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01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008
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1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Clock
4. Rear window defogger switch
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Auxiliary box
7. Engine immobiliser system indicator light
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Car audio
10. Cup holders
11 . A s h t r a y
12. Cigarette lighter
13. Ignition switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
SB11020 
     
        
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND 
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals62
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Emergency flashers 63
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Instrument panel light control 64
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Interior light 64
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Windshield wipers and washer 64
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Rear window defogger 65
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The INT TIME" band lets you adjust the
wiping time interval when the wiper lever
is in the intermittent position (position 1).
Twist the band upward to increase the
time between sweeps, and downward to
decrease it.
To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever
toward you.
If the windshield wipers are off, they will
operate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see Adding washer fluid" on page 205 in
Section 7−3.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on the windshield, which can
block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind-
shield is dry. It may scratch the
glass.
Rear window defogger
SB14017
To defog or defrost the rear window,
push the switch.
The key must be in the ON" position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
rear window will quickly clear the surface.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate
the defogger is operating.
Push the switch once again to turn the
defogger off.
The system will automatically shut off af-
ter the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.Make sure you turn the defogger off when
the window is clear. Leaving the defogger
on for a long time could cause the battery
to discharge, especially during stop−and−
go driving. The defogger is  not designed
for drying rain water or for melting snow.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the heater wires
or connectors.
 When the soft top is completely
lowered, keep the rear window de-
fogger turned off to avoid damage
to the top. 
     
        
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NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Replacing light bulbs
The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off.  Use bulbs  with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
They can burst or shatter  if scratched
or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its
plastic or metal case. Do not touch
the glass part of a bulb with bare
hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
The inside of the lens of exterior lights
such as headlights may temporarily  fog up
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or
in a car wash. This is not a problem
because the fogging is caused by the
temperature difference between the outside
and inside of the lens, just like the wind-
shield fogged up in the rain. However, if
there is large drop of water on the inside
of the lens, or if there is water pooled
inside the light, contact your Toyota deal-
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Fuses
SB73024
Trunk room
Fuses (type A)1. 30 A: Spare fuse
2. 15 A: Spare fuse
3. 20 A: Spare fuse
4. RDI FAN 30 A:  Electric cooling fans
5. ABS1 20 A:  Anti−lock brake system
6. CDS FAN 30 A:  Electric cooling fans
SB73025
Trunk room
7. HEAD LH UPR 10 A:  Left−hand head-
light (high beam)
8. HEAD RH UPR 10 A:  Right−hand
headlight (high beam)
9. HEAD LH LWR 10 A:  Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
10. HEAD RH LWR 10 A:  Right−hand
headlight (low beam)
11. WASHER 10 A:  Windshield wiper and
washer
12. HTR 10 A:  Air conditioning system
SB73026
Instrument panel
13. WIPER 20 A:  Windshield wiper and
washer
14. ECU−IG 7.5 A:  Power Steering system,
anti−lock brake system
15. FAN−IG 7.5 A:  Electric cooling fans
16. TURN 7.5 A:  Turn signal  lights, emer-
gency flashers
17. GAUGE 7.5 A:  Power window system,
gauges and meters, back−up lights,
charging system, rear window defogger
system
18. SRS 7.5 A:  SRS airbag system
19. DEF 25 A:  Rear window defogger sys-
tem