower than that economy and vehicle performance, you stops.
  • Page 88 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 2. With your foot holding down the brake NOTICE CAUTION pedal, shift the selector lever to the “S” position properly. When the selector le- z The system will not allow shifting Be careful when accelerating, up- ver is shifted to “S”...
  • Page 89 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 3. Release the parking brake and brake 2. Shift the selector lever to the “S” posi- NOTICE pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal tion while holding down the brake pe- slowly for smooth staring. dal. Make sure that the gear position Do not hold the vehicle on an uphill indicator in the instrumental cluster dis- with the accelerator pedal applied.
  • Page 90 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 The system will re–try shifting automat- z If the gear cannot be engaged to ically. This will take some time, noise reverse when the selector lever is may be heard from the gears, and shift shifted from the “N”...
  • Page 91 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 If you stop for more than 90 seconds with Push downshift switch on the steering When you stop the vehicle, hold the the selector lever in the “S” position with- wheel.: Resume to 1st gear. brake pedal down or shift the selec- out holding down the brake pedal while “S”³“N”³“S”: Resume to 1st gear.
  • Page 92 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 NOTICE When leaving the vehicle, stop the engine and park the vehicle with z Do not hold or stop the vehicle on the gear engaged. In case you need a hill with the accelerator pedal ap- to leave the vehicle with the engine plied.
  • Page 93 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Warning buzzer (long pulse sound) CAUTION It may sound when the selector lever is shifted to the “S” or “R” position In case the gear shift is not com- while racing the engine. pleted before the ignition switch is The clutch is heated with excessive turned off, the gear may not be en- load.
  • Page 94 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 The selector lever is shifted from the In this case, shift the selector lever to the “N” position to the “S” or “R” position “N” position once, then shift the selector soon after starting the engine. lever again to the “S”...

  • Page 95: Manual Transmission

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Manual transmission gear km/h (mph) 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 (15) 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 (25) 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 (40) 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 (45) Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel- SD16023...

  • Page 96: Parking Brake

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Parking brake NOTICE CAUTION Do not downshift if you are going Before driving, be sure the parking faster than the maximum allowable brake is fully released and the park- speed for the next lower gear. ing brake reminder light is off.

  • Page 97: Cruise Control

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine SB16010 SB16011...
  • Page 98 If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 If this is the case, contact your Toyota mph) below the preset speed, the preset dealer and have your vehicle inspected. speed will also automatically cancel out.
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  • Page 100 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
  • Page 101 —Some basics Reference This section describes some of the basic TONE AND BALANCE features on Toyota audio systems. Some For details about your system’s tone and information may not pertain to your sys- balance controls, see the description of tem.
  • Page 102 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 YOUR RADIO ANTENNA YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER To remove the antenna, carefully turn it When you insert a disc, gently push it in counterclockwise. with the label side up. (The player will automatically eject a disc if the label side On some models—...
  • Page 103 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Controls and features Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. SB17003 01 03 29...
  • Page 104 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas- (Program) sette player will stop and then play that These buttons are used to preset and Push “ ”...
  • Page 105 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 CONTROL / MODE (Audio control and For front/rear adjustment, push “CONTROL CD (Compact Disc) / MODE” repeatedly until “FAd” appears mode adjustment) Push “CD” to switch from radio or cas- on the display. Then turn the knob to Manual tone adjustment function—...
  • Page 106 D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories To turn off the random feature, push this Licensing Corporation. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. button again. FM1·2 Push “FM1·2” to turn on the radio and select the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” will appear on the display.
  • Page 107 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Compact disc auto changer only— Compact Disc Player SCAN To randomly play all the tracks in the There are two repeat features—You can Radio magazine: either replay a disc track or a whole com- You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
  • Page 108 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Compact disc player SEEK (Seeking) If you have pushed the track button more than you wanted to, push the other side There are two scan features—you can ei- Radio of the button. The track number will be ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or In the seek mode, the radio finds and reduced.
  • Page 109 Usually, a problem with radio reception signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or does not mean there is a problem with Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio other large objects. Increasing the bass your radio—it is just the normal result of (ETR).
  • Page 110 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Use high–quality cassettes. Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by Low–quality cassette tapes can cause the upper atmosphere—especially at night. many problems, including poor sound, These reflected signals can interfere with inconsistent playing speed, those received directly from the radio sta- constant auto–reversing.
  • Page 111 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 If moisture gets into your compact disc Your compact disc player cannot play player, you may not hear any sound special shaped or low–quality compact even though your compact disc player discs such as those shown here. Do appears to be working.
  • Page 112 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 CAUTION Compact disc players use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazard- radiation exposure directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly. 01 03 29...
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  • Page 114 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls ........... Air flow selector settings .

