2003 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER Owners Manual

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Checking and replacing fuses
SB73035
GoodBlown
Ty p e A
SB73036
Good Blown
Ty p e B
SB73037
Good Blown
Ty p e C
SB73066
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work, check the
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
they must be replaced.
See “Fuse locations” on page 200 in Sec-
tion 71 for locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative
component off. Pull a suspected fuse
straight out and check it.
Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
page 243 in Section 8 of this manual for
the functions controlled by each circuit.
Type A fuses can be pulled out by the
pullout tool. The location of the pullout
tool is shown in the illustration.
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If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency you can pull out the “D P/W”,
“P P/W” or “CIG” fuse, which may be
dispensable for normal driving, and use it
if its amperage rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower, but as close
as possible to the rating. If the amperage
is lower than that specified, the fuse
might blow out again but this does not
indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get
the correct fuse as soon as possible and
return the substitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of
spare fuses and keep them in your ve-
hicle for emergencies.
If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
Adding washer fluid
SB73003
If any washer does not work, the wash-
er tank may be empty. Check the wash-
er fluid level on the level gauge. If the
washer fluid level is below “LOW”, add
washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer ’s directions for how much to
mix with water.
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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
To prevent burning yourself, do not
replace the light bulbs while they
are hot.
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-
er.
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Light bulbsBulbNo.WTy p e
Headlights
(Low beam)—55C
Headlights
(Hi beam)—60B
Front fog lights—51A
Parking lights—5E
Front turn signal
lights—21D
Front side marker
lights—3.8E
Rear turn signal
lights—21D
Stop/tail lights—21/5E
Stop lights—21E
Backup lights—21E
License plate lights—5E
Interior light—8F
High mounted stop
light—5E
A: HB4 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: H7 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
Replacing headlights, parking lights and
front turn signal lights.
SB73070a
1. Remove the front box cover.
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SC73006b
2. Remove the cover in the trunk.
Remove and install the cover clips as
shown in the following illustrations.
SC18005
Removing clips
SC18006
Installing clips
—Headlights (low beam)
SB73043a
1. Unplug the connector. Remove the rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
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SB73044a
2. Release the bulb retaining springand remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.
SB73075a
3. Install the rubber cover as shown and fit it securely on the boss. Plug
in the connector.
Make sure the rubber cover fits securely
on the connector and the headlight body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
—H ead lig h t s (h ig h beam)
SB73077
1. Unplug the connector while depress- ing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
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2. Turn the bulb and remove it.
SB73079
3. Install a new bulb and the connectorinto the mounting hole.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
—Front fog lights
If either the left or right front fog lights
burns out, contact your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
Do not try to replace the front fog
light bulbs by yourself. You may dam-
age the vehicle.
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—Parking lights
SD73005a
SD73006a
—Front turn signal lights
SD73007a
SD73008a
—Front side marker lights
SB73071a
Phillipshead screw: Use a phillips head
screwdriver.
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