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Toyota MR2 Spyder (2005 year). Manual - part 6

SECTION 1− 5

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Lights, Wipers and Defogger

Headlights and turn signals

Emergency flashers

Front fog lights

Instrument panel light control

Interior light

Windshield wipers and washer

Rear window defogger

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Headlights and turn signals

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged, do not leave the lights on

for a long period when the engine is

not running.

Daytime running light system

The daytime running light system can

make it easier for others to see the front

of your vehicle during the day. This sys-

tem can be helpful in many different driv-

ing conditions, but they can be especially

helpful in the short periods after dawn and

HEADLIGHTS

High−low beams—For high beams, turn

before sunset.

the headlights on and push the lever away

To turn on the following lights: Twist

This system will make your headlights

from you

(position

1). Pull the lever to-

the headlight/turn signal lever knob.

come on at a reduced brightness when:

ward you (position 2) for low beams.

Position

1—Parking, tail, license plate,

D The engine is running.

The headlight high beam indicator light

side marker and instrument panel lights

D The parking brake is released.

(blue light) on the instrument panel will

Position

2—Headlights and all of the

tell you that the high beams are on.

above

D The headlight/turn signal lever knob is

Flashing the high beam headlights

in the

“OFF” position or position

Light reminder buzzer

(position

3)—Pull the lever all the way

A buzzer will act as a reminder to turn

To turn on the other exterior lights and

back. The high beam headlights turn off

instrument panel lights, twist the knob to

the lights off when the driver’s door is

when you release the lever.

position

opened if you remove the key with the

You can flash the high beam headlights

headlights left on.

Twist the knob to position

2 to turn the

with the knob turned to

“OFF”.

headlights to full intensity for night driving.

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Emergency flashers

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged, do not leave the switch on

longer than necessary when the en-

gine is not running.

TURN SIGNALS

To turn on the emergency flashers,

push the switch.

To signal a turn, push the headlight/

turn signal lever up or down to position

All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn

them off, push the switch once again.

The key must be in the “ON” position.

Turn on the emergency flashers to warn

other drivers if your vehicle must be

The lever automatically returns after you

stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.

make a turn, but you may have to return

it by hand after you change lanes.

Always pull as far off the road as pos-

sible.

To signal a lane change, move the lever

up or down to the pressure point (position

The turn signal light switch will not work

2) and hold it.

when the emergency flashers are operat-

ing.

If the turn signal indicator lights

(green

lights) on the instrument panel flash faster

than normal, a front or rear turn signal

bulb is burned out. See

“Replacing light

bulbs—” on page 228 in Section 7−3.

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Front fog lights

Instrument panel light control

Interior light

To turn on the front fog lights, push

To adjust the brightness of the instru-

To turn on the interior light, slide the

the switch. they will come on when the

ment panel lights, turn the switch.

switch.

headlights and/or tail lights are turned

The interior light switch has the following

on.

positions:

“ON”—The light stays on all the time.

“DOOR”—Turns the light on when either

side door is opened. The light goes off

when both the doors are closed.

“OFF”—Turns the light off.

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Windshield wipers and washer

Rear window defogger

The “INT TIME” band lets you adjust the

wiping time interval when the wiper lever

is in the intermittent position

(position

1).

Twist the band upward to increase the

time between sweeps, and downward to

decrease it.

To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever

toward you.

If the windshield wipers are off, they will

operate a couple of times after the washer

squirts.

For instructions on adding washer fluid,

see “Adding washer fluid” on page 227 in

Section 7−3.

To turn on the windshield wipers, move

To defog or defrost the rear window,

the lever to the desired setting.

In freezing weather, warm the windshield

push the switch.

with the defroster before using the washer.

The key must be in the “ON” position.

This will help prevent the washer fluid

The thin heater wires on the inside of the

Lever position

Speed setting

from freezing on the windshield, which can

rear window will quickly clear the surface.

block your vision.

Position 1

Intermittent

An indicator light will illuminate to indicate

NOTICE

the defogger is operating.

Position 2

Slow

Push the switch once again to turn the

Position 3

Fast

Do not operate the wipers if the wind-

defogger off.

shield is dry. It may scratch the

For a single sweep of the windshield,

The system will automatically shut off af-

glass.

push the lever up and release it.

ter the defogger has operated about

minutes.

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Make sure you turn the defogger off when

the window is clear. Leaving the defogger

on for a long time could cause the battery

to discharge, especially during stop−and−

go driving. The defogger is not designed

for drying rain water or for melting snow.

NOTICE

z To prevent the battery from being

discharged, turn the switch off

when the engine is not running.

z When cleaning the inside of the

rear window, be careful not to

scratch or damage the heater wires

or connectors.

z When the soft top is completely

lowered, keep the rear window de-

fogger turned off to avoid damage

to the top.

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SECTION 1− 6

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators

Fuel gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Tachometer

Odometer and two trip meters

Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

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Engine coolant temperature

Fuel gauge

gauge

On inclines or curves, due to the move-

ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge

needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level

warning light may come on earlier than

usual.