  • Page 115: Controls

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Controls 1. Air intake selector 2. Air flow selector 3. “A/C” button 4. Fan speed selector 5. Temperature selector SB18008 01 03 29...
  • Page 116 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Fan speed selector 4. Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to vents. the right to increase, to the left to de- crease. Use with the air intake selector posi- tioned in Fresh.
  • Page 117 If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside the vehicle.

  • Page 118: Air Flow Selector Settings

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Air flow selector settings Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 119 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating Air conditioning road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...

  • Page 120: Side Vents

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Side vents Defogging Defrosting The inside of the windshield The outside of the windshield Open For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards WARM Temperature—Towards WARM SB18005...
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  • Page 122 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Cigarette lighter and ashtray .

  • Page 123: Clock

    For example, if the “:00” button is de- pressed when time between 1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the equivalent for replacement. time will change to 2:00. 01 03 28...

  • Page 124: Glove Box

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Glove box Front box ASHTRAY To use the ashtray, pull out the lid. When finished with your cigarette, thor- oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre- vent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, close the lid SB19026 SB41047 completely.

  • Page 125: Auxiliary Box

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Auxiliary box SC19031 SB19018 SB19019 Front of vehicle Instrument panel 2. Fix the cover by hitching the inside clip DRAINAGE OF THE FRONT BOX on the hood. In case that the water is pooled inside the To use the box, open it as shown in front box, remove the grommet on the NOTICE...

  • Page 126: Luggage Space

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Luggage space NOTICE Folding board z Do not place valuables in the lug- gage space to prevent robbery. z Do not lower the soft top while placing a luggage which is higher SB19027 SB12059 than the bottom edge of the flare inside the luggage space.
  • Page 127 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 NOTICE z Do not place tapered things or a long luggage into luggage space. That may damage the water receiving bag installed behind the SB19030 SB19029 side trims. z Do not lower the soft top with a long luggage loaded.

  • Page 128: Cup Holders

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Cup holders Floor mat 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. SB19013 SB19023 CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink–cans in the cup holders, as such...
  • Page 129 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SB19022 CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor slips and interferes with movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident. 01 03 28...

  • Page 130: Engine Oil

    ........Your Toyota’s identification .
  • Page 131 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Types of tires ..........01 05 22...

  • Page 132: Break-In Period

    To help prevent gas station mix–ups, your to the future economy and long life of steady speed on level roads, consult your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. your vehicle: Toyota dealer. The special nozzle on pumps with un- Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).

  • Page 133: Fuel Tank Capacity

    If you use gasohol in your problems. is expected to be applied world wide. Toyota, be sure that it has an octane The WWFC consists of three categories rating no lower than 87. z If driveability problems occur (poor that depend on required emission lev-...

  • Page 134: Fuel Pump Shut Off System

    Operation in foreign countries Three–way catalytic converter The fuel pump shut off system stops sup- If you plan to drive your Toyota in another country... plying fuel to the engine to minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls First, comply with the vehicle registration or an airbag inflates upon collision.

