TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER 2002 W30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S.
OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADING
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners224
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Uniform tire quality grading 225
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Uniform tire quality grading
This information has been prepared in ac-
cordance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation. It provides the purchasers and/
or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire
quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
DOT quality grades—All passenger car
tires must conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to these
grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example: Treadwear
200 Traction AA Temperature ATreadwear—
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear rate
of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may de-
part significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B, C— The traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C, and they represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straighta-
head) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction. Temperature A, B, C—
The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire to de-
generate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a lev-
el of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this
tire are established for a tire that is prop-
erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.

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INDEX
SECTION 10

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A
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corrosion prevention
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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Hazard switch63
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Headlight switch 62
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High speed operation During breakin 124
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Hood release, Engine 16
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How to start the engine 138
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I
Identification
Engine 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel Cigarette lighter and ashtray 116 . . . . . . .
Clock 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip meter 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control 64 . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel overview 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iridiumtipped spark plugs 129 . . . . . . . . . .
J
Jack
Location 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the jack 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 74
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Keys 8,164
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L
Light bulbs
Backup lights 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights 208 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights 208 . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate lights 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal lights 209 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal, stop/tail, stop and backup lights 209 . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, replacing 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light reminder buzzer 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limitedslip differential 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock
Side doors 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 70 . . . . . . . . . . .
Low engine oil pressure warning light 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage space 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage stowage precautions 132 . . . . . . .
M
Maintenance
Doityourself maintenance 183 . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 177 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 175 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 174 . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 174 . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 70 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission Driving with a
manual transmission 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed Manual transmission 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sequential manual transmission 77 . . . .
Mirror Antiglare inside rear view 59 . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors
Folding rear view 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N
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Odometer69
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Oil
Consumption 128
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Power steering 191
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viscosity and grade 188,215
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Oil power steering 191
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Open door warning light 70
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Operation in foreign countries 126 . . . . . . .
Overheating, Engine 150
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Overheating, Engine coolant 68
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Overview
Engine compartment 180
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Instrument cluster 4
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Instrument panel 2
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P
Parking brake
Operation 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake reminder light 70 . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger airbag manual onoff switch 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger ’s seat belt
reminder light 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power door lock switch 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 58 . . . . . . . .
Power steering fluied level 191 . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window lock switch 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 34 . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R
Radiator
Coolant, Engine 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror,
Antiglare inside 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror, Power controlled 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors, Folding 58 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors, Outside 58 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 65 . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S
Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts Cleaning 170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 34 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sequential manual transmission
Driving with a sequential manual transmission 77 . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 174 . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators 70 . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side vents 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Soft top 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs
lrigiumtipped spark plugs 129 . . . . . . . .
Specifications 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver and
passenger airbags 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Column lock 76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 135 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch Emergency flasher 63
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Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 62
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Ignition 76
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Rear window defogger 65
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Power door lock 12
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