If the fuel tank is completely empty, the

malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill

the fuel tank immediately.

The indicator lamp goes off after driving

several times. If the indicator lamp does

Low fuel level

not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as

warning light

soon as possible.

The gauge indicates the approximate

The gauge indicates the engine coolant

quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

temperature when the ignition switch is

when the ignition switch is on.

on. The engine operating temperature

will vary with changes in weather and

Nearly full—Needle at

“F”

engine load.

Nearly empty—Needle at “E”

If the needle moves to the

“H” position,

It is a good idea to keep the tank over

your engine is too hot. If your vehicle

1/4 full.

overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the

The needle moves when braking, acceler-

engine to cool.

ating or making turns. This is cause by

Your vehicle may overheat during severe

the movement of the fuel in the tank.

operating conditions, such as:

If the fuel level approaches

“E” or the low

D Driving up a long hill on a hot day.

fuel level warning light comes on, fill the

D Reducing speed or stopping after high

fuel tank as soon as possible.

speed driving.

D Idling for a long period with the air

conditioning on in stop−and−go traffic.

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Tachometer

Odometer and two trip meters

If the engine coolant temperature gauge

needle is not displayed, there may be a

problem in the system. In this case, con-

tact your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

NOTICE

z Do not remove the thermostat in

the engine cooling system as this

may cause the engine to overheat.

The thermostat is designed to con-

trol the flow of coolant to keep the

temperature of the engine within

the specified operating range.

The tachometer indicates engine speed

This meter displays the odometer and

z Do not continue driving with an

in thousands of rpm

(revolutions per

two trip meters.

overheated engine. See

“If your

minute). Use it while driving to select

1. Odometer—Shows the total distance

vehicle overheats” on page

166 in

correct shift points and to prevent en-

the vehicle has been driven.

Section 4.

gine lugging and over−revving.

2. Two trip meters—Show two different

Driving with the engine running too fast

distances independently driven since

causes excessive engine wear and poor

the last time each trip meter was set

fuel economy. Remember, in most cases

to zero.

the slower the engine speed, the greater

the fuel economy.

You can use one trip meter to calculate

the fuel economy and the other to

NOTICE

measure the distance on each trip. All

trip meter data is cancelled if the elec-

Do not let the indicator needle get

trical power source is disconnected.

into the red zone. This may cause

severe engine damage.

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3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the two

trip meters to zero, and also change

the meter display.

To change the meter display, quickly

push and release the knob. The meter

display changes in the order from the

odometer to trip meter A to trip meter

B, then back to the odometer each

time you push.

To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-

play the trip meter A reading, then

push and hold the knob until the meter

is set to zero. The same process can

be applied for resetting the trip meter

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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

(a)

If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.

(b)

Fasten driver’s seat belt.

(Indicator and buzzer)

(c)

Fasten passenger’s seat belt.

(d)

Stop and check.

(e)

Stop and check.

(f)

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

(g)

Low fuel level warning light

Fill up tank. (See “Fuel gauge” on page 74 in this Section.)

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately. If the vehicle cannot be driven, contact your

(h)

Toyota dealer.

(i)

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

(j)

Close both the doors.

(k)

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.

(l)

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

(m)

Key reminder buzzer

Remove key.

(n)

Light reminder buzzer

Turn off lights.

Warning function of the

(o)

See “Sequential manual transmission” on page 85 in Section 1−6.

sequential manual transmission

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(a) Brake System Warning Light

(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

CAUTION

and Buzzer

This light comes on in the following cases

when the ignition key is in the “ON” posi-

The light and buzzer act as a reminder to

If either of the following conditions

tion.

buckle up the driver’s seat belt.

occurs, immediately stop your vehicle

D When the parking brake is applied...

at a safe place and contact your

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or

Toyota dealer.

“START”, the reminder light flashes and

This light comes on for a few seconds

buzzer sounds if the driver’s seat belt is

when the ignition key is turned to the

D The light does not turn off even

not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the

“ON” position even after the parking brake

after the parking brake is released

belt, the light continues flashing and the

is released.

while the engine is running.

buzzer stops after about

4 to 8 seconds.

D When the brake fluid level is low...

In this case, the brakes may not

work properly and your stopping

Light

CAUTION

distance will become longer. De-

press the brake pedal firmly and

The light acts as a reminder to have the

It is dangerous to continue driving

bring the vehicle to an immediate

passenger buckle up the seat belt.

normally when the brake fluid level is

stop.

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or

low.

D The brake system warning light re-

“START”, the reminder light flashes if a

mains on together with the

“ABS”

passenger sits in the passenger seat and

Have your vehicle checked at your

warning light.

does not fasten the seat belt. Unless the

Toyota dealer in the following case:

passenger fastens the belt, the light stays

In this case, not only the anti−lock

flashing. However, if a passenger uses an

D The light does not come on even if the

brake system will fail but also the

additional seat cushion, the light may not

parking brake is applied when the igni-

vehicle will become extremely un-

flash even when the seat belt is not

tion key is in the

“ON” position.

stable during braking.

buckled up.