  • Page 135: Engine Exhaust Cautions

    A large amount of unburned gases vehicle in for a check–up as soon Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust. flowing into the three–way catalytic as possible. Remember, your Toyota It contains carbon monoxide, which converter may cause it to overheat dealer knows your vehicle and its is a colorless and odorless gas.

  • Page 136: Facts About Engine Oil Consumption

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Facts about engine oil consumption FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL The amount of engine oil consumed de- To allow proper operation of your pends on the viscosity of the oil, the Engine oil has the primary functions of vehicle’s ventilation system, keep quality of the oil and the conditions the lubricating and cooling the inside of the...

  • Page 137: Iridium-Tipped Spark Plugs

    Therefore, it SB21011 brake system warning light may come on. is essential that the oil level be checked regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you refuel CAUTION the vehicle. Do not drive your vehicle with only a...
  • Page 138 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 When the anti–lock brake system is ac- Effective way to press the ABS brake CAUTION tivated, the following conditions may pedal: occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- When anti–lock brake system Do not pump the brake pedal if the tion of the system: function is in action, you may feel the engine stalls.
  • Page 139 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 If tires grip performance exceeds its Install all 4 tires of specified size at capability, or if hydroplaning occurs appropriate pressure: The anti–lock during high speed driving in the rain, brake system detects vehicle speeds the anti–lock brake system does not using the speed sensors for respec- provide vehicle control.

  • Page 140: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators

    Contact your For better fuel economy, do not carry Toyota dealer as soon as possible to unneeded weight. service the vehicle. The light does not come on when the CAUTION ignition key is turned to the “ON”...

  • Page 141: Limited-Slip Differential

    This is the primary identification number Use only a compact spare tire of the for your Toyota. It is used in registering same size, construction and load ca- the ownership of your vehicle. pacity as the original tires on your Toyota because damage to the limit- ed–slip differential could possibly oc-...

  • Page 142: Theft Prevention Labels

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Theft prevention labels —Engine number Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from SB21017 SB21010...

  • Page 143: Suspension And Chassis

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Suspension and chassis Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION hicle is originally equipped with. Summer tires Do not modify the suspension/chassis Summer tires are high–speed capability with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It tires best suited to highway driving under can cause dangerous handling charac- dry conditions.
  • Page 144 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 01 05 22...
  • Page 145 02MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts. Toyota belts are: Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
  • Page 146 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine ........How to start the engine .

  • Page 147: Before Starting The Engine

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 How to start the engine— (a) Before cranking Before starting the engine (b) Starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- Before starting the engine, be sure to 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. follow instructions “(a)

  • Page 148: Tips For Driving In Various Conditions

    To dry them, drive vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park- ing brake applied. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. 01 05 22...

  • Page 149: Winter Driving Tips

    When it is extremely cold, we recommend wet, your vehicle will require a lon- This product is available at your Toyota to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to ger stopping distance, and it may dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow provide protection down to about –50 C...

  • Page 150: Dinghy Towing

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Dinghy towing Do not use your parking brake when NOTICE there is a possibility it could freeze. Dinghy towing does not eliminate the When parking, put the transmission into “S(1)” or “R” (sequential manual transmis- possibility of damage to your vehicle.

  • Page 151: Trailer Towing

    Excess weight puts a heavier load on the engine, causing greater fuel consumption. Avoid lengthy warm–up idling. Once Toyota does not recommend towing a trail- NOTICE the engine is running smoothly, begin er with your MR2. It is not designed for driving—but gently.
  • Page 152 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Avoid continuous speeding up and Keep the bottom of your vehicle free slowing down. Stop–and–go driving from mud, etc. This not only lessens wastes fuel. weight but also helps prevent corro- sion. Avoid unnecessary stopping braking.
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  • Page 154 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .

