2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 154

04 09.01 Before starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it. Sequential manual transmission only: When the driver's door is opened, a motor sound may be heard from the engine compartment, but it is not a malfunction. The motor will stop after a certain period of time. 2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle and steering wheel angle. 3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors. 4. Lock both the doors. 5. Fasten seat belts. How to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Sequential manual transmission: Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position. Hold down the brake pedal firmly, and place the selector lever to the "N" position. Make sure that the "N" indicator in the instrument cluster comes on. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in a position except "N" or the brake pedal is not depressed. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until the engine is started. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed. (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in "(a) Before cranking". Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air −fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot engine as follows: Sequential manual transmission: With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the "START" position and crank the engine while depressing the brake pedal. Release the key when the engine starts. The engine cannot be cranked if the selector lever is in a position except "N" or the brake pedal is not depressed. Manual transmission: With your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the key to the "START" position. Release the key when the engine starts. Engine should be warmed up by driving, not in idle. For warming up drive with smoothly turning engine until engine coolant temperature is within normal range. 154 2005 MR2 from Aug. '04Prod. (OM17527U)