Toyota Supra 1997, Manual

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Even though the anti − lock brake sys-
tem is operating, a driver cannot main-
tain full control on certain slippery road
surfaces, when cornering at high
speeds, or in violent maneuvers.
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Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The
anti
− lock brake system cannot elimi-
nate the risk of hydroplaning and loss
of tire friction.
Always maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you. Compared with
vehicles not fitted with an anti
− lock brake
system, your vehicle may require a longer
stopping distance in the following cases:
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Driving on rough, gravel or snow − cov-
ered roads.
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Driving with tire chains installed.
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Driving on roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has other differences
in surface height.
”ABS” warning light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the ”ON” position. After a few
seconds, 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 possible to service the vehicle.
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The light does not come on as de-
scribed above, or remains on.
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The light comes on while driving.
Even if the anti − lock brake system should
fail, the brake system will still operate
conventionally. However, when the ”ABS”
warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the anti − lock brake
system is not assisting brake performance
so that the wheels can lock
− up during
sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces. Have your vehicle checked
by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
DRUM−IN−DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE
SYSTEM
Your vehicle has a drum − in − disc type
parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding − down of the brake
shoes periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed-
ding
− down.