  • Page 155: If Your Vehicle Will Not Start

    Have the key checked at your brake pedal in these positions for 15 sec- cause a collision when the engine Toyota dealer. If none of your keys work, onds and release them. Then release the starts. Also the three–way catalytic...
  • Page 156 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near.
  • Page 157 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Discharged battery Booster Jumper cable battery SB41055 SB41056 SB41040 Discharged battery Positive Booster terminal battery Jumper Negative terminal Positive terminal (“+” mark) cable (“–” mark) (“+” mark) Connecting point 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c.

  • Page 158: If Your Engine Stalls While Driving

    “ACC” or “LOCK” Manual transmission: Start your en- drive you vehicle at low speeds. Have position. Approximately 5 seconds after, your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal- gine in the normal way. try starting the engine again. er as soon as possible.

  • Page 159: If Your Vehicle Overheats

    You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. CAUTION 1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and...

  • Page 160: If You Have A Flat Tire

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping NOTICE Stop the vehicle on a level firm a straight line. Move cautiously off the ground, firmly set the parking brake road to a safe place well away from Do not continue driving with a de- and put the transmission in “R”...
  • Page 161 CAUTION The compact spare tire was de- signed especially for your Toyota. Compact spare tire Do not use it on any other vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) temporary emergency use only.
  • Page 162 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Required tools and compact spare tire 1. Get the tool bag and compact spare tire. You will find a jack in the tool bag. To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of SB41053 the jack, each of the tools and their stor- SB41047...
  • Page 163 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SB41061 SB41063 SB41064 2. Remove the spare wheel cover. 3. Loosen the bolt and remove it. When you store the replaced flat ground tire in the place where the compact spare Then take the compact spare tire out of tire was loaded, install the spare wheel the vehicle.
  • Page 164 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Blocking the wheel —Loosening wheel nuts —Positioning the jack SB41035 SB41027 SB41036 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite 3. Loosen all the wheel nuts. 4. Position the jack at the correct jack the flat tire to keep the vehicle from point as shown.
  • Page 165 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Raising your vehicle —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle supported jack alone. SB41029 SB41028 5. After making sure that no one is in 6. Remove the wheel nuts and change the vehicle, raise it high enough so tires.
  • Page 166 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle SB41044 SB41030 SB41031 Before putting wheels on, remove any cor- 7. Reinstall all the wheel nuts with 8. Lower the vehicle completely and rosion on the mounting surfaces with a finger tight.
  • Page 167 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —After changing wheels 9. Check the air pressure of the CAUTION CAUTION replaced tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specification When lowering the vehicle, make sure Before driving, make sure all designated on page 220 in Section 8. If all portions of your body and all oth- tools, jack and flat tire are securely the pressure is lower, drive slowly to the...

  • Page 168: If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 If your vehicle needs to be towed— (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— —From front SB41025 SB41037 —From rear SB41062 Remove the wheel ornament from the flat NOTICE tire before restowing the flat tire. The size of the front wheel and the rear wheel is different.
  • Page 169 If towing is necessary, we recommend (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck CAUTION you to have it done by your Toyota From front—We recommend using a tow- dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- ing dolly under the rear wheels. If you do Do not tow without a towing dolly vice.
  • Page 170 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Emergency towing (c) Towing with sling type truck SB41057 SB41045 SB41046 Remove the cover (front) Remove the cover (rear) (c) Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck, ei- ther from the front or rear.
  • Page 171 If towing is necessary, we recommend To install: Remove the cover of eyelet and NOTICE you to have it done by your Toyota firmly install it as shown in the illustration. dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- z Use only a cable or chain specifi- vice.

  • Page 172: If You Cannot Shift The Sequential Manual Transmission Selector Lever

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 If you cannot shift the sequential manual transmission selector lever Before towing, release the parking brake CAUTION and put the transmission in “N” (sequential manual transmission) or in neutral (manual If the engine is not running, the transmission).

  • Page 173: If You Lose Your Keys

    Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number and master key. Even if you lose only one key, contact your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If you lose all your master keys, you cannot SD04003 make new keys; the whole engine immobi- liser system must be replaced.
  • Page 174 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .

