2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual

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 is ignored. You are injury to people if the warning informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

When you see the safety symbol shown above, it means: “Do not”; “Do not do this happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota

Occupant restraint systems

Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In terms of helping you understand how you can receive the maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this vehicle provides, Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manu- al is the most important section for you and your family to read. Section 1−3 describes the function and operation con- cerning seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child re- straint systems of this vehicle and some potential haz- ards you should be aware of. These systems work to- gether along with the overall structure of this vehicle in order to provide occupant restraint in the event of a crash. The effect of each system is enhanced when it is used properly and together with other systems. No single occupant restraint system can, by itself, provide you or your level of restraint which these systems can provide when used together. That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other.

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The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision. None of these systems, either indi- vidually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the event of collision. However, the more you know about these systems and how to use them properly, the greater your chances become of surviving an accident without death or serious injury.

Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of the vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should wear seat belts properly at all times. Children should always be secured in child restraint systems that are appropriate for their age and size. SRS (Supplemental imply, Restraint System) airbags are, as designed to work with, and be supplemental to, seat belts and are not substitutes for them. SRS airbags can be very effective in reducing the risk of head and chest injuries by preventing contact of the head and chest with interior portions of the vehicle.

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tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of

In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with the SRS airbags makes the SRS airbags themselves poten- tial sources of serious injury if an occupant is too close to an airbag, or if an object or some part of his or her body has been placed between the occupant and the airbag at the time of deployment. This is just one exam- ple of how the instructions in Section 1−3 of this Own- er’s Manual will help ensure proper use of the occupant restraint systems, and increase the safety they can pro- vide to you and your family in the event of an accident.

Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Sec- tion 1−3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle.

New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle limited warranties:

is covered by

the

following Toyota

D New vehicle warranty D Emission control systems warranty D Others further

information, please refer

Information Booklet” or

For Warranty Supplement”.

to the “Owner’s “Owner’s Manual

Your responsibility for

maintenance

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the specified maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives de- tails of these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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Important health and safety

information about your Toyota

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

CAUTION

D WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and a wide variety of automobile compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects and other reproductive harm. In addition, oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component wear con- tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

D Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing

thoroughly with soap and water.

A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso- ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their perfor- mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine Toyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durabili- ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two−way radio system

fuel

injection system/sequential multiport

As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti−lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Tires and loading on your Toyota

Underinflated or overinflated tire inflation pres- sure and the excess load may result in the deterioration of steering ability and braking abil- ity, leading to an accident. Check the tire infla- tion pressure periodically and be sure to keep the load limits given in this Owner’s Manual. For details about tire inflation pressure and load limits, see pages 213 and 149.

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dis- pose of your vehicle.

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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.

To understand the unique system and operation method of the sequential manual transmission, read Section 1−6 on page 85 thoroughly before driving. For starting procedures, see “How to start the engine— ” on page 154 in Section 3. Please Information For Your Sequential Manual Transmission” equipped in your vehicle as well.

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You should know as much about the quality and importance of proper maintenance of your new vehicle as the people who built it.

The Toyota authorized Repair Manual tells you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance.

The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor.

The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle.

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Maintenance procedures for the engine, chassis, body, electrical system, and more, are clearly explained and illustrated.

Periodic maintenance and tune−up

Periodic maintenance and tune−up helps to pre- vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat- er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main- tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step−by−step.

Areas covered include such things as spark plug re- placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil and filter replacement.

Where to obtain the

Repair Manual

The repair manual for MR2 may be purchased from any Toyota dealer or the Material Dis- tribution Center. To purchase the repair manu- al, please contact your Toyota dealer or call the Material Distribution Center toll−free at 1−800−622−2033.

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WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU Ċ PLEASE BUCKLE UP

Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.

Toyota belts are:

D Comfortable D Easy to use D Convenient

We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.

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