Toyota 2005 MR2 Spyder Owner's Manual page 188

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Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in "N" (sequential
manual transmission) or in neutral (manual
transmission).
Sequential manual transmission:
key must be in "ACC".
Manual transmission: The key must be
in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine run-
ning).
Sequential manual transmission only:
After shifting the selector lever to the "N"
position, always make sure that the gear
is actually disengaged and is in neutral by
pushing the vehicle by hand or other
means. In case the gear can not be put
in neutral, turn the ignition switch from the
"OFF" to "ON" position, and operate the
selector lever once from "N" to "S" or "R",
then back to "N" again. Then turn the
ignition switch from the "ON" to "OFF"
position. These procedures may help put
the gear in neutral. If the gear still can
not be put in neutral, you can not tow
with cables or chains.
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CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the
D
power assist for the brakes and
The
steering will not work so steering
and braking will be much harder
than usual.
Do not tow with a cable or chain
D
when the ignition switch is in the
"ON" position and/or
transmission is not in the neutral
gear position. Otherwise, you may
be involved in an unexpected acci-
dent.
—Installing towing eyelet
SB41065
when the
1. Remove the towing eyelet cover on the
bumper, using a flat−bladed screwdriver
which is wrapped with a cloth.
2005 MR2 from Aug. '04Prod. (OM17527U)