  • Page 175: If Your Vehicle Will Not Start

    Have the key checked at your brake pedal in these positions for 15 sec- cause a collision when the engine Toyota dealer. If none of your keys work, onds and release them. Then release the starts. Also the three- way catalytic...
  • Page 176 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 (c) Jump starting JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE To avoid serious personal injury and The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near.
  • Page 177 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Discharged battery Booster Jumper cable battery SB41055 SB41056 SB41040 Discharged battery Positive Booster terminal battery Jumper Negative terminal Positive terminal (“+” mark) cable (“- ” mark) (“+” mark) Connecting point 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c.

  • Page 178: If Your Engine Stalls While Driving

    “ACC” or “LOCK” drive you vehicle at low speeds. Have Manual transmission: Start your en- position. Approximately 5 seconds after, your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal- gine in the normal way. try starting the engine again. er as soon as possible.

  • Page 179: If Your Vehicle Overheats

    You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. CAUTION 1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and...

  • Page 180: If You Have A Flat Tire

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 If you have a flat tire— CAUTION 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping Stop the vehicle on a level firm a straight line. Move cautiously off the When jacking, be sure to observe the ground, firmly set the parking brake road to a safe place well away from following to reduce the possibility of...
  • Page 181 Section 7- 2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other service information. CAUTION The compact spare tire was de- signed especially for your Toyota. Compact spare tire Do not use it on any other vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) temporary emergency use only.
  • Page 182 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Required tools and compact spare tire 1. Get the tool bag and compact spare NOTICE tire. Your ground clearance reduced You will find a jack in the tool bag. when compact spare tire To prepare yourself for an emergency, you installed so avoid driving over ob- should familiarize yourself with the use of stacles and drive slowly on rough,...
  • Page 183 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SB41047 SB41061 SB41063 To remove the compact spare tire: 2. Remove the spare wheel cover. 3. Loosen the bolt and remove it. 1. Open the front box cover in the trunk. Then take the compact spare tire out of the vehicle.
  • Page 184 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Blocking the wheel —Loosening wheel nuts SB41064 SB41035 SB41027 When you store the replaced flat ground 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite 3. Loosen all the wheel nuts. tire in the place where the compact spare the flat tire to keep the vehicle from Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- tire was loaded, install the spare wheel...
  • Page 185 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle supported jack alone. SB41036 SB41029 4. Position the jack at the correct jack 5. After making sure that no one is in point as shown.
  • Page 186 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Changing wheels —Reinstalling wheel nuts SB41044 SB41028 SB41030 6. Remove the wheel nuts and change Before putting wheels on, remove any cor- 7. Reinstall all the wheel nuts with rosion on the mounting surfaces with a tires.
  • Page 187 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Lowering your vehicle —After changing wheels 9. Check the air pressure of the CAUTION replaced tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specification When lowering the vehicle, make sure designated on page 240 in Section 8. If all portions of your body and all oth- the pressure is lower, drive slowly to the er persons around will not be injured...
  • Page 188 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 CAUTION Before driving, make sure all tools, jack and flat tire are securely in place in their storage location to SB41025 SB41037 reduce the possibility of personal in- jury during a collision or sudden braking.

  • Page 189: If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed

    If towing is necessary, we recommend (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck you to have it done by your Toyota (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— From front—We recommend using a tow- dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- ing dolly under the rear wheels.
  • Page 190 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Emergency towing (c) Towing with sling type truck CAUTION Do not tow without a towing dolly when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and/or when the trans- SB41057 SB41045 mission is not in the neutral gear position.
  • Page 191 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 If towing is necessary, we recommend To install: Remove the cover of eyelet and you to have it done by your Toyota firmly install it as shown in the illustration. dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice.
  • Page 192 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Before towing, release the parking brake NOTICE CAUTION and put the transmission in “N” (sequential z Use only a cable or chain specifi- manual transmission) or in neutral (manual If the engine is not running, the transmission).

