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Instrument cluster 3. Power window lock switch 11. Power door lock switch 12. 03 07.07 Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 2. Center vents 4. Power rear view mirror control switches 10. Manual transmission gear shift lever or sequential manual transmission selector lever 7. Interior light 5. Power window switches SB11025b 9. Instrument panel light control switch 2 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) Glove box 6. Front fog light switch 13. Parking brake lever 8.
Instrument cluster 3. Power window lock switch 11. Power door lock switch 12. 03 07.07 Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 2. Center vents 4. Power rear view mirror control switches 10. Manual transmission gear shift lever or sequential manual transmission selector lever 7. Interior light 5. Power window switches SB11025b 9. Instrument panel light control switch 2 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) Glove box 6. Front fog light switch 13. Parking brake lever 8.
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... the vehicle with the key. D The vehicle should never be locked by the key. Damage to the windshield frame or fully lowered before driving. 40 2003 MR2 from the hinges of the top side rails and any part of the top linkage. The fuel filler door opener lever can be driven with...- -Soft top precautions Sequential manual transmission: Before raising or lowering the soft top, lower both side windows, apply the parking brake, stop the engine. Possible interior water damage, water stains or mildew on the soft top when the top is up or down. The engine hood lock release lever is below...
... the vehicle with the key. D The vehicle should never be locked by the key. Damage to the windshield frame or fully lowered before driving. 40 2003 MR2 from the hinges of the top side rails and any part of the top linkage. The fuel filler door opener lever can be driven with...- -Soft top precautions Sequential manual transmission: Before raising or lowering the soft top, lower both side windows, apply the parking brake, stop the engine. Possible interior water damage, water stains or mildew on the soft top when the top is up or down. The engine hood lock release lever is below...
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... with the soft top lowered, make sure to the windshield frame or fully lowered before driving. 20 2003 MR2 from the hinges of the top side rails and any part of the top linkage. Possible interior water damage, water stains or mildew on the soft top when the top is damp or wet...
... with the soft top lowered, make sure to the windshield frame or fully lowered before driving. 20 2003 MR2 from the hinges of the top side rails and any part of the top linkage. Possible interior water damage, water stains or mildew on the soft top when the top is damp or wet...
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If they may severely weaken the belts. (See "Cleaning the interior" on page 188) When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and is then ... coins, clips, etc. D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your child from injury. 32 2003 MR2 from properly latching the tab and buckle. Do not use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners, or allow the belt to... belt out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. You will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on page 46) To free the belt again...
If they may severely weaken the belts. (See "Cleaning the interior" on page 188) When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and is then ... coins, clips, etc. D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your child from injury. 32 2003 MR2 from properly latching the tab and buckle. Do not use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners, or allow the belt to... belt out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. You will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on page 46) To free the belt again...
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... fastened seis not long enough, a belt extender is available at a different seating position than the one originally intended for. 34 2003 MR2 from your local Toyota dealer to wear for proper measurement and selection of personal injury. SB13071 CAUTION When using the seat belt extender, observe the following ... that the extender provided for you expect to order the proper required length for the extender. To connect the extender to the vehicle interior and extender itself. This helps prevent damage to the seat belt, insert the tab into the buckle. When not in use, remove...
... fastened seis not long enough, a belt extender is available at a different seating position than the one originally intended for. 34 2003 MR2 from your local Toyota dealer to wear for proper measurement and selection of personal injury. SB13071 CAUTION When using the seat belt extender, observe the following ... that the extender provided for you expect to order the proper required length for the extender. To connect the extender to the vehicle interior and extender itself. This helps prevent damage to the seat belt, insert the tab into the buckle. When not in use, remove...
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...ON" position, the passenger airbag is activated if there is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 37 In the following cases, contact your seat belt ...the light does not come on, remains on or starts flashing while driving. Always wear your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was...pretensioner. The SRS airbags help reduce injuries mainly to help reduce injury by hitting the vehicle interior. In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat ...
...ON" position, the passenger airbag is activated if there is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 37 In the following cases, contact your seat belt ...the light does not come on, remains on or starts flashing while driving. Always wear your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was...pretensioner. The SRS airbags help reduce injuries mainly to help reduce injury by hitting the vehicle interior. In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat ...
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...substitute for children. CAUTION D When the passenger airbag manual on-off , the "OFF" indicator will continue to the size of the child. 46 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) For details, see "SRS driver airbag and passenger airbag" on the age and size of appropriate child ...(on page 40) is off system status, turn the ignition switch to you and the vehicle's interior. Holding a child in your arms is turned off, the passenger airbag will not illuminate. D Toyota strongly urges use of a passenger risk group identified in the U.S.A. If the airbag switch is turned...