D The light does not come on even if the

If luggage or other load is placed on the

ignition key is turned on with the park-

passenger seat, depending on its weight

ing brake released.

and how it is placed on the seat, built−in

A warning light turning on briefly during

sensors in the seat cushion may detect

operation does not indicate a problem.

the pressure, causing the reminder light to

flash.

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(d) Discharge Warning Light

The light may come on when the oil level

If the lamp does not go off even after

is extremely low. It is not designed to

several trips, contact your Toyota dealer

This light warns that the battery is being

indicate low oil level, and the oil level

as soon as possible.

discharged.

must be checked using the level dipstick.

If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel

If it comes on while you are driving, there

is a problem somewhere in the charging

tank cap is not loose...

NOTICE

system.

D There is a problem somewhere in the

Do not drive the vehicle with the

The engine ignition will continue to oper-

engine, emission control system, elec-

warning light on—even for one block.

ate, however, until the battery is dis-

tronic throttle control system, automatic

charged. Turn off the air conditioning,

It may ruin the engine.

transmission electrical system or warn-

blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to

ing light system itself.

the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as

This lamp comes on when the ignition

possible to service the vehicle.

NOTICE

key is turned to the “ON” position and

If engine speed does not increase when

Do not continue driving if the engine

goes off after the engine starts. This

the accelerator pedal is depressed, there

drive belt is broken or loose.

means that the warning light system is

may be a problem somewhere in the elec-

operation properly.

tronic throttle control system.

(e) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning

If the lamp remains on, or the lamp

At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-

Light

comes on while driving, first check the

er, if you depress the accelerator pedal

following.

This light warns that the engine oil pres-

more firmly and slowly, you can drive your

sure is too low.

D Empty fuel tank

vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle

checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as

If it flickers or stays on while you are

If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-

possible.

driving, pull off the road to a safe place

ately.

and stop the engine immediately. Call a

Even if the abnormality of the electronic

D Loose fuel tank cap

Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for

throttle control system is corrected during

assistance.

If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely

low speed driving, the system may not be

tighten it.

The light may occasionally flicker when

recovered until the engine is stopped and

the engine is idling or it may come on

These cases are temporary malfunctions.

the ignition key is turned to

“ACC” or

briefly after a hard stop. There is no

The malfunction indicator lamp will go off

“LOCK” position.

cause for concern if it then goes out when

after taking several driving trips.

the engine is accelerated slightly.

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Emissions lnspection and Maintenance

case

the

“Sequential

Manual

If either of the following conditions

(I/M) programs

Transmission” warning light comes on, pull

occurs, this indicates a malfunction

off the road, stop the engine and contact

somewhere in the parts monitored by

Your vehicle may not pass a state emis-

your Toyota dealer. Although you may be

the warning light system. Contact your

sion inspection if the malfunction indicator

able to drive your vehicle, the vehicle may

Toyota dealer as soon as possible to

lamp remains on. Contact your Toyota

jerk when shifted or the clutch may not

service the vehicle.

dealer to check your vehicle’s emission

engage properly, causing the vehicle to

control system and OBD (On−Board Diag-

D The light does not come on when the

jerk due to the malfunction. In some

nostics) system before taking your vehicle

ignition key is turned to the

“ON” posi-

cases the shift requirement may be

for the inspection.

tion, or remains on.

canceled, and the gear may be locked.

For details, see “Emissions Inspection and

D The light comes on while you are driv-

(i)

“ABS” Warning Light

Maintenance (I/M) programs” in Section 6.

ing.

The light comes on when the ignition key

(g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light

A warning light turning on briefly during

is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti−

operation does not indicate a problem.

This light comes on when the fuel level

lock brake system works properly, the

in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up

light turns off after a few seconds. There-

the tank as soon as possible.

CAUTION

after, if the system malfunctions, the light

On inclines or curves, due to the move-

comes on again.

If the “ABS” warning light remains on

ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and

together with the brake system warn-

warning light may come on earlier than

the brake system warning light is off), the

ing light, immediately stop your ve-

usual.

anti−lock brake system does not operate,

hicle at a safe place and contact your

(h)

“Sequential Manual Transmission”

but the brake system still operates con-

Toyota dealer.

Warning Light

(Sequential manual

ventionally.

In this case, not only the anti−lock

transmission only)

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and

brake system will fail but also the

This light will come on when the ignition

the brake system warning light is off), the

vehicle will become extremely unsta-

key is turned to the

“ON” position. After

anti−lock brake system does not operate

ble during braking.

a few seconds, the light will go off. This

so that the wheels could lock up during

means the sequential manual transmission

a sudden braking or braking on slippery

(j) Open Door Warning Light

system is operating properly.

road surfaces.

This light remains on until both the doors

are completely closed.

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