2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 20

04 09.01 Soft top- -Soft top precautions Sequential manual transmission: Before raising or lowering the soft top, lower both side windows, apply the parking brake, put the selector lever in the "S(1)" position and stop the engine. NOTICE z Make sure there are no items or packages in the folding board when lowering in the soft top. Even small items may interfere with the soft top operation and can cause damage. z Do not sit or place excessive weight on the soft top when the top is up or down. Damage to the top may occur. z Do not raise or lower the soft top when the temperature is below 5_C (41_F). Damage to the top or rear window may result. If necessary to do so, warm the vehicle in a heated garage prior to operating the soft top mechanism. z Do not lower the soft top if the top is damp or wet. Possible interior water damage, water stains or mildew on the top material may result. SB12087 Manual transmission: Before raising or lowering the soft top, lower both side windows, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and put the transmission lever in the first position. CAUTION LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH FUEL TANK CAP To lock: Turn the key clockwise. The fuel filler door opener lever can be locked by the key. When leaving the vehicle with the soft top lowered, make sure to lock the fuel filler door opener lever with the key. The engine hood lock release lever is locked at the same time. D When raising or lowering the soft top, keep hands off from the hinges of the top side rails and any part of the top linkage. D To prevent personal injury, do not raise or lower the soft top when the wind is strong. D The vehicle should never be driven with the soft top partially lowered. Make sure the top has been either fully latched to the windshield frame or fully lowered before driving. 20 2005 MR2 from Aug. '04Prod. (OM17527U)