Toyota Supra 1997, Manual

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SUPRA (U)
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(b) Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, be sure to
follow the instructions in ”(a) Before
cranking”.
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system in your
engine automatically controls the proper
air − fuel mixture for starting. You can start
a cold or hot engine as follows:
1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-
al, crank the engine by turning the key
to ”START”. Release it when the en-
gine starts.
2. After the engine runs for about 10 se-
conds, you are ready to drive.
If the weather is below freezing, let the
engine warm up for a few minutes before
driving.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given in normal starting.
If the 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 engine.
z
If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
After high − speed or extended driving, etc.,
requiring a heavy engine load, the engine
should be allowed to idle, as shown in the
chart, before turning it off.
Driving condition and required idling
time
Normal city driving
Idling time—Not necessary
High − speed driving
About 80 km/h (50 mph)
Idling time—About 20 seconds
About 100 km/h (63 mph)
Idling time—About 1 minute
Steep mountain slopes or continued driv-
ing
above 100 km/h (63 mph)
Idling time—About 2 minutes
NOTICE
Never turn the engine off immediately
after a heavy load. This may cause
severe engine damage.
Precautions for turning off an
engine with turbocharger
(2JZ−GTE engine)