Toyota 2000 MR2 Spyder User manual

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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value- conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and
follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve-
ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
1999 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:
!New vehicle warranty
!Emission control systems warranty
!Others
For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the
specified maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives de-
tails of these maintenance requirements. Also included
in Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non- genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their perfor-
mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they
may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,
your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non- genuine
To y ot a p r o du c t s . M o di f i c a t i o n w i t h n o n - g en u i n e To y o t a
products could affect its performance, safety or durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile
two- way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two- way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, anti- lock brake
system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner
system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle
is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat
belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dis-
pose of your vehicle.

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Publication No. OM17475U
Part No. 01999-17475
Printed in Japan 01- 9912- 00 C
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Quick index
!If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 68. . . . . . . . . . .
!If your vehicle will not start 128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!If your engine stalls while driving 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!If your vehicle overheats 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!If you have a flat tire 132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!If your vehicle needs to be towed 141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!Tips for driving during break- in period 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!How to start the engine 122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!General maintenance 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!Complete index NO TAG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
1ZZ- FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
See page 108 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
48 L (12.7 gal., 10.6 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SJ, “Energy- Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 186 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 190 through 194.
Tire pressure: See page 213.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster overview 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1 - 1

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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Interior light
5. Glove box
6. Manual transmission gear shift lever
7. Parking brake lever
8. Power window switches
9. Power rear view mirror control switch
10. Instrument panel light control switch
11. Power door lock switch
12. Power window lock switch
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1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Clock
4. Rear window defogger switch
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Auxiliary box
7. Engine immobiliser system indicator
light
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Car audio
10. Cup holders
11. A s h t r ay
12. Cigarette lighter
13. Ignition switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
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Instrument cluster overview
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1. Speedometer
2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Low fuel level warning light
5. Fuel gauge
6. Tachometer
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Odometer and two trip meters

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
SRS warning light∗
Open door warning light∗ Brake system warning light∗
Discharge warning light∗
Low oil pressure warning light∗
Malfunction indicator lamp∗
Anti- lock brake system warning light∗
Driver’s seat belt reminder light∗
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Power steering system warning light∗
∗: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” in Section 1- 5.
Passenger’s seat belt reminder light∗

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