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22001 MR2 (OM17482U)
Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Interior light
5. Glove box
6. Manual transmission gear shift lever
7. Parking brake lever
8. Power window switches
9. Power rear view mirror control switches
10. Instrument panel light control switch
11. Power door lock switch
12. Power window lock switch
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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
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Instrument cluster overview
SB11016
1. Speedometer
2. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge 4. Low fuel level warning light
5. Fuel gauge
6. Tachometer
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Odometer and two trip meters 
     
        
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
SRS warning light∗
Open door warning light∗Brake system warning light∗
Discharge warning light∗
Low oil pressure warning light∗
Malfunction indicator lamp∗
Anti−lock brake system warning light∗
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Power steering system warning light∗
∗
: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" on page 70 in Section 1−5.
Passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗ 
     
        
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SY12002a
When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other transponder
keys around (including keys of oth-
er vehicles) and do not press other
key plates against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key once
and then insert it again after taking
off other transponder keys (includ-
ing keys of other vehicles) from the
ring or while gripping or covering
them with your hand to start the
engine.
SY12003
Do not bend the key grip.
Do not cover the key grip with any
material that cuts off electromagnet-
ic waves.
 Do not knock the key hard against
other objects.
 Do not leave the key exposed to
high temperatures for a long period,
such as on the dashboard and hood
under the direct sunlight.
 Do not put the key in water or
wash it in an ultrasonic washer.
 Do not use the key with electromag-
netic materials. 
     
        
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SB12040
KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates  can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend to write down the key
number and keep it in safe place.
Engine immobiliser system
SB12047
The engine immobiliser system is a
theft prevention system. When you in-
sert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head
transmits an electronic code to the ve-
hicle. The engine will start, only when
the electronic code in the chip corre-
sponds to the registered ID code for
the vehicle.
SB12065
The system is automatically set when the
key is removed from the ignition switch.
The indicator light will start flashing to
show the system is set.
If either of the following indicator condi-
tions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.
The indicator light stays on.
The indicator light does not start flash-
ing when the key  is removed from the
ignition switch.
The indicator light flashes unsteady.
Inserting the registered key in the ignition
switch automatically cancels the system,
which enables the engine to start. The
indicator light will go off. 
     
        
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Power windows
SB12049
The windows can be operated with the
switch on the center console.
The power windows work when the ignition
switch is in the ON" position.
OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW
Use the switch on  the driver’s side of
the center console.
Normal operation: The window moves as
long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
SB12050
Automatic operation (to open only):
Push the switch completely down and then
release it. The window will fully open. To
stop the window partway, lightly pull the
switch up and then release it.
SB12090
OPERATING THE PASSENGER’S
WINDOW
Use the switch on the passenger’s side
of the center console.
The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch. 
     
        
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SB12081
If you push in the window lock  switch on
the instrument panel, the passenger ’s win-
dow cannot be operated.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal  injury, you
must do the following.
Always make sure the heads, hands
and other parts of  the bodies of all
occupants are kept completely in-
side the vehicle before you close
the power windows. If someone’s
neck, head or hands gets caught in
a closing window,  it could  result  in
a serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, make
sure that he/she operates the win-
dows safely.
When small children are in the ve-
hicle, never let them use the power
window switches without supervi-
sion. Use the window lock switch to
prevent them from making unex-
pected use of the switches.
Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the igni-
tion key still inserted. They could
use the power window switches and
get trapped in a window. Unat-
tended children can be involved in
serious accidents.
Trunk lid
SB12043
To open the trunk lid:1. Open the glove box door, and then pull the trunk lid lock release lever.
The trunk lid will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the trunk
lid is closed and securely locked.
Otherwise, the trunk lid may open un-
expectedly while driving and an acci-
dent may occur.