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Toyota 2005 MR2 Spyder Owner's Manual

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04 09.01
Foreword
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 very well and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer 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
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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.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota's policy of
continual product improvement, we 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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2004 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota
Motor Corporation.
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  • Page 1 When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer 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 This Manual

    04 09.01 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 This is a warning against anything which may cause...

  • Page 3: Occupant Restraint Systems

    None of these systems, either indi- Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time vidually or together, can ensure that there is no injury to read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully.
  • Page 4 In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS airbags makes the SRS airbags themselves poten- Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota tial sources of serious injury if an occupant is too close limited warranties:...
  • Page 5 Toyota A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso- CAUTION ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- these products and is not responsible for their perfor-...
  • Page 6 Owner’s Manual. system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner For details about tire inflation pressure and system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for load limits, see pages 213 and 149. precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
  • Page 7 04 09.01 Sequential manual transmission driving tips (Models equipped with Sequential Manual Transmission only) The sequential manual transmission is a 6−speed forward/ reverse transmission. With the basics of the traditional manual transmission, the clutch operation and transmission shifting is controlled electronically. Unlike automatic trans- missions, this system does not upshift automatically at the time of acceleration.
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  • Page 9 04 09.01 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .

  • Page 10: Instrument Panel Overview

    04 09.01 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. Power window switches SB11025b 9.
  • Page 11 04 09.01 1. Headlight and turn signal switches 2. Transmission shift switches (with sequential manual transmission) 3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Clock 5. Rear window defogger switch 6. Emergency flasher switch 7. Auxiliary box 8. Engine immobilizer system indicator light 9.

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster Overview

    04 09.01 Instrument cluster overview SB11023a 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. Odometer and two trip meters 3.
  • Page 13 04 09.01 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 15: Table Of Contents

    04 09.01 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys ............Engine immobilizer system .

  • Page 16: Keys

    1. Master keys (black)—These keys work When using a key containing a trans- in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will ponder chip, observe the following precautions: need one of them to make a new key with a built−in transponder chip.
  • Page 17 04 09.01 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 direct sunlight.

  • Page 18: Engine Immobilizer 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 19: Side Doors

    04 09.01 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 20 04 09.01 CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the doors closed locked, especially when small children are in the ve- SB12035 SB12080a 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 21: Power Windows

    04 09.01 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 22 04 09.01 CAUTION Be sure to remove the ignition key or turn the ignition switch to the To avoid serious personal injury, you “LOCK” position when you leave must do the following. your vehicle. Before you close the power win- Never leave anyone (particularly a SB12081a dows, always make sure there is...

  • Page 23: Trunk Lid

    04 09.01 Trunk lid— SB12043 SB12037a SB12068a Front box cover To open the trunk lid: 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the 3. Hold the trunk lid open by inserting auxiliary catch lever and lift the support rod into the slot. 1.

  • Page 24: Engine Hood

    04 09.01 —Luggage security system Engine hood CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod sup- ports the trunk lid securely from SB12091 SB12086a falling down on to your head or body. Before closing the trunk lid, lock the front box cover securely.
  • Page 25 04 09.01 CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the engine hood securely from falling SB12044a SB12038a down on to your head or body. NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the engine hood.

  • Page 26: Fuel Tank Cap

    04 09.01 Fuel tank cap SB12087 SD12013a SB12088a LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH This indicates that the fuel filler door 1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the ENGINE HOOD is on the left side of your vehicle. lever up. To lock: Turn the key clockwise. When refueling, turn off the engine.
  • Page 27 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. 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)

  • Page 28: Soft Top

    04 09.01 Soft top— —Soft top precautions Sequential manual transmission: Before NOTICE raising or lowering the soft top, lower both side windows, apply the parking brake, put z Make sure there are no items or the selector lever in the “S(1)” position packages in the folding board when and stop the engine.
  • Page 29 04 09.01 —Lowering the soft top z When the soft top is completely lowered, keep the rear window de- fogger turned off to avoid damage to the top. z It may be hard to fix the soft top SB12077 SB12071a when raising it after having kept it open for a long time.
  • Page 30 04 09.01 SB12072 SB12082a SB12079a 3. Lower the soft top backward press- 4. Fold the soft top slowly and house CAUTION ing the rear window glass down soft- it completely. Press down the soft top toward the front To prevent personal injury, do not from the rear and lock it.
  • Page 31 04 09.01 —Air deflector —Raising the soft top Folding board SB12059a SB12060a SB12061 Flare The air deflector will reduce the wind 1. Lower both side windows and sun NOTICE from the rear of the vehicle when the visors. Then pull down the lock re- vehicle is running with the soft top lease lever towards the front of the z Do not lower the soft top while...
  • Page 32 04 09.01 SB12074a SB12082a SB12083 2. Stand outside of the vehicle and pull 3. Be seated in the seat and hold the CAUTION the soft top out slowly holding the handle on the center of the front part shown in dark color in the il- soft top frame.
  • Page 33 04 09.01 Hook on body side Hook on body side SB12078 SB12089 Lock 4. Keep pressing the soft top against If the lock is not hung easily, give your the frame of the front window glass hand to the lock for helping to hang it and fix the soft top by pushing up on the hook on the body side.
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  • Page 35: Operation Of Instruments And

    04 09.01 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats ............Seat belts .

