Toyota MR2 Spyder (2005 year). Manual

(k) SRS Warning Light

(m) Key Reminder Buzzer

CHECKING

SERVICE

REMINDER

INDICATORS (except the low fuel level

This light will come on when the igni-

This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove

warning light)

tion key is turned to the “ON” position.

the key when you open the driver’s door

After about 6 seconds, the light will go

with the ignition key in the

“ACC” or

1. Apply the parking brake.

off. This means the systems of the air-

“LOCK” position.

2. Open either side door.

bag and seat belt pretensioners are op-

(n) Light reminder buzzer

The open door warning light should

erating properly.

come on.

The buzzer will sound if the headlight

This warning light system monitors the

switch is left on and the driver’s door is

3. Close the door.

airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-

The open door warning light should go

opened with the key removed from the

sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,

off.

ignition switch.

inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir-

4. Turn the ignition key to

“ON”, but do

ing and power sources.

(o) Warning function of the Sequential

not start the engine.

If either of the following conditions occurs,

Manual Transmission

(sequential

All the service reminder indicators ex-

this indicates a malfunction somewhere in

manual transmission only)

cept the open door warning light should

the parts monitored by the warning light

When driving, if any incorrect operation

come on. The “ABS” and power steer-

system. Contact your Toyota dealer as

that may cause damage to this system is

ing system warning lights go off after

soon as possible to service the vehicle.

performed or if the gear is not shifted as

a few seconds. The SRS warning light

D The light does not come on when the

desired by the driver, the warning buzzer

goes off after about

6 seconds.

ignition key is turned to the

“ON” posi-

will sound and the gear position indicator

If any service reminder indicator or warn-

tion or remains on for more than

will flash to warn the driver in some

ing buzzer does not function as described

seconds or flashes.

cases. For details, see

“(k) Warning

above, have it checked by your Toyota

functions” on page 94 in Section 1−6.

D The light comes on or flashes while

dealer as soon as possible.

driving.

(l) Power Steering System Warning

Light

This light warns that there is a problem

in your power steering system.

If the light comes on while you are driv-

ing, have your vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Ignition switch with steering

lock

“LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering

NOTICE

wheel is locked. The key can be re-

moved only at this position.

Do not leave the key in the

“ON”

You must push in the key to turn it from

position if the engine is not running.

“ACC” to the “LOCK” position.

The battery will discharge and the

ignition could be damaged.

Once you remove the key, the engine im-

mobilizer system is automatically set. (See

“Engine immobilizer system” on page

in Section

1−2.)

When starting the engine, the key may

seem stuck at the

“LOCK” position. To

free it, first be sure the key is pushed all

the way in, and then rock the steering

“START”—Starter motor on. The key

wheel slightly while turning the key gently.

will return to the

“ON” position when

released.

CAUTION

For starting tips, see page 153 in Section

Never remove the key when the ve-

hicle is moving, as this will lock the

“ON”—Engine on and all accessories

steering wheel and result in loss of

on.

steering control.

This is the normal driving position.

“ACC”—Accessories such as the radio

operate, but the engine is off.

If you leave the key in the

“ACC” or

“LOCK” position and open the driver’s

door, a buzzer will remind you to remove

the key.

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Sequential manual

transmission

The sequential manual transmission is a

(a)

Selector lever

6−speed forward/reverse transmission.

“R”: Reverse

With the basics of the traditional manual

“N”: Neutral and engine starting

transmission, the clutch operation and

shifting are controlled electronically. The

“S”: Sequential driving

system has the following features:

(normal driving)

D The electronically controlled clutch op-

“+”: Upshifting

eration and transmission enables gear

Pull the selector lever to the

“+”

shift by the operation of the selector

direction and release it. Every

lever

(or the steering switch) only.

time the lever is operated, the

transmission is upshifted 1 step in

D When starting the engine, turn the igni-

the order of

1st

³ 2nd ³ 3rd ³

tion switch to the

“ON” position. While

4th

³ 5th ³ 6th gear.

holding down the brake pedal firmly,

shift the selector lever to the

“N” posi-

“−”: Downshifting

The sequential manual transmission has a

tion. Make sure that the

“N” indicator

Push the selector lever to the “−”

shift lock system. This system locks the

in the instrument cluster comes on,

direction and release it. Every

selector lever to keep the transmission

and then start the engine. In case the

time the lever is operated, the

gear and the selector lever position in the

selector lever is in a position other

transmission is downshifted in the

same position when the ignition switch is

than

“N”, or the if the brake pedal is

order of

6th

³ 5th ³ 4th ³ 3rd

turned to the

“ACC” or

“LOCK” position.

not held down, the engine cannot be

³ 2nd ³ 1st gear.

