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SUPRA (U)

Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−1
Overview of instruments
and controls

Instrument panel overview

Instrument cluster overview

Indicator symbols on the
instrument panel

Summary of Contents for Supra 1997

Page 1: ...RA U 1 Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Chapter 1 1 Overview of instruments and controls D Instrument panel overview D Instrument cluster overview D Indicator symbols on the instrument pan...

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Page 5: ...ning light 1 Seat belt reminder light 1 Open door warning light 1 Low oil pressure warnig light 1 Master warning light 1 Brake system warning light 1 Discharge warning light 1 Malfunction indicator la...

Page 6: ...e Automatic transmission in Chapter 1 6 3 If this light flashes see Cruise control in Chapter 1 6 Headlight high beam indicator light Overdrive off indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Automat...

Page 7: ...when you have your vehicle parked leave the subkey with the attendant Since the side doors and back door can be locked without a key you should al ways carry a spare master key in case you accidental...

Page 8: ...both doors simultaneously LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Turn the lock knob forward to lock and backward to unlock the door Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the...

Page 9: ...ide door The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ON position However if both side doors are closed they work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off They stop wor...

Page 10: ...ll 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...

Page 11: ...close the back door lower it and press down on it After closing the back door try pulling it up to make sure it is secure ly closed CAUTION Keep the back door closed while driv ing This not only keeps...

Page 12: ...an accident may occur 2 In front of the vehicle pull up on the auxilialy catch lever and lift the hood 3 Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot Before closing the hood check to...

Page 13: ...ood be careful not to get your hands caught between the hood and the vehicle body NOTICE Do not press hard on the hood except above the hood locks or you may deform the hood Theft deterrent system To...

Page 14: ...tem The system will give the alarm and cut the starter circuit under the following conditions D If any of the side doors back door or hood is unlocked without using the key D If the battery terminal i...

Page 15: ...e system as described above The side doors should be locked with the key Be sure to wait until the indi cator light starts flashing 3 Unlock either side door from the inside The system should activate...

Page 16: ...cap is not tightened securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go...

Page 17: ...ear bolts D Caps For covering the front bolts D Plugs For stopping up the rear holes 2 Face the LOOSEN side of the han dle toward you and insert the wrench into the handle 3 Unlock the center lock by...

Page 18: ...hicle body when detaching the roof NOTICE Take care not to hit the sport roof against the vehicle body to avoid damage to the roof when detaching the roof 5 After removing the roof put the caps on the...

Page 19: ...holders Put the front edge on the triangle marks of the front holders To engage the rear edge of the roof with the rear holders put the rear edge on the holders while pushing the front edge fully forw...

Page 20: ...shing the roof fully forward then pull the front edge out of the holders Re move the roof from the right side as shown After removing the roof put back the rear holders by pulling up the lock release...

Page 21: ...center lock in the order shown See De taching from vehicle for details Note that all five connections need to be tight to secure the sport roof Reverse the wrench handle so the TIGHTEN side faces tow...

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Page 23: ...iving do not allow pas sengers to stand up or move around between seats Severe inju ries can occur in the event of emer gency braking or a collision Adjust the driver s seat so that the foot pedals st...

Page 24: ...ired angle and release the lever CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protectio...

Page 25: ...k of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the p...

Page 26: ...ar seat do this 1 Lift the seatback lock release lever or press the release pedal The seat will slide forward slightly 2 Move the seat to the front most posi tion After passengers are in lift up the s...

Page 27: ...e properly re strained at all times with the seat belts provided Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and or the severity of injury in accidents Child Use a child restraint system ap p...

Page 28: ...lts provide maxi mum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position Refer to the seat adjustment instructions D Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware Take care that they do...

Page 29: ...sted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota deale...

Page 30: ...is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re quired length for the extender Bring the heaviest coat you expec...

Page 31: ...leasing the seat belt press on the buckle release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself When not in use remove the extender...

Page 32: ...CAUTION A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that D The driver sit as far bac...

