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- Page 1 TOYOTA 1987 Owner'S Manual For your safety and comfort, read carefully and keep in the vehiclfJ.
- Page 3 Foreword (hal your TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota's policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
- Page 6 tire warning ------...
- Page 7 Information for the new owner-Section Catalytic converter The catalytic conv,uter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. WARNING:...
- Page 8 Toyota does not recommend the use 01 gasolines containing methanol, never more do not use...
- Page 9 Tips for driving Keys the first 1000 miles (1600 kml KH NUMBER P\.ATE Keep the key number plate in a safe place The master key works in every lock. The Drive gently and avoid high speeds. such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
- Page 10 Before driving. be sure that the doors Bre closed and locked, especiafly when smaff children are in the vehicle. Be careful nor to lock your keys in the vehi- cle,...
- Page 11 Seats- Theft prevention labels Adjusting seat position (except for Canada) Power door lock switches you should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may violate certain state or Pull the lock release lever up. Then slide To lock and unlock all the side doors the seat to the desired position with slight simultaneously, push the switch.
- Page 12 avoid reefinlng the This adJustment should not be made while sea/bac/<: any more than needed the vehicfe is moving This adjustment should not be made white the vehicle is moving,...
- Page 13 This adjustment should not be made whife the vehicle is moving Adlust the top of the headrest so that it is closest to the top of your ears, and lock it into position. Do not drive with the head. rests removed.
- Page 14 Passenger's belt - the belt Will automatically lock by fully extending the maximum length of this belt and allowing to retract. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips-not For your safety. do not place the shoulder belt under your arm.
- Page 15 Failure to follow these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident causing personal injury. on the extender,...
- Page 16 your chifd must be restrained by the seat bef/.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION ON SEAT Check the shoulder beft is locked.
- Page 18 WHEN USING YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM TOP STRAP ANCHOR AND LOCATION...
- Page 19 Overview of the instruments and controls 00<:1...
- Page 20 Do not leave the key in the "ON" position if the engine is not running. Never press down lock release button ,md remove the key,...
- Page 21 If you are going to park for O'ler one week. make sure that the helldlighr switch is off.
- Page 22 ..¥J' Never make this adjustment whife the v6hi. cfe is moving. Always puf/as far olf the road as possible.
- Page 23 DOOR...
- Page 24 slow down and puff off the road. stop the vehicle. turn off the engine. At a safe place. test your brakes by starting and stopping. Do not drive over mph (60 cautiously km/hJ. Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt (alternator belt) broken or loose.
- Page 25 Fuel gauge Do not drive with the fue' level below the "E" or with the 'ow fuel 'eve' wcunlng light on. It may cause engine misfire. and damage to the catalytic converter.
- Page 26 " ."1Z!W7 Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat, The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the tem- perature of the engine Within the specified operating fange.
- Page 27 0'< 10N~ pull off the road to safe place and stop engine immediately_ Do not drive the vehicle until the cause is fix- Do not run the needle into the red zone. This may cause severe engine damage.
- Page 28 Clock Instrument panel light control The digital clock indicates the time with To adjust the intensity of the instrument the ignition key at the "ACC" or "ON" turn the dial. position. To reset the hour, To reset the minute, To adjust the time to an even hour,...
- Page 29 firmly apply the parking brake. Use it only when the engine is running Before driving. be sure that the parking brake is fuffy released and the parking brake remin- After using the ashtray, close the ashtray der light is off. cover completely, When cleaning the inside of the rear win-...
- Page 30 To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the glovebo)( door closed while driving. Be careful not catch someone's fingers or neck in the window.
- Page 31 r' ------ Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen In the outside rear view mirror on the passenger's side. 1001< smaller and farther away...
- Page 32 Day-night rear view mirror Interior light Detachable sun roof Pull the lever backward to reduce glare To turn on the interior light. slide the To open the sun roof. first pull down on from the rear vehicle headlights during switch. the handle while pushing in one of the lock night driving.