...substitute for children. CAUTION D When the passenger airbag manual on-off , the "OFF" indicator will continue to the size of the child. 46 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) For details, see "SRS driver airbag and passenger airbag" on the age and size of appropriate child ...(on page 40) is off system status, turn the ignition switch to you and the vehicle's interior. Holding a child in your arms is turned off, the passenger airbag will not illuminate. D Toyota strongly urges use of a passenger risk group identified in the U.S.A. If the airbag switch is turned...
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03 07.07 SECTION Lights, Wipers and Defogger 1- 5 68 69 70 70 70 71 71 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Headlights and turn signals ...Emergency flashers ...Front fog lights ...Instrument panel light control ...Interior light ...Windshield wipers and washer ...Rear window defogger ... 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 67
03 07.07 SECTION Lights, Wipers and Defogger 1- 5 68 69 70 70 70 71 71 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Headlights and turn signals ...Emergency flashers ...Front fog lights ...Instrument panel light control ...Interior light ...Windshield wipers and washer ...Rear window defogger ... 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 67
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03 07.07 Front fog lights Instrument panel light control Interior light SB12093 SB14015a SB14022 To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch. The light goes off . 70 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) they will come on . To adjust the brightness of...
03 07.07 Front fog lights Instrument panel light control Interior light SB12093 SB14015a SB14022 To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch. The light goes off . 70 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) they will come on . To adjust the brightness of...
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... cassettes. Remove the disc from the player and wait until it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is recommended.) 110 2003 MR2 from the radio station, causing the radio station to clean them is intended for your cassette player and tapes: Clean the tape head ...tapes. D Avoid using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is peeling off. CAUTION Compact disc players use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you may make your compact disc player appears to operate the player correctly. These reflected signals can cause many problems, including poor sound, ...
... cassettes. Remove the disc from the player and wait until it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is recommended.) 110 2003 MR2 from the radio station, causing the radio station to clean them is intended for your cassette player and tapes: Clean the tape head ...tapes. D Avoid using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is peeling off. CAUTION Compact disc players use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you may make your compact disc player appears to operate the player correctly. These reflected signals can cause many problems, including poor sound, ...
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... windows. D When driving on the windshield. 03 07.07 Air flow selector settings Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after closing the windows, it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for example). This can...recommended that the air intake selector be set the fan speed to "high" for a minute to any setting except "OFF". 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 117 D Make sure the air intake grilles in front of fogging on the inside and...for a few minutes. D Keep the area under the seats clear to allow air to cool the interior more quickly.
... windows. D When driving on the windshield. 03 07.07 Air flow selector settings Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after closing the windows, it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for example). This can...recommended that the air intake selector be set the fan speed to "high" for a minute to any setting except "OFF". 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 117 D Make sure the air intake grilles in front of fogging on the inside and...for a few minutes. D Keep the area under the seats clear to allow air to cool the interior more quickly.
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...windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set controls to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield. 118 2003 MR2 from fogging. D Choose floor/windshield air flow to : Fan speed-Any setting except "OFF" Temperature-Towards ...COLD (blue zone) Air intake-FRESH (outside air and dust from entering the vehicle interior. To keep the windows from Aug. '03 ...
...windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set controls to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield. 118 2003 MR2 from fogging. D Choose floor/windshield air flow to : Fan speed-Any setting except "OFF" Temperature-Towards ...COLD (blue zone) Air intake-FRESH (outside air and dust from entering the vehicle interior. To keep the windows from Aug. '03 ...
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... "OFF" Temperature-Towards WARM (red zone) to clean up the front view more quickly. linked air conditioning. D To heat the vehicle interior while de- This is pressed in , turning the air flow control knob to windshield position turns on regardless of whether or not the "A/C"... knob to a position other than windshield or floor/windshield turns off the air conditioning. frosting the windshield, choose floor/ windshield air flow. 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 119 03 07.07 Side vents Defogging The inside temperatures could make the fogging worse. This is not...
... "OFF" Temperature-Towards WARM (red zone) to clean up the front view more quickly. linked air conditioning. D To heat the vehicle interior while de- This is pressed in , turning the air flow control knob to windshield position turns on regardless of whether or not the "A/C"... knob to a position other than windshield or floor/windshield turns off the air conditioning. frosting the windshield, choose floor/ windshield air flow. 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 119 03 07.07 Side vents Defogging The inside temperatures could make the fogging worse. This is not...
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To lock: Insert the master key and turn it clockwise. Folding board SB19027a SB12059a Flare Lean the seatback forward to use the luggage space. To open: Pull the lever. 03 07.07 Luggage space NOTICE During hot weather, the interior of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the luggage space door closed while driving. 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 125 Do not leave anything flammable or deformable such as a lighter, glasses, etc. CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of the vehicle becomes very hot. inside.
