2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 94

04 09.01 CAUTION In case the gear shift is not completed before the ignition switch is turned off, the gear may not be engaged properly preventing the vehicle from parking with gear. When parking, always confirm the gear position by the gear position indicator. On a level surface or a downhill, the gear should be put in reverse, and in the 1st on an uphill. Otherwise, the vehicle may move, and cause an unexpected accident. If the gear is left in the neutral gear position, the vehicle can not be parked with the gear engaged. (j) Cancel from parking with gear Depress the brake pedal, and turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. The selector lever lock will be released. Then, shift the selector lever to the "N" position. The gear will be disengaged. (k) Warning Functions A warning buzzer will sound or the indicator will flash under the following conditions: Warning buzzer (long pulse sound) D It may sound when the selector lever is shifted to the "S" or "R" position while racing the engine. D The clutch is heated with excessive load. D The ignition switch is turned to the "OFF" position with the gear in 2nd or either 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th. In this case, turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position once and shift the selector lever to the "S" or "R" position, then turn the ignition switch to "OFF" position. SD16021 D During a stop, the driver's door is opened with the selector lever in the "S" position while the engine is running. Warning buzzer (short pulse sound) "N" indicator flashing D The selector lever is shifted to the "R" position while the vehicle speed is over 3 km/h (2 mph). D The selector lever is shifted to the "S" from "R" position while backing up with the vehicle speed over 8 km/h (5 mph). D The transmission is shifted down to a gear where the engine is over −revving. D The selector lever is operated excessively and continuously, then shifted to the "S" or "R" position. In this case, shift the selector lever to the "N" position once, and wait for a few seconds, shift the selector lever again to the "S" or "R" position. 94 2005 MR2 from Aug. '04Prod. (OM17527U)