Page 33: ...impact is below the above threshold level the SRS airbags may not deploy However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign p...

Page 34: ...hot The airbags are designed to inflate only once A crash severe enough to inflate the air bags may break the windshield as the vehicle buckles In vehicles with a pas senger airbag the windshield may...

Page 35: ...concerning the installa tion of a child restraint system see Child restraint in this chapter D Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat be cause the force of the rapid infla...

Page 36: ...e the child may be killed or seriously injured D Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child...

Page 37: ...ctronic items such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player z Modification of the suspension sys tem z Modification of the front end struc ture z Attachment of a grille gu...

Page 38: ...on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a sub stitute for a child restraint system In an accident the child can be crushed against the windshield or between you and the ve...

Page 39: ...seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as pos sible because the force of a de ploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child D After installing the child re...

Page 40: ...Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the...

Page 41: ...he force of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child D Do not put a rear facing child re straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lo...

Page 42: ...ons of the belt are not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot...

Page 43: ...ure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different direction to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the infant se...

Page 44: ...installing a child restraint system CAUTION D Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat be cause the force of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or se...

Page 45: ...its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION D After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked a...

Page 46: ...is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the co...

Page 47: ...an adult or older child passen ger C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward fac ing position only CAUTION A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to put on the...

Page 48: ...o could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col lision D High positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding u...

Page 49: ...et on the rear cargo floor See the following instructions to install the anchor bracket On the rear cargo floor a Roll back the carpet on the rear cargo floor to find the anchor location you wish to u...

Page 50: ...N D Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving D After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position Outside rear view mirrors Adjust t...

Page 51: ...justing then push the control switch in the desired direction If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape...

Page 52: ...vehicle behind you during night driving Before adjusting the mirror to the position with most clarity push the day night change lever away from you daylight driv ing position Remember that by reducin...

Page 53: ...nals To turn the lights on twist the knob on the end of the lever FIRST CLICKSTOP Only the parking tail license plate side marker and instrument panel lights turn on SECOND CLICKSTOP The headlights al...

Page 54: ...e change you may have to cancel it by hand You can also signal a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway and holding it there If the green light in the instrument panel flashes faster than...

Page 55: ...d when the engine is not running Instrument panel light control To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the knob Front fog lights To turn on the front fog lights twist the knob o...

Page 56: ...for a certain time after both doors are closed Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch the ignition switch light comes on when either side door is opened The light remains on for...

Page 57: ...pty For information on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid in Chapter 7 3 In cold weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent icing which coul...

Page 58: ...n to turn the defoggers off CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on The system will automatically shut off af ter the defoggers have opera...

Page 59: ...ge has a non return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off If the fuel level approaches E or the low fuel level warning light comes on fill the...

Page 60: ...g system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to con trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range z Do not continu...

Page 61: ...distances in dependently You can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to mea sure the distance on each trip All trip meter data is cancelled if the electrical power source is...

Page 62: ...ing light SRS airbag warning light and TRAC OFF indicator warning light is on If it comes on while you are driving check the other service reminder indicator that is on with reference to the following...

Page 63: ...ght warns that the battery is being discharged If it comes on while you are driving there is a problem somewhere in the charging system The engine ignition will continue to oper ate however until the...

Page 64: ...n while you are driv ing have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position After a few seconds the light wil...

Page 65: ...s buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver s door with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA TORS except the low fuel level warning light 1...

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Page 67: ...ne is off and the steering wheel is locked The key can be re moved only at this position You must push in the key to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position On vehicles with an automatic transmissi...

Page 68: ...control is being used even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled For ways to decrease the...

Page 69: ...ght will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear D Shift into the 2 position The trans mission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower tha...

Page 70: ...he ve hicle is moving e Parking 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 Pull the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake 3 With the brake pedal pressed down shift the selecto...

Page 71: ...down with engine brak ing To set the manual mode push the MANU button In the manual mode the MANU mode indicator light comes on and the transmission shifts up or down as follows D position The transm...

