Toyota MR2 Spyder (2005 year). Manual — part 14
Waxing your Toyota
Touch−up paint
NOTICE
Polishing and waxing is recommended
Touch−up paint may be used to cover
to maintain the original beauty of your
small chips or scratches.
z Do not use harsh or abrasive clean-
Toyota’s finish.
ers as they may damage the top
Apply the paint soon after the damage
material.
Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle
occurs or corrosion may set in. To do a
surface does not repel water well.
good job, use a small artist’s brush and
z Do not use water−repellents, wax or
stir the paint well. Make sure the area is
other preservative finishes as they
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-
clean and dry. To apply the touch−up paint
may stain the top material.
fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
so it is hardly noticeable, the trick is to
apply it only to the bare spots. Apply only
Additional cleaning
(for more difficult
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
the smallest amount possible and do not
stains)—
the finish has become extremely weath-
paint the surface around the scratch or
ered, use a car−cleaning polish, fol-
Follow the procedure shown below using
chip.
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
a mild cleaning solution composed of the
low the manufacturer’s instructions and
Soft top
following ingredient.
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
General cleaning—
D 110 g (4 oz.) of chlorine bleach
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
Follow the procedure shown below.
D 60 g (2 oz.) of soap (hand soap)
3. Wax the vehicle again when water
does not bead but remains on the sur-
1. Brush off any loose dirt and rinse off
D 3.8L
(1.0 gal.,
0.8 lmp. gal.) of luke
face in large patches.
with a hose.
warm water (below 38_C or 100_F).
2. Using a sponge, wash with a mild solu-
1. Rinse the top, then spread the mild
NOTICE
tion of soap
(hand soap) in luke warm
cleaning solution on the entire top. Do
water
(below 38_C or 100_F).
z Always remove the plastic bumpers
not put excessive amounts of liquid on
if your vehicle is re−painted and
3. Rinse thoroughly to remove soap.
the fabric.
placed in a high heat paint waxing
booth. High temperatures could
damage the bumpers.
z Do not apply wax on the soft top.
It may damage the soft top.
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Cleaning the interior
2. Scrub with a small, soft bristle hand-
CAUTION
NOTICE
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. Use
or window cleaner on the interior.
water, or allow water to get onto the
a cloth or sponge to remove dirt so it
floor when cleaning the vehicle interi-
will not be ground into the top. Be
or or exterior. Water may get into
Carpets
careful not to allow any cleaner to dry
on the body paint as it may cause
audio components or other electrical
Use a good foam−type shampoo to
streaks.
components above or under the floor
clean the carpets.
carpet (or mat) and cause a malfunc-
Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove
3. Rinse thoroughly.
tion; and it may cause body corro-
as much dirt as possible. Several types of
If any dirt is left, repeat the procedure.
sion.
foam cleaners are available; some are in
After the top has been cleaned, rinse the
aerosol cans and others are powders or
vehicle with clean water to remove all the
liquids which you mix with water to pro-
Vinyl interior
cleaner.
duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,
The vinyl upholstery may be easily
use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.
After cleaning, always make sure the top
cleaned with a mild soap or detergent
Rub in overlapping circles.
is completely dry before you lower it. Low-
and water.
Do not apply water—the best results are
ering the top while wet or damp may
First vacuum over the upholstery to re-
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
cause interior water damage, water stains
move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or
possible. Read the shampoo instructions
or mildew of the top material.
soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the
and follow them closely.
vinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a few
Seat belts
minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt
and wipe off the soap with a clean damp
The seat belts may be cleaned with
cloth. If all the dirt do not come off, re-
mild soap and water or with lukewarm
peat the procedure. Commercial foaming−
water.
type vinyl cleaners are also available
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-
which work well. Follow the manufacturer’s
ing, check the belts for excessive wear,
instructions.
fraying, or cuts.
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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.
z Do not use the belts until they be-
with
5% solution of neutral detergent for
These chemicals can cause discol-
come dry.
wool. Then thoroughly wipe off all traces
oring, staining or peeling of the
of detergent with a clean damp cloth.
surface.
Windows
After cleaning or whenever any part of the
z If you use cleaners or polishing
The windows may be cleaned with any
leather gets wet, dry with a soft clean
agents, make sure their ingredients
household window cleaner.
cloth. Allow the leather to dry in a venti-
do not include the substances men-
lated shaded area.
tioned above.
NOTICE
z If you use a liquid car freshener, do
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the win-
not spill the liquid onto the ve-
dow, be careful not to scratch or
z If a stain should fail to come out
hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con-
damage the heater wires or connec-
with a neutral detergent, apply a
tain the ingredients mentioned
tors.
cleaner that does not contain an
above. Immediately clean any spill
organic solvent.
using the method mentioned above.