However, if the selector lever is locked in

started.

the

“S” position, the lever can be moved

The gear position is displayed on the gear

D Sequential manual transmission will

to the

“+” or

“−” direction, but the gear

position indicator. The gear position indica-

downshift to

2nd or

1st automatically

will not be actually shifted.

tor shows the transmission gear position.

when the speed is reduced less than

Before starting off, always make sure by

the fixed speed with the shift lever in

using the gear position indicator that the

“S” position.

gear is engaged in

1st or reverse, then

depress the accelerator pedal.

To understand this unique system and op-

eration method of the sequential manual

transmission, read this section thoroughly

before driving.

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UP: Upshift switches (Back of the steering

wheel)

Push the upshift switch on the back of the

steering wheel. Every time the switch is

operated, the transmission is shifted up 1

step in the order of

1st

³ 2nd ³ 3rd ³

4th

³ 5th ³ 6th gear.

DOWN: Downshift switches

(Face of the

steering wheel)

Push the downshift switch on the face of

the steering wheel. Every time the switch

is operated, the transmission is down-

shifted

1 step in the order of

6th

³ 5th

Selector lever

³ 4th ³ 3rd ³ 2nd ³ 1st gear.

Gear shift from “1st” to “6th” by the steer-

ing switch is possible when the selector

lever is in the “S” position. The gear posi-

tion is displayed on the gear position indi-

cator. The gear position indicator shows

the transmission gear position.

When the driver’s door is opened, the

system is activated, and the motor pump

operates to accumulate pressure. The sys-

tem enters stand−by mode when the accu-

mulated pressure reaches the specified

level. A motor sound may be heard from

the engine compartment at this time, but

(b)

Transmission shift switches

it does not indicate malfunction. The motor

will stop after a certain period of time.

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(d) Upshift and downshift

In case of operating the selector lever and

switch operation on the steering wheel at

The sequential manual transmission is not

the same time, the selector lever opera-

an automatic transmission (A/T), therefore,

tion has priority. In case of operating the

the gears are not shifted automatically. To

two switches of upshifting or downshifting

shift the transmission, the driver must op-

on the steering wheel at the same time,

erate the selector lever to the

“+” or

“−”

it is regarded to operate the switch once.

direction, or the steering switch with the

Also, in case of operating the upshift and

selector lever in the

“S” position. When

downshift switches on the steering wheel

driving, the driver should shift the gear at

at the same time, demand is canceled and

the most appropriate timing. As on the

no shifting is performed.

traditional manual transmission vehicles,

releasing the accelerator pedal a little will

D To shift down smoothly, the engine

help the transmission to upshift smoothly.

runs fast in some cases. This is done

intentionally by the system and is not

Upshift: Pull the selector lever to the “+”

a malfunction.

direction and release it

(or push the up-

shift switch on the back of the steering

D When the accumulated pressure of the

wheel.) Every time the switch or the lever

actuator is consumed due to shifting

is operated, the transmission is upshifted

operation, and the pressure decreases

1 step in the order of

1st

³ 2nd ³ 3rd

to a specified level, the pump motor

³ 4th ³ 5th ³ 6th gear.

starts running again. A motor sound

may be heard from the engine compart-

Downshift: Push the selector lever to the

ment at this time, but it does not indi-

“−” direction and release it

(or push the

cate malfunction.

downshift switch on the face of the steer-

ing wheel.) Every time the switch or the

D When driving down a hill, downshift

lever is operated, the transmission is

and use the engine brakes appropriate-

downshifted 1 step in the order of

6th ³

ly. If necessary, continuous shifting-

5th

³ 4th ³ 3rd ³ 2nd ³ 1st gear.

down is possible. However, if down-

shifting more than 3 steps continuously,

the gear shifting will take more time.

