2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 134

01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Dinghy towing Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze. When parking, put the transmission into first or reverse and block the rear wheels. Do not use the parking brake, or snow or water accumulated in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it hard to release. Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders. Ice and snow built up under your fenders can make steering difficult. During bad winter driving, stop and check under the fenders occasionally. Depending on where you are driving, we recommend you carry some emergency equipment. Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc. NOTICE Dinghy towing does not eliminate the possibility of damage to your vehicle. SB31003 DINGHY TOWING TIPS Before dinghy towing, be sure to observe the following in order to reduce the damage to your vehicle. 1. Put the shift lever in neutral. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" position. Make sure the audio is turned off. Your vehicle can be dinghy towed (with four wheels on the ground) from the front behind a motorhome. NOTICE To avoid the locking of the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" position. 3. Release the parking brake. After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for more than 3 minutes before driving the vehicle. CAUTION Dinghy towing requires special equipment and accessories. Please refer to your service outlet of the motorhome manufacture for the recommended equipment. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 127