2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 180

04 09.01 -Installing towing eyelet Before towing, release the parking brake and put the transmission in "N" (sequential manual transmission) or in neutral (manual transmission). Sequential manual transmission: key must be in "ACC". The CAUTION D If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual. Manual transmission: The key must be in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine running). Sequential manual transmission only: After shifting the selector lever to the "N" position, always make sure that the gear is actually disengaged and is in neutral by pushing the vehicle by hand or other means. In case the gear can not be put in neutral, turn the ignition switch from the "OFF" to "ON" position, and operate the selector lever once from "N" to "S" or "R", then back to "N" again. Then turn the ignition switch from the "ON" to "OFF" position. These procedures may help put the gear in neutral. If the gear still can not be put in neutral, you can not tow with cables or chains. SB41065 D Do not tow with a cable or chain when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position and/or when the transmission is not in the neutral gear position. Otherwise, you may be involved in an unexpected accident. 1. Remove the towing eyelet cover on the bumper, using a flat −bladed screwdriver which is wrapped with a cloth. 180 2005 MR2 from Aug. '04Prod. (OM17527U)