Air conditioning control panel, audio
z Never use organic substances such
panel, instrument panel, console panel,
as benzine, alcohol or gasoline, or
and switches
alkaline or acid solutions for clean-
ing the leather as these could
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
cause discoloring.
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-
warm water then lightly wipe off any dirt.
z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic
fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the
fine grained surface of the leather.
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z Mildew may develop on soiled leath-
er upholstery. Be especially careful
to avoid oil spots. Try to keep your
upholstery always clean.
z Long exposure to direct sunlight
may cause the leather surface to
harden and shrink. Keep your ve-
hicle in a shaded area, especially in
the summer.
z The interior of your vehicle is apt
to heat up on hot summer days, so
avoid placing on the upholstery
items made of vinyl or plastic or
containing wax as these tend to
stick to leather when warm.
z 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.
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SECTION 6
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Vehicle maintenance and care
Maintenance requirements
192
General maintenance
193
Does your vehicle need repairing?
195
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs
195
For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
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Maintenance requirements
Your Toyota vehicle has been designed for
Scheduled maintenance
Where to go for service?
fewer maintenance requirements with lon-
The scheduled maintenance items listed in
Toyota technicians are well−trained spe-
ger service intervals to save both your
the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
cialists and are kept up to date with the
time and money. However, each regular
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” are those
latest service information through technical
maintenance, as well as day−to−day care,
required to be serviced at regular inter-
bulletins, service tips and in−dealership
is more important than ever before to en-
vals.
training programs. They learn to work on
sure smooth, trouble−free, safe, and eco-
Toyotas before they work on your vehicle,
For details of your maintenance schedule,
nomical drivings.
rather than while they are working on it.
read the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide”
It is the owner’s responsibility to make
or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
You can be confident that your Toyota
sure the specified maintenance, including
dealer’s service department performs the
It
is recommend that only genuine
general maintenance service, is performed.
best job to meet the maintenance require-
Toyota parts be used for maintenance
Note that both the new vehicle and
ments on your vehicle—reliably and eco-
or for the repair of the emission
emission control system warranties specify
nomically.
control system.
that proper maintenance and care must be
Your copy of the repair order is proof that
performed.
See
“Owner’s
Warranty
The owner may elect to use non−Toyota
all required maintenance has been per-
Information Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual
supplied parts for replacement pur-
formed for warranty coverage. If any prob-
Supplement”
for
complete warranty
poses without invalidating the emission
lems should arise with your vehicle while
information.
control system warranty. However, use
under warranty, your Toyota dealer will
of replacement parts which are not of
General maintenance
promptly take care of it. Again, be sure
equivalent quality may impair the effec-
General maintenance items are those day−
to keep a copy of the repair order for any
tiveness of the emission control sys-
to−day care practices that are important to
service performed on your Toyota.
tems.
your vehicle for proper operation. It is the
What about do−it−yourself maintenance?
You may also elect to have
owner’s responsibility to insure that the
maintenance, replacement, or repair of
Many of the maintenance items are easy
general maintenance items are performed
the emission control devices and
to do yourself if you have a little mechani-
regularly.
system performed by any automotive
cal ability and a few basic automotive
These checks or inspections can be done
repair
establishment or individual
tools. Simple instructions for how to per-
either by yourself or a qualified technician,
without invalidating this warranty. 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.
or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” for
complete warranty information.
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General maintenance
If
you are a skilled do−it−yourself
Listed below are the general maintenance
Engine coolant level
mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are
items that should be performed as fre-
Make sure the coolant level is between
recommended. Please be aware that
quently as specified. In addition to check-
the
“FULL” and “LOW” lines on the see−
do−it−yourself maintenance can affect your
ing the items listed, if you notice any
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
warranty coverage. See “Owner’s Warranty
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
See page 210 in Section 7−2 for addition-
Information Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual
should investigate the cause or take your
al information.
Supplement” for the details.
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-
Radiator, condenser and hoses
fied service shop immediately. It is recom-
Check that the front of the radiator and
mended that any problem you notice be
condenser are clean and not blocked with
brought to the attention of your dealer or
leaves, dirt, or insects. See page
211 in
the qualified service shop for their advice.
Section 7−2 for additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
CAUTION
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
Make these checks only with ade-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
quate ventilation if you run the en-
water when replenishing. See page 224 in
gine.
Section 7−3 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
Items listed below should be checked
See page 211 in Section 7−2 for additional
from time to time, e.g. each time when
information.
refueling.
