towing TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER 2003 W30 / 3.G User Guide

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CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the
power assist for the brakes and
steering will not work so steering
and braking will be much harder
than usual.
Do not tow with a cable or chain
when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position and/or when the
transmission is not in the neutral
gear position. Otherwise, you may
be involved in an unexpected acci-
dent.
—Installing towing eyelet
SB41065
1. Remove the towing eyelet cover on thebumper, using a flatbladed screwdriver
which is wrapped with a cloth.
SB41066
2. Use the towing eyelet in the tool bag.Secure it to the hole on the bumper by
turning clockwise. (For the tool bag
storage location, see “—Required tools
and spare tire” on page 169 in this
Section.)
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SB41067
3. Tighten the towing eyelet securely bya wheel nut wrench.
CAUTION
When installing the eyelet on the ve-
hicle, be sure to tighten the eyelet
securely. If the eyelet is loose, it may
come off when being towed and re-
sult in death or serious injury.
SD04002
In case the selector lever lock is not
released and the selector lever cannot
be moved even though the ignition
switch is turned to the ”ON” position,
follow the procedures below:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK” or “ACC” position. Make sure the
parking brake is applied.
2. Pry up the cover with a flatbladed screwdriver or equivalent.
SD04003
3. To push the link, insert a key orscrewdriver to the hole. The lever
can be operated while the link is
being pushed.
4. Shift into the ”N” position.
5. Reinsert the cover.
6. Start the engine while depressing the brake pedal.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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If you cannot shift the
sequential manual
transmission selector lever

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A
Adding washer fluid225
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Adjustment
Seats 30
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Seat belt 31
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Air conditioning system 113
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Airbags 37
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Aluminum wheel precautions 219 . . . . . . . .
Antiglare inside rear view mirror 66 . . . . .
Antilock brake system warning light 77
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Antitheft steering column lock 84 . . . . . . .
Appearance care Cleaning the interior 188
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Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 184
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Washing and waxing 185
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Auxiliary box 124
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Auxiliary catch, Trunk lid 15
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B
Battery
Checking battery condition 222 . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling safety 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging precautions 223 . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine 154 . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators 138 . . . . . .
Brake system 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 77 . . . . . . . . . . Brakes
Fluid level 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear limit indicators 138 . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakin tips 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness control 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Car audio system 101
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Carbon monoxide caution 133
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Cargo and luggage Capacity 149
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Distribution 150
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Stowage precautions 149
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Cassette player 102
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Checking and replacing fuses 224 . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires 213 . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 209
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Checking the engine oil level 206 . . . . . . . .
Checking power steering fluid 210 . . . . . . .
Child restraint Child restraint system 47
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Installation with seat belt 49
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Precautions 46
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Types of child restraint system 48 . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray 122
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Cleaning the interior 188
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Clock 122
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Cold weather operation 156
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Compact disc player 102
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Cooling system Coolant level 208
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166
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Radiator and condenser 209
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Radiator and reservoir 208
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Radiator cap 166
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Winter driving tips 156
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Corrosion prevention 184
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Cruise control 98
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Cup holders 127
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Defogger, Rear window 71
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Dimensions and weight 238
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 68
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Dinghy towing 157
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Directional signals 68
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Discharge warning light 77
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Doityourself maintenance
Parts and tools 203
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Service precautions 201
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Does your vehicle need
repairing? 195
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Driver ’s seat belt light 77
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Driver ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 77 . . . . .
Driving Driving tips 155,156
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Manual transmission 96
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Sequential manual transmission 85 . . . .
Driving tips Driving tips in various
conditions 155
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Driving with a manual transmission 96
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Economical driving158
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Good driving practice 96
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Winter driving tips 156
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During
Breakin 130
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E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel
and repairs 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system Battery 222,223 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 69 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of Blown fuse 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 69 . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot increase the
engine speed 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift the sequential manual transmission
selector lever 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 182 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls
while driving 165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 177 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 162 . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towing 177
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 195 . . . . . . .
Engine
Before starting the engine 154 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 208 . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 132 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification Number 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Threeway catalytic converter 132 . . . . .
Engine coolant Temperature gauge 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 74 . . . .
Engine immobilizer system 10 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil Winter driving tips 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas cautions 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire After changing wheels 175 . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing tire 173
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If you have a flat tire 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 171 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level Brake 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign countries, Operation in 132 . . . . . .
Front box 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light switch 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler door o pener 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 132 . . . . . . . . .
Gauge 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 132 . . . . .
Tank cap 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel information 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 132 . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses Fuse box 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SwitchEmergency flasher 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight, dimmer and
turn signal 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power door lock 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 65 . . . . . .
Power window 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 71 . . . . . . .
T
Tachometer 75
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Theft prevention labels 140
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Threeway catalytic converter 132 . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 64
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Tires Changing 173
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Flat tire 167
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Inflation pressure 211
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Related terms 146
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Replacing 213
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Rotation 216
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Size 143,242
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Snow tires and chains 217
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Spare 169
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Symbols 141
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) 142 . . . .
Tools 169
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Total load capacity 149
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Capacity 149
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Dinghy 157
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Emergency towing 178
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 177
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Trailer 158
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Trailer towing 158
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Trip meter 75
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Trunk lid (front) 15
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Trunk room (front) overview 199
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Turn signals 69
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Types of tires 152
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Uniform tire quality grading 144
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V
Vehicle identification
number (VIN) 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W
Warning buzzer 77
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Washer fluid Adding washer fluid 225
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Washing and waxing 185
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Wheels Aluminum wheel 219
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Replacing 218
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 71
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156
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