charging TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER 2005 W30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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(d) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being
discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.
The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to
the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.
(e) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
cause for concern if it then goes out when
the engine is accelerated slightly.The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light on—even for one block.
It may ruin the engine.
(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position and
goes off after the engine starts. This
means that the warning light system is
operation properly.
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
following.
Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.
Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.If the lamp does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...
There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, emission control system, elec-
tronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warn-
ing light system itself.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
If engine speed does not increase when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in the elec-
tronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-
er, if you depress the accelerator pedal
more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic
throttle control system is corrected during
low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and
the ignition key is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.

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SB41040
Connecting point
Do not connect the cable to or near
any part that moves when the engine
is cranked.
CAUTION
When making the connections, to
avoid serious injury, do not lean over
the battery or accidentally let the
jumper cables or clamps touch any-
thing except the correct battery termi-
nals or the ground.
5.Sequential manual transmission: Turn
the ignition switch to “ON” position.
Hold down the brake pedal firmly, and
place the selector lever to “N” position.
Make sure that the “N” indicator in the
instrument cluster comes on. Then
start your engine in a normal way.
Manual transmission: Start your en-
gine in the normal way.
After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm
for several minutes with the accelerator
pedal lightly depressed.
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the
exact reverse order: the negative cable
and then the positive cable.
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover
cloths—they may now contain sulfuric
acid.
8. If removed, replace all the battery vent
plugs.
If the cause of your battery discharging is
not apparent (for example, lights left on),
you should have it checked at your Toyota
dealer.
If the first start attempt is not success-
ful...Check that the clamp on the jumper
cables are tight. Recharge the discharged
battery with the jumper cables connected
for several minutes and restart your en-
gine in the normal way.
If another attempt is not successful, the
battery may be depleted. Have it checked
at your Toyota dealer.

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DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Electrical components
Checking battery condition224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery recharging precautions225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing fuses226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding washer fluid227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing light bulbs228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 7 3

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NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (“” mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
—Checking battery condition
Z73001
Ty p e A
Ty p e BGreen DarkClear or
light yellow
Blue White Red
CHECKING BY INDICATOR
Check the battery condition by the indi-
cator color.
Indicator color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e B
GreenBlueGood
DarkWhite
Charging
necessary. Have
battery checked
by your Toyota
dealer.
Clear or
light
yellow
Red
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed
on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re-
charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may explode
causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
10.4 (11.0, 9.2)
Coolant type:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non−silicate, non−amine,
non−nitrite, and non−borate coolant with
long−life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long−life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20C (68F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.CLUTCH (manual transmission only)
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Vehicle with limited−slip differential
1.8 (1.9, 1.6)
Vehicle without limited−slip differential
1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
Oil type:
Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W−90
SEQUENTIAL MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Vehicle with limited−slip differential
2.1 (2.2, 1.8)
Vehicle without limited−slip differential
2.3 (2.4, 2.0)
Oil type:
Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W−90SEQUENTIAL MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SYSTEM
Fluid type:
Sequential M/T Fluid or equivalent
NOTICE: Using Fluid other than Toyota
Genuine Sequential M/T Fluid may
cause deterioration in shift performance
and durability, and ultimately damage
the sequential manual transmission of
your vehicle.

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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