check engine light TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER 2002 W30 / 3.G User Guide

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INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all seat controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
smoothly and that all latches lock securely
in any position. Check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles and retractors operate properly
and smoothly. Make sure the belt webbing
is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See page 203 in Section 73 for
additional information.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the see
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See page 189 in Section 72 for addition-
al information.
Radiator, condenser and hoses
Check that the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked with
leaves, dirt, or insects. See page 190 in
Section 72 for additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
water when replenishing. See pgae 200 in
Section 73 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See page 191 in Section 72 for addition-
al information.

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Checking the engine oil level
SB72010
Low levelFull level
Add oil O.K.
To o f u l l
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
1. To get a true reading, the vehicle should be on a level spot. After turning
off the engine, wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean with a rag.
3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the end.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
fill between the low level and the full level
on the dipstick is indicated below for ref-
erence.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the f iller cap handtight.
Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.): 1.3 (1.4, 1.1)
NOTICE
 Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
 Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
ENGINE OIL SELECTION
Use API grade SJ “EnergyConserving”,
SL “EnergyConserving” or ILSAC multi-
grade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 5W30 is the best choice for your
vehicle, for good fuel economy, and
good starting in cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W30 engine oil in
extremely low temperatures, the engine
may become difficult to start, so SAE
5W30 engine oil is recommended.

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Checking brake fluid
SB72015
To check the fluid level, simply look at
the seethrough reservoir. The level
should be between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear. So
be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it
may indicate a serious mechanical prob-
lem. If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir.
Remove and replace the reservoir cap by
hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted
line. This brings the fluid to the correct
level when you put the cap back on.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air, and excess moisture can cause a
dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the r
eservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water immediately. If
you still feel uncomfortable with your
eyes, go to the doctor.
NOTICE
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash
it off with water to prevent it from
damaging the parts or paint.
SB72002
Open
Close
If hot add
If cold addIf hot
O.K.
If cold
O.K.
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add Toyota P.S fluid
EH or equivalent.
Before checking the power steering
fluid, remove the cover inside the
trunk. (See “Replacing light bulbs” on
page 204 in Section 73.)
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60
°C—80 °C or 140 °F—175 °F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is cold (about room temperature,
10 °C—30 °C or 50 °F—85 °F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.
Checking power steering fluid

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NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
 When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (“” mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
 Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
 Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
—Checking battery c ondition
Z73001
Ty p e A
Ty p e BGreen Dark
Clear or
light yellow
Blue White Red
CHECKING BY INDICATOR
Check the battery condition by the indi-
cator color. Indicator color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e B
GreenBlueGood
DarkWhite
Charging
necessary. Have
battery checked
by your Toyota
dealer.
Clear orlight
yellow
Red
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may explode
causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
Spark plug type: DENSO SK16R11
NGK IFR5A11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043) ENGINE LUBRICATION
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With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Oil grade: API grade SJ “EnergyConserving”, SL
“EnergyConserving” or ILSAC multi-
grade engine oil is recommended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 10.4 (11.0, 9.2)
Coolant type: “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
With ethyleneglycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 °C (68 °F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.

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Adding washer fluid203
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Adjustment
Seats 28
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Seat belt 30
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Air conditioning system 107
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Airbags 36
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Aluminum wheel precautions 197 . . . . . . . .
Antiglare inside rear view mirror 59 . . . . .
Antilock brake system warning light 70
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Antitheft steering column lock 76 . . . . . . .
Appearance care Cleaning the interior 170
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Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 166
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Washing and waxing 167
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Auxiliary box 118
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Auxiliary catch, Trunk lid 14
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B
Battery
Checking battery condition 200 . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling safety 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging precautions 201 . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine 138 . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators 132 . . . . . .
Brake system 129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 70 . . . . . . . . . . Brakes
Fluid level 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear limit indicators 132 . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakin tips 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness control 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Car audio system 93
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Carbon monoxide caution 127
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Cassette player 94
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Checking and replacing fuses 202 . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 191
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Checking the engine oil level 188 . . . . . . . .
Checking power steering fluid 191 . . . . . . .
Child restraint Child restraint system 46
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Installation with seat belt 48
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Precautions 46
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Types of child restraint system 47 . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray 116
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Cleaning the interior 170
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Clock 116
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Cold weather operation 140
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Compact disc player 94
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Cooling system
Coolant level 189
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Engine overheating 150
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Radiator and condenser 190
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Radiator and reservoir 189
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Radiator cap 150
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Winter driving tips 140
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166
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Cruise control 90
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Cup holders 121
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D
Defogger, Rear window 65
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Dimensions and weight 214
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 62
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Dinghy towing 141
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Directional signals 62
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Discharge warning light 70
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Doityourself maintenance
Parts and tools 184
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Service precautions 183
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 177
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Driver ’s seat belt light 70
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Driver ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 70 . . . . .
Driving Driving tips 139,140
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Manual transmission 88
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Sequential manual transmission 77 . . . .
Driving tips
Driving tips in various conditions 139
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Driving with a manual
transmission 88
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Economical driving 142
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Good driving practice 88
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Winter driving tips 140
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During Breakin 124
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Economical drivingSaving money on both fuel
and repairs 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system Battery 200,201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 182 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 63 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of Blown fuse 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 63 . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot increase the engine speed 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift the sequential manual transmission
selector lever 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 146 . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 178 . . . . . . .
Engine Before starting the engine 138 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 189 . . . . . . . . Emission control device 126
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Engine compartment 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Threeway catalytic converter 126 . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 68 . . . .
Engine immobiliser system 10 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil Winter driving tips 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas cautions 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire
After changing wheels 158 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tire 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel nuts 157
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Floor mat 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level Brake 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign countries, Operation in 126 . . . . . .
Front box 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler door o pener 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 126 . . . . . . . . .
Gauge 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 126 . . . . .
Tank cap 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel information 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 126 . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses Fuse box 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 182 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Gauge
Engine temperature 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice Manual transmission 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .