light TOYOTA SUPRA 1998 Owners Manual

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Slip indicator light
SRS airbag warning light
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1
Traction control system off indicator/warning light *
1
Seat belt reminder light
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1
Open door warning light *
1
Low oil pressure warnig light *
1

Master warning light
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1
Brake system warning light *
1
Discharge warning light *
1
Malfunction indicator lamp *
1
Snow mode indicator light
Anti-lock brake system warning light *
1
Rear light failure warning light *
1
Low engine oil level warning light *
1

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* 1
: For details, see ºService reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Chapter 1- 5.
* 2
: If this light flashes, see ºAutomatic transmissionº in Chapter 1- 6.
* 3
: If this light flashes, see ºCruise controlº in Chapter 1- 6.
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive- off indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Automatic transmisson manual mode indicator
light
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2
Automatic transmisson indicator lights
Cruise control indicator light *
3

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CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the
doors are closed and locked, espe-
cially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of
seat belts, locking the doors helps
prevent the driver and passengers
from being thrown out from the ve-
hicle during an accident. It also helps
prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.
Power windows
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each side door.
The power windows work when the ignition
switch is in the ºONº position. However,
if both side doors are closed, they work
for 60 seconds even after the ignition
switch is turned off. They stop working
when either side door is opened.
OPERATING THE DRIVER'S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver's door.
Normal operation: The window moves as
long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly pull down the switch.
To close: Push up the switch.Automatic operation (to open only): Pull
the switch completely down and then re-
lease it. The window will fully open. To
stop the window partway, lightly push the
switch up and then release it.

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Hood
To open the hood, do the following.
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the
a uxilialy catch l ever and lift the
hood.
3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its clip-
this prevents rattles.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.

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Your Supra has two hood locks at the
front edge of the hood.
To close the hood, lower the hood until it
is about 30 cm (12 in.) about the engine
compartment and release it. If the hood is
still not fully closed, press down on it
above the two hood locks. Make sure the
hood is locked securely.
If you notice while driving that the hood
is not securely locked, stop the vehicle at
once and close the hood.
CAUTION
When closing the hood, 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 maydeform the hood.
Theft deterrent system
To deter the vehicle theft, the system
is designed to give an alarm and keep
the engine from being started if any of
the side doors, back door or hood is
forcibly unlocked or the battery termi-
nal is disconnected and then recon-
nected when the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
other exterior lights. The engine cannot be
started because the starter circuit will be
cut.

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SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn the ignition key to the ºLOCKº position and remove it.
2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the side doors, back door and hood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the side doors, back door and hood are
closed and locked.
As the side doors are locked, the system
will give you a preparation time of 30
seconds before the setting, during which
the side doors, back door and hood may
be opened to prepare for the setting. Be careful not to use the key when open-
ing any side door. This will cancel the
system.
4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
The system will automatically be set after
the preparation time passes. The indicator
light will flash to show the system is set.
If any of the side doors, back door or
hood is open at that time, the setting is
interrupted until it is closed and locked.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system.
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
The system will give the alarm and cut
the starter circuit under the following
conditions: If any of the side doors, back door or
hood is unlocked without using the key
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
After one minute, the alarm will automati-
cally stop with the starter circuit cut kept on. Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm each time all the side doors,
back door and hood are closed after the
alarm stops.
The alarm will be activated again under
the following conditions:
If any of the side doors, back door or
hood is opened
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
Stopping the alarm
Turn the ignition key from the ºLOCKº to
ºACCº position. The alarm will be stopped
with the starter circuit cut kept on. Stop-
ping the alarm in this manner will keep
the alarm from being reactivated when any
of the side doors, back door or hood is opened.
Interrupting the setting
With the system set, the back door can
be opened by using the key without set-
ting off the system. While the back door
is open, the setting is interrupted and the
side doors and hood may be opened in
addition. However, when the battery termi-
nal is disconnected and then reconnected,
the system is activated.

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Close and lock the side doors and hood,
and the system will automatically be reset
after two seconds when the back door is
closed with the key removed.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
Unlock either side door with the key. This
cancels the system completely and the
starter circuit cut will be cancelled at
once.
INDICATOR LIGHT
The indicator light gives the following
three indications.
FLASHINGÐThe system is set. You need
the key to open the side doors, back door
and hood.
ONÐThe system will automatically be set
when the time comes. The side doors,
back door and hood may be opened with-
out a key.
OFFÐThe system is inactive. You may
open any of the side doors, back door
and hood.
TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open the windows.
2. Set the 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 the alarm.
4. Cancel the system by unlocking either side doors with the key.
5. Repeat this operation for the other side doors, back door and hood. When test-
ing on the hood, also check that the
system is activated when the battery
terminal is disconnected and then re-
connected.
If the system does not work properly,
have it checked by your Toyota dealer. Fuel tank cap
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When insta lling,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear aclick.
If the 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 off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel sp illage 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.
Sport roofÐ
ÐDetaching from vehicle

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2. Place the rear edge on first and thenthe front edge.
Before installation, be sure to take the
caps and plugs off.
CAUTION
To minimize the risk of personal inju-
ry, make sure all four corners are
securely fixed on the brackets after
installation.
3. Tighten the bolts and lock the center lock in the order shown. (See ºÐDe-
taching from vehicleº for details.)
Note that all five connections need to be
tight to secure the sport roof.
Reverse the wrench handle so the
ºTIGHTENº 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.
CAUTION
Make sure to tighten all four bolts
and to lock the center lock when
installing the sport roof.

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While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may catch
and injure your hands or fingers.
ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION
Pull the lock release lever up. Then
slide the seat to the desired position
with slight body pressure and release
the lever.
ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE
Lean forward and pull the lock release
lever. Then lean back to the desired
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 protection in a frontal or rear
collision when the driver and the pas-
senger are sitting up straight and
well back in the seats. If you are
reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in
the event of a frontal collision, the
risk of personal injury may increase
with increasing recline of the seat- back.
ÐAdjusting front seat
(manual seat)