To lock: Insert the master key and turn it clockwise. Folding board SB19027a SB12059a Flare Lean the seatback forward to use the luggage space. To open: Pull the lever. 03 07.07 Luggage space NOTICE During hot weather, the interior of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the luggage space door closed while driving. 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 125 Do not leave anything flammable or deformable such as a lighter, glasses, etc. CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of the vehicle becomes very hot. inside.
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...the key, wait a few minutes and try jump starting " on the interior light. 3. way catalytic converter may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. If the engine turns over at your Toyota dealer. Keep the key, accelerator pedal and brake pedal in the immobilizer ...have followed the correct starting the engine with the brake pedal depressed. If they work , there may be broken. Call your Toyota dealer. (See "Keys" on page 208 for assistance. 208 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" on page 8 in Section 1- 2.) If the...
...the key, wait a few minutes and try jump starting " on the interior light. 3. way catalytic converter may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. If the engine turns over at your Toyota dealer. Keep the key, accelerator pedal and brake pedal in the immobilizer ...have followed the correct starting the engine with the brake pedal depressed. If they work , there may be broken. Call your Toyota dealer. (See "Keys" on page 208 for assistance. 208 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" on page 8 in Section 1- 2.) If the...
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...depressed. Also the three-way catalytic converter may try again. See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" on page 8 in these positions for assistance. 162 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) Sequential manual transmission: If this happens, turn the key to start the engine" on page 154 in ...cranking, release the key, wait a few minutes and try jump starting " on the interior light. 3. If the engine turns over too slowly- 1. Then try cranking the engine with your keys work , your Toyota dealer. or push-started. If the battery terminals are tight and clean. 2. If ...
...depressed. Also the three-way catalytic converter may try again. See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" on page 8 in these positions for assistance. 162 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) Sequential manual transmission: If this happens, turn the key to start the engine" on page 154 in ...cranking, release the key, wait a few minutes and try jump starting " on the interior light. 3. If the engine turns over too slowly- 1. Then try cranking the engine with your keys work , your Toyota dealer. or push-started. If the battery terminals are tight and clean. 2. If ...
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03 07.07 SECTION CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care 5 Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ...184 Washing and waxing your Toyota ...185 Cleaning the interior ...188 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 183
03 07.07 SECTION CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care 5 Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ...184 Washing and waxing your Toyota ...185 Cleaning the interior ...188 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 183
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... under the mats to the body and parts. Keep your vehicle in the wheel wells. D When driving in a coastal area D When driving on your hands. 2003 MR2 from the underside of the vehicle or in a damp, poorly ventilated garage. Be particularly careful when transporting chemicals, cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; If you wash... corrode if the ventilation is heated, a wet vehicle can accumulate under the floor mats and could cause corrosion. 03 07.07 Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your washing.
... under the mats to the body and parts. Keep your vehicle in the wheel wells. D When driving in a coastal area D When driving on your hands. 2003 MR2 from the underside of the vehicle or in a damp, poorly ventilated garage. Be particularly careful when transporting chemicals, cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; If you wash... corrode if the ventilation is heated, a wet vehicle can accumulate under the floor mats and could cause corrosion. 03 07.07 Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your washing.
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.... Then, using a sponge or soft cloth, apply the soap solution to five minutes. Rub in for excessive wear, fraying, or cuts. 188 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) After the top has been cleaned, rinse the vehicle with lukewarm water. and it may get onto the ...floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior. After allowing it . Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Carpets Use a good foam-type clean the carpets. To shampoo the carpets, use ...
.... Then, using a sponge or soft cloth, apply the soap solution to five minutes. Rub in for excessive wear, fraying, or cuts. 188 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) After the top has been cleaned, rinse the vehicle with lukewarm water. and it may get onto the ...floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior. After allowing it . Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Carpets Use a good foam-type clean the carpets. To shampoo the carpets, use ...
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... fiber cloth, etc. z If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure their ingredients do not spill the liquid onto the vehicle's interior surfaces. Remove dirt using the method mentioned above . Air conditioning control panel, car audio, instrument panel, console panel, and switches Use a... benzine, alcohol or gasoline, or alkaline or acid solutions for wool. These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or peeling of the leather. 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 189 It may scratch the fine grained surface of the surface. Then thoroughly wipe off any household...
... fiber cloth, etc. z If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure their ingredients do not spill the liquid onto the vehicle's interior surfaces. Remove dirt using the method mentioned above . Air conditioning control panel, car audio, instrument panel, console panel, and switches Use a... benzine, alcohol or gasoline, or alkaline or acid solutions for wool. These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or peeling of the leather. 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U) 189 It may scratch the fine grained surface of the surface. Then thoroughly wipe off any household...