  • Page 193: If You Cannot Shift The Sequential Manual Transmission Selector Lever

    Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number and master key. Even if you lose only one key, contact your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If you lose all your master keys, you cannot SD04002 SD04003 make new keys;...

  • Page 194: Corrosion Prevention And Appearance Care

    CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .
  • Page 195 Now, it is up to you. Proper High ambient temperatures can cause mud and debris without removing them. care of your Toyota can help ensure long– corrosion to those components of the The lower edge of doors, rocker panels term corrosion prevention.
  • Page 196 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- Washing your Toyota For washing instructions for soft top, see ter and dirt can accumulate under the “Soft top” on page 171.
  • Page 197 NOTICE or neutral detergent. cause water to enter the vehicle. Do not run your Toyota through auto- Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not matic car washes or possible damage scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper to the soft top may result.
  • Page 198 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Waxing your Toyota Touch–up paint NOTICE Polishing and waxing is recommended Touch–up paint may be used to cover z Do not use harsh or abrasive clean- to maintain the original beauty of your small chips or scratches.
  • Page 199 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Cleaning the interior 2. Scrub with a small, soft bristle hand- NOTICE CAUTION brush. Add water as needed until the cleaner becomes soapy. Allow solution Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline Do not wash the vehicle floor with to settle for two to five minutes.
  • Page 200 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Leather Interior NOTICE NOTICE The leather upholstery may be cleaned z Do not use dye or bleach on the z Do not use organic substances (sol- with neutral detergent for wool. belts—it may weaken them. vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
  • Page 201 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, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them. 01 03 28...
  • Page 202 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements ........General maintenance .

  • Page 203: Maintenance Requirements

    See form them are presented in Section 7. or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” pleased to do them at a nominal cost.

  • Page 204: General Maintenance

    Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual should investigate the cause or take your missing, and check the nuts for loose- vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- Supplement” for the details. ness. Tighten them if necessary. fied service shop immediately. It is recom-...
  • Page 205 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 INSIDE THE VEHICLE Accelerator pedal IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Check the pedal for smooth operation and Items listed below should be checked Items listed below should be checked uneven pedal effort or catching. regularly, e.g. while performing periodic from time to time, e.g.

  • Page 206: Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing

    If you notice any of these clues, take your Check the level by the dipstick with the mance, sounds, and visual tip–offs that vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as engine turned off and the vehicle parked indicate service is needed. Some impor- possible.

  • Page 207: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs

    Toyota dealer comes on. In this case, your vehicle may to prepare the vehicle for re–testing. not pass the I/M test and need to be repaired.
  • Page 208 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION – DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview ....... Trunk room overview .

  • Page 209: Engine Compartment Overview

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

  • Page 210: Trunk Room Overview

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

  • Page 211: Fuse Locations

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Fuse locations SB71011 SB71013 SB71010 SB71017 SB71019 01 06 12...

  • Page 212: Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions

    Toyota Warranty statement for details and where you may be exposed to flying engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, suggestions. power steering fluid reservoir and or falling material, fluid spray, etc. This section gives instructions only for spark plug boots, etc.—will be hot.

  • Page 213: Parts And Tools

    And if you reach of children. nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- spill some of the coolant, be sure signed in metric sizes, so your tools must Dispose of used oil and filter only to wash it off with water to prevent be metric.
  • Page 214 Parts (if level is low): Bulb with same number and wattage rating original (See charts Toyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent “Replacing light bulbs—” on page 206 Tools: in Section 7–3.) Rag or paper towel Tools: Funnel (only for adding fluid)

  • Page 215: Positioning The Jack

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Positioning the jack CAUTION Do not raise the vehicle with some- one in the vehicle. When jacking, be sure to observe the When raising the vehicle, do not following to reduce the possibility of put an object on or under the jack.
  • Page 216 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION – DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .

  • Page 217: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Checking the engine oil level ENGINE OIL SELECTION CAUTION Use API grade SJ “Energy–Conserving”, Low level Full level SL “Energy–Conserving” or ILSAC multi- Be careful not to touch the hot ex- grade engine oil. haust manifold.

  • Page 218: Checking The Engine Coolant Level

    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. ILSAC certification mark...

  • Page 219: Checking The Radiator And Condenser

    We recommend to use 50% solution for If any of the above parts are extremely CAUTION your Toyota, to provide protection down to dirty or you are not sure of their condi- about –35_C (–31_F). When it is extreme- tion, take your vehicle to Toyota dealer.

  • Page 220: Checking Brake Fluid

    To check the fluid level, simply look at Check the fluid level through the reser- Take care when filling the reservoir the see–through reservoir. The level voir. If necessary, add Toyota P.S fluid because brake fluid can harm your should between “MAX” EH or equivalent.

  • Page 221: Checking Tire Pressure

    SB72016 Toyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent to bring overheated tires. Also, low tire pressure the level within the range. can cause poor sealing of the tire bead.

  • Page 222: Checking And Replacing Tires

    REPLACING YOUR TIRES The tires on your Toyota have built–in Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation tread wear indicators to help you know When replacing a tire, use only the valve caps.

  • Page 223: Rotating Tires

    Do not use tires or wheels other than manufacturer’s recom- mended size. Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both front or rear tires be re- Turning direction indicators (type A) placed as a set. See “If you have a flat tire—” on page 153 in Section 4 for tire change proce- dure.

  • Page 224: Installing Snow Tires And Chains

    Do not install studded tires The tire is designed for temporary use For 205/50R15 tires, use genuine Toyota without first checking local regulations for only and cannot be used for tire rotation.

  • Page 225: Replacing Wheels

    Correct replacement wheels are available lower. at your Toyota dealer. Drive carefully avoiding bumps, A wheel of a different size or type may holes, and sharp turns, which may adversely affect handling, wheel and bear- cause the vehicle to bounce.

  • Page 226: Aluminum Wheel Precautions

    When using tire chains, be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels. Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels. When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer.
  • Page 227 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 01 06 11...
  • Page 228 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION – DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .

  • Page 229: Checking Battery Condition

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Checking battery condition— —Precautions —Checking battery exterior CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, Hold–down clamp thoroughly wash the contact area. If BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.

  • Page 230: Battery Recharging Precautions

    Good dangerous. The battery may explode Charging causing personal injuries. necessary. Have Dark White battery checked by your Toyota NOTICE dealer. Never recharge the battery while the Clear or Have battery engine is running. Also, be sure all light checked by your accessories are turned off.

  • Page 231: Checking And Replacing Fuses

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Checking and replacing fuses SB73035 SB73037 SB73066 Good Blown Good Blown Type A Type C the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses. If any of the fuses are blown, they must be replaced.

  • Page 232: Adding Washer Fluid

    Follow the If the new fuse immediately blows out, manufacturer’s directions for how much to there is a problem with the electrical sys- mix with water. tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible. 01 03 29...