Transmission shift switches

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D When the outside temperature is ex-

Recommended shifting speeds

NOTICE

tremely low, the gear may not down-

For the best compromise between fuel

shift from

2nd to 1st until the vehicle

economy and vehicle performance, you

If driving at the speed lower than that

stops.

should upshift or downshift at approxi-

shown above at each gear position, it

D In case the gear jumps out of position

mately the following speeds;

may cause early wear of the clutch.

while driving, the system will shift the

gear

km/h (mph)

gear where it was before it jumps out.

Maximum allowable speeds

1 to 2 or 2 to 1

(15)

D If operating the selector lever to the

2 to 3 or 3 to 2

(25)

To get on a highway or to pass slower

“N” position while driving, and operating

3 to 4 or 4 to 3

(40)

traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-

it to the

“S” position again, the gear

4 to 5 or 5 to 4

(45)

essary. Make sure you observe the follow-

will be shifted to its most proper posi-

5 to 6 or 6 to 5

(50)

ing maximum allowable speeds in each

tion in accordance with the speed.

gear:

Upshifting too soon or downshifting too

D In case the transmission cannot be en-

late will cause lugging, and possibly ping-

gear

km/h (mph)

gaged to a certain gear position during

ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-

(33)

shifting due to mechanical malfunction,

mum speed in each gear will cause ex-

(55)

the system will disengage the gear for

cessive engine wear and high fuel

120

(75)

a few seconds, and select the next

consumption.

163

(101)

gear. Therefore, the vehicle may not

Minimum allowable speeds

accelerate according to the driver’s

Try to keep speed higher than that shown

intention.

below. When the speed comes to de-

crease the speed shown below, do down-

shift.

gear

km/h (mph)

(19)

(25)

(31)

(35)

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CAUTION

NOTICE

CAUTION

z The system will not allow shifting

D Be careful when accelerating, up-

The selector lever knob can become

up or down to a gear that would

shifting, downshifting or braking on

extremely hot after parking under the

cause engine over−revving or un-

a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-

sun.

der−revving. When engine over−rev-

tion or engine braking could cause

ving occurs, a warning buzzer

the vehicle to skid or spin.

(short pulse sound) will sound. In

With your foot holding down the brake

D To drive down a long or steep hill,

either case, the demand will be can-

pedal, shift the selector lever to the “S”

reduce your speed and downshift.

celled.

position properly. When the selector le-

Remember, if you ride the brakes

ver is shifted to

“S” position, the gear

z If frequently driving at low speed

excessively, they may overheat and

will be shifted to

1st. On a slippery

using a high gear position, a warn-

fail.

surface, it is possible to start off with

ing buzzer

(long pulse sound) will

the gear in

2nd. To start off with the

D Do not place the selector lever in

sound. Such driving will cause the

gear in

2nd, shift the selector lever

the

“N” position while driving.

reduction of clutch life.

from

“N” to

“S” position, then operate

Otherwise the engine brake may not

z Frequent downshifting (more than 3

the lever to “+” direction. The gear will

work, and you may get involved in

positions continuously) causes the

be shifted to

2nd. Before starting off,

an unexpected accident.

reduction of transmission life.

always make sure that the gear is en-

D Do not apply the parking brake

z Do not drive with your foot on the

gaged by the gear position indicator,

while driving. Otherwise, it could

brake pedal. Otherwise, it will cause

then depress the accelerator pedal.

cause a skid and you may get in-

the

“Sequential

manual

If the gear cannot be engaged to

1st

volved in an unexpected accident.

transmission” warning light to come

when the selector lever is shifted from

on.

the

“N” to

“S” position, the

“N” indica-

tor will flash and a warning buzzer

(e) Starting off

(long pulse sound) will sound. In this

case, the system will re−try shifting or

1. Start the engine as instructed in

“How

the driver can operate the selector le-

to start the engine—” on page

154 in

ver to shift, as follows.

Section 3.

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D The system will re−try shifting automat-

—Downhill

NOTICE

ically. This will take some time, noise

1. Hold down the brake pedal and shift

may be heard from the gears, and shift

z On a slippery surface, it is possible

the selector lever to the

“S” position.

shock may occur. However, they do not

to start off with the gear in

2nd,

Make sure by using the gear position

indicate malfunction.

but to protect the clutch, try to

indicator that the gear is in

1st.

