TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER 2005 W30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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Tires
Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure:
Except spare tire
Ti r e siz eTi r e inf lat ion pr es s ur e
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel size
Front185/55R15 81V180 (1.8, 26)156JJ
Rear215/45R16 86W220 (2.2, 32)167JJ
Spare tire
Ti r e siz e
Ti r e inf lat ion pr es s ur e
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel size
185/55R15 81V180 (1.8, 26)156JJ
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·Ibf):
103 (10.5, 76)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pres-
sure” through “Aluminum wheel precautions”, page 213 through 221 in Section 7−2.

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Fuses
SB73067
Trunk room
Fuses (type A)
1. 30 A: Spare fuse
2. 15 A: Spare fuse
3. 20 A: Spare fuse
4. RDI FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
5. ABS1 30 A: Anti−lock brake system
6. CDS FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
7. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Left−hand head-
light (high beam)
8. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: Right−hand
headlight (high beam)
9. WASHER 10 A: Windshield wiper and
washer
SB73025a
Trunk room
10. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system
11. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wiper and
washer
12. ECUIG 7.5 A: Power Steering system,
anti−lock brake system
13. FANIG 7.5 A: Electric cooling fans
14. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers
15. GAUGE 7.5 A: Power window system,
gauges and meters, back−up lights,
charging system, rear window defogger
system
16. SRS 7.5 A: SRS airbag system
SB73026b
Instrument panel
17. DEF 25 A: Rear window defogger sys-
tem
18. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
19. AM1 7.5 A: “GAUGE” “ACC” “TURN”
“ECU−IG” “WIPER” “WASHER” “SRS”
“HTR 10A” “FAN−IG” fuses
20. ACC 25 A: “RADIO2” “CIG” fuses
21. DOOR 15 A: Power door lock system
22. FR FOG 15A: Front fog light
23. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stop light, sequential manual transmis-
sion system

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SB73068a
Engine compartment
24. TAIL1 20 A: “TAIL2” “PANEL” fuses
25. D P/W 20 A: Power window system
26. P P/W 20 A: Power window system
27. RADIO1 15 A: Power antenna, audio
28. DOME 10 A: Clock
29. ECUB 10 A: Daytime running light
system, gauges and meters
30. TAIL2 10 A: Taillights, parking lights,
license plate lights, gauges and meters
31. PANEL 7.5 A: Clock, illuminations
32. RADIO2 7.5 A: Gauges and meters,
outside rear view mirror system, clock33. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter
34. I/UP 7.5 A: Engine idle up system
35. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
36. ECUB1 25 A: “ECU−B” “DOME” fuses
37. SMTB 10A: Sequential manual trans-
mission system
38. HORN 10 A: Horn
39. HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights, emergen-
cy flashers
40. AM2 15 A: Starter system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, SRS airbag
system
41. IG2 15 A: Ignition system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
42. EFI1 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, engine immobilizer system
43. ETCS 15A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
44. HPU 30A: Sequential manual transmis-
sion system
45. HEAD RH LWR 10A: Right−hand head-
light (low beam)46. HEAD LH LWR 10A: Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
47. EFI2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
48. ST 7.5 A: Starter system
49. SMTIG 10A: Sequential manual trans-
mission system
50. DRL NO.1 7.5 A: Daytime running light
system
Fuses (type B)
51. ABS2 50 A: Anti−lock brake system
52. EHPS 50 A: Power steering system
53. MAIN 40 A: Starter system, “DRL
NO.1” “HEAD LH LWR” “HEAD RH
LW R ” f u s e s
54. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system
Fuses (type C)
55. ALT 100 A: “AM1” “D P/W” “P P/W”
“DOOR” “STOP” “EHPS” “DEF” “TAIL1”
“OBD” “HTR 40A” fuses

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S.
OWNERS
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 9

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If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331).
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of ve-
hicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A., Inc.To contact NHTSA, you may ei-
ther call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll−free at 1−800−424−9393 (or
366−0123 in Washington, D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S.
Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hot-
line. Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners

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Publication No. OM17527U
Part No. 01999-17527
Printed in Japan 01−0409−00
MR2(
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Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 77. . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during break−in period 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 154. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
See page 130 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
48 L (12.7 gal., 10.6 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “Energy−Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 208 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 213 through 221.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 244.
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WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU  PLEASE BUCKLE UP
Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.
Toyota belts are:
Comfortable
Easy to use
Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper maintenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maintain your vehicle and
enables you to correctly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
Where to obtain the
Repair Manual
The repair manual for MR2 may be purchased
from any Toyota dealer or the Material Dis-
tribution Center. To purchase the repair manu-
al, please contact your Toyota dealer or call the
Material Distribution Center tollfree at
18006222033.
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electrical system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.