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Car audio 10. Clock 4. Auxiliary box 7. Wiper and washer switches 3. Emergency flasher switch 6. Cigarette lighter 13. Engine immobiliser system indicator light 8. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 1. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Air conditioning controls 9. Rear window defogger switch 5. Ashtray 12. Cup holders 11. Ignition switch 14. Tilt steering lock release lever SB11020 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 3
Car audio 10. Clock 4. Auxiliary box 7. Wiper and washer switches 3. Emergency flasher switch 6. Cigarette lighter 13. Engine immobiliser system indicator light 8. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 1. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Air conditioning controls 9. Rear window defogger switch 5. Ashtray 12. Cup holders 11. Ignition switch 14. Tilt steering lock release lever SB11020 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 3
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01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light∗ Driver's seat belt reminder light∗ Open door warning light∗ SRS warning ... reminder light∗ Discharge warning light∗ Low oil pressure warning light∗ Malfunction indicator lamp∗ Anti-lock brake system warning light∗ ∗: Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights For details, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" on page 70 in Section...
01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light∗ Driver's seat belt reminder light∗ Open door warning light∗ SRS warning ... reminder light∗ Discharge warning light∗ Low oil pressure warning light∗ Malfunction indicator lamp∗ Anti-lock brake system warning light∗ ∗: Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights For details, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" on page 70 in Section...
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...you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the vehicle behind you can be extended and properly adjusted before driving. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 59 Night driving-Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror. Adjust the mirror so that by reducing glare you also lose...personal death or injuries. To fold the rear view mirror, push backward. To reduce glare from the headlights of the mirror. CAUTION Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 -Folding rear view mirrors Anti-glare inside rear view mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the ...
...you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the vehicle behind you can be extended and properly adjusted before driving. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 59 Night driving-Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror. Adjust the mirror so that by reducing glare you also lose...personal death or injuries. To fold the rear view mirror, push backward. To reduce glare from the headlights of the mirror. CAUTION Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 -Folding rear view mirrors Anti-glare inside rear view mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the ...
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01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 SECTION 1- 4 62 63 64 64 64 65 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ...Emergency flashers ...Instrument panel light control ...Interior light ...Windshield wipers and washer ...Rear window defogger ... 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 61
01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 SECTION 1- 4 62 63 64 64 64 65 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ...Emergency flashers ...Instrument panel light control ...Interior light ...Windshield wipers and washer ...Rear window defogger ... 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 61
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...knob. You can flash the high beam headlights with the light switch in the "OFF" position or position 1. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from you (position 1). They will remind you to "OFF". 62 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) Light reminder buzzer A buzzer will... not go off until the ignition switch is released with the engine started, even with the knob turned to turn on . Daytime running light system The headlights turn the lights off when the ...
...knob. You can flash the high beam headlights with the light switch in the "OFF" position or position 1. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from you (position 1). They will remind you to "OFF". 62 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) Light reminder buzzer A buzzer will... not go off until the ignition switch is released with the engine started, even with the knob turned to turn on . Daytime running light system The headlights turn the lights off when the ...
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... flashers, All the turn signal lights will not work when the emergency flashers are operating. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 63 Turn on the emergency flashers to return it might be in the "ON" position. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the... turn them off the road as far off , push the switch once again. SB14011 SB14012 TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn on the instrument panel flash faster than necessary when the engine is burned out. To turn signal lever up or down to the pressure...
... flashers, All the turn signal lights will not work when the emergency flashers are operating. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 63 Turn on the emergency flashers to return it might be in the "ON" position. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the... turn them off the road as far off , push the switch once again. SB14011 SB14012 TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn on the instrument panel flash faster than necessary when the engine is burned out. To turn signal lever up or down to the pressure...
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... the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. (m) Light reminder buzzer The buzzer will sound if the headlight switch is left on and the driver's door is turned to the "ON" position. The open the driver's door ...the low fuel level warning light) 1. Open either of the airbag and seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (l) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to "ON", but do not start the ...system warning lights go off after about 6 seconds. D The light comes on or flashes while driving. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 73
... the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. (m) Light reminder buzzer The buzzer will sound if the headlight switch is left on and the driver's door is turned to the "ON" position. The open the driver's door ...the low fuel level warning light) 1. Open either of the airbag and seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (l) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to "ON", but do not start the ...system warning lights go off after about 6 seconds. D The light comes on or flashes while driving. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 73
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... the level by the dipstick with only the parking brake applied. See page 172 in Section 7-2 for additional information. 160 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) Check headlight aim. Clutch pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. Parking brake Check that the lever has...refueling. Seats Check that the pedal has the proper clearance. See page 173 in Section 7-2 for additional information. Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all front seat controls such as hard steering or strange noise....
... the level by the dipstick with only the parking brake applied. See page 172 in Section 7-2 for additional information. 160 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) Check headlight aim. Clutch pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. Parking brake Check that the lever has...refueling. Seats Check that the pedal has the proper clearance. See page 173 in Section 7-2 for additional information. Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all front seat controls such as hard steering or strange noise....
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...loss of a different size or type may adversely affect handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow chain clearance to the vehicle as well as it may result in ...recommended as bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the wheel should be used wheels is designed for a tubeless tire. 180 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) If you have been subjected to ensure that the wheels are available at your Toyota dealer. Correct replacement wheels are replaced by ones with used .
