Toyota MR2 Spyder MR S roadster owners manual page 150

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MR2 U If your vehicle will not start— (a) Simple checks (b) Starting a flooded engine Before making these checks, make sure NOTICE If the engine will not start, your engine you have followed the correct starting may be flooded because of repeated procedure given in “How to start theDo not pull- or push-start the ve- cranking. engine” in Section 3 and that you have hicle. It may damage the vehicle orIf this happens, turn the key to “START” sufficient fuel. Also check whether thecause a collision when the enginewith the accelerator pedal held down. other keys will start the engine. If they work, your key may be broken. Have thestarts. Also the three-way catalytic Keep the key and accelerator pedal in key checked at your Toyota dealer. Ifconverter may overheat and become athese positions for 15 seconds and re- none of your keys work, the enginefire hazard. lease them. Then try starting the engine immobiliser system is possibly broken. with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Call your Toyota dealer. (See “Keys” in If the engine turns over at its normal If the engine does not start after 15 sec- Section 1-2.) speed but will not start— onds of cranking, release the key, wait a 1. The engine may be flooded because offew minutes and try again. If the engine is not turning over or is repeated cranking. See “(b) Starting aIf the engine still will not start, it needs turning over too slowly— flooded engine” for further instructions. adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer 1. Check that the battery terminals are 2. If the engine still will not start, it needsor qualified repair shop for assistance. tight and clean. adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota 2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switchdealer or qualified repair shop.NOTICE on the interior light. Do not crank for more than 30 sec- 3. If the light is out, dim or goes out onds at a time. This may overheat the when the starter is cranked, the battery starter and wiring systems. is discharged. You may try jump start- ing. See “(c) Jump starting” for further instructions. If the light is O.K., but the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. 146 2000 MR2 (OM17475U)

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