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2001 MR2 (OM17482U)
Publication No. OM17482U
Part No. 01999-17482
Printed in Japan 01−0008−00
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MR2(U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 70 . . . . . . . . . . . 
 If your vehicle will not start 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 If your vehicle overheats 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 Tips for driving during break−in period 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 How to start the engine 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 177 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
1ZZ−FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
See page 110 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:  
48 L (12.7 gal., 10.6 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:  
API grade SJ, Energy−Conserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is 
recommended.
See page 190 for detailed information.
Tire information:  See pages 194 through 199.
Tire pressure:  See page 219.
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NOTICE
Do not use gasohol other than
stated above. It will cause fuel sys-
tem damage or vehicle performance
problems.
 If driveability problems occur ( poor
hot starting, vaporizing, engine
knock, etc.), discontinue the use.
 Take care not to spill gasohol dur-
ing refueling. Gasohol may cause
paint damage.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
48 L (12.7 gal., 10.6 Imp. gal.)
Fuel pump shut off system
The fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel  to the engine to minimize the
risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls
or an airbag inflates upon collision. To
restart the engine after the fuel  pump shut
off system activates, turn the ignition
switch to ACC" or LOCK" once and start
it.
CAUTION
Inspect the ground under the vehicle
before restarting the engine. If you
find that liquid has leaked onto the
ground, it is the fuel system has
been damaged and it  is in need of
repair. In this case, do not restart the
engine.
Operation in foreign countries
If you plan to drive your Toyota in
another country...
First,  comply with the vehicle registration
laws.
Second,  confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane
number). 
     
        
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Dimensions and weight
Overall length mm (in.) 3885(153.0)
Overall width mm (in.) 1695(66.7)
Overall height mm (in.) 1240(48.8)
∗
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2450(96.5)
Front tread mm (in.) 1475(58.1)
Rear tread mm (in.) 1460(57.5)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage)kg (lb.) 193(425)
∗: Unladen vehicle
Engine
Model: 1ZZ−FE
Type:  4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):  79.0   91.5 (3.11  3.60)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
1794 (109.5)
Fuel
Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 
87 (Research Octane Number 91) 
or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 48 (12.7, 10.6)