TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER 2001 (in English) Workshop Manual

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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system in some cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two−way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
 Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
 Modification of the front end struc-
ture
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
 Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure, con-
sole, steering column, steering
wheel or dashboard near the pas-
senger airbag
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This SRS airbag system has a service
reminder indicator to inform the driver of
operational problems. If either of the fol-
lowing conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the airbags. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ON" posi-
tion, or the light remains on.
The light comes on or flashes while
driving.
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In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible:
The SRS airbags have been inflated.
The front part of the vehicle (shaded
in the illustration) was involved in an
accident that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
The pad section of the steering wheel
or passenger airbag cover (shaded in
the illustration) is scratched, cracked,
or otherwise damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables
before contacting your Toyota dealer.

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Indicator light
This on−off switch is designed to dis-
able the passenger airbag in order to
allow usage, if necessary, of a member
of a passenger risk group identified in
TABLE 1 (on page 38) is occupying the
passenger seating position (For details,
see SRS driver and passenger airbags"
on page 36 in this section.)
Operate on−off switch as follows:
Insert key into the keyhole and turn it in
the glove box.
To turn passenger airbag on: Turn the key
clockwise to the ON" position.
To turn passenger airbag off: Turn the key
counterclockwise to the OFF" position.The indicator comes on when the passen-
ger airbag system is off.
To check the airbag cut−off system status,
turn the ignition switch to the ON" posi-
tion. The AIRBAG" warning light and the
OFF" indicator light should go on for
approximately 4 seconds. If the airbag
switch is turned off, the OFF" indicator
will continue to illuminate, and if the air-
bag switch is turned on, the OFF" indica-
tor will not illuminate.
CAUTION
Make sure that the indicator light is
off.
Do not turn off the passenger air-
bag manual on−off switch except
when a member of a passenger risk
group identified in TABLE 1 (on
page 38) is occupying the passen-
ger seating position.
When the passenger airbag manual
on−off switch is turned off, the pas-
senger airbag will not inflate in a
collision and turning off the pas-
senger airbag can reduce the occu-
pant protection which your vehicle
safety systems can provide to you
in certain accidents and increase
the likelihood of serious personal
injuries.
For details, see SRS driver and
passenger airbags" on page 36 in this
section.
Passenger airbag manual
on−off switch

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Toyota strongly urges the use of child
restraint systems for children small
enough to use them.
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.
now require the use of a child restraint
system.
Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.
CAUTION
For effective protection in automo-
bile accidents and sudden stops,
child must be properly restrained
using a seat belt or child restraint
system depending on the age and
size of the child. Holding a child in
your arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an acci-
dent, the child can be crushed
against the windshield, or between
you and the vehicle’s interior.
Toyota strongly urges use of a
proper child restraint system that
conforms to the size of the child.
Never put infant or child age 1 to
12 in a passenger risk group on the
passenger seat with the passenger
airbag manual on−off switch in the
ON" position. In the event of an
accident, the force of the rapid
inflation of the passenger airbag
can cause death or serious injury
to the child.
If you must put infant or child age
1 to 12 in a passenger risk group
on the passenger seat, make sure
the passenger airbag manual on−off
switch is in the OFF" position and
that the indicator light is on. (For
details, see SRS driver and
passenger airbags" on page 36 in
this section.
Make sure that you have complied
with all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint
manufacturer and that the system is
properly secured.
Child restraint system
A child restraint system for a small
child or baby must be properly re-
strained on the seat with the lap por-
tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must
carefully consult the manufacturer ’s in-
structions which accompany the child
restraint system.
To provide proper restraint, use a child
restraint system following the manufactur-
er ’s instructions about the appropriate age
and size of the child for the child restraint
system.
Install the child restraint system correctly
following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer. General directions are also
provided under the following illustrations.
Child restraint
Child restraint precautions

