2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 84

01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Parking brake 1 2 3 4 to to to to 2 3 4 5 gear or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 to to to to 1 2 3 4 km/h 24 40 64 72 (mph) (15) (25) (40) (45) NOTICE Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. Good driving practice If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again. Downshift to the appropriate gear if acceleration is needed when you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds. Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging, and possibly pinging. Regularly revving the engine to maximum speed in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Make sure you observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear: gear 1 2 3 4 km/h (mph) 53 (33) 88 (53) 120 (75) 163 (101) SB16008 CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. To set: Pull up the lever. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake. To release: Pull up the lever slightly (1), press the lock release button (2), and lower (3). To remind you that the parking brake is set, the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake. NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into reverse. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 77