lock TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER 2002 W30 / 3.G User Guide

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3. Hold the engine hood open byinserting the support rod into the
slot.
Before closing the engine hood, check to
see that you have not forgotten any tools,
rags, etc. and return the support rod to its
clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the
engine hood and make sure it locks into
place. If necessary, press down gently on
the rear edge to lock it.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the engine hood securely from falling
down on to your head or body.
NOTICE
Be sure to return the support rod to
its clip before closing the engine
hood. Closing the engine hood with
the support rod up could cause the
engine hood to bend.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
ENGINE HOOD
To lock: Turn the key clockwise.
The engine hood lock release lever can
be locked by the key.
When leaving the vehicle with the soft top
lowered, make sure to lock the engine
hood lock release lever with the key.
The fuel filler door o pener lever is locked
at the same time.

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Fuel tank cap
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This indicates that the fuel filler door
is on the left side of your vehicle.
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1. To open the fuel filler door, pull thelever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
The fuel filler door o pener lever can be
locked by the key.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turnthe cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang the
tether as shown in the illustration.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When insta lling,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel sp illage in
case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It is designed
to regulate fuel tank pressure.SB12087
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH FUEL
TANK CAP
To lock: Turn the key clockwise.
The fuel filler door o pener lever can be
locked by the key.
When leaving the vehicle with the soft top
lowered, make sure to lock the fuel filler
door opener lever with the key.
The engine hood lock release lever is
locked at the same time.

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—Lowering the soft top
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1. Lower both side windows and sunvisors. Then pull down the lock
levers on both sides of the vehicle
fully while pushing down the button.
Be sure not to leave any object on the
folding board.
If the battery is discharged and the win-
dows cannot be lowered, open both the
doors.
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2. Stand outside of the vehicle and pull the soft top up holding the part
shown in dark color in the
illustration.
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3. Lower the soft top backwardpressing the rear window glass down
softly.

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CAUTION
To prevent personal injury, do not
grasp the part shown in dark color in
the illustration.
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4. Fold the soft top slowly and house itcompletely.
Press down the soft top toward the front
from the rear and lock it. You will hear
click sound when the soft top is complete-
ly housed.
Shake the soft top up and down softly to
check whether the soft top is fixed se-
curely.
Raise both sun visors.
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Folding board
Flare
NOTICE
Do not lower the soft top while
placing a luggage which is higher
than the bottom edge of the flare
inside the luggage space. The lug-
gage may be damaged by hitting
the folding board or the improperly
folded soft top may flap in the wind
and cause an accident.
 Do not place any objects on the
folding board. Such objects may
damage the folding board or cause
an unexpected accident by moving
while the vehicle is driven.

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—Air deflector
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The air deflector will reduce the wind
from the rear of the vehicle when the
vehicle is running with the soft top
lowered. Pull up to use.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol or other solvents
for the air deflector. Because they
could damage the air deflector’s resin
material.
—Raising the soft top
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1. Lower both side windows and sunvisors. Then pull down the lock
release lever towards the front of
the vehicle and release the lock of
the soft top.
NOTICE
Always lower the sun visor when rais-
ing the soft top. The sun visor may
be damaged if the soft top is locked
with the sun visor raised.
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2. Stand outside of the vehicle and pullthe soft top out slowly holding the
part shown in dark color in the
illustration. Then move the soft top
toward the upper part of the frame
of the front window glass.
NOTICE
Lower the windows before raising the
soft top. Otherwise, the soft top may
not lock securely.

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CAUTION
To prevent personal injury, do not
grasp the part shown in dark color in
the illustration.
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3. Be seated in the seat and hold thehandle on the center of the front
soft top frame. Then press the soft
top softly against the frame of the
front window glass.
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4. Keep pressing the soft top againstthe frame of the front window glass
and fix the soft top by pushing up
the right and the left lock levers
until a click is heard.
Check that lock is securely hung on the
hook on the body side when pushing the
lock levers up.

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Hook on body sideLockHook on body side
If the lock is not hung easily, give your
hand to the lock for helping to hang it
on the hook on the body side.
Fix the lock on the hook of the body side
and check whether or not it is securely
locked by swinging the lock to the front
and the rear, and the right and the left.
Confirm that the levers are locked secure-
ly.
Raise both sun visors.

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Seats—
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do
not allow any passengers sitting in
the luggage space. Persons not
properly seated and/or properly re-
strained by seat belts can be se-
verely injured in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
While the vehicle is moving, do not
allow any passenger to stand up in
the vehicle. Severe injuries can oc-
cur in the event of emergency brak-
ing or a collision.
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of
the driver.
CAUTION
Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.
After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
Do not put objects under the seats.
The objects may interfere with the
seatlock mechanism or unexpect-
edly push up the seat position ad-
justing lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may jam
your hands or fingers.
—Seat adjustment precautions

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—Seat belts
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Adjust the seat as needed and sit up
straight and well back in the seat. To
fasten your belt, pull it out of the re-
tractor and insert the tab into the
buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts
to your size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a
sudden stop or on impact. It also may
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A
slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend, and you can move around freely.If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the
retractor, firmly pull the belt and release
it. You will then be able to smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.
When a passenger ’s shoulder belt is com-
pletely extended and is then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that
position and cannot be extended. This fea-
ture is used to hold the child restraint
system securely. (For details, see “Child
restraint—” on page 46 in this section.) To
free the belt again, fully retract the belt
and then pull the belt out once more.CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat
until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
protect an adult occupant or your
child from injury.
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Ta k e u p
slack
To o h i g h
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hips as possibleTa k e u p
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To o h i g h
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Adjust the position of the lap and
shoulder belts.
Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips—not on your waist, then ad-
just it to a snug fit by pulling the s houlder
portion upward through the latch plate.