Page 72: ...owing speeds gear km h mph 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 15 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 25 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 40 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 45 5 to 6 or 6 to 5 80 50 Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lu...

Page 73: ...ss the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake CAUTION Before driving be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park ing brake reminder light is off Cruise control The cruise...

Page 74: ...and release it This sets the ve hicle at that speed If the speed is not satisfactory tap the lever up for a faster speed or tap it down for a slower speed Each tap changes the set speed by 1 6 km h 1...

Page 75: ...wnward in the SET COAST direction RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling the control lever or by depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal pushing the lever up in the R...

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Page 77: ...tion may not pertain to your sys tem Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the ACC or ON position TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF Push PWR VOL or PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and of...

Page 78: ...lance will increase the vol ume of one group of sounds while de creasing the volume of another YOUR RADIO ANTENNA To lower a manual antenna carefully push it down To lower a power antenna turn off the...

Page 79: ...Do not insert anything except a compact disc into the slot 8 cm 3 in compact disc singles Your compact disc player does not need an adaptor to play compact disc singles Compact disc singles are about...

Page 80: ...and two FM stations for each button The display will show AM FM1 or FM2 when you push AM FM Eject button Push this button to eject a compact disc After you turn the ignition to LOCK you will be able...

Page 81: ...djust the front rear balance The display will show the range from FAd F7 to FAd R7 For left right adjustment push AUDIO CONTROL MODE repeatedly until BAL appears on the display Then turn the knob to a...

Page 82: ...order If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the player will play all the tracks in the magazine in random order To turn off the random feature push the RAND a second time Compact disc a...

Page 83: ...too long and the player will scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine To select a track push the SCAN a second time If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scannin...

Page 84: ...p up or down the station band If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode Seeking In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down th...

Page 85: ...SUPRA U 85 Type 2 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows...

Page 86: ...appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push the fast forward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds...

Page 87: ...AL appears on the display Then turn the knob to adjust the left right balance The display will show the range from BAL L7 to BAL R7 CD Compact Disc Push CD to switch from radio or cas sette operation...

Page 88: ...est sound reproduc tion play your tapes with this button on or off according to the mode used for recording the tape Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing...

Page 89: ...ush and release RPT while the track is playing RPT will appear on the display If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the player will repeat the whole disc When the track ends it will auto...

Page 90: ...ion Cassette Player By using this button you can skip up or down to a different track You can skip up to nine tracks at a time Push the up or down side of the button FF 1 or REW 1 will appear on the d...

Page 91: ...em is off you can turn on the cassette player by pushing TAPE In both cases a cassette must already be loaded in the player TRACK Track up down button Compact disc player By using this button you can...

Page 92: ...he upper atmosphere especially at night These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta tion causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak Statio...

Page 93: ...s warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light D Remove discs from the compact disc player wh...

Page 94: ...us radiation exposure if directed outside the unit Be sure to operate the player correctly as instructed 1 OFF Button 2 AUTO Button 3 Air Intake Selector 4 Temperature Selector 5 Fan Speed Selector 6...

Page 95: ...to cool OFF button Push the button to turn off the air condi tioning system Air flow selector Press the buttons to select the vents used for air flow In automatic operation you do not have to select t...

Page 96: ...t the air intake unless you desire another air intake mode A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press...

Page 97: ...ont of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or snow for example D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on t...

Page 98: ...eat the vehicle interior while defrosting the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls to For automatic operation Press in the AUTO button Temperature To the desired temperature Air c...

Page 99: ...D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse The outside of the windshield For best results set con...

Page 100: ...SUPRA U 100 If air flow control is not satisfactory check the instrument panel vents The instrument panel vents may be opened or closed as shown...

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Page 102: ...r depress the H button To reset the minutes de press the M button To adjust the time to a full hour depress the 00 button For example if the 00 button is de pressed when the time is between 1 01 1 29...

Page 103: ...over completely To remove the ashtray open the ashtray cover and pull it out Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an a...