  • Page 36: Controls

    04 09.01 —Seat precautions Seats— Driver seat While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Slightly recline the back of hicle occupants should have the seatback seat. Although vehicle designs vary, upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- CAUTION many drivers can achieve the 250 erly wear the seat belts provided.
  • Page 37 04 09.01 —Seat adjustment precautions Passenger seat CAUTION While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the the moving parts. Otherwise, you vehicle is moving as the seat may may jam your hands or fingers may The SRS passenger airbag also de- unexpectedly move and cause the...
  • Page 38 04 09.01 —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 39 04 09.01 Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the Avoid reclining the seatback any passenger in the vehicle be properly re- use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for more than needed.
  • Page 40 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, because extend, and you can move around freely.
  • Page 41 04 09.01 CAUTION Both high−positioned lap belts and Take up Take up loose−fitting belts could cause seri- slack slack ous injuries due to sliding under SB13069 Too high Too high SB13070 the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

  • Page 42: Seat Belt Extender

    If Please contact your local Toyota dealer so SB13071 installing a child restraint system that the dealer can order the proper re- with the seat belt extender con- quired length for the extender. Bring the...

  • Page 43: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    The driver and passenger seat belt pre- The seat belt pretensioner system con- Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat tensioners are designed to be activated sists mainly of the following components until the seat belt is fixed, because in response to a severe frontal impact.
  • Page 44 Attachment of a grille guard (bull result in death or serious injury. Con- airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, sult your Toyota dealer about any re- winches or any other equipment to sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, pair and modification.
  • Page 45 The seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area has been damaged. In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- dealer as soon as possible: tem) airbags are designed to provide...
  • Page 46 04 09.01 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash CAUTION Improperly seated and/or restrained sensing and diagnostic module, which will infants and children can be killed record the use of the seat belt restraint The SRS airbag system is designed or seriously injured by the deploy- system by the driver when the SRS air- only as a supplement to the prima-...
  • Page 47 04 09.01 CAUTION Indicator light Make sure that the indicator light is off. Do not turn off the passenger air- SB13106a 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 48 04 09.01 The SRS airbags are designed to deploy TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP in severe (usually frontal) collisions where the magnitude and duration of Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because: the forward deceleration of the vehicle Vehicle has no rear seat;...
  • Page 49 04 09.01 Hitting a curb, edge Falling into or of pavement or hard jumping over SC13014a Collision from the rear SB13077 SB13094a surface a deep hole Collision from the side Landing hard or vehicle falling Vehicle rollover The SRS airbags are not generally de- The SRS airbags may also deploy if a The SRS airbag system consists mainly of signed to inflate if the vehicle is in-...
  • Page 50 Toyota very quickly fills the airbags with non−tox- to the face, chest, arms and hands. These...
  • Page 51 04 09.01 SB13053 SB13054 SB13055 Do not sit on the edge of the seat Do not allow a child to stand up or Do not put anything or any part of or lean against the dashboard when kneel on the passenger seat, since your body on or in front of the the vehicle is in use, since the pas- the passenger airbag could inflate...
  • Page 52 Do not perform any of the following or open any components such as changes without consulting your the steering wheel pad, steering Toyota dealer. Such changes can in- wheel, column cover, dashboard terfere with proper operation of the SB13102a near the passenger airbag, passen- SRS airbag system in some cases.
  • Page 53 The light comes on or flashes while driving. SB13067a SB13106a In the following cases, contact your Toyota This on−off switch is designed to dis- dealer as soon as possible: able the passenger airbag in order to allow usage, if necessary, of a member The SRS airbags have been inflated.
  • Page 54 04 09.01 Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions The indicator comes on when the passen- Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- CAUTION ger airbag system is off. propriate child restraint systems for children. To check the airbag cut−off system status, Make sure that the indicator light is turn the ignition switch to the “ON”...

