Toyota MR2 User's Manual

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MR2 Spyders shown in Absolutely Red with available Black leather trim and Silver Streak Mica with Gray cloth interior.

You had some great times playing on asphalt as a kid—but nothing compared to the fun you’re about to have.

The 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder has a powerful all-aluminum 1.8-liter 16-valve VVT-i engine, mounted midship for balance and handling usually reserved for the racetrack. The similarity between the MR2 Spyder and race cars doesn’t stop there: there’s also an available 6-speed sequential manual transmission. And an ultra-rigid yet supremely lightweight chassis, which helps give the MR2 Spyder its remarkable power-to-weight ratio. Think about it. Now that you’re an adult, there’s endless asphalt to enjoy. Which may explain why you couldn’t wait to grow up.

The moment you get behind the wheel of the MR2 Spyder you start to feel different. The available 6-speed sequential manual transmission is one reason you’re feeling so energized. This race-derived feature eliminates the need for a clutch pedal. And then there’s the MR2 Spyder’s perfectly balanced mid-engine layout—no back seat, no back-seat drivers. And the drilled aluminum sport pedals. The available leather-trimmed seats. The black-on-white gauges…there are other ways to elevate your heart rate. But none that are so exhilarating.

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STANDARD FEATURES

• P185/55R15 front, P215/45R16 rear tires on 15” front/16” rear aluminum alloy wheels

• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

• Functional side air intake ducts

• Defroster-linked CFC-free air conditioning

• Cruise control (sequential manual transmission models only)

• Drilled aluminum sport pedals

• Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel and gearshift lever (with chrome shift lever on sequential manual)

• Driver and front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 1 with passenger-side air bag cutoff switch

• Deluxe 3-in-1 AM/FM ETR/Cassette/CD with 4 speakers and power antenna

• Manual folding Black cloth convertible top with glass rear window and electric defroster (Tan top available with Tan Leather Package)

• Instrument cluster with analog speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge;

LCD odometer with twin tripmeters; and seatbelt disconnect, air bag, doorajar, battery, oil pressure, brake, check engine and low-fuel level warning lights

• Dual lockable storage compartments behind the seats

• Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable sport seats

• Power windows with retained-power and driver’s auto-down features

• Power door locks with anti-lockout feature

• Multi-function remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic features

• Aerodynamic projector/multi-refl ector halogen headlamps with Daytime

Running Lights (DRL)

• Integrated fog lamps

• Color-keyed bumpers and door handles

• Dual color-keyed power outside mirrors

• Covered dashboard storage compartment

• Wind defl ector

• Fabric-trimmed doors with integrated speakers (including tweeters) and map pockets

• Dual cup holder

• Center console

• Dual sun visors

• Maplight

• Digital quartz clock

• Washer-linked intermittent windshield wipers

• High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass

• Remote hood, engine cover and fuel-fi ller door releases

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

• Tan Leather Trim Package—includes Tan leather-trimmed interior with Tan convertible top (see color and trim section for availability)

• Black Leather Trim Package—includes Black leather-trimmed interior with

Black convertible top (see color and trim section for availability)

ACCESSORIES

+Add a personal touch to your MR2 Spyder with Toyota options and accessories. Remember, Toyota vehicles are built with popular option combinations. Not all options are available separately, and some options and accessories may not be available in all regions of the country. So see your Toyota dealer, who can help locate the MR2 Spyder that’s right for you.

• Floor mats

• Front-end mask

• Wheel locks

• Premium license plate frames by Grenada

• Carbon fi ber-style dash appliqué by Acculaser®

COLORS

Super White with Black fabric or Tan leather interior

Silver Streak Mica with Gray or Black fabric or Black leather interior

Solar Yellow with Black fabric or Black leather interior

Absolutely Red with Black fabric or Black leather interior

Electric Green Mica with Black fabric or Tan leather interior

Spectra Blue Mica with Black fabric or Black leather interior

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See Specifi cations page for more information on Toyota’s Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

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Paradise Blue Metallic with Black fabric or Tan leather interior

Black with Gray or Black fabric or Black leather interior

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SPECIFICATIONS

Mechanical/Performance

Drivetrain

Engine

Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive with 5-speed manual or available

6-speed sequential manual transmission (with steering wheel-mounted shift buttons)

1.8-liter double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve EFI 4-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing with

Bore x stroke

Compression ratio

Induction system

Ignition system

Horsepower

Torque

Suspension front rear

Steering

Turning circle (ft.)

Brakes

79.0 mm x 91.5 mm

10.0:1

Multi-point EFI

Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)

138 hp @ 6,400 rpm

125 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm

Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar

Independent dual-link MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar

Rack-and-pinion with electro-hydraulic power-assist

34.8

Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Exterior Dimensions (in.)

Overall height 48.8

Overall width

Overall length

66.7

153.0

Wheelbase 96.5

Track (front/rear) 58.1/57.5

Ground clearance 4.9

Coeffi cient of drag (Cd) 0.35

Interior Dimensions (in.)

Head room

Shoulder room

Hip room

Leg room

Seating capacity

37.3

51.0

49.8

42.2

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Weights and Capacities

Curb weight (manual/ sequential manual) (lbs.)

Passenger volume (cu. ft.)

Cargo volume (cu. ft.)

Fuel tank (gal.)

2,195/2,215

48.0

1.5

12.7

Tires

Size front P185/55R15 rear P215/45R16

Type All-Season

Spare Full-size

Mileage Estimates (mpg city/highway) 1

25/30

*The Toyota driver and front passenger air bags are Supplemental

Restraint Systems (SRS). The driver and front passenger air bags are designed to infl ate in a severe frontal collision. In all other accidents, the air bags will not infl ate. To decrease the risk of injury from a deploying air bag, always wear seatbelts and sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible from the air bag modules. Do not put objects in front of an air bag. Do not use rearward-facing child seats in any front passenger seat without switching off the passenger-side air bag. The force of a deploying air bag SRS may cause serious injury or death. Please see your Owner’s Manual for further instructions. for details.

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Preliminary mileage estimates determined by Toyota. Final EPA mileage estimates not available at time of printing. See your

Toyota dealer

Some vehicles are shown with available equipment. Seatbelts should be worn at all times. For details on vehicle specifi cations, standard features and available equipment in your area, contact your Toyota dealer. A vehicle with particular equipment may not be available at the dealership. Ask your Toyota dealer to help locate a specifi cally equipped vehicle.

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