Toyota MR2 Spyder (2005 year). Instruction — part 10
Cup holders
The cup holders are designed for hold-
NOTICE
ing cups or drink−cans securely in its
z Do not place tapered things or a
holes.
long luggage into the luggage
Front: To use the cup holders, pull them
space. That may damage the water
out.
receiving bag installed behind the
side trims.
CAUTION
z Do not lower the soft top with a
long luggage loaded. The luggage
D Do not place anything else other
may touch the lower portion of the
than cups or drink−cans in the cup
soft top side rails and may be dam-
holders, as such items may be
aged.
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly injure people in the
z Never remove the side trims except
Front
vehicle during sudden braking or an
when loading a long luggage. Other-
accident.
wise, the luggage may move while
driving and damage the water re-
D Front only: To reduce the chance of
ceiving bag or the luggage may be
injury in case of an accident or a
damaged when the soft top is
sudden stop while driving, keep the
opened.
cup holder closed when it is not in
use.
Center console
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Floor mat
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. Fix the floor mat with lock-
placed on the floor carpet. If the floor
ing clip into the holes in the floor carpet.
mat slips and interferes with the
movement of the pedals during driv-
ing, it may cause an accident.
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SECTION 2
INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
Information before driving your Toyota
Break−in period
130
Fuel
130
Fuel pump shut off system
132
Operation in foreign countries
132
Three−way catalytic converter
132
Engine exhaust cautions
133
Facts about engine oil consumption
134
Iridium−tipped spark plugs
135
Brake system
135
Brake pad wear limit indicators
138
Limited−slip differential
139
Your Toyota’s identification
139
Theft prevention labels
140
Suspension and chassis
140
Tire information
141
Vehicle load limits
149
Cargo and luggage
149
Types of tires
152
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Break−in period
Fuel
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
FUEL TYPE
If your engine knocks...
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
Your new vehicle must use only
If you detect heavy knocking even when
break−in. But following a few simple tips
unleaded gasoline.
using the recommended fuel, or if you
for the first
1600 km (1000 miles) can add
hear steady knocking while holding a
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-
D Avoid full throttle acceleration when
leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-
However, occasionally, you may notice
starting and driving.
dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will
light knocking for a short time while accel-
not.
erating or driving up hills. This is normal
D Avoid racing the engine.
and there is no need for concern.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use
D Try to avoid hard stops during the first
should meet specifications of ASTM
GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENT
300 km (200 miles).
D4814 in the U.S.A.
ADDITIVES
D Do not drive slowly with the transmis-
Toyota recommends the use of gaso-
sion in a high gear.
NOTICE
lines that contain detergent additives to
D Do not drive for a long time at any
avoid build−up of engine deposits.
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
single speed, either fast or slow.
leaded gasoline will cause the three−
However, all gasoline sold in the U.S con-
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
tains detergent additives to keep clean
fectiveness and the emission control
and/or clean intake systems.
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.
OCTANE RATING
Select Octane Rating 87
(Research Oc-
tane Number 91) or higher.
Use of unleaded fuel with an octane num-
ber or rating lower than stated above will
cause persistent heavy knocking. If se-
vere, this will lead to engine damage.
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QUALITY GASOLINE
OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE
NOTICE
Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.,
Toyota allows the use of oxygenate
Europe and Japan have developed a
blended gasoline where the oxygenate
z Do not use gasohol other than
specification for quality fuel named
content is up to
10% ethanol or
15%
stated above. It will cause fuel sys-
World−Wide Fuel Charter
(WWFC) that
MTBE. If you use gasohol in your
tem damage or vehicle performance
is expected to be applied world wide.
Toyota, be sure that it has an octane
problems.