  • Page 55: Child Restraint System

    04 09.01 —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small Never install infant or child age 1 Do not use the seat belt extender child or baby must be properly re- to 12 in a passenger risk group on when installing child...
  • Page 56 04 09.01 —Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are divided into the following 3 types according to the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat SB13056 SB13048a (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
  • Page 57 04 09.01 —Installation with seat belt SB13081 SB13101 SB13107a (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION When you put a rear−facing child re- CAUTION straint system which belongs to a pas- An infant seat must be used in rear− senger risk group on the passenger facing position only.
  • Page 58 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- or around the infant seat following the ately. install child instructions provided by its manufactur- restraint system on the seat until er and insert the tab into the buckle the seat belt is fixed.
  • Page 59 04 09.01 SB13058 SB13059 SB13060 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly CAUTION in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, then retracted even slightly, it cannot let the shoulder belt retract as far as Push and pull the child restraint sys- be extended.
  • Page 60 04 09.01 SB13095 SB13062 SB13101 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle release button and allow the A convertible seat must be used in for- belt to retract completely. The belt will ward−facing or rear−facing position de- Rear−facing child restraint...
  • Page 61 04 09.01 CAUTION If you must install a rear−facing child restraint system on the pas- senger seat, make sure the passen- SB13107a SB13083a ger airbag manual on−off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on. Forward−facing child restraint sys- tem: forward−facing...
  • Page 62 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing convertible seat Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- in the lock mode. When the belt is firmly against the seat cushion and ately. install...
  • Page 63 04 09.01 SB13086a SB13096 SB13108 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle release button and allow the A booster seat must be used in for- belt to retract completely. The belt will ward−facing position only. Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to tem in different directions to be sure...
  • Page 64 04 09.01 CAUTION forward−facing child restraint system which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be installed SB13107a SB13064 passenger seat with 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 forward seating position.
  • Page 65 Always make sure the shoulder belt child from death or serious injury. is positioned across the center of Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- child’s shoulder. The belt should be ately. install child SB13097 kept away from child’s neck, but...
  • Page 66 04 09.01 —Using a top strap SB13110 SB13111 SB13112a Follow the procedure below for a child Use the anchor bracket on the luggage TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET restraint system that requires the use trim to attach the top strap. 1.
  • Page 67 04 09.01 —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages CAUTION Do not slide the seat after securing the child restraint system. Make sure the top strap is securely SB13113 SB13116 latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push- ing and pulling it in different direc- tions.
  • Page 68 04 09.01 1st lock position 9th lock position SB13118b SB13117a More than 3 notches Rearmost position SB13115a CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM 2. Raise the seatback back to the 1st INSTALLATION lock position (most upright position) until it locks into place. Adjust the 1.
  • Page 69 04 09.01 3. Type A—Latch the hooks of lower CAUTION straps onto the lower anchorages lo- cated between the seat cushion and When using the lower anchorages seatback, tighten lower for the child restraint system, be straps. sure that there are no irregular ob- Type B—Latch the buckles onto the jects around the anchorages or that lower anchorages...
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  • Page 71: Operation Of Instruments And

    04 09.01 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel ......... . . Outside rear view mirrors .
  • Page 72 04 09.01 Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- SB13049 SB13050 dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 73 04 09.01 —Power rear view mirror control NOTICE CAUTION If ice should jam the mirror, do not Do not adjust the mirror while the operate the control or scrape the mir- vehicle is moving. Doing so may ror face. Use a spray de−icer to free cause the driver to mishandle the ve- the mirror.
  • Page 74 04 09.01 Anti−glare inside rear view mirror —Folding rear view mirrors CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- SB13051 SB13088 hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in personal death or injuries.

  • Page 75: Operation Of Instruments And

    04 09.01 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .

  • Page 76: Headlights And Turn Signals

    04 09.01 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. SB14009a SB14019 Daytime running light system The daytime running light system can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.

  • Page 77: Emergency Flashers

    04 09.01 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. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position All the turn signal lights will flash.

  • Page 78: Front Fog Lights

    04 09.01 Front fog lights Instrument panel light control Interior light SB12093 SB14015a SB14022 To turn on the front fog lights, push To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the interior light, slide the the switch. they will come on when the ment panel lights, turn the switch.

  • Page 79: Windshield Wipers And Washer

    04 09.01 Windshield wipers and washer Rear window defogger The “INT TIME” band lets you adjust the wiping time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent position (position 1). Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps, and downward to decrease it.
  • Page 80 04 09.01 Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop−and− go driving. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow. NOTICE z To prevent the battery from being discharged,...
  • Page 81 04 09.01 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .

  • Page 82: 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 indicates the approximate The gauge indicates the engine coolant...

  • Page 83: 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 84 04 09.01 3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the two trip meters to zero, and also change the meter display. To change the meter display, quickly 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.