- Page 33 I ~•• 1/7= When installing, be sure to use your palm to push up the handle, minimize the risA of personal injury, do not operate the vehicle without being certain that the sun roof is securely 10cAed in place, I!Ither in the roof or in the stowage compart- ment.
- Page 34 Alwltys keep rhe glass roof locked unless removing_ For safety, do not remove the sun shade while driving.
- Page 35 To minimize the risk of personal injury, do not operate the vehicle without being certain Take care not to damage the glass roof sur. that each gl8ss roof is securely locked in the Before placing the sun shade and the glass fflce.
- Page 36 • Each glass roof and sun shade have been placed inside its stowage bag as shown, and placed on the floor behind the seat- back. • Puff the strap to hold the bag tightly. This Never force the handle will help keep the bag from being thrown about during accident...
- Page 37 After instaffing the glass roofs, make sure they are firmly secured by pushing up on the underside of each roof. For safety, do not remove the sun shade while driving.
- Page 38 After closing the trunk/id, try pulling it Make sure the rod supports up to make sure it is securely closed. trunk lid securely,...
- Page 39 'OJ , ..' Make sure that the cap is tightened securely Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tanl<.cap for replacement.
- Page 40 Make sure the rod supports hood securely.
- Page 41 Air conditioner controls- OFF LO I II HI lO520VOl...
- Page 43 "A/C'...
- Page 44 (bl Heating (e) Cooling...
- Page 45 (e) Windshield defogging and defrosting (d) Ventilation """"-j •...
- Page 46 Air flow selection 1. FACE button 2. SI.lEVEl button...
- Page 47 5. WINDSHiElD button 4. FLOOR/WINDSHIElD button FLOOR button...
- Page 48 (g) Operating tips...
- Page 49 Heater controls- lOS30VOl...
- Page 52 (d) Windshield defogging Ie) Ventilation and defrosting...
- Page 53 Ie) Air flow selection 3. FLOOR button 2. BI.LEVEL button ,. FACE button...
- Page 54 If) Operating tips WINDSHIELD button FLOOR/WINDSHIELD button...
- Page 55 Side vents The side vents may be opened or closed as shown.
- Page 56 following character- Istics Fading and drifting can be minimiud to a certain degree by careful attention to fine To prevent damage to the antenna, make tuning. or you should retllne the radio sure it is retracted before running your vehi- stronger signal.
- Page 57 • Static and Fluttering: This static and fluttering can be reduced by adjusting the tone control for greater bass response until the disturbance has passed. • Multipath: CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER lam- following precautions, • Station swapping: Do not oil any part of the tape player and do not insert metal goods or a magnet Into the slot or the tape player may be...
- Page 58 ":"':'0 tone SEE"...
- Page 59 (a) listening to the radio •••• I'W!I KNOB...
- Page 60 (b) Selecting a station •••• P•• R-\lOL. Prelet...
- Page 61 (e) Presetting a station Manual tuning Seek tuning:...
- Page 62 Ie) Adjusting the sound balance ldl Adjusting the tone...
- Page 63 AM.FM radio with electronic tuner (type B)- D-TUNE SCAN...
- Page 64 lal Listening to the radio '" ,_r ::' r:' KNOB...
- Page 65 (b) Selecting a station ••• ':':' lC61O~07 VOL"...
- Page 66 00000...
- Page 67 (dl Receiving Motorola type (el Adjusting the tone AM stereo broadcasts lei Presetting a station "_ ,,_,...
- Page 68 Adjusting the sound balance KNOB...
- Page 69 ".
- Page 71 listening to the radio...
- Page 72 (bl Selecting a station Preset...
- Page 73 BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON r~M.
- Page 74 Id) Receiving Motorola type Ic) Presetting a station AM stereo broadcasts leI Adjusting the tone...
- Page 75 Adjusting the sound balance (g) listening to the cassette tape...
