roof TOYOTA SUPRA 1996 Owners Manual

Part 1Keys
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors
Keys
Side doors
Power windows
Back door
Hood
Theft deterrent system
Fuel tank cap
Sport roof
The master key works in every lock.
The subkey will not work in the glove- box.
To protect things locked in the glovebox
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 always
carry a spare master key in case you acci-
dentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.Keep the key number plate in a safe
place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys of if you need
additional keys, duplicates can be made
by a Toyota dealer using the key number.
You should also put a copy of the key
number with your important papers.

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1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
CAUTION!
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refuelling.
The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot
weather, fuel under pressure
could cause injury by spraying
out of the filler neck if the cap is
suddenly removed.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise, then
pause slightly before removing it. Af-
ter removing the cap, hang it on the
cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.
CAUTION!
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel
tank cap for replacement. It has a
built-in check valve to reduce fuel
tank vacuum.
Fuel tank cap Sport roofÐ ÐDetaching from vehicle

161. Get the tool bag out of the console box.
In the tool bag, you will find a special kit
consisting of:
Wrench and handle
ÐFor turning the center lock and the
front and rear bolts
Caps ÐFor covering the front bolts
PlugsÐFor stopping up the rear holes
2. Face the LOOSENº side of the
handle toward you and insert the
wrench into the handle .3. Unlock the center lock by inserting
the wrench and turning it a 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
Before detaching the sport roof from the
vehicle, fully open both of the side doorsand windows, and clear the seats.

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4. Loosen the bolts in the order shown
by turning the wrench counterclock-
wise. Then lift up the front edge of the sport roof and lift off the roof forward.
Be careful not to get your hands or
fingers caught between the sport
roof and the vehicle body when de-
taching the roof.
CAUTION!
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 front bolts and insert the
plugs into the rear holes .
Do not stick your head, arms or
any objects out of the opening
while the vehicle is moving.
Never attempt to remove the roof
while driving.
Do not sit on top of the vehicle
around the opening.
CAUTION!
1. Open the back door and set up the rear holders as shown above.
Before stowing the roof in the luggage
compartment, be sure to remove the lug-
gage cover. (See Luggage coverº in Chapter 1-8.)ÐStowing in luggage compartment

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2. Put in the roof from the left side
as shown. Then insert the front edge
of the roof in the front holders, and
engage the rear edge with the rear 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 forward against the front holders.
To minimize the risk of personal in-
jury, make sure all four corners of
the roof are securely locked in the
holders after installation.
CAUTION!
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the roof panel, do not press on the center of the
stowed roof panel and do not put anything on the stowed roof panel.
ÐReinstalling on vehicle

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1. Lift up the rear edge while pushing
the roof fully forward, then pull the
front edge out of the holders. Remove
the roof from the right side as shown.
After removing the roof, put back the rear
holders by pulling up the lock release knob.
NOTICE
Do not operate the knob until the roof has been removed.
2. Place the rear edge on first and then
the front edge.
Before installation, be sure to take the
caps and plugs off.
CAUTION!
To minimize the risk of personal in-
jury, make sure all four corners are
securely fixed on the brackets afterinstallation.

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3. Tighten the bolts and lock the cen-
ter lock in the order shown. (See
ÐDetaching from vehicleº for de-
tails.) Note that all five connections need to be
tight to secure the sport roof. Reverse the wrench handle so the
TIGHTENº side faces toward you and
turn it clockwise.
Check that the roof is correctly installed by
lightly trying to move the roof.
Put the wrench, handle, caps and plugs back in the tool bag in the console box.
Make sure to tighten all four bolts
and to lock the center lock when
installing the sport roof.
CAUTION!

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Do not drive with objects left on
top of the instrument panel. They
may interfere with the driver's field
of view. Or they may move during
sharp vehicle acceleration or turn-
ing, and impair the driver's control
of the vehicle. In an accident they
may injure the vehicle occupants.
NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond
the vehicle capacity weight speci-
fied in Part 8.
If using a roof luggage carrier onsport roofs, avoid prolonged driv-
ing on rough roads with heavy items on the roof luggage carrier.
Some Toyotas are equipped with a limit-
ed-slip differential. If one rear wheel be-
gins to spin, the limited-slip differential is
designed to aid traction by automatically
transmitting driving force to the other rear
wheel. If you are not sure whether your
vehicle is equipped with one, you can ask
your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION!
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by a jack.
The vehicle could be driven off the
jack and could pose a danger or re-
sult in serious injury.
Use only a spare tire of the same size, construction and load capacity
as the original tires on your Toyotabecause damage to the limited-slip differential could possibly occurwith another tire type.
NOTICE
The vehicle identification number (VIN)
is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This number is on the left top of the in-
strument panel, and can be seen
through the windshield from outside.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
also on the Certification Label.
This is the primary identification number
for your T oyota. It is used in registering the
ownership of your vehicle.
Limited-slip differential
Your Toyota's identification

144You can be confident that your Toyota
dealer's service department performs the
best
job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehicleÐreliably and eco-
nomically.
Your copy of the repair order is proof that
all required maintenance has been per-
formed for warranty coverage. And if any
problems should arise with your vehicle
while under warranty, your Toyota dealer
will promptly take care of it. Again, be sure
to keep a copy of the repair order for any
service performed on your Toyota.
What about do-it-yourself mainte- nance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy
to do yourself if you have a little mechani-
cal ability and 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 me-
chanic, the Toyota service manuals are recommended. Please be aware that do-
it-yourself maintenance can affect your
warranty coverage. See Owner's Guide,
Owner 's Manual Supplement or W arranty
Booklet for the details. Listed
below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as fre- quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing the items listed, if you notice any un-
usual noise, smell or vibration, you should
investigate the cause or take your vehicle
to your T oyota dealer or a qualified service
shop immediately. It is recommended thatany problem you notice be brought to theattention of your dealer or the qualified service shop for their advice.
Make these checks only where
adequate ventilation can be ob-
tained if you run the engine. CAUTION
!
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be per-
formed from time to time, unless other-
wise specified.
Tire pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every
two weeks, or at least once a month. See Chapter 7-2 for additional information. Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully
for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Chapter 7-2 for
additional information. When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing,
and check the nuts for looseness. T ighten
them if necessary. Fluid leaks Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has been
parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found
and corrected immediately. Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including back door
operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. M ake sure the engine hood secon-
dary latch secures the hood from opening
when the primary latch is released. INSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing period-
ic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc. Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all working. Check headlight aim.
General maintenance