...loss of a different size or type may adversely affect handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow chain clearance to the vehicle as well as it may result in ...recommended as bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the wheel should be used wheels is designed for a tubeless tire. 180 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) If you have been subjected to ensure that the wheels are available at your Toyota dealer. Correct replacement wheels are replaced by ones with used .
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... the pull-out tool is shown in Section 7-1 for each circuit. See "Fuse locations" on page 166 in the illustration. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) Type B 186 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Checking and replacing fuses SB73035 Good Blown SB73037 Good Blown SB73066 Type A Type C If the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses.
... the pull-out tool is shown in Section 7-1 for each circuit. See "Fuse locations" on page 166 in the illustration. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) Type B 186 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Checking and replacing fuses SB73035 Good Blown SB73037 Good Blown SB73066 Type A Type C If the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses.
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... other substitute because it may temporarily fog up in the table. They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Replacing light bulbs- When replacing a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and light switch are off. NOTICE...up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash. The inside of the listed type. 188 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) Hold a bulb only by the temperature difference between the outside and inside of the lens of a bulb with ...to the bulbs. Do not touch the glass part of exterior lights such as headlights may damage your Toyota dealer.
... other substitute because it may temporarily fog up in the table. They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Replacing light bulbs- When replacing a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and light switch are off. NOTICE...up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash. The inside of the listed type. 188 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) Hold a bulb only by the temperature difference between the outside and inside of the lens of a bulb with ...to the bulbs. Do not touch the glass part of exterior lights such as headlights may damage your Toyota dealer.
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BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT BULBS W 60/55 5 21 3.8 21 21/5 21 21 5 8 5 Type A B B B C B B B B D B Replacing headlights, parking lights and front turn signal lights Stop/tail lights Stop lights Back-up lights License plate lights Interior light High mounted stop light A: B: C: D: HB2 halogen bulbs Wedge base bulbs Single end bulbs Double end bulbs Bulb No. Remove the front box cover. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 189 SB73070 1. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Light bulbs Headlights Parking lights Front turn signal lights Front side marker lights Rear turn signal lights.
BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT BULBS W 60/55 5 21 3.8 21 21/5 21 21 5 8 5 Type A B B B C B B B B D B Replacing headlights, parking lights and front turn signal lights Stop/tail lights Stop lights Back-up lights License plate lights Interior light High mounted stop light A: B: C: D: HB2 halogen bulbs Wedge base bulbs Single end bulbs Double end bulbs Bulb No. Remove the front box cover. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 189 SB73070 1. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Light bulbs Headlights Parking lights Front turn signal lights Front side marker lights Rear turn signal lights.
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Unplug the connector. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 -Headlights SC73006 SC18005 SB73043 2. Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the trunk. Remove the rubber cover. If the connector is tight, wiggle it. Removing clips 1. SC18006 Installing clips 190 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) Remove the cover in the following illustrations.
Unplug the connector. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 -Headlights SC73006 SC18005 SB73043 2. Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the trunk. Remove the rubber cover. If the connector is tight, wiggle it. Removing clips 1. SC18006 Installing clips 190 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) Remove the cover in the following illustrations.
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When aiming adjustment is not necessary after replacing the bulb. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 -Parking lights SB73044 SB73006 SB73046 2. Install the rubber cover as shown and snuggle on the connector and the headlight body. Insert the connector. To install a bulb, align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole. 3. Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the boss. SB73047 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 191 Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb. Aiming is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
When aiming adjustment is not necessary after replacing the bulb. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 -Parking lights SB73044 SB73006 SB73046 2. Install the rubber cover as shown and snuggle on the connector and the headlight body. Insert the connector. To install a bulb, align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole. 3. Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the boss. SB73047 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 191 Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb. Aiming is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
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...HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system 202 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) HEAD LH LWR 10 A: Left-hand headlight (low beam) 10. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wiper and washer 14. HEAD RH LWR 10 headlight (low beam) A: Right-hand 11. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Left-hand headlight (high beam) 8. TURN 7.5 A:... A: Rear window defogger system 9. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Fuses SB73024 SB73025 SB73026 Trunk room Trunk room Instrument panel Fuses (type A) 1. 30 A: Spare fuse 2. 15 A: Spare fuse 3. 20 A: Spare fuse 4. ABS1 20 A: Anti-lock brake system 6. HEAD RH UPR 10 headlight (high beam) A: Right-hand 13....
...HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system 202 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) HEAD LH LWR 10 A: Left-hand headlight (low beam) 10. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wiper and washer 14. HEAD RH LWR 10 headlight (low beam) A: Right-hand 11. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Left-hand headlight (high beam) 8. TURN 7.5 A:... A: Rear window defogger system 9. 01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Fuses SB73024 SB73025 SB73026 Trunk room Trunk room Instrument panel Fuses (type A) 1. 30 A: Spare fuse 2. 15 A: Spare fuse 3. 20 A: Spare fuse 4. ABS1 20 A: Anti-lock brake system 6. HEAD RH UPR 10 headlight (high beam) A: Right-hand 13....