Toyota MR2 Spyder (2005 year). Manual - part 9
NOTICE
Do not use special shaped, transpar-
ent/translucent, low quality or labeled
discs such as those shown in the il-
lustrations. The use of such discs
may damage the player or changer, or
it may be impossible to eject the
disc.
Correct
Wrong
D Handle compact discs carefully, espe-
To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a
cially when you are inserting them.
soft, lint−free cloth that has been damp-
Hold them on the edge and do not
ened with water. Wipe in a straight line
bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints
from the center to the edge of the disc
on them, particularly on the shiny side.
(not in circles). Dry it with another soft,
lint−free cloth. Do not use a conventional
D Dirt, scratches, warping, pin holes, or
record cleaner or anti−static device.
other disc damage could cause the
player to skip or to repeat a section of
a track.
(To see a pin hole, hold the
disc up to the light.)
D Remove discs from the compact disc
player when you are not listening to
them. Store them in their plastic cases
away from moisture, heat, and direct
sunlight.
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SECTION 1− 9
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Air conditioning system
Controls
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Air flow selector settings
117
Operating tips
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Side vents
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Controls
1. Air intake selector
2. Air flow selector
3. “A/C” button
4. Fan speed selector
5. Temperature selector
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Fan speed selector
4. Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to
vents.
the right to increase, to the left to de-
crease.
Use with the air intake selector posi-
tioned in Fresh.
Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperature—
5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from the
windshield vents.
to the right to warm, to the left to cool.
Use with the air intake selector posi-
tioned in Fresh.
For details about air flow selector settings,
see “Air flow selector settings” described
below.
Turning the air flow control knob to wind-
Air flow selector
shield or floor/windshield position turns on
Turn the knob to select the vents used for
the defroster−linked air conditioning. At
air flow.
this time, the “A/C” button indicator comes
1. Panel—Air flows mainly from the in-
on regardless of whether or not the “A/C”
strument panel vents.
button is pressed in. This is to clean up
the front view more quickly.
2. Bi−level—Air flows from both the floor
When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,
vents and the instrument panel vents.
turning the air flow control knob to anoth-
3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor
er position turns off the air conditioning.
vents.
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“A/C” button
To turn on the air conditioning, press the
“A/C” button. The
“A/C” button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press the button again.
If the
“A/C” button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning system
and the air conditioning automatically
shuts off. If this happens, take your ve-
hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.
Air intake selector
Move the lever to select the air source.
1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside
the vehicle.
2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys-
tem.
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Air flow selector settings
Operating tips
D To cool off your Toyota after it has
been parked in the hot sun, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes.
This vents the hot air, allowing the air
conditioning to cool the interior more
quickly.
D Make sure the air intake grilles in front
of the windshield are not blocked
(by
leaves or snow, for example).
D On humid days, do not blow cold air
on the windshield. The windshield could
fog up because of the difference in air
temperature on the inside and outside
of the windshield.
D Keep the area under the seats clear to
allow air to circulate throughout the ve-
hicle.
D On cold days, set the fan speed to
“high” for a minute to help clear the
intake ducts of snow or moisture. This
can reduce the amount of fogging on
the windows.
D When driving on dusty roads, close all
windows. If dust thrown up by the ve-
hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recommended
that the air intake selector be set to
FRESH and the fan speed selector to
any setting except
“OFF”.
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D If following another vehicle on a dusty
Heating
Air conditioning
road, or driving in windy and dusty
For best results, set controls to:
For best results, set controls to:
conditions, it is recommended that the
air intake selector be temporarily set to
Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”
Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”
RECIRCULATE, which will close off the
Temperature—Towards WARM
Temperature—Towards COLD
outside passage and prevent outside
(red zone)
(blue zone)
air and dust from entering the vehicle
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
interior.
Air flow—FLOOR
Air flow—PANEL
Air conditioning—OFF
Air conditioning—ON
D For quick heating, select recirculated
D For quick cooling, move the air intake
air for a few minutes. To keep the
selector to recirculate for a few min-
windows from fogging. select fresh af-
utes.
ter the vehicle interior has been
Ventilation
warmed.
For best results, set controls to:
D Press the “A/C” button on for dehumidi-
fied heating.
Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”
Temperature—Towards COLD
D Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat
(blue zone)
the vehicle interior while defrosting or
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
defogging the windshield.