  • Page 233: Replacing Light Bulbs

    To prevent yourself from burning, of the lens, or if there is water pooled do not replace the light bulbs while inside the light, contact your Toyota deal- they are hot. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling.
  • Page 234 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Bulb Light bulbs Type Replacing headlights, parking lights and front turn signal lights. — Headlights 60/55 — Parking lights Front turn signal — lights Front side marker — lights Rear turn signal —...
  • Page 235 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Headlights SC73012 SC18005 SB73043 Removing clips 2. Remove the cover in the trunk. 1. Unplug the connector. Remove the rubber cover. Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations. If the connector is tight, wiggle it. SC18006 Installing clips 01 03 29...
  • Page 236 Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on bulb with the cutouts of the mounting the connector and the headlight body. hole. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- SB73047 essary, contact your Toyota dealer. 01 03 29...
  • Page 237 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Front turn signal lights —Front side marker lights SB73048 SB73071 SB73072 Phillips–head screw: Use a phillips–head screwdriver. SB73073 SB73049 01 03 29...
  • Page 238 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —Rear turn signal, stop/tail, stop and back–up lights SB73074 SB73019 SB73065 a: Back–up light b: Rear turn signal light c: Stop/tail light d: Stop light CAUTION Be careful when you work in the area around the engine after driving in or- der to prevent burning yourself.
  • Page 239 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 —License plate lights —High mounted stop light SB73021 SB73023 SB73062 SB73022 SB73052 01 03 29...
  • Page 240 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 CAUTION Be careful when you work in the area around the engine after driving in or- der to prevent burning yourself. The SB73060 SB73058 engine hood, the support rod, or sur- rounding area could be hot after driv- ing.
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  • Page 242 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight ........Engine .

  • Page 243: Dimensions And Weight

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Dimensions and weight Engine Fuel Model: Fuel type: Overall length mm (in.) 3885 (153.0) 1ZZ–FE Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 Overall width mm (in.) 1695 (66.7) ∗ Type: (Research Octane Number 91) or higher Overall height mm (in.) 1240 (48.8)

  • Page 244: Service Specifications

    With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3) Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014) Coolant type: Without filter 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) Spark plug type: “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva- DENSO SK16R11 Oil grade: lent IFR5A11 API grade SJ “Energy–Conserving”, SL With ethylene–glycol type coolant for a “Energy–Conserving”...
  • Page 245 Fluid type: with the engine running, mm (in.): Sequential M/T Fluid Fluid type: 85 (3.4) SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 NOTICE: Using Fluid other than Toyota Pedal free play, mm (in.): Genuine Sequential Fluid MANUAL TRANSAXLE 1—6 (0.04—0.24) cause deterioration in shift performance Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp.
  • Page 246 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 STEERING Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.) Power steering fluid type: Toyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent 01 05 25...

  • Page 247: Tires

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Tires Tire size and pressure: Except compact spare tire Tire pressure Tire ressure Tire size Tire size Wheel size Wheel size kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) Front 185/55R15 81V 180 (1.8, 26) Rear 205/50R15 85V 220 (2.2, 32) 6 1/2JJ Compact spare tire...

  • Page 248: Fuses

    02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Fuses SB73067 SB73025 SB73026 Trunk room Trunk room Instrument panel Fuses (type A) 7. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Left–hand 13. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wiper and headlight (high beam) washer 1. 30 A: Spare fuse 8.
  • Page 249 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 28. RADIO1 15 A: Power antenna, radio 43. EFI1 15 A: Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel 29. DOME 10 A: Clock injection system, engine immobiliser 30. ECU–B 10 A: Daytime running light system system, gauges and meters 44.
  • Page 250 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 Fuses (type C) 55. ALT 100 A: “AM1” “D P/W” “P P/W” “DOOR” “STOP” “EHPS” “DEF” “TAIL1” “OBD” “HTR 40A” fuses 01 05 25...
  • Page 251 02 MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0108 01 05 25...
  • Page 252 01MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0008 SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..... . Uniform tire quality grading .
  • Page 253 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. You can also obtain other information (Toll–free: 1–800–331–4331). about motor vehicle safety from the Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this Hotline. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, information.
  • Page 254 01MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0008 Treadwear—The treadwear grade Temperature A, B, C—The temperature comparative rating based on the wear rate grades are A (the highest), B, and C, of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the conditions on a specified government test generation of heat and its ability to dissi- course.
  • Page 255 01MY MR2 SMT(U) L/O 0008 00 12 11...
  • Page 256 The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle.
  • Page 257 The repair manual outlines exactly what main The repair manual for MR2, written in English, tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the may be purchased as applicable from any Toyota work yourself step−by−step. dealer. Areas covered include such things as spark plug re Pub.

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