The WWFC consists of four categories
rating no lower than 87.
z If driveability problems occur
(poor
that depend on required emission lev-
Toyota does not recommend the use of
hot starting, vaporizing, engine
els. In the U.S., category
3 has been
gasoline containing methanol.
knock, etc.), discontinue the use.
adopted. The WWFC improves air quali-
GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT
z Take care not to spill gasohol dur-
ty by providing for better emissions in
ing refueling. Gasohol may cause
vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction
Some gasoline contain an octane en-
paint damage.
through better vehicle performance.
hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
cropentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Toyota does not recommend the use of
Cleaner burning gasoline, including re-
gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-
48 L (12.7 gal.,
10.6 Imp. gal.)
formulated gasoline that contains oxy-
taining MMT is used, your emission con-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE is
trol system may be adversely affected.
available in many areas.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner
strument cluster may come on. If this
burning gasoline and appropriately blended
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for
reformulated gasoline. These types of gas-
service.
oline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
GASOLINE QUALITY
mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im-
prove air quality.
In a very few cases, you may experience
driveability problems caused by the partic-
ular gasoline that you are using. If you
continue to have unacceptable driveability,
try changing gasoline brands. If this does
not rectify your problem, then consult your
Toyota dealer.
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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
plying fuel to the engine to minimize the
another country...
risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls
First, comply with the vehicle registration
or an airbag inflates upon collision. To
laws.
restart the engine after the fuel pump shut
Second, confirm the availability of the cor-
off system activates, turn the ignition
rect fuel
(unleaded and minimum octane
switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and start
number).
it.
CAUTION
Inspect the ground under the vehicle
before restarting the engine. If you
find that liquid has leaked onto the
ground, it is the fuel system has
The three−way catalytic converter is an
been damaged and it is in need of
emission control device installed in the
repair. In this case, do not restart the
exhaust system.
engine.
Its purpose is to reduce pollutants in the
exhaust gas.
CAUTION
D Keep people and combustible mate-
rials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.
D Do not drive, idle or park your ve-
hicle over anything that might burn
easily such as grass, leaves, paper
or rags.
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Engine exhaust cautions
NOTICE
z If the engine becomes difficult to
CAUTION
start or stalls frequently, take your
A large amount of unburned gases
vehicle in for a check−up as soon
D 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. It
and create a fire hazard. To prevent
three−way catalytic converter sys-
can cause unconsciousness or even
this and other damage, observe the
tem best.
death.
following precautions:
z To ensure that the three−way cata-
D Make sure the exhaust system has
z Use only unleaded gasoline.
lytic converter and the entire emis-
no holes or loose connections. The
z Do not drive with an extremely low
sion control system operate proper-
system should be checked from
fuel level; running out of fuel could
ly, your vehicle must receive the
time to time. If you hit something,
cause the engine to misfire, creat-
periodic inspections required by the
or notice a change in the sound of
ing an excessive load on the three−
Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For
the exhaust, have the system
way catalytic converter.
scheduled maintenance information,
checked immediately.
z Do not allow the engine to run at
refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
D Do not run the engine in a garage
idle speed for more than
20 min-
Guide”
or
“Owner’s
Manual
or enclosed area except for the
utes.
Supplement”.
time needed to drive the vehicle in
z Avoid racing the engine.
or out. The exhaust gases cannot
escape, making this a particularly
z Do not push−start or pull−start your
dangerous situation.
vehicle.
D Do not remain for a long time in a
z Do not turn off the ignition while
parked vehicle with the engine run-
the vehicle is moving.
ning. If it is unavoidable, however,
z Keep your engine in good running
do so only in an unconfined area
order. Malfunctions in the engine
and adjust the heating or cooling
electrical system, electronic ignition
system to force outside air into the
system/distributor ignition system
vehicle.
or fuel system could cause an ex-
tremely high three−way catalytic
converter temperature.
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Facts about engine oil
consumption
FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
The amount of engine oil consumed de-
D 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-
vehicle is driven under.
engine, and plays a major role in main-
shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-
taining the engine in proper working order.
More oil is consumed by high−speed driv-
er obstructions.
ing and frequent acceleration and decel-
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
D If you smell exhaust fumes in the
eration.
It is normal that an engine should con-
vehicle, drive with the windows
A new engine consumes more oil, since
sume some engine oil during normal
open. Have the cause immediately
its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls
engine operation. The causes of oil
located and corrected.
have not become conditioned.
consumption in a normal engine are as
follows.
Oil consumption: Max.
1.0 L per
1000
km (1.1 qts./600 miles,
0.9 lmp.qts./600
D Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
miles)
rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil
is left on the cylinder wall when a pis-
When judging the amount of oil con-
ton moves downwards in the cylinder.
sumption, note that the oil may become
High negative pressure generated when
diluted and make it difficult to judge
the vehicle is decelerating sucks some
the true level accurately.
of this oil into the combustion chamber.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
This oil as well as some part of the oil
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
film left on the cylinder wall is burned
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
by the high temperature combustion
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
gases during the combustion process.
after
1000 km (600 miles) or more. This
D Oil is also used to lubricate the stems
is because the oil is gradually becoming
of the intake valves. Some of this oil
diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
is sucked into the combustion chamber
appear that the oil level has not changed.
together with the intake air and is
The diluting ingredients evaporate out
burned along with the fuel. High tem-
when the vehicle is then driven at high
perature exhaust gases also burn the
speeds, as on an expressway, making it
oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve
appear that oil is excessively consumed
stems.
after driving at high speeds.
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Iridium−tipped spark plugs
Brake system
IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The tandem master cylinder brake system
CHECK
is a hydraulic system with two separate
One of the most important points in prop-
sub−systems. If either sub−system should
er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-
fail, the other will still work. However, the
gine oil at the optimum level so that oil
pedal will be harder to press, and your
function will not be impaired. Therefore, it
stopping distance will increase. Also, the
is essential that the oil level be checked
brake system warning light may come on.
regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil
level be checked every time you refuel
CAUTION
the vehicle.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a
NOTICE
single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
Your engine is fitted with iridium−tipped
due to insufficient oil.
BRAKE BOOSTER
spark plugs.
The brake booster uses engine vacuum to
For detailed information on oil level check,
power−assist the brakes. If the engine
NOTICE
see
“Checking the engine oil level” on
should quit while you are driving, you can
page 208 in Section 7−2.
Use only iridium−tipped spark plugs
bring the vehicle to a stop with normal
and do not adjust gaps for your en-
pedal pressure. There is enough reserved
gine performance and smooth drive-
vacuum for one or two stops but no more!
ability.
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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 the anti−lock brake system
D Do not pump the brake pedal if the
tion of the system:
function is in action, you may feel the
engine stalls. Each push on the
brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.
D You may hear the anti−lock brake sys-
pedal uses up your reserved vacu-
In this situation, to let the anti−lock
tem operating and feel the brake pedal
um.
brake system work for you, just hold the
pulsating and the vibrations of the ve-
D Even if the power assist is com-
brake pedal down more firmly. Do not
hicle body and steering wheel. You
pletely lost, the brakes will still
pump the brake in a panic stop. This
may also hear the motor sound in the
work. But you will have to push the
will
result
in
reduced
braking
front trunk room even after the vehicle
pedal hard, much harder than nor-
performance.
is stopped.
mal. And your braking distance will
D At the end of the anti−lock brake sys-
increase.
The anti−lock brake system becomes op-
tem activation, the brake pedal may
erative after the vehicle has accelerated
move a little forward.
to a speed in excess of approximately 10
ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the
The anti−lock brake system is designed
vehicle decelerates to a speed below
CAUTION
to automatically help prevent lock−up of
approximately
5 km/h (3 mph).
the wheels during a sudden braking or
Do not overestimate the anti−lock
Depressing the brake pedal on slippery
braking on slippery road surfaces. This
brake system: Although the anti−lock
road surfaces such as on a manhole cov-
assists in providing directional stability
brake system assists in providing ve-
er, a steel plate at a construction site,
and steering performance of the vehicle
hicle control, it is still important to
joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day
under these circumstances.
drive with all due care and maintain
tends to activate the anti−lock brake sys-
a moderate speed and safe distance
tem.
from the vehicle in front of you, be-
You may hear a click or motor sound in
cause there are limits to the vehicle
the front trunk room for a few seconds
stability and effectiveness of steering
when the engine is started or just after
wheel operation even with the anti−
the vehicle begins to move. This means
lock brake system on.
that the anti−lock brake system is in the
self check mode, and does not indicate a
malfunction.