D The driver may shift the selector lever

start using the

1st gear whenever

2. Release the brake pedal, and depress

to the

“N” position once, then shift to

possible.

the accelerator pedal slowly. Even

the

“S” position.

z If the gear cannot be engaged to

though the accelerator pedal is not de-

3. Release the parking brake and brake

1st when the selector lever is

pressed, when the vehicle speed in-

pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal

shifted from the

“N” to

“S” posi-

creases, the clutch will be engaged

slowly for smooth starting.

tion, try to shift the selector lever

and the engine brake will be applied.

to the “N” position once, then shift

CAUTION

it to

“S” position a few seconds

CAUTION

later.

Unlike automatic transmission mod-

els, the sequential manual transmis-

(f) Starting off on an uphill/downhill

els, the sequential manual transmis-

sion models do not creep.

sion models will not creep.

—Uphill

1. Apply the parking brake firmly so that

the vehicle does not roll backwards.

NOTICE

2. Shift the selector lever to the

“S” posi-

Do not hold the vehicle on an uphill

tion while holding down the brake pe-

with the accelerator pedal applied.

dal. Make sure that the gear position

Doing so may damage the clutch. Al-

indicator in the instrumental cluster dis-

ways use the brake pedal or parking

plays

1st gear.

brake.

3. Release the brake pedal and depress

the accelerator pedal gradually, and

when the vehicle starts to move, re-

lease the parking brake and depress

the accelerator pedal to start off.

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D The system will re−try shifting automat-

z If the gear cannot be engaged to

ically. This will take some time, noise

reverse when the selector lever is

may be heard from the gears, and shift

shifted from the

“N” to

“R” posi-

shock may occur. However, they do not

tion, try to shift the selector lever

indicate malfunction.

to the “N” position once, then shift

D The driver can shift the selector lever

it to

“R” position a few seconds

to the

“N” position once, then shift to

later.

the

“R” position.

(h) Stopping

NOTICE

The vehicle can be stopped by depressing

z The system will not allow shifting

the brake pedal regardless of the gear

to the

“R” position if the vehicle

position. This is because the clutch is

speed is over

3 km/h

(2 mph). In

automatically disengaged to prevent the

(g) Backing up

case the selector lever is operated

engine from stopping. If the selector lever

under this condition, the “N” indica-

While holding down the brake pedal, shift

is in the

“S” position, the gear will be

tor in the instrument cluster will

the selector lever to the “R” position. The

downshifted to 1st when the vehicle stops.

flash. However, when the vehicle

reverse warning buzzer will sound at this

However, if you do not drive the vehicle

speed drops below 3 km/h (2 mph),

time. Depress the accelerator pedal slow-

over

40 km/h

(24 mph) or convert the

the gear is shifted to reverse. Make

ly, as when starting off. Before driving off,

drive position after starting with the gear

sure that the vehicle has stopped

make sure by using the gear position indi-

2nd, the gear will not be downshifted

completely before shifting to the

cator that the gear is in reverse.

1st when the vehicle stops the next

“R” position.

time and the gear is left in

2nd.

When the gear will not engage even

z Do not hold the vehicle on an uphill

though the selector lever is shifted to the

When stopping, for example, at a traffic

with the accelerator pedal applied.

“R” from “N” position, the “N” indicator will

light, be sure to shift the selector lever to

Doing so may damage the clutch.

flash and a warning buzzer

(long pulse

the

“N” position, and depress the brake

Always use the brake pedal or park-

sound) will sound. In this case, the sys-

pedal firmly. For your safety, apply parking

ing brake.

tem will re−try shifting, or the driver can

brake, too, when stopping on a hill.

operate the selector lever to shift, as fol-

lows.

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If you stop for more than 90 seconds with

D Push downshift switch on the steering

the selector lever in the

“S” position with-

wheel.: Resume to 1st gear.

D When you stop the vehicle, hold the

brake pedal down or shift the selec-

out holding down the brake pedal while

D “S”³“N”³“S”: Resume to 1st gear.

tor lever to the “N” position. If the

the engine is running, a warning buzzer

When starting off again, always confirm

selector lever is left in the

“S”

(long pulse sound) will sound, and the “N”

the gear position by the gear position indi-

position without depressing the

indicator in the instrument cluster will

cator.

brake pedal for more than

90 sec-

flash, and the system will automatically

shift the transmission gear to the neutral

onds while stopping, a warning

gear position.