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CAUTION
Never put infant or child age 1 to
12 in a passenger risk group on the
passenger seat with the passenger
airbag manual on−off switch in the
ON" position. In the event of an
accident, the force of the rapid
inflation of the passenger airbag
can cause death or serious injury
to the child.
If you must put infant or child age
1 to 12 in a passenger risk group
on the passenger seat, make sure
the passenger airbag manual on−off
switch is in the OFF" position and
that the indicator light is on. (For
details, see SRS driver and
passenger airbags" on page 36 in
this section.)
After installing the child restraint
system, make sure it is secured in
place according to the manufactur-
er’s instructions. If it is not re-
strained securely, it may cause
death or serious injury to the child
in the event of a sudden stop or
accident.
When not using the child restraint system,
keep it secured with the seat belt or place
it in somewhere other than the passenger
compartment. This will prevent it from in-
juring passenger in the event of a sudden
stop or accident.Child restraint systems are divided into
the following 3 types according to the
child’s age and size.
(A) Infant seat
(B) Convertible seat
(C) Booster seat
Install the child restraint system following
the instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
Types of child restraint
system

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(A) Infant seat
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(B) Convertible seat
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(C) Booster seat
Installation with seat belt
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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat is used in rear−facing
position only.

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CAUTION
Never put a rear−facing child restraint
system on the passenger seat with
the passenger airbag manual on−off
switch in the ON" position. In the
event of an accident, the force of the
rapid inflation of the passenger air-
bag can cause death or serious injury
to the child.
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When you put a rear−facing child re-
straint system which belongs to a pas-
senger risk group on the passenger
seat, turn the passenger airbag manual
on−off switch counterclockwise to the
OFF" position. (For details, see  SRS
driver and passenger airbags" on page
36 in this section.)
The indicator comes on when the system
is off.
CAUTION
If you must put a rear−facing child
restraint system on the passenger
seat, make sure the passenger airbag
manual on−off switch is in the OFF"
position and that the indicator light is
on.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the infant seat following the
instructions provided by its manufactur-
er and insert the tab into the buckle
taking care not to twist the belt. Keep
the lap portion of the belt tight.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt are not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this can prevent your
child from properly latching the tab
and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your
Toyota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is
fixed.
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode. When the belt is
then retracted even slightly, it cannot
be extended.
To hold the infant seat securely, make
sure the belt is in the lock mode before
letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the infant seat firmlyagainst the seat cushion and seatback,
let the shoulder belt retract as far as
it will go to hold the infant seat secure-
ly.
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CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys-
tem in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
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4. To remove the infant seat, press thebuckle−release button and allow the
belt to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or older child passen-
ger.

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(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION
A convertible seat is used in forward−
facing or rear−facing position depend-
ing on the child’s age and size. When
installing, follow the manufacturer’s in-
struction about the applicable child’s
age and size as well as directions for
installing the child restraint system.
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CAUTION
Rear−facing child restraint system:
Never put a rear−facing child restraint
system on the passenger seat with
the passenger airbag manual on−off
switch in the ON" position. In the
event of an accident, the force of the
rapid inflation of the passenger air-
bag can cause death or serious injury
to the child.
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When you put a forward−facing or a
rear−facing child restraint system which
belongs to a passenger risk group on
the passenger seat, turn the passenger
airbag manual on−off switch counter-
clockwise to the OFF" position. (For
details, see SRS driver and passenger
airbags" on page 36 in this section.)
The indicator comes on when the system
is off.

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CAUTION
If you must put a rear−facing child
restraint system on the passenger
seat, make sure the passenger airbag
manual on−off switch is in the OFF"
position and that the indicator light is
on.
CAUTION
Forward−facing child restraint system:
A forward−facing child restraint sys-
tem which belongs to a passenger
risk group should never be put on
the passenger seat with the passen-
ger airbag manual on−off switch in
the ON" position, because the force
of the deploying passenger airbag
could cause death or serious injury
to the child in forward seating posi-
tion. (For details, see SRS driver
and passenger airbags" on page 36 in
this section.)
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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the convertible seat following
the instructions provided by its
manufacturer and insert the tab into
the buckle taking care not to twist the
belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt
tight.