  • Page 85: Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers

    04 09.01 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer. Fasten driver’s seat belt. (Indicator and buzzer) Fasten passenger’s seat belt. Stop and check.
  • Page 86 04 09.01 If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately. If the vehicle cannot be driven, contact your Toyota dealer. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. Close both the doors. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
  • Page 87 Toyota dealer in the following case: In this case, not only the anti−lock flashing. However, if a passenger uses an The light does not come on even if the...
  • Page 88 Empty fuel tank vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as If it flickers or stays on while you are If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi- possible.
  • Page 89 Your vehicle may not pass a state emis- your Toyota dealer. Although you may be the warning light system. Contact your sion inspection if the malfunction indicator...
  • Page 90 “(k) Warning above, have it checked by your Toyota functions” on page 94 in Section 1−6. The light comes on or flashes while dealer as soon as possible. driving. (l) Power...
  • Page 91 04 09.01 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock ....... Sequential manual transmission .
  • Page 92 04 09.01 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 93 04 09.01 Sequential manual transmission The sequential manual transmission is a (a) Selector lever 6−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”: Sequential driving system has the following features: (normal driving)
  • Page 94 04 09.01 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 SD16018a 4th ³...
  • Page 95 04 09.01 (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. In case of operating the the gears are not shifted automatically.
  • Page 96 04 09.01 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 97 04 09.01 NOTICE CAUTION CAUTION z The system will not allow shifting Be careful when accelerating, up- The selector lever knob can become up or down to a gear that would shifting, downshifting or braking on extremely hot after parking under the cause engine over−revving or un- a slippery surface.
  • Page 98 04 09.01 The system will re−try shifting automat- —Downhill NOTICE ically. This will take some time, noise 1. Hold down the brake pedal and shift may be heard from the gears, and shift z On a slippery surface, it is possible the selector lever to the “S”...
  • Page 99 04 09.01 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” to “R” posi- shock may occur.
  • Page 100 04 09.01 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 101 04 09.01 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 102 04 09.01 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- SD16021...
  • Page 103 04 09.01 The selector lever is shifted from the In this case, turn the ignition “ON” before “N” position to the “S” or “R” position operate the shift lever. Shift the selector soon after starting the engine. lever to the “N” position once, then shift the selector lever again to the “S”...

  • Page 104: Manual Transmission

    04 09.01 Manual transmission 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 appropriate gear if accel- SD16023...
  • Page 105 04 09.01 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. SB16008 Good driving practice If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put...

  • Page 106: Cruise Control

    04 09.01 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 SB16010a SB16011a performance,...
  • Page 107 (25 mph), the preset speed will auto- comes on. matically cancel out. If this is the case, contact your Toyota If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 dealer and have your vehicle inspected. mph) below the preset speed, the preset speed will also automatically cancel out.
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  • Page 109 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
  • Page 110 Reference —Some basics 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 111 To prevent damage to the antenna, Never try to disassemble or oil any make sure it is retracted before driv- part of the compact disc player. Do ing your Toyota through an automatic NOTICE not insert anything other than com- car wash.
  • Page 112 —Controls and features Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows. SB17006 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 113 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) To eject all discs at a time, press and FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between hold the eject button until you hear a the front and rear speakers. The display These buttons are used to preset and beep.
  • Page 114 If the malfunction still exists, take your push and release the button, then insert RAND (Random) vehicle to your Toyota dealer. a compact disc. After the disc is loaded, There are two random features—you can the shutter of the slot will close.
  • Page 115 RPT (Repeat) SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features—you can Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- either replay a disc track or a whole com- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
  • Page 116 SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) TEXT Compact disc player Radio Radio This button is used to change the display for the compact disc that contains text In the seek mode, the radio finds and This button is operational only in RDS data. plays the next station up or down the mode.
  • Page 117 Audio system operating hints After the traffic announcement program is RELIGION NOTICE over, the display returns to the previous MISC (Miscellaneous) mode. To ensure correct audio system op- ALERT (Emergency message) erations: If no traffic program station is found, “NO To seek or scan for the same type of TRAF INFO”...
  • Page 118 Here are some common reception prob- CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC lems that probably do not indicate a prob- PLAYER AND DISCS Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by lem with your radio: the upper atmosphere—especially at night. Your compact disc player is intended These reflected signals can interfere with for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.
  • Page 119 Z17029 Z17038 Z17039 Special shaped discs Low quality discs Use only compact discs marked as shown above. The following products may not be playable on your compact disc player. Copy−protected CD CD−R (CD−Recordable) CD−RW (CD−Re−writable) Z17058 Z17039 CD−ROM Transparent/translucent discs Labeled discs 2005 MR2 from Aug.
  • Page 120 NOTICE Do not use special shaped, transpar- ent/translucent, low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the il- lustrations. The use of such discs Z17052 Z17053 may damage the player or changer, or it may be impossible to eject the disc.
  • Page 121 04 09.01 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls ........... Air flow selector settings .

  • Page 122: Controls

    04 09.01 Controls 1. Air intake selector 2. Air flow selector 3. “A/C” button 4. Fan speed selector 5. Temperature selector SB18008b 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 123 04 09.01 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 124 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 125: Air Flow Selector Settings

    04 09.01 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 126 04 09.01 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 127: Side Vents

    04 09.01 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 SB18005a (red zone) to heat;...
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  • Page 129 04 09.01 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Cigarette lighter and ashtray .

  • Page 130: Clock

    Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed 1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00. If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or time will change to 2:00. equivalent for replacement. 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)

  • Page 131: Glove Box

    04 09.01 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 SB19026 SB41047 fire. After using the ashtray, close the lid completely.

  • Page 132: Auxiliary Box

    04 09.01 Auxiliary box SB19031a 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 the illustration.

  • Page 133: Luggage Space

    04 09.01 Luggage space NOTICE Folding board During hot weather, the interior of the vehicle becomes very hot. Do not leave anything flammable or deform- able such as a lighter, glasses, etc. SB19027a SB12059a inside. Flare Lean the seatback forward to use the CAUTION luggage space.
  • Page 134 04 09.01 NOTICE z Do not place valuables in the lug- gage space to prevent robbery. z Do not lower the soft top while SB19030 SB19029 placing a luggage which is higher than the bottom edge of the flare inside the luggage space. The luggage may be damaged by hitting the folding board or the im- properly folded soft top may flap in...

  • Page 135: Cup Holders

    04 09.01 Cup holders The cup holders are designed for hold- NOTICE ing cups or drink−cans securely in its holes. z Do not place tapered things or a long luggage into luggage Front: To use the cup holders, pull them space.

  • Page 136: Floor Mat

    04 09.01 Floor mat SB19023a SB19022 Use a floor mat of the correct size. CAUTION If the floor carpet and floor mat have two holes, then it is designed for use with two Make sure the floor mat is properly locking clips.
  • Page 137 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Information before driving your Toyota Break−in period ..........

  • Page 138: 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-...
  • Page 139 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 four categories rating no lower than 87. z If driveability problems occur (poor that depend on required emission lev-...

  • Page 140: 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 141: 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 142: Facts About Engine Oil Consumption

    04 09.01 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 the inlet grilles in front of the wind-...

  • Page 143: 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 144 04 09.01 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 145 04 09.01 If tire 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 146: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators

    Contact your vehicle will become extremely unsta- Toyota dealer as soon as possible to ble during braking. service the vehicle. The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON”...

  • Page 147: 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 148: Theft Prevention Labels

    04 09.01 —Engine number Theft prevention labels Suspension and chassis Your new vehicle carries theft preven- CAUTION tion labels which are approximately 47 mm (1.85 in.) by 12 mm (0.47 in.). Do not modify the suspension/chassis The purpose of these labels is to reduce with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.

  • Page 149: Tire Information

    04 09.01 Tire information— —Tire symbols This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. Tire size—For details, see “Tire size” on page 143. 2. DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “DOT and Tire Identification Num- ber (TIN)” on page 142. 3.
  • Page 150 04 09.01 —DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) 7. Uniform tire quality grading— The “DOT” symbol certifies that the For details, see “Uniform tire quali- tire conforms to applicable Federal ty grading” that follows. Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. 8. Tire ply composition and mate- rials—Plies mean a layer of rub- SB21022a ber−coated parallel cords.
  • Page 151 04 09.01 —Tire size —Name of each section of tire SB21021a SU21026a SU21027 This illustration indicates typical tire 1. Section width 1. Bead size. 2. Tire height 2. Sidewall 1. Section width (in millimeters) 3. Wheel diameter 3. Shoulder 2. Aspect ratio (tire height to section 4.
  • Page 152 150 would wear Temperature A, B, C—The tempera- purchasers of Toyota vehicles with in- one and a half (1−1/2) times as well ture grades are A (the highest), B, formation on uniform tire quality grad- on the government course as a tire and C, representing the tire’s resist-...
  • Page 153 04 09.01 Warning: The 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. 2005 MR2 from Aug.
  • Page 154 04 09.01 —Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours Cold tire inflation pressure or more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile under that condition the maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and it is Maximum inflation pressure...
  • Page 155 04 09.01 Tire related term Meaning the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 2.3 kg (5 lb.) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not pre- Production options weight viously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim Vehicle capacity weight the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicle’s desig-...
  • Page 156 04 09.01 Tire related term Meaning the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle Vehicle normal load on the tire its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1–Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities...

  • Page 157: Vehicle Load Limits

    When stowing cargo and luggage in capacity, seating capacity, towing ca- the vehicle, observe the following: Toyota does not recommend towing pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the a trailer with your vehicle. Your ve- D Put cargo and luggage in the front load limits shown below.
  • Page 158 Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available car- go and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your ve- hicle is not designed for trailer towing. 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 159 04 09.01 113 kg – 70 kg = 43 kg. CAUTION (249 lb. – 154 lb. = 95 lb.) As shown in the above example, if the Even if the total load of occu- number of occupants increases, the pant’s weight and the cargo load cargo and luggage load equaling the is less than the total load capac- SB21023...

  • Page 160: Types Of Tires

    04 09.01 Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your CAUTION vehicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires D Do not mix summer and all sea- Summer tires are high−speed capabil- son tires on your vehicle as ity tires best suited to highway driving this can cause dangerous han- under dry conditions.
  • Page 161 04 09.01 SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine ........How to start the engine .

  • Page 162: Before Starting The Engine

    04 09.01 How to start the engine— (a) Before cranking Before starting the engine (b) Starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. Before starting the engine, be sure to follow instructions “(a) Before...

  • Page 163: Tips For Driving In Various Conditions

    If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)

  • Page 164: Winter Driving Tips

    “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix- when the brakes are wet. If they are your Toyota dealer—they will be pleased ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized wet, your vehicle will require a lon- to help.