Page 104: ...MATIC MODE The traction control system automatical ly help control the spinning of the rear wheels which may occur when acceler ating on slippery road surfaces thus assisting driver control the drivin...

Page 105: ...ng proper ly When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow etc the traction control system will help operate to prevent the wheels from spinning MANUAL SNOW OPERATION You can select the snow mode by...

Page 106: ...he road surface is covered with ice or snow your ve hicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains Always drive at an ap propriate and cautions pace Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct siz...

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Page 108: ...D Do not run the engine over 4000 rpm Maintain engine speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm D Avoid full throttle starts D Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles D Do not drive slowly wi...

Page 109: ...perfor mance and better protection of your en gine Toyota recommends the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if avail able for improved driveability and emis sion control system GASOLINE...

Page 110: ...k etc discontinue the use z Take care not to spill gasohol dur ing refueling Gasohol may cause paint damage FUEL TANK CAPACITY 70 L 18 5 gal 15 4 Imp gal Operation in foreign countries If you plan to...

Page 111: ...ay catalytic converter z Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes z Avoid racing the engine z Do not push start or pull start your vehicle z Do not turn off the ignition...

Page 112: ...ng or cooling system deliv er fresh air into the vehicle by turn ing the fan to high speed with the air intake control button in the OUTSIDE AIR mode D To allow proper operation of your vehicle s vent...

Page 113: ...after 1000 km 600 miles or more This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture making it appear that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evaporate out w...

Page 114: ...on slippery road surfaces This assists in providing directional stability and steering performance of the vehicle under these circumstances The anti lock brake system becomes op erative after the veh...

Page 115: ...ds the light will go off If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as po...

Page 116: ...stack anything in the lug gage compartment higher than the seatbacks Keep luggage or pack ages low as close to the floor as possible D Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment It is not...

Page 117: ...jack and could pose a danger or re sult in serious injury NOTICE Use only a spare tire of the same size construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota because damage to the limit...

Page 118: ...olen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one par...

Page 119: ...season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do no...

Page 120: ...parking brake firmly 2 Turn off unnecessary lights and acces sories 3 Manual transmission Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the trans mission into neutral Hold the clutch pedal to the floo...

Page 121: ...e engine will not start See If your vehicle will not start in Part 4 NOTICE z Do not crank for more than 30 se conds at a time This may overheat the starter and wiring systems z Do not race a cold eng...

Page 122: ...sed and the parking brake reminder light is off D Do not leave your vehicle unat tended while the engine is running D Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving It can cause dangerous over...

Page 123: ...ating the key before inserting it Use a washer fluid containing an anti freeze solution This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions...

Page 124: ...er to turn off the engine and start again later D Avoid engine lug or overrevving Use a gear position suitable for the road on which you are travelling D Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down...

Page 125: ...nomy For longer life of all parts and lower operating costs keep all maintenance work on schedule and if you often drive under severe conditions see that your vehicle receives more frequent maintenanc...

Page 126: ...If the battery terminals are O K switch on the interior light 3 If the light is out dim or goes out when the starter is cranked the battery is discharged You may try jump start ing See c Jump starting...

Page 127: ...burns or damaged electronic components these instructions must be followed precisely If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure we strongly recommend that you seek the help of a competent m...

Page 128: ...mp starting run the engine at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed 4 Make the cable connections in the or der a b c d a Connect the clamp of the positive red jumper cable to the...

Page 129: ...and then the positive cable 7 Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths they may now contain sulfuric acid 8 If removed replace all the battery vent plugs If the cause of your battery discharging...

Page 130: ...tor hoses and under the vehicle However note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving...

Page 131: ...is supported by the jack D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P automatic or reverse manual Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the on...

Page 132: ...necessary It has tread life of up to 4800 km 3000 miles depending on road conditions and your driving habits When tread wear indicators appear on the tire replace the tire See also the tire section i...

Page 133: ...remove it When storing the jack secure it by follow ing removal step in reverse order to pre vent it from flying forward during a colli sion or sudden braking To remove the spare tire 1 Remove the sp...