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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.
tive wheels’ turning speeds. The use
of tires other than specified may fail
Anti−lock brake system is not de-
to detect the accurate turning speed
signed to shorten the stopping dis-
resulting in a longer stopping dis-
tance: Always drive at a moderate
tance.
speed and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Compared with vehicles without an
anti−lock brake system, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping dis-
tance in the following cases:
“ABS” warning light
D Driving on rough, gravel or snow−
The light comes on when the ignition key
covered roads.
is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti−
lock brake system works properly, the
D Driving with tire chains installed.
light turns off after a few seconds. There-
D Driving over the steps such as the
after, if the system malfunctions, the light
joints on the road.
comes on again.
D Driving on roads where the road
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
surface is pitted or has other differ-
the brake system warning light is off), the
ences in surface height.
anti−lock brake system does not operate,
but the brake system still operates con-
ventionally.
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Brake pad wear limit indicators
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
CAUTION
anti−lock brake system does not operate
If the “ABS” warning light remains on
so that the wheels could lock up during
together with the brake system warn-
a sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces.
ing light, immediately stop your ve-
hicle at a safe place and contact your
If either of the following conditions oc-
Toyota dealer.
cur, this indicates a malfunction some-
In this case, not only the anti−lock
where in the components monitored by
the warning light system. Contact your
brake system will fail but also the
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
service the vehicle.
ble during braking.
D The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the
“ON” posi-
The brake pad wear limit indicators on
tion, or remains on.
your disc brakes give a warning noise
D The light comes on while you are driv-
when the brake pads are worn to where
ing.
replacement is required.
A warning light turning on briefly during
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise
operation does not indicate a problem.
while driving, have the brake pads
checked and replaced by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-
tor damage can result if the pads are not
replaced when necessary.
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Your Toyota’s identification—
Limited−slip differential
—Vehicle identification
(on some models)
number
Some Toyotas are equipped with a limit-
ed−slip differential. If one of the rear
wheels begins to spin, the limited−slip dif-
ferential is designed to aid traction by
automatically transmitting driving force to
the other rear wheel. If you are not sure
whether your vehicle is equipped with one,
you can ask your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by a jack.
The vehicle could be driven off the
jack and could pose a danger or re-
The vehicle identification number
(VIN)
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is
sult in serious injury.
is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
also on the Certification Label.
This number is on the left top of the
instrument panel, and can be seen
NOTICE
through the windshield from outside.
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-
cur with another tire type.
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—Engine number
Theft prevention labels
Suspension and chassis
Your new vehicle carries theft preven-
tion labels which are approximately
47
CAUTION
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. It
the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat-
can cause dangerous handling charac-
ing the tracing and recovery of parts from
teristics, resulting in loss of control.
stolen vehicles. The label is designed so
that once it is applied to a surface, any
attempt to remove it will result in destroy-
ing the integrity of the label. Transferring
these labels intact from one part to anoth-
er, will be impossible.
NOTICE
The engine number is stamped on the
You should not attempt to remove the
engine block as shown.
theft prevention labels as it may vio-
late certain state or federal laws.
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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.
Maximum cold tire inflation
pressure—This means the pres-
sure to which a tire may be in-
flated. For recommended cold tire
inflation pressure, see “Tires” on
page 244.
4.
Load limit at maximum cold tire
inflation pressure—For details,
see “Checking and replacing tires”
on page 215.
5.
Location of tread wear indica-
tors—For details, see “Checking
and replacing tires” on page 215.
6.
Turning
indicator—Some
vehicles are equipped with
directional tires. For details, see
“Rotating tires” on page 218.
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