  • Page 165: Dinghy Towing

    04 09.01 Dinghy towing NOTICE NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any Dinghy towing does not eliminate the other substitute because it may dam- possibility of damage to your vehicle. age your vehicle’s paint. SB31003a DINGHY TOWING TIPS Do not use your parking brake when Before dinghy towing, be sure to ob- there is a possibility it could freeze.

  • Page 166: 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 167 04 09.01 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. Maintain a steady pace. Try Keep your vehicle tuned−up and in to time the traffic signals so you only top shape.
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  • Page 169: In Case Of An Emergency

    04 09.01 SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY In case of an emergency If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .

  • Page 170: If Your Vehicle Will Not Start

    Have the key checked at your al and brake pedal in these positions for cause a collision when the engine Toyota dealer. If none of your keys work, 15 seconds and release them. Then re- starts. Also the three−way catalytic...
  • Page 171 04 09.01 (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and NOTICE The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, Do not crank for more than 30 sec- spark is brought near.
  • Page 172 04 09.01 JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE Discharged battery 1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, make sure the vehicles are not touching. Turn off all unneces- Booster Jumper cable sary lights and accessories. battery SB41055 SB41056 When boosting, use the battery of matching or higher quality.
  • Page 173 (for example, lights left on), the battery or accidentally let the you should have it checked at your Toyota jumper cables or clamps touch any- dealer. thing except the correct battery termi- If the first start attempt is not success- nals or the ground.

  • Page 174: If Your Engine Stalls While Driving

    Approximately 5 seconds after, checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as flashers. Put the transmission in “N” try starting the engine again. possible. (sequential manual transmission) or in Manual transmission: Turn the ignition...

  • Page 175: If You Have A Flat Tire

    You should have it checked as a highway. Park on a level spot soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. CAUTION with firm ground. 2. Stop the engine and turn on your When the engine is running, keep emergency flashers.
  • Page 176 04 09.01 NOTICE CAUTION D Make sure to set the jack prop- erly in the jack point. Raising Do not continue driving with a When jacking, be sure to observe the vehicle with jack improper- deflated tire. Driving even a the following to reduce the possi- ly positioned will damage the short distance can damage a...
  • Page 177 —Required tools and spare direction indicators tire CAUTION D The spare tire was designed especially for your Toyota. Do not use it on any other vehicle. SB41069a SB41053a D Do not use more than one spare tire at the same time.
  • Page 178 04 09.01 1. Get the tool bag and spare tire. You will find a jack in the tool bag. To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools SB41047 SB41061a and their storage locations.
  • Page 179 04 09.01 —Blocking the wheel —Loosening wheel nuts SB41063b SB41035 SB41027a 3. Loosen the bolt and remove it. 2. Block the wheel diagonally op- 3. Loosen all the wheel nuts. posite the flat tire to keep the Then take the spare tire out of the Always loosen the wheel nuts before vehicle from rolling when it is vehicle.
  • Page 180 04 09.01 —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. The nuts may loos- en and the wheels may fall off, SB41036 SB41029 which could cause a serious ac- cident. 4. Position the jack at the correct 5.
  • Page 181 04 09.01 —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. SB41028a SB41044b Before putting wheels on, remove any 6. Remove the wheel nuts and corrosion on the mounting surfaces change tires. with a wire brush or such.
  • Page 182 04 09.01 —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead to overtightening the nuts and SD04004b SB41031b damaging the bolts. The nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a seri- ous accident.
  • Page 183 04 09.01 —After changing wheels 9. Check the air pressure of the re- CAUTION CAUTION placed tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specifi- D When lowering the vehicle, Before driving, make sure all the cation designated on page 244 in make sure all portions of your tools, jack and flat tire are se- Section 8.

  • Page 184: If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck

    04 09.01 If your vehicle becomes stuck 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 SB41025 SB41037 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.

  • Page 185: If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed

    If your vehicle needs to be towed— If towing is necessary, we recommend NOTICE you to have it done by your Toyota (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- If you rock your vehicle, observe the —From front...
  • Page 186 04 09.01 (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck (c) Towing with sling type truck CAUTION From front—We recommend using a tow- ing dolly under the rear wheels. If you do Do not tow without a towing dolly not use a towing dolly, release the parking when the ignition switch is in the brake and put the transmission in “N”...

  • Page 187: Emergency Towing

    04 09.01 —Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend CAUTION you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- Use extreme caution when towing a vice. vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or er- If a towing service is not available in...
  • Page 188 04 09.01 —Installing towing eyelet 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). power assist for the brakes and Sequential manual transmission: steering will not work so steering...
  • Page 189 04 09.01 If you cannot shift the sequential manual transmission selector lever SB41066 SB41067 SD04002 2. Use the towing eyelet in the tool bag. 3. Tighten the towing eyelet securely by In case the selector lever lock is not Secure it to the hole on the bumper by a wheel nut wrench.
  • Page 190 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 SD04003 you lose all your master keys, you cannot make new keys; the whole engine immobi- lizer system must be replaced.

