2001 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER Owners Manual (in English)

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CAUTION
Never put a rear−facing child re-
straint system on the passenger
seat with the passenger airbag
manual on−off switch in the ON"
position. In the event of an acci-
dent, the force of the rapid inflation
of the passenger airbag can cause
death or serious injury to the child.
A forward−facing child restraint sys-
tem which belongs to a passenger
risk group should never be put on
the passenger seat with the passen-
ger airbag manual on−off switch in
the ON" position, because the
force of the deploying passenger
airbag could cause death or serious
injury to the child in forward seat-
ing position.
For instructions concerning the
installation of a child restraint sys-
tem, see Child restraint" on page
46 in this section.
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Do not sit on the edge of the seat
or lean over the dashboard when
the vehicle is in use. The airbags
inflate with considerable speed and
force; you may be killed or serious-
ly injured. Sit up straight and well
back in the seat, and always use
your seat belt properly.

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Do not allow a child to stand up,
or to kneel on the passenger seat.
The airbag inflates with consider-
able speed and force; the child may
be killed or seriously injured.
Do not hold a child on your lap or
in your arms. Use a child restraint
system in the seat. For instructions
concerning the installation of a
child restraint system, see Child
restraint" on page 46 in this sec-
tion.
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Do not put objects or your pets on
or in front of the dashboard or
steering wheel pad that houses the
airbag system. They might restrict
inflation or cause death or serious
injury as they are projected rear-
ward by the force of deploying air-
bags. Likewise, the driver and pas-
senger should not hold things in
their arms or on their knees.
Do not modify or remove any wir-
ing. Do not modify, remove, strike
or open any components such as
the steering wheel pad, steering
wheel, column cover, passenger air-
bag cover, passenger airbag or air-
bag sensor assembly. Doing any of
these may cause sudden SRS air-
bag inflation or disable the system,
which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system in some cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two−way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
 Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
 Modification of the front end struc-
ture
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
 Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure, con-
sole, steering column, steering
wheel or dashboard near the pas-
senger airbag
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This SRS airbag system has a service
reminder indicator to inform the driver of
operational problems. If either of the fol-
lowing conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the airbags. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ON" posi-
tion, or the light remains on.
The light comes on or flashes while
driving.
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In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible:
The SRS airbags have been inflated.
The front part of the vehicle (shaded
in the illustration) was involved in an
accident that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
The pad section of the steering wheel
or passenger airbag cover (shaded in
the illustration) is scratched, cracked,
or otherwise damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables
before contacting your Toyota dealer.

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Indicator light
This on−off switch is designed to dis-
able the passenger airbag in order to
allow usage, if necessary, of a member
of a passenger risk group identified in
TABLE 1 (on page 38) is occupying the
passenger seating position (For details,
see SRS driver and passenger airbags"
on page 36 in this section.)
Operate on−off switch as follows:
Insert key into the keyhole and turn it in
the glove box.
To turn passenger airbag on: Turn the key
clockwise to the ON" position.
To turn passenger airbag off: Turn the key
counterclockwise to the OFF" position.The indicator comes on when the passen-
ger airbag system is off.
To check the airbag cut−off system status,
turn the ignition switch to the ON" posi-
tion. The AIRBAG" warning light and the
OFF" indicator light should go on for
approximately 4 seconds. If the airbag
switch is turned off, the OFF" indicator
will continue to illuminate, and if the air-
bag switch is turned on, the OFF" indica-
tor will not illuminate.
CAUTION
Make sure that the indicator light is
off.
Do not turn off the passenger air-
bag manual on−off switch except
when a member of a passenger risk
group identified in TABLE 1 (on
page 38) is occupying the passen-
ger seating position.
When the passenger airbag manual
on−off switch is turned off, the pas-
senger airbag will not inflate in a
collision and turning off the pas-
senger airbag can reduce the occu-
pant protection which your vehicle
safety systems can provide to you
in certain accidents and increase
the likelihood of serious personal
injuries.
For details, see SRS driver and
passenger airbags" on page 36 in this
section.
Passenger airbag manual
on−off switch

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Toyota strongly urges the use of child
restraint systems for children small
enough to use them.
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.
now require the use of a child restraint
system.
Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.
CAUTION
For effective protection in automo-
bile accidents and sudden stops,
child must be properly restrained
using a seat belt or child restraint
system depending on the age and
size of the child. Holding a child in
your arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an acci-
dent, the child can be crushed
against the windshield, or between
you and the vehicle’s interior.
Toyota strongly urges use of a
proper child restraint system that
conforms to the size of the child.
Never put infant or child age 1 to
12 in a passenger risk group on the
passenger seat with the passenger
airbag manual on−off switch in the
ON" position. In the event of an
accident, the force of the rapid
inflation of the passenger airbag
can cause death or serious injury
to the child.
If you must put infant or child age
1 to 12 in a passenger risk group
on the passenger seat, make sure
the passenger airbag manual on−off
switch is in the OFF" position and
that the indicator light is on. (For
details, see SRS driver and
passenger airbags" on page 36 in
this section.
Make sure that you have complied
with all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint
manufacturer and that the system is
properly secured.
Child restraint system
A child restraint system for a small
child or baby must be properly re-
strained on the seat with the lap por-
tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must
carefully consult the manufacturer ’s in-
structions which accompany the child
restraint system.
To provide proper restraint, use a child
restraint system following the manufactur-
er ’s instructions about the appropriate age
and size of the child for the child restraint
system.
Install the child restraint system correctly
following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer. General directions are also
provided under the following illustrations.
Child restraint
Child restraint precautions

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CAUTION
Never put infant or child age 1 to
12 in a passenger risk group on the
passenger seat with the passenger
airbag manual on−off switch in the
ON" position. In the event of an
accident, the force of the rapid
inflation of the passenger airbag
can cause death or serious injury
to the child.
If you must put infant or child age
1 to 12 in a passenger risk group
on the passenger seat, make sure
the passenger airbag manual on−off
switch is in the OFF" position and
that the indicator light is on. (For
details, see SRS driver and
passenger airbags" on page 36 in
this section.)
After installing the child restraint
system, make sure it is secured in
place according to the manufactur-
er’s instructions. If it is not re-
strained securely, it may cause
death or serious injury to the child
in the event of a sudden stop or
accident.
When not using the child restraint system,
keep it secured with the seat belt or place
it in somewhere other than the passenger
compartment. This will prevent it from in-
juring passenger in the event of a sudden
stop or accident.Child restraint systems are divided into
the following 3 types according to the
child’s age and size.
(A) Infant seat
(B) Convertible seat
(C) Booster seat
Install the child restraint system following
the instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
Types of child restraint
system

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(A) Infant seat
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(B) Convertible seat
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(C) Booster seat
Installation with seat belt
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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat is used in rear−facing
position only.

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CAUTION
Never put a rear−facing child restraint
system on the passenger seat with
the passenger airbag manual on−off
switch in the ON" position. In the
event of an accident, the force of the
rapid inflation of the passenger air-
bag can cause death or serious injury
to the child.
SB13107
When you put a rear−facing child re-
straint system which belongs to a pas-
senger risk group on the passenger
seat, turn the passenger airbag manual
on−off switch counterclockwise to the
OFF" position. (For details, see  SRS
driver and passenger airbags" on page
36 in this section.)
The indicator comes on when the system
is off.
CAUTION
If you must put a rear−facing child
restraint system on the passenger
seat, make sure the passenger airbag
manual on−off switch is in the OFF"
position and that the indicator light is
on.