Page 134: ...h as shown CAUTION Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected person al injury Loosening wheel nuts 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loose...

Page 135: ...enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle...

Page 136: ...ng on wheels remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen...

Page 137: ...gaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight CAUTION When lowering the vehicle make sure all portions of your body and all...

Page 138: ...g If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser vice In consultation with them have your vehicle towed using either a or b Only when you c...

Page 139: ...ause serious damage to the transmission From rear Place the ignition key in the ACC position NOTICE z When lifting wheels take care to ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end o...

Page 140: ...the wheels axles drive train steering and brakes must all be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing ve hicles Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place exc...

Page 141: ...ion 5 Insert the cover 6 Start the engine For your safety keep the brake pedal depressed Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible If you lose your keys Many Toyota...

Page 142: ...ence of salt in the air near the sea coast or in areas of industrial pollution D High humidity accelerates corrosion es pecially when temperatures range just above the freezing point D Wetness or dam...

Page 143: ...ou drive on salted or gravel roads mud shields help protect your vehicle Full size shields which come as near to the ground as possible are the best We recommend that the fittings and the area where t...

Page 144: ...r the washing process itself Scratching reduces paint durability and gloss especially on darker colors Also automatic car wash equipment may interfere with and damage the rear spoiler if your vehicle...

Page 145: ...Use a good foam type shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are available some are in aerosol cans and others are...

Page 146: ...whenever any part of the leather gets wet dry with a soft clean cloth Allow the leather to dry in a venti lated shaded area NOTICE z If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent apply a...

Page 147: ...47 z Improper cleaning of the leather up holstery could result in discolor ation or staining If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to ans...

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Page 149: ...n It is the owner s responsibility to ensure that the general maintenance items are performed regularly These checks or inspections can be done either by yourself or a qualified technician or if you p...

Page 150: ...nd a few basic automotive tools Simple instructions for how to per form them are presented in Part 7 If you are a skilled do it yourself mechan ic the Toyota service manuals are recom mended Please be...

Page 151: ...hat all latches lock securely in any position For folding down rear seatback check that the latches lock securely Make sure the front headrests are firmly secured Seat belts Check that the seat belt s...

Page 152: ...at indicate service is needed Some impor tant clues are as follows D Engine missing stumbling or pinging D Appreciable loss of power D Strange engine noises D A leak under the vehicle however wa ter d...

Page 153: ...SUPRA U 153 Part 7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction D Engine compartment overview D Fuse locations D Do it yourself service precautions D Parts and tools...

Page 154: ...SUPRA U 154 Engine compartment overview 2JZ GE engine...

Page 155: ...SUPRA U 155 Engine compartment overview 2JZ GTE engine...

Page 156: ...nty statement for details and suggestions This part gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform As explained in Part 6 there are still a number of items th...

Page 157: ...ditioning is on D Use eye protection whenever you work on or under your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or falling material fluid spray etc D Used engine oil contains potentially harmful co...

Page 158: ...imate Tools D Rag or paper towel D Funnel only for adding oil Checking the engine coolant level Parts if level is low D Ethylene glycol antifreeze D Demineralized or distilled water Tools D Funnel onl...

Page 159: ...arts D Water D Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools D Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts D Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Replacing light bulbs i...

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Page 161: ...ttom of the engine 2 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag 3 Reinsert the dipstick push it in as far as it will go or the reading will not be correct 4 Pull the dipstick out and look at t...

Page 162: ...oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity SAE If you use SAE 10W 30 engine oil in extremely low temperatures the engine may become difficult to start so SAE 5W 30 engine oil is recomme...

Page 163: ...eck the radiator hoses radiator cap and drain cock and water pump If you can find no leak have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system CAUTION To prevent bur...

Page 164: ...e air and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your ey...

Page 165: ...d don t forget the spare Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to drive Low tire pressure results in excessive wear poor handling reduced fuel econo my and the p...

Page 166: ...he indicators will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be re placed The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding Your Supra has been fitted with...