- Page 76 (hi Selecting a program...
- Page 77 ",W l0640JOl...
- Page 78 TUNE SCAN TUNE 1\ ",W STOpa ",""""'_moo SKtP "l DII'"...
- Page 79 (al Listening to the radio LIGHT KNOB For radio operation. AOJUST VOlUME For cassette tape player operation,...
- Page 80 (b) Selecting a station Preset tuning:...
- Page 82 (d) Receiving Motorola type AM stereo broadcasts Ic) Presetting a station (models so equipped) (el Adjusting the tone Automatic adjustment...
- Page 83 lfl Adjusting the sound balance Manual tone adjustment...
- Page 84 (gl Listening to the cassette tape (.","w,,,,, ~...
- Page 86 Ii) Other tape player functions "RPT" button: "SKIP" button:...
- Page 87 • Whife hofding the accelerator pedal to the floor. refease the acceferator pedal Remember With your foot off the accelerator pedaf. Do not race a cold engine. Do not leave the vehicle while the engine is warm- mgup.
- Page 88 Driving with a manual transmission Good driving practice Maximum allowable speeds The shift pattern is conventional as shown above. Use the clutch correctlv. Recommended shifting speeds upshifr or downshifratlhe...
- Page 89 Driving with an automatic transmission- po -._ Ro --- Do - _.
- Page 90 fbI When General (Normal) (a) Starting up driving is desired...
- Page 91 With your foot holding down the brake km/h) pedal. "010...
- Page 92 L-" Never shift Into reverse while the vehicle is mmO(lon The maximum allowable speed in (he "2" The ma}fimum allowable speed In the range is km~hJ. Never e}fceed r8nge is 40 mph km/hJ. Never exceed this speed in the range under any cir- this speed in the range under any cir- cumstances...
- Page 93 If) Parking Good driving practice Transmission failure warning "010 While the vehicle is in motion, never attempt to move the selector lever into under uP" any circumstances.
- Page 94 not shift to neutral without depressing clutch pedal, Keep the main switch when not usmg the cruise control Do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on slt/Wery (rainy, icy or snow-covered/ or winding roads,...
- Page 95 Do not rely on a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed immediately. Even if the power assist is completely lost the brakes wiff stiff work. But you will have to push the pedal hard-much harder than normal. And your braking distance will be longer.
- Page 97 Winter driving tips Do not use youl parking brake when there Make sure the engine oil viscosity is sui- is a possibility it could freeze. table for the cold weather. Keep ice and snow from accumulating der the fenders. Check the ignition system for loose con- nections or obvious damage.
- Page 98 Never load the trailer with more weight m the back than in the front. Exceeding this weight is dangerous.
- Page 99 TRAILER LIGHTS HITCHES BREAK-IN SCHEDULE TIRES MAINTENANCE severe BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS PRE-TOWING CAUTION If the IOlal trailer weight exceeds 1000 (450 kg), trailer brakes are required...
- Page 100 TRAILER TOWING PRECAUTIONS • Do not exceed km;h)
- Page 101 your vehicle's engine may overheat on days temperatures over 85"F /30'e/J when going up long or steep grade with a trailer. ke>...
- Page 104 The Toyota authorized 1987 MR2 Repair Manual tells you how to maintain your MR2, diagnose problems, and perform your own maintenance and repair work. Maintenance and repair procedures for the engine, chassis, body, electrical system, and more, are clearly explained and illustrated.
- Page 105 Periodic maintenance and tune-up "ym"...
- Page 106 Task heading: Whattodo Illustration: Detal1text: what to do and where hoWtOdoit Specification...
- Page 107 remove contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with waler for at least minutes_ The gas normally produced by a battery will ellplode if a flame or spark is brought near.
- Page 108 reverse The battery used for boosting must be 12- volt. posilive-to_ positive(+ negative-Io-engine body ground(-J.
- Page 109 Unless power disconnected. there danger of the headlights suddenly retracting or extending and causing injury_ 3, Visua/fy When the engine is running, keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts.
