warning TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER 2003 W30 / 3.G Owner's Manual
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CAUTION
In case the gear shift is not com-
pleted before the ignition switch is
turned off, the gear may not be en-
gaged properly preventing the vehicle
from parking with gear. When park-
ing, always confirm the gear position
by the gear position indicator. On a
level surface or a downhill, the gear
should be put in reverse, and in the
1st on an uphill. Otherwise, the ve-
hicle may move, and cause an unex-
pected accident. If the gear is left in
the neutral gear position, the vehicle
can not be parked with the gear en-
gaged.
(j) Cancel from parking with gear
Depress the brake pedal, and turn the
ignition switch to the “ON” position. The
selector lever lock will be released.
Then, shift the selector lever to the “N”
position. The gear will be disengaged.
(k) Warning Functions
A warning buzzer will sound or the indica-
tor will flash under the following condi-
tions:Warning buzzer (long pulse sound)
It may sound when the selector lever
is shifted to the “S” or “R” position
while racing the engine.
The clutch is heated with excessive
load.
The ignition switch is turned to the
“OFF” position with the gear in 2nd or
either 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th.
In this case, turn the ignition switch to the
“ON” position once and shift the selector
lever to the “S” or “R” position, then turn
the ignition switch to “OFF” position.
During a stop, the driver ’s door is
opened with the selector lever in the
“S” position while the engine is run-
ning.
Warning buzzer (short pulse sound)
The transmission is shifted down to a
gear where the engine is over revving.
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“N” indicator flashing
The selector lever is shifted to the “R”
position while the vehicle speed is over
3 km/h (2 mph).
The selector lever is shifted to the “S”
from “R” position while backing up with
the vehicle speed over 8 km/h (5 mph).
The selector lever is operated exces-
sively and continuously, then shifted to
the “S” or “R” position.
In this case, shift the selector lever to the
“N” position once, and wait for a few sec-
onds, shift the selector lever again to the
“S” or “R” position.
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The selector lever is shifted from the
“N” position to the “S” or “R” position
soon after starting the engine.
In this case, shift the selector lever to the
“N” position once, and after a few sec-
onds, shift the selector lever again to the
“S” or “R” position.
When the selector lever is shifted to
the “S” position while starting the en-
gine, the selector lever position and
the gear position do not match.
In this case, shift the selector lever to the
“N” position once and confirm that the
engine has started. Then, shift the selec-
tor lever to the “S” or “R” position.
At the same time when turning the igni-
tion switch to the “ON” position and
shifting the selector lever from the “N”
position to the “S” or “R” position.
In this case, shift the selector lever to the
“N” position once, then shift the selector
lever again to the “S” or “R” position.
At the same time when turning the igni-
tion switch to the “OFF” position and
shifting the selector lever from the “N”
to the “S” or “R” position. In this case, turn the ignition “ON” before
operate the shift lever. Shift the selector
lever to the “N” position once, then shift
the selector lever again to the “S” or “R”
position.
“N” indicator flashing and warning
buzzer (long pulse sound) beeping.
The system is re trying shift operation
from the “N” to “S” or “R” position due
to shift failure.
Stopping for more than 90 seconds
without depressing the brake pedal,
while the engine is running with the
selector lever in the “S” position.
10 seconds after the driver ’s door is
opened with the selector lever in the
“S” position while the engine is run-
ning.
Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and shift the selector lever
from the “N” to “S” position at the
same time.
If this condition lasts for a long time, shift
the selector lever to the “N” position once
and shift the selector lever again to the
“S” or “R” position.
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“1st” indicator blinking
At the same time when turning the igni-
tion switch to the “ON” position and
shifting the selector lever from the “S”
position to the “N” or “R” position.
At the same time when turning the igni-
tion switch to the “OFF” position and
shifting the selector lever from the “S”
to “N” position.
In this case, shift the selector lever to the
“S” position once, then shift the selector
lever again to the “N” position.
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If you need acceleration—for example,
when passing—depress the accelerator
pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed
the set speed. When you release it, the
vehicle will return to the speed set prior
to the acceleration.
CAUTION
While driving with the cruise control
on, do not shift to the “N” position,
as this may cause engine racing or
overrevving.
CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED
You can cancel the preset speed by:a. Pulling the lever in the “CANCEL” direction and releasing it.
b. Depressing the brake pedal.
c. Shifting upward or downward.
If the vehicle speed falls below about 40
km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will auto-
matically cancel out.
If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10
mph) below the preset speed, the preset
speed will also automatically cancel out. If the preset speed automatically cancels
out other than for the above cases, have
your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal-
er at the earliest opportunity.
RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED
Push the lever up in the “RES/ACC” direc-
tion and hold it. Release the lever when
the desired speed is attained. While the
lever is held upward, the vehicle will grad-
ually gain speed.
However, a faster way to reset is to ac-
celerate the vehicle and then push the
lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction.
RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED
Push the lever down in the “SET/COAST”
direction and hold it. Release the lever
when the desired speed is attained. While
the lever is held down, the vehicle speed
will gradually decrease.
However, a faster way to reset is to de-
press the brake pedal and then push the
lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction.
RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED
If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling
the control lever, by depressing the brake
pedal, or by shifting upward or downward
the selector lever, pushing the lever up in
the “RES/ACC” direction will restore the
speed set prior to cancellation.
However, once the vehicle speed falls be-
low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset
speed will not be resumed.
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING
If the “CRUISE” indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes when using the
cruise control, press the “CRUISE ON
OFF” button to turn the system off and
then press it again to turn it on.
If any of the following conditions then oc-
curs, there is some trouble in the cruise
control system.
The indicator light does not come on.
The indicator light flashes again.
The indicator light goes out after it
comes on.
If this is the case, contact your Toyota
dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
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IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
One of the most important points in prop-
er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-
gine oil at the optimum level so that oil
function will not be impaired. Therefore, it
is essential that the oil level be checked
regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil
level be checked every time you refuel
the vehicle.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check,
see “Checking the engine oil level” on
page 206 in Section 7 2.
Iridium tipped spark plugs
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Your engine is fitted with iridium tipped
spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use only iridium tipped spark plugs
and do not adjust gaps for your en-
gine performance and smooth drive-
ability.
Brake system
The tandem master cylinder brake system
is a hydraulic system with two separate
sub systems. If either sub system should
fail, the other will still work. However, the
pedal will be harder to press, and your
stopping distance will increase. Also, the
brake system warning light may come on.
CAUTION
Do not drive your vehicle with only a
single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
BRAKE BOOSTER
The brake booster uses engine vacuum to
power assist the brakes. If the engine
should quit while you are driving, you can
bring the vehicle to a stop with normal
pedal pressure. There is enough reserved
vacuum for one or two stops but no more!
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