Page 167: ...If you have a flat tire in Part 4 for tire change procedure When a tire is replaced the wheel should always be balanced An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle handling and tire life Wheels can get out...

Page 168: ...over 120 km h 75 mph with any type of snow tires TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of correct size and type Use SAE Class S type radial tire chains except radial cable chains or V bar type chai...

Page 169: ...ter rim width and offset This must be observed on compact spare tires too Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handli...

Page 170: ...are still tight after driving 1600 km 1000 miles D When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels D Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels D W...

Page 171: ...battery D Keep children away from the bat tery EMERGENCY MEASURES D If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately and get immediate medical attention If possible con t...

Page 172: ...Overtightening may damage the battery case NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accesso ries are off before performing main tenance z When checking the battery remove the ground cable from the negative...

Page 173: ...necting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION D Always charge the battery in an un confined area Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not...

Page 174: ...perage rat ing designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the RAD NO 2 DOME or HTR fuse which may be dispensable for normal driving and use it if i...

Page 175: ...ntifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam age your vehicle s paint Checking the headlight aim Before checking the headlight aim 1 Be sure that the body around the head light is not deformed...

Page 176: ...ecial 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 liste...

Page 177: ...connector is tight wiggle it 3 Turn the bulb clockwise and remove it Install a new bulb turn it counter clockwise then plug in the connec tor To install a bulb align the tab of the bulb socket with th...

Page 178: ...connector is tight wiggle it 3 Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it Install a new bulb turn it clockwise then plug in the connec tor To install a bulb align the tab of the bulb socket with th...

Page 179: ...RA U 179 Front fog lights 1 Open the hood RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT Release the clips of the air cleaner and remove the air cleaner cover 2 Turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it 3 Disconnect the co...

Page 180: ...a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring To install the bulb align the cutouts of the bulb with the protrusions of the mounting hole 5 Connect the cords and install the cover by turning it clockwise...

Page 181: ...SUPRA U 181 Front turn signal lights Front side marker lights Use a Phillips head screwdriver...

Page 182: ...SUPRA U 182 Rear side marker lights Use a Phillips head screwdriver Use a Phillips head screwdriver Rear turn signal stop and tail and back up lights...

Page 183: ...SUPRA U 183 a Rear turn signal light b Stop and tail light c Back up light...

Page 184: ...SUPRA U 184 License plate lights Use a Phillips head screwdriver...

Page 185: ...eight mm in 1275 50 2 Wheelbase mm in 2550 100 4 Front tread mm in 1520 59 9 Rear tread mm in 1525 60 1 Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 330 725 Unladen vehicle Engine Model 2JZ GE and...

Page 186: ...old mm in Intake 0 15 0 25 0 006 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 Spark plug type 2JZ GE engine DENSO PK16TR11 NGK BKR5EKPB11 2JZ GTE engine DENSO PK20R11 NGK BKR6EP11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 04...

Page 187: ...0 6 Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oil capacity L qt Imp qt 1 8 1 9 1 6 Oil type ESSO ATF DEXRONr D 21065 TOYOTA GEAR OIL V160 or equivalent AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Flu...

Page 188: ...utomatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII or III Tires Tire size Spare tire T145 70 R 17 Except spare tire 2JZ GE engine 225 50R 16 92V for front use only 245 45R 16 94V for rear use only 2JZ GTE engine 2...

Page 189: ...on switch light open door warning light theft deterrent system 10 RAD NO 1 20 A Radio cassette tape player 11 HEAD RH 15 A Right hand headlight 12 HEAD LH 15 A Left hand headlight 13 30 A Spare fuse 1...

Page 190: ...rning lights rear window de fogger charging system cruise control system electronically controlled auto matic transmission system traction control system 29 ECU B 10 A Air conditioning system cruise c...

Page 191: ...0 331 4331 If NHTSA receives similar com plaints it may open an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety de fect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHT...

Page 192: ...he traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under con trolled conditions on specified government test surfaces of...

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