  • Page 191: Appearance Care

    APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .
  • Page 192 Now, it is up to be dry. more harm than good to simply wet the you. Proper care of your Toyota can help High ambient temperatures can cause mud and debris without removing. The ensure long−term corrosion prevention.
  • Page 193 04 09.01 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 187. Keep your vehicle clean by regular floor mats and could cause corrosion.
  • Page 194 Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap 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 195 04 09.01 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. Toyota’s finish.

  • Page 196: Cleaning The Interior

    04 09.01 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 197 04 09.01 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 198 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. 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 199 04 09.01 SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements ........General maintenance .
  • Page 200 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 201 See page 210 in Section 7−2 for addition- Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual should investigate the cause or take your al information. vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- Supplement” for the details. Radiator, condenser and hoses fied service shop immediately. It is recom-...
  • Page 202 04 09.01 Power steering fluid level Seats OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Check the level through the reservoir. The Check that all seat controls such as seat Items listed below should be performed level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD” adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate from time to time, unless otherwise range depending on the fluid temperature.
  • Page 203 Be on the alert for changes in perfor- If you notice any of these clues, take your Some states have vehicle emission in- mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as spection programs which include OBD indicate service is needed.
  • Page 204 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. 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 205 04 09.01 SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview ....... Trunk room overview .
  • Page 206 04 09.01 Engine compartment overview 1. Fuse block 2. Battery 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Engine oil level dipstick 5. Engine coolant reservoir SC71012b 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 207 04 09.01 Trunk room overview 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 SB71020b 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 208 04 09.01 Fuse locations SB71011a SB71013a SB71010a SB71017a SB71019a 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 209 Read separate engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, Toyota Warranty statement for details and power steering fluid reservoir and suggestions. spark plug boots, etc.—will be hot. So be careful not to touch them. This section gives instructions only for...
  • Page 210 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life and/or the air conditioning is on. onto the ground. Call your dealer or Coolant” or similar high quality eth-...
  • Page 211 Parts (if level is low): filter removed, or excessive engine nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- wear could result. Also backfiring SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 signed in metric sizes, so your tools must...

  • Page 212: Positioning The Jack

    04 09.01 Positioning the jack ADDING WASHER FLUID CAUTION Parts: Water When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of Washer fluid containing antifreeze personal injury: (for winter use) SB71008 Tools: Follow jacking instructions. Funnel Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a REPLACING LIGHT BULBS jack.
  • Page 213 04 09.01 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. 2005 MR2 from Aug.
  • Page 214 04 09.01 SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .

  • Page 215: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    ENGINE OIL SELECTION Add oil O.K. Too full “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level, add engine oil of your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved the same type as already in the engine.
  • Page 216 04 09.01 Recommended viscosity: Oil identification marks Either or both API registered marks are SAE 5W−30 added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use. The API Service Symbol is located any- SOIL13 where on the outside of the container. The top portion of the label shows the oil quality (American...

  • Page 217: Checking The Engine Coolant Level

    Toyota engines. Do not use plain water alone. If you can find no leak, have your Toyota Please contact your Toyota dealer for dealer test the cap pressure and check further details about “Toyota...

  • Page 218: Checking The Radiator And Condenser

    Checking the radiator and condenser Checking brake fluid If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi- tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer. CAUTION Z72109 SB72015 To prevent burning yourself, be care- ful not to touch the radiator or con- denser when the engine is hot.

  • Page 219: Checking Power Steering Fluid

    If hot add CAUTION Check the fluid level through the reser- Take care when filling the reservoir voir. If necessary, add Toyota P.S fluid because brake fluid can harm your EH or equivalent. hands or eyes. If fluid gets on your...

  • Page 220: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure

    If the level is at the low side of either (vehicle capacity weight) are de- range, add Toyota P.S fluid EH or equiva- scribed on page 240 and 244. They lent to bring the level within the range.
  • Page 221 In case of applying too If a tire frequently needs refilling, much air, press the center of the have it checked by your Toyota deal- valve and release the air to adjust. 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)

  • Page 222: Checking And Replacing Tires

    04 09.01 Checking and replacing tires CAUTION High tire pressure (overinfla- Tread wear indicator tion)— Keep your tires properly inflated. D Poor handling Otherwise, the following condi- D Excessive wear tions may occur and cause an ac- D Uneven wear cident resulting in death or seri- ous injuries.
  • Page 223 04 09.01 The tires on your Toyota have built−in The effectiveness of snow tires is NOTICE tread wear indicators to help you lost if the tread wears down below know when the tires need replace- 4 mm (0.16 in.). Low profile tire like 185/55R15 ment.
  • Page 224 04 09.01 This applies also to the spare tire and Check that the maximum load of the CAUTION tires stored for future use. replaced tire is greater than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) REPLACING YOUR TIRES Observe the following instruc- of either the front axle or the rear When replacing a tire, use a tire of tions.

  • Page 225: Rotating Tires

    04 09.01 Rotating tires Toyota recommends all four tires, Do not rotate the tires as the tire or at least both front or rear tires sizes are different such as with be replaced at a time as a set. front to rear, left to right or using the spare tire.

