Toyota MR2 Spyder MR S roadster owners manual page 128

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MR2 U Winter driving tips Do not drive in excess of the speedMake sure you have a proper freezeMake sure the engine oil viscosity is protection of engine coolant. suitable for the cold weather. limit. Even if the legal speed limit See Section 7-2 for recommended viscos- permits it, do not drive over 140Your coolant must contain ethylene-glycol ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicletype coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components. Usevehicle during winter months may cause has high-speed capability tires. harder starting. If you are not sure about Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equivalent.which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer— result in tire failure, loss of control See Section 7-2 for details about coolant he will be pleased to help. and possible injury. Be sure to con-type selection. Keep the door locks from freezing. sult a tire dealer to determine NOTICE whether the tires on your vehicle Squirt lock de-icer or glycerine into the are high-speed capability tires or locks to keep them from freezing. not before driving at such speeds.Do not use alcohol type antifreeze orUse a washer fluid containing an anti- plain water alone. freeze solution. Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet. If they areWhen it is extremely cold, we recommend This product is available at your Toyota wet, your vehicle will require a lon-to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow ger stopping distance, and it mayprovide protection down to about -°50Cthe manufacturer’s directions for how pull to one side when the brakes(- 58°F). Do not use more than 70% solu- much to mix with water. are applied. Also, the parking braketion for better coolant performance.NOTICE will not hold the vehicle securely.Check the condition of the battery and cables. Do not use engine antifreeze or any Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of other substitute because it may dam- any battery, so it must be in top shape age your vehicle’s paint. to provide enough power for winter start- ing. Section 7-3 tells you how to visually inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to check the level of charge. 124 2000 MR2 (OM17475U)

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