Air flow—PANEL
Air conditioning—OFF
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Side vents
Defogging
Defrosting
The inside of the windshield
The outside of the windshield
Open
For best results, set controls to:
For best results, set controls to:
Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”
Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”
Temperature—Towards WARM
Temperature—Towards WARM
(red zone) to heat;
(red zone)
COLD (blue zone) to
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
cool
Air flow—WINDSHIELD
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Turning the air flow control knob to wind-
Close
Air flow—WINDSHIELD
shield position turns on the defroster−
Turning the air flow control knob to wind-
linked air conditioning. At this time, the
shield position turns on the defroster−
“A/C” button indicator comes on regard-
linked air conditioning. At this time, the
less of whether or not the “A/C” button is
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
“A/C” button indicator comes on regard-
pressed in. This is to clean up the front
the side vents. The side vents may be
less of whether or not the “A/C” button is
view more quickly.
opened or closed as shown.
pressed in. This is to clean up the front
When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,
view more quickly.
turning the air flow control knob to a posi-
When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,
tion other than windshield or floor/wind-
turning the air flow control knob to a posi-
shield turns off the air conditioning.
tion other than windshield or floor/wind-
D To heat the vehicle interior while de-
shield turns off the air conditioning.
frosting the windshield, choose floor/
D On humid days, do not blow cold air
windshield air flow.
on the windshield—the difference be-
tween the outside and inside tempera-
tures could make the fogging worse.
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SECTION 1− 10
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Clock
122
Cigarette lighter and ashtray
122
Glove box
123
Front box
123
Auxiliary box
124
Luggage space
125
Cup holders
127
Floor mat
128
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Clock
Cigarette lighter and ashtray
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o’clock).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time indi-
cation will be reduced.
To reset the hour: Push the “H” button.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button.
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
The key must be in the
“ACC” or
“ON”
After it finishes heating up, it automati-
position.
cally pops out ready for use.
If quick adjustment to a full hour is de-
If the engine is not running, the key must
sired, push the
“:00” button.
be in the “ACC” position to use the light-
er.
For example, if the
“:00” button is de-
pressed when the time is between
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
1:01—1:29, the time will change to
1:00.
in.
If the time is between
1:30—1:59, the
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
time will change to
2:00.
equivalent for replacement.
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Glove box
Front box
ASHTRAY
To use the ashtray, pull out the lid.
When finished with your cigarette, thor-
oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
vent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, close the lid
completely.
To remove the ashtray, pull the lid and
pull it out.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
To use the glove box, do this.
To use the front box in the trunk, do
while driving, always completely close
this.
To open: Compress the lock release but-
the ashtray after use.
tons.
1. Open the trunk lid, and pull the lock
release lever.
To lock: Insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
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Auxiliary box
Front of vehicle
Instrument panel
2. Fix the cover by hitching the inside clip
DRAINAGE OF THE FRONT BOX
on the hood.
In case that the water is pooled inside the
To use the box, open it as shown in
front box, remove the grommet on the
NOTICE
the illustration.
bottom of the box to drain the water.
z Do not place valuables in the front
NOTICE
CAUTION
box to prevent robbery.
z Do not place anything which weighs
Since the front box is not waterproof
To reduce the chance of injury in
over 5 kg (11 lb.) in the front box.
completely, it is possible for the
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
If something weighs over
5 kg (11
things stored in the box to the
always keep the auxiliary box closed
lb.) is placed in the front box while
drenched.
while driving.
driving, the front box may be dam-
aged.
z Be sure to lock the cover securely
when you close the trunk lid. If the
cover is not securely locked, it may
cause damage to the trunk lid.
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Luggage space
NOTICE
Folding board
During hot weather, the interior of the
vehicle becomes very hot. Do not
leave anything flammable or deform-
able such as a lighter, glasses, etc.
inside.
Flare
Lean the seatback forward to use the
luggage space.
CAUTION
To open: Pull the lever.
To reduce the chance of injury in
To lock: Insert the master key and turn it
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
clockwise.
always keep the luggage space door
closed while driving.
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NOTICE
z Do not place valuables in the lug-
gage space to prevent robbery.
z Do not lower the soft top while
placing a luggage which is higher
than the bottom edge of the flare
inside the luggage space.
The luggage may be damaged by
hitting the folding board or the im-
properly folded soft top may flap in
the wind and cause an accident.
Removing the side trims
When you load a long luggage
Remove the side trims on the both sides
in the luggage space when you need to
load a long luggage
(except tapered
things) such as a golf bag.
The side trims can be removed by pulling
the clips
(at two places).
Installing the side trims
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