- Page 110 Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
- Page 111 Required tools and spare tire 1. Get the tool bag. jack and spare...
- Page 112 Ihe;pl:rsonal injury, do nol To avo/ b hand the ornament attempt to pull...
- Page 113 Loosening wheel nuts Positioning the jack 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. 5. Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown. before counterclocJc wise...
- Page 114 Raising your vehicle Changing wheels After making sure that no one is in the Remove the wheel nuts and change vehicle. raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. cfockwise Never get under the vehicfe when supported by a lack alone.
- Page 115 lowering your vehicle Reinstalling wheel nuts g. Lower the vehicle completely and tigh- 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight. ten the wheel nuts. counterclockwise...
- Page 116 Before driving, make sure that all the tools. jack and flat tire are secfJrely in place in their storage focation to reduce the possibility personal inJury during a collision or sudden braking.
- Page 117 Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly Use it onfy when your vehicfe must be towed on hard-surfaced roads. If the engine is not running. the power assist for the bra1<es will not wor1<so bra1<ing will be much harder than usual The 1<ey must be in "ACC"...
- Page 118 If you lose your keys Many Toyota dealers can make a new key you can give them the key number.
- Page 119 • High temperatures • Road salt or dust control chemicals • High humidity • Wetness or dampness...
- Page 120 Rinse Wash Do not use gasoline or strong solvents. which may be toxic or cause damage, Carefully follow the manufacturers instwc- tions and precautions.
- Page 121 Do not use dye or bleach on the belts -it may weal<.en them. When cleaning the Inside of the windows. be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires on the rear window Do not use sol- lIent, thinner_ gasoline or window cleaner on the Interior.
- Page 122 CAUTION If you have any questions about the clean- ing of your Toyota, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them.
- Page 123 fore whifethey...
- Page 124 General maintenance MAINTENANCE ITEMS DESCRIPTION SERVICE AND INTERVALS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be performed from time to time. unless otherwise specified. INSIDE VEHICLE hems listed below should checked regularly. e.g. while performing periodic services, cleaning vehicle . etc. 7500...
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- Page 128 Does your vehicle need repairing? Scheduled maintenance Driving conditions under which you mainly operate your vehicle determine which maintenance schedule you follow. severetond, An odometer reading or time interval termines when service is necessary. The maintenance services beyond the last period should be performed at the same intervals .
- Page 130 Maintenance operations: SERVICE INTERVAL: ENGINE COMPONENTS AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS...
- Page 131 Maintenance operations: SERVICE INTERVAL: CHASSIS AND BODY Owner's GUide Warramy Booklet...
- Page 132 SEVERE Maintenance operations: SERVICE INTERVAL: ENGINE COMPONENTS AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS filter"...
- Page 133 Maintenance operation,: SERVICE INTERVAL: CHASSIS AND BODY Owner's Guide Warranty Booklet NOTE...
- Page 134 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items Charcoal canister EKhaust pipes and mountings ENGINE COMPONENTS AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Timing belt CHASSIS AND BODY Idle speed Brake pads and discs Valve clearances Air filter Brake lines and hoses Drive belts Engine oil and oil filter Fuel tines and connections Steering linkage...
- Page 135 Ball joints and dust covers Automatic transaxle. manuaf transaxle and differential shoulll Bolts and nuts on chassis and body...
- Page 137 Do-it-yourself maintenance-Section Engine compartment overview...
- Page 138 Front trunk room overview ~ ff.M~ r::=; ~,,~ ),,) '--JJ...
- Page 139 Electric cooling fans Do-it-yourself service precautions Performing do-it-yourself maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. Be sure that the ignition is off if you work near the engine compartment, radiator and condenser cooling fans .
- Page 140 Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged. multigrade fuel-efficient SF/CC...