Engine oil level
Washer fluid
Check the level by the dipstick with the
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
tank. See page
227 in Section
7−3 for
on a level spot. See page 208 in Section
additional information.
7−2 for additional information.
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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.
smoothly and that all latches lock securely
specified.
See page 212 in Section 7−2 for addition-
in any position. Check that the latches
Fluid leaks
al information.
lock securely.
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
Exhaust system
Seat belts
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
If you notice any change in the sound of
Check that the seat belt system such as
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
buckles and retractors operate properly
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
the cause located and corrected immedi-
and smoothly. Make sure the belt webbing
found and corrected immediately.
ately.
(See
“Engine exhaust cautions” on
is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
Doors and trunk lid
page 133 in Section 2.)
Accelerator pedal
Check that both the doors operate
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
smoothly and all latches lock securely.
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Items listed below should be checked
Make sure the trunk lid secondary latch
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
Clutch pedal
secures the lid from opening when the
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
primary latch is released.
Lights
Brake pedal
Tire pressure
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
Check the pressure with a gauge ev-
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
ery two weeks, or at least once a
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Check the brake booster function.
month. See page 213 in Section 7−2
Service reminder indicators and warning
Brakes
for additional information.
buzzers
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check that all service reminder indicators
not pull to one side when applied.
and warning buzzers function properly.
Check the tires carefully for cuts,
Parking brake
damage or excessive wear. See page
Steering wheel
Check that the lever has the proper travel
215 in Section 7−2 for additional infor-
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
mation. When checking the tires,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
is held securely with only the parking
make sure no nuts are missing, and
brake applied.
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
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Does your vehicle need
Emissions Inspection and
repairing?
Maintenance (I/M) programs
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. Some impor-
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
(On−Board Diagnostics) checks.
tant clues are as follows:
repair.
The OBD system monitors the operation
D Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
of the emission control system. When the
CAUTION
OBD system determines that a problem
D Appreciable loss of power
exists somewhere in the emission control
D Strange engine noises
Do not continue driving with the ve-
system, the malfunction indicator lamp
D A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
comes on. In this case, your vehicle may
ter dripping from the air conditioning
rious vehicle damage and possibly
not pass the I/M test and need to be
after use is normal.)
personal injury.
repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to
service the vehicle.
D Change in exhaust sound
(This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
Even if the malfunction indicator lamp
leak. Drive with the windows open and
does not come on, your vehicle may not
have the exhaust system checked im-
pass the I/M test as readiness codes
mediately.)
have not been set in the OBD system.
D Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal
Readiness codes are automatically set
when cornering; uneven tire wear
during ordinary driving. However, when the
battery is disconnected or run down, the
D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
codes are erased. Also, depending on
straight on a level road
your driving habits, the codes may not be
D Strange noises related to suspension
completely set.
movement
Also, if the malfunction indicator lamp had
D Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
come on recently due to temporary mal-
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
function such as a loose fuel tank cap,
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
side when braking
D Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal
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The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips, but the
error code in the OBD system will not be
cleared unless about 40 trips or more are
taken.
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
even the malfunction indicator lamp does
not come on, contact your Toyota dealer
to prepare the vehicle for re−testing.
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SECTION 7− 1
DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Introduction
Engine compartment overview
198
Trunk room overview
199
Fuse locations
200
Do−it−yourself service precautions
201
Parts and tools
203
Positioning the jack
204
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Engine compartment overview
1. Fuse block
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil level dipstick
5. Engine coolant reservoir
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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
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Fuse locations
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Do−it−yourself service
precautions
CAUTION
If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
D When the engine is running, keep
given in this Section.
hands, clothing, and tools away
You should be aware that improper or in-
from the moving fan and engine
complete servicing may result in operating
drive
belts.
(Removing rings,
problems.
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Performing do−it−yourself maintenance
D Right after driving, the engine
during the warranty period may affect your
compartment and trunk room—the
warranty coverage. Read the separate
engine, radiator, exhaust manifold,
Toyota Warranty statement for details and
power steering fluid reservoir and
suggestions.
spark plug boots, etc.—will be hot.
This section gives instructions only for
So be careful not to touch them.
those items that are relatively easy for an
Oil, fluids and spark plugs may also
owner to perform. As explained in Section
be hot.
6, there are still a number of items that
D If the engine is hot, do not remove
must be done by a qualified technician
the coolant reservoir cap or air re-
with special tools.
lease valve or loosen the drain
For information on tools and parts for do−
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
it−yourself maintenance, see
“Parts and
D Do not leave anything that may
tools” on page
203.
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
Utmost care should be taken when work-
in the engine compartment.
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
you should be especially careful to ob-
low open flames around fuel or the
serve:
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
D Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
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