CAUTION

buzzer

(long pulse sound) will

sound, and the “N” position indica-

If the driver’s door is opened with the

D Unlike automatic transmission mod-

tor in the instrument cluster will

selector lever in the

“S” position without

els, the sequential manual transmis-

flash, and the system will automati-

depressing the brake pedal, warning buzz-

sion models do not creep.

cally shift the transmission gear to

(long pulse sound) will also sound.

the neutral gear position. If this

D When racing the engine, make sure

seconds later, the

“N” indicator in the in-

happens on a hill, when starting off

that the gear position is in the “N”

strument cluster will also flash, and the

the vehicle, the vehicle may move

position by the gear position indica-

system will automatically shift the trans-

unexpectedly and cause an acci-

mission gear to the neutral gear position.

tor. In case the accelerator is oper-

dent.

ated with the gear in any other

The gear will resume to 1st or

2nd when

position, the vehicle may move re-

D Do not leave your vehicle unat-

the system is operated as follows:

sulting in an unexpected accident.

tended while the engine is running.

D Brake pedal

“ON”: The gear position

before the system selected the

“N”

position is resumed.

D Operate the selector lever to the

“+”

direction: Resume to 2nd gear.

D Operate the selector lever to the

“−”

direction: Resume to 1st gear.

D Push upshift switch on the steering

wheel: Resume to 2nd gear.

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D When leaving the vehicle, stop the

NOTICE

engine and park the vehicle with

z Do not hold or stop the vehicle on

the gear engaged. In case you need

a hill with the accelerator pedal ap-

to leave the vehicle with the engine

plied. Otherwise, the warning buzz-

running, apply the parking brakes

(long pulse sound) will sound,

firmly, and shift the selector lever

and in some cases the engine will

in the “N” position. When the driv-

stall. It will also cause excessive

er’s door is opened with the selec-

damage to the clutch.

tor lever in the

“S” position while

stopping with the engine running,

z If the selector lever is operated

more than necessary, the system

warning buzzer

(long pulse sound)

may not allow operation of the se-

will sound.

10 seconds later, the

“N” indicator in the instrument

lector lever for a certain period of

time, and the gear may not be

1: Uphill

cluster will also flash, and the sys-

shifted appropriately. Therefore, do

2: Level or downhill

tem will automatically shift the

transmission gear to the neutral

not operate the selector lever if not

necessary.

gear position. If this happens on a

To stop the engine:

hill when starting off the vehicle,

Check the transmission gear position by

the vehicle may move unexpectedly

(i) Parking

the gear position indicator, then turn the

and cause an accident.

ignition switch off to stop the engine. Re-

Unlike the automatic transmission, the se-

lease the brake pedal after a few sec-

quential manual transmission does not

onds. The selector lever will be locked in

have a parking position. The vehicle can

the position just before the ignition switch

be parked with the selector lever in any

was turned off.

position. Apply the parking brake firmly,

and while depressing the brake pedal,

You can check the gear position by the

shift the selector lever into the

“R” posi-

gear position indicator within

5 seconds

tion on a level or downhill, and into the

after turning the ignition switch off.

“S(1)” position on an uphill.

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Warning buzzer (long pulse sound)

CAUTION

D It may sound when the selector lever

is shifted to the

“S” or

“R” position

In case the gear shift is not com-

while racing the engine.

pleted before the ignition switch is

turned off, the gear may not be en-

D The clutch is heated with excessive

gaged properly preventing the vehicle

load.

from parking with gear. When park-

D The ignition switch is turned to the

ing, always confirm the gear position

“OFF” position with the gear in 2nd or

by the gear position indicator. On a

either

3rd,

4th,

5th or

6th.

level surface or a downhill, the gear

In this case, turn the ignition switch to the

should be put in reverse, and in the

“ON” position once and shift the selector

1st on an uphill. Otherwise, the ve-

lever to the

“S” or

“R” position, then turn

hicle may move, and cause an unex-

the ignition switch to

“OFF” position.

pected accident. If the gear is left in

“N” indicator flashing

the neutral gear position, the vehicle

D During a stop, the driver’s door is

can not be parked with the gear en-

opened with the selector lever in the

D The selector lever is shifted to the “R”

position while the vehicle speed is over

gaged.

“S” position while the engine is run-

3 km/h (2 mph).

ning.

