2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 157

04 09.01 Dinghy towing NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may damage your vehicle's paint. Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze. When parking, put the transmission into "S(1)" or "R" (sequential manual transmission) or into first or reverse (manual transmission) and block the front 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. SB31003a DINGHY TOWING TIPS Before dinghy towing, be sure to observe the following in order to reduce the damage to your vehicle. 1. Shift the gear into 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. 2005 MR2 from Aug. '04Prod. (OM17527U) 157