charging TOYOTA SUPRA 1998 Owners Manual

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To make sure the parking brake has not
caused the warning light to come on,
check to see that the parking brake is
fully released.
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by start-
ing and stopping.
If you judge that the brakes still work
adequately, drive cautiously to your
nearest dealer or shop for repairs.
If the brakes are not working, have the
vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow-
ing information, see Part 4.)
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by your
Toyota dealer. (c) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzz-er
Once the ignition key is turned to ºONº or
ºSTARTº, the reminder light flashes and
buzzer comes on if the driver's seat belt
is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens
the belt, the light keeps flashing and the
buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(d) Discharge Warning Light
This light 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 battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to
the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.
(e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following
cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See
ºFuel gaugeº in Chapter 1- 5 for instruc-
tions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-
curely. (See ºFuel tank capº in Chapter
1- 2 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your
engine or automatic transmission electrical
system.
If it comes on while you are driving in
case c, have your vehicle checked/re-
paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
(f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.

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Do not connect the cable to or near any
part that moves when the engine is
cranked.
CAUTION
When making the connections, to
avoid serious injury, do not lean over
the battery or accidentally let the
jumper cables or clamps touch any-
thing except the correct battery termi-
nals or the ground.
5. Start your engine in the normal way. After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm
for several minutes with the accelerator
pedal lightly depressed.
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order: the negative cable
and then the positive cable.
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover clothsÐthey may now contain sulfuric
acid.
8. If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs.
If the cause of your battery discharging is
not apparent (for example, lights left on),
you should have it checked. If your engine stalls while driving...
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see ºIf your
vehicle will not startº.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
If your engine stalls while
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Part 7
DO- IT- YOURSELF
MAINTENANCEÐ
Chapter 7- 3
Electrical components
Checking battery condition
Battery recharging precautions
Checking and replacing fuses
Adding washer fluid
Checking the headlight aim
Replacing light bulbs
CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
Never ingest electrolyte.
Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi-
cal office.
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.
If you happen to swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
gency help.
Checking battery c onditionÐ
ÐPrecautions

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ÐChecking battery exterior
60170F12
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
hold- down clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off
with a solution of warm water and baking
soda. Coat the outside of the terminals
with grease to prevent further corrosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose,
tighten their clamp nutsÐbut do not over-
tighten.
c. Tighten the hold- down clamp only
enough to keep the battery firmly in place.
Overtightening may damage the battery
case.
NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso- ries are off before performing main-tenance.
When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negativeterminal (º±º mark) first and rein-stall it last.
Be careful not to cause a short cir- cuit with tools.
Take care no solution gets into thebattery when washing it.
ÐChecking battery fluid
60170L25
CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER
Check the battery condition by the
hydrometer color. Hydrometer color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e BCondition
GREENBLUEGood
DARKWHITECharging necessary. Have
battery checked by your
Toyota dealer.
CLEAR or
LIGHT
YELLOWREDHave battery checked by
your Toyota dealer.

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Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5A or less).
Charging at a quicker rate is dan-
gerous. The battery may explode,
causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure allaccessories are turned off.
Checking and replacing fuses
60190I01

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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
2JZ-GE engine 8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
2JZ- GTE engine
With manual transmission
8.9 (9.4, 7.8)
With automatic transmission
8.8 (9.3, 7.7)
Coolant type:
With ethylene- glycol antifreeze
(Do not use alcohol type.)
BATTERY
Open voltage
*
at 20 C (68 F):
12.6Ð12.8 V Fully charged
12.2Ð12.4 V Half charged
11.8Ð12.0 V Discharged
* : Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates:
5 A max. CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
5Ð15 (0.2±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 DEXRON
D- 21065,
TOYOTA GEAR OIL V160 or
equivalent
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and ref ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
2JZ- GE engine Up to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
2JZ- GTE engine Up to 1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid TYPE
T - IV or equivalent DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.35 (1.43 1.19)
Oil type:
Hypoid gear oil API GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity:
Above ±18
5C (0 5F)
SAE 90
Below ±18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 80W or 80W- 90 BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
2JZ-GE engine 72 (2.8)
2JZ- GTE engine 70 (2.8)

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80050F10
80050F08
Fuses (type A) 1. EFI NO.2 30 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
2. EFI NO.1 30 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
3. AM2 30 A: Starter system
4. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
5. HAZ- HORN 15 A: Emergency flashers,
horns
6. TRAC 7.5 A: Traction control system
7. ETCS 15 A: Electronic Traction Control
System
8. ALT- S 7.5 A: Charging system 9. DOME 7.5 A:
Interior lights, personal
lights, door courtesy lights, luggage
compartment light, ignition 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
14. 7.5 A: Spare fuse
15. 15 A: Spare fuse
16. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, rear window wiper and washer
17. HTR 7.5 A: Air conditioning system
18. ST 7.5 A: Starter system
19. IGN 7.5 A: Charging system, discharge
warning light, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, SRS airbag system
20. PANEL 10 A: Instrument panel lights,
instrument panel lights control
21. MIR- HTR 10 A: Mirror heaters
22. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights
23. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control
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24. CIG 15 A:
Cigarette lighter, air condi-
tioning system, SRS airbag system,
theft deterrent system, shift lock con-
trol system
25. RAD NO.2 7.5 A: Radio, cassette tape
player, power antenna
26. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, licence plate lights
27. ECU- IG 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti- lock brake system, power steering,
power antenna, theft deterrent system,
shift lock control system, traction con-
trol system
28. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters, ser-
vice reminder indicators and warning
buzzers (except discharge and open
door warning 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 control system, anti- lock brake
system, SRS airbag system, traction
control system
30. OBD - II 7.5A: On- board diagnosis sys-
tem Fuses (type B)
31. DOOR 30 A: Power window, power
door lock system, theft deterrent sys-
tem
32. DEFOG 30 A: Rear window defogger
Fuses (type C)
33. ALT 120 A: Charging system
34. MAIN 50 A: Starter system, headlights
35. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system
36. FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
37. ABS NO.1 60 A: Anti- lock brake sys-
tem, traction control system
38. AM1 50 A: Electronic ignition system/
distributor ignition system
39. POWER 60 A: ºPANELº, ºSTOPº,
ºTAILº, ºECU- Bº, ºDEFOGº and
ºDOORº fuses