Warning buzzer (short pulse sound)

D The selector lever is shifted to the “S”

(j) Cancel from parking with gear

from “R” position while backing up with

Depress the brake pedal, and turn the

D The transmission is shifted down to a

the vehicle speed over 8 km/h (5 mph).

ignition switch to the

“ON” position. The

gear where the engine is over−revving.

D The selector lever is operated exces-

selector lever lock will be released.

sively and continuously, then shifted to

Then, shift the selector lever to the

“N”

the

“S” or

“R” position.

position. The gear will be disengaged.

In this case, shift the selector lever to the

(k) Warning Functions

“N” position once, and wait for a few sec-

A warning buzzer will sound or the indica-

onds, shift the selector lever again to the

tor will flash under the following condi-

“S” or

“R” position.

tions:

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D The selector lever is shifted from the

In this case, turn the ignition

“ON” before

“N” position to the

“S” or

“R” position

operate the shift lever. Shift the selector

soon after starting the engine.

lever to the

“N” position once, then shift

the selector lever again to the

“S” or

“R”

In this case, shift the selector lever to the

position.

“N” position once, and after a few sec-

onds, shift the selector lever again to the

“N” indicator flashing and warning

“S” or

“R” position.

buzzer (long pulse sound) beeping.

D When the selector lever is shifted to

D The system is re−trying shift operation

the

“S” position while starting the en-

from the “N” to “S” or “R” position due

gine, the selector lever position and

to shift failure.

the gear position do not match.

D Stopping for more than

90 seconds

In this case, shift the selector lever to the

without depressing the brake pedal,

“N” position once and confirm that the

while the engine is running with the

engine has started. Then, shift the selec-

selector lever in the

“S” position.

“1st” indicator blinking

tor lever to the

“S” or

“R” position.

D 10 seconds after the driver’s door is

D At the same time when turning the igni-

opened with the selector lever in the

tion switch to the

“ON” position and

tion switch to the

“ON” position and

“S” position while the engine is run-

shifting the selector lever from the

“S”

shifting the selector lever from the

“N”

ning.

position to the

“N” or

“R” position.

position to the

“S” or

“R” position.

D Turn the ignition switch to the

“OFF”

D At the same time when turning the igni-

In this case, shift the selector lever to the

position and shift the selector lever

tion switch to the

“OFF” position and

“N” position once, then shift the selector

from the

“N” to

“S” position at the

shifting the selector lever from the

“S”

lever again to the

“S” or

“R” position.

same time.

“N” position.

D At the same time when turning the igni-

If this condition lasts for a long time, shift

In this case, shift the selector lever to the

tion switch to the

“OFF” position and

the selector lever to the “N” position once

“S” position once, then shift the selector

shifting the selector lever from the

“N”

and shift the selector lever again to the

lever again to the

“N” position.

to the

“S” or

“R” position.

“S” or

“R” position.

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Manual transmission

gear

km/h (mph)

1 to 2 or 2 to 1

(15)

2 to 3 or 3 to 2

(25)

3 to 4 or 4 to 3

(40)

4 to 5 or 5 to 4

(45)

Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel-

eration is needed when you are cruising

below the above downshifting speeds.

Upshifting too soon or downshifting too

late will cause lugging, and possibly ping-

ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-

mum speed in each gear will cause ex-

cessive engine wear and high fuel

consumption.

“R” indicator blinking

The shift pattern is as shown above.

Maximum allowable speeds

D At the same time when turning the igni-

Press the clutch pedal down fully while

To get on a highway or to pass slower

tion switch to the

“ON” position and

shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not

traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-

shifting the selector lever from the

“R”

rest your foot on the pedal while driving,

essary. Make sure you observe the follow-

position to the

“N” or

“S” position.

because it will cause clutch trouble. Do

ing maximum allowable speeds in each

not use the clutch to hold the vehicle

D At the same time when turning the igni-

gear:

when stopped on an uphill grade—use the

tion switch to the

“OFF” position and

parking brake.

gear

km/h (mph)

shifting the selector lever from the

“R”

Recommended shifting speeds

(33)

“N” position.

(55)

The transmission is fully synchronized and

In this case, shift the selector lever to the

120

(75)

upshifting or downshifting is easy.

“R” position once, then shift the selector

163

(101)

lever again to the

“N” position.

For the best compromise between fuel

economy and vehicle performance, you

should upshift or downshift at the following

speeds:

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