- Page 141 The engine exhaust manifold may be hot, so be careful. The OIJmay be hot-be careful not to bum yourseff. The oil may be hot-be careful not to bum yourself. Make sure that the old gasket has not stuck to the mounting surface.
- Page 142 Use only ethylene-glycol type coolant,...
- Page 143 Failure to do so could result in serious damage to your engine. If you are not sure how to change the engine coolant, have it done by your Toyota dealer If the gaskets are damaged, replace them with new ones.
- Page 144 FILLING ENGINE COOLANT Never turn the fifler cap fully cfock wise. Make sure that the vinyf hoses are not kinked or folded. make sure that aft the drain and bleeder pfugs are not leaking. After changing the engine coofant, check the water fevels in the engine coolant filler cap Make sure that the water levefs of both vinyl and reservoir one or two times within...
- Page 145 ,~------- r-----/ Do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping, inside Do not drive with the air cfeaner removed.
- Page 146 The spark plugs may be hot, so be careful Do not allow dirt or anything else to fa/l through the spark plug holes. by hand<ls The boots may be hot, so be careful.
- Page 147 thoroughly wash the contac ted area. If you feef a pain burn. get medical attention imme- diately immediately take off the exposed clothmg and fof/ow the procedure above, if necessary drmk a large quamlty of water or milk, Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten...
- Page 148 f,(]llO-QIj...
- Page 150 "Ale Never use a fuse wirh a higher amperage rating nor some other object in place of a fuse. >40...
- Page 151 Always use genuine Toyota fusible fink for replacement. Nfl/ver instal! a wire-even fora temporary (ilf. cause elftensive damage and possibly a fire. Before replacing the fusible links. the cause electrical overload should always determined and repaired by your Toyota dealer_...
- Page 152 When the engine is running. keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engi- ne drive belts. Be careful not to touch the hot eJ(haust ma- nifold...
- Page 153 Keep the fluid at the proper level.
- Page 154 The free- steering wheet gently back and forth. If the freeplay is more than specified. have play should be within the above limits. it inspected by your Toyota dealer.
- Page 156 move Unless power is disconnected. there dan- Never attempt to loosen the headlight ger of the headlights suddenly retracting and causing injury. ad/usting screws...
- Page 157 8ulbs 8ulb Use onfy a beam Unit with the same number and wattage rating Do not forger ro reinstall the fuse. After re- placement. have the headlight aim checked by your Toyota deafer,...
- Page 161 \\'1...
- Page 162 Be sure to consult tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high- speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. Driving over (140 I<mlhJ may result in tire faifure, loss of con. trol and possible injury...
- Page 163 Do not include a compact spare tire when ro- tating the tires_ It is designed for temporary use only_...
- Page 164 not drive more than 100 miles (160 km) and over 50 mph (80 km/hJ with temporary reo pair Installmg snow tires only on the rear wheels will cause the change of broadside road grip capability between the front and rear tires which drastically affects the vehicle steering stability...
- Page 165 Never drive over mph (120 km/h) with eny type of snow (Ires, If your vehicle has radial tires 8S of/glnal equipment make sure your snow tires also have radial construction.
- Page 166 Compact spare tire temporary only,...
- Page 167 Aluminum wheel precautions...
- Page 168 Uniform tire quality grading Consumer information- DOT quality grades-All passenger vehi. cle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. These quality grades are molded on the dewall. Temperature A, B, C - Treadwear - Traction A, B, C-...
- Page 169 Stopping distance...
- Page 171 Specifications-Section 8 Fuel Engine Dimensions and weight...
- Page 172 Service specifications ENGINE CLUTCH 5WXI MANUAL ENGINE lUBRICATION COOLING SYSTEM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (automatic transaxle) BATTERY SF/CC 0"...
- Page 174 22. Ale...
- Page 175 Index-Section 9 "6...
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- Page 177 doe. K" "8...
- Page 178 "8 "5 "9 "8 "0...
- Page 179 Tile...
- Page 180 buzzer "0...
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