  • Page 226: Installing Snow Tires And Chains

    Installing snow tires on the rear wheels For 215/45R16 tires, use genuine Toyota On wet or dry roads, conventional tires only can lead to an excessive difference tire chains or equivalent for use on the provide better traction than snow tires.

  • Page 227: Replacing Wheels

    Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or Correct replacement wheels are available chain manufacturer’s recom- at your Toyota dealer. mended speed limit, whichever is A wheel of a different size or type may lower. adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-...

  • Page 228: Aluminum Wheel Precautions

    When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer. As with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage. If damaged, replace immediately. 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 229 04 09.01 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 230 04 09.01 SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .

  • Page 231: Checking Battery Condition

    04 09.01 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 232: 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 233: Checking And Replacing Fuses

    04 09.01 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. See “Fuse locations”...

  • Page 234: Adding Washer Fluid

    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. 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)

  • Page 235: Replacing Light Bulbs

    To prevent burning yourself, do not of the lens, or if there is water pooled replace the light bulbs while they inside the light, contact your Toyota deal- are hot. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling.
  • Page 236 04 09.01 A: HB4 halogen bulbs Bulb Light bulbs Type B: HB3 halogen bulbs C: H7 halogen bulbs Headlights D: Wedge base bulbs (amber) — (low beam) E: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: Double end bulbs Headlights — (high beam) BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT BULBS —...
  • Page 237 04 09.01 —Headlights (low beam) SC73006b SC18005 SB73043a 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 2005 MR2 from Aug.
  • Page 238 Make sure the rubber cover fits securely bulb with the cutouts of the mounting on the connector and the headlight body. hole. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 239 04 09.01 —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 SB73078 SB73079 light bulbs by yourself. You may dam- age the vehicle.
  • Page 240 04 09.01 —Parking lights —Front turn signal lights —Front side marker lights SD73005a SD73007a SB73071a Phillips−head screw: Use a phillips−head screwdriver. SD73006a SD73008a 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 241 04 09.01 —Rear turn signal, stop/tail, stop and back−up lights SB73072a SB73074a SD73009 SB73073a 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 242 04 09.01 —License plate lights SD73010a SB73021 SB73023 a: Back−up light b: Rear turn signal light c: Stop/tail light d: Stop light CAUTION SB73022 Be careful when you work in the area around the engine after driving in or- der to prevent burning yourself. The engine hood, the support rod, or sur- rounding area could be hot after driv- ing.
  • Page 243 04 09.01 —High mounted stop light SB73062 SB73060 SB73058 SB73052 SB73057 SB73059 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 244 04 09.01 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. 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 245 04 09.01 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 246 04 09.01 SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weight ........Engine .

  • Page 247: Dimensions And Weight

    04 09.01 Dimensions and weight Engine Fuel Overall length mm (in.) 3885 (153.0) Model: Fuel type: 1ZZ−FE Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 Overall width mm (in.) 1695 (66.7) (Research Octane Number 91) or higher Type: ∗ Overall height mm (in.) 1240 (48.8) 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline...

  • Page 248: Service Specifications

    3.5 (3.7, 3.1) Spark plug type: SAE 5W−30 DENSO SK16R11 “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in IFR5A11 your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent Spark plug gap, mm (in.): to satisfy the following grade and viscos- 1.1 (0.043)
  • Page 249 “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is Genuine Sequential Fluid MANUAL TRANSAXLE used in your Toyota vehicle at factory cause deterioration in shift performance fill. In order to avoid technical problems, Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): and durability, and ultimately damage only “Toyota...
  • Page 250 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.) with the engine running, mm (in.): Power steering fluid type: 85 (3.4) Toyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24) Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)

  • Page 251: Tires

    04 09.01 Tires Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure: Except spare tire Tire inflation pressure Tire size Wheel size kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) Front 185/55R15 81V 180 (1.8, 26) Rear 215/45R16 86W 220 (2.2, 32) Spare tire Tire inflation pressure Tire size Wheel size kPa (kgf/cm...

  • Page 252: Fuses

    04 09.01 Fuses SB73067 SB73025a SB73026b Trunk room Trunk room Instrument panel Fuses (type A) 10. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system 17. DEF 25 A: Rear window defogger sys- 1. 30 A: Spare fuse 11. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wiper and washer 18.
  • Page 253 04 09.01 33. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter 46. HEAD LH LWR 10A: Left−hand head- light (low beam) 34. I/UP 7.5 A: Engine idle up system 47. EFI2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- 35. ALT−S 7.5 A: Charging system tem/sequential multiport fuel injection 36.
  • Page 254 04 09.01 SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..... . 2005 MR2 from Aug.
  • Page 255 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. 2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
  • Page 256 04 09.01 U −9 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 257 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 258 Toyota dealer or the Material Dis- work yourself step−by−step. tribution Center. To purchase the repair manu- Areas covered include such things as spark plug re- al, please contact your Toyota dealer or call the placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil Material Distribution Center toll−free...

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