Toyota Supra 1996 User Manual

Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value–conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build.

This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.

When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed in your vehicle.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties:

For further information, please refer to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “Owner ’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.

 New vehicle warranty  Emission control systems warranty  Others

Your responsiblity for maintenance

It is the owner ’s responsibility to make sure that the specified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives details of these maintenance requirements. Also included in Part 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the separate “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule”.

Accessories, spare parts and

modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible either for their performance, repair or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine Toyota products. Modification with non genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

Spark ignition system of your

Toyota

The spark ignition system of your T oyota meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference–Causing Equipment Standard.

Installation of a mobile

two–way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two–way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multiport fuel injection systems/sequential multiport fuel in j e c t i o n system, cruise control system, anti– lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota contains explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbag left as it is, it may cause an accident such as a fire. Be sure to have the SRS airbag system removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle.

Publication No. OM14525U Part No. 01999-14525

Printed in Japan 01–9607–00

Quick index

 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 61. . . . .

 If your vehicle will not start 135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 If your engine stalls while driving 138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 If your vehicle overheats 139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 If you have a flat tire 140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 If your vehicle needs to be towed 146. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 Tips for driving during break–in period 117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 How to start the engine 129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 General maintenance 158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 Complete index 203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gas station information

Fuel type:

Premium UNLEADAD gasoline, Research Octane Number 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher

See page 117 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)

Engine oil:

API SH, “Energy –Conserving ll ” multigrade engine oil or I LSAC multi grade engine oil is recommended.

Use SAE 5W–30 if normal temperatures are above –18C (0F). See page 170 for detailed information.

Tire information: See pages 173 through 178. Tire pressure: See page 198.

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Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1– 1 Overview of instruments and controls

 Instrument panel overview  Instrument cluster overview  Indicator symbols on the

instrument panel

Instrument panel overview

Instrument cluster overview

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Anti–lock brake system warning light *

Brake system warning light *

Seat belt reminder light*

Discharge warning light*

Low oil pressure warning light*

Malfunction indicator light*

Open door warning light*

SRS airbag warning light*

Traction control system off indicator/ warning light*

Slip indicator light

Snow mode indicator light

Low engine oil level warning light*

Master warning light *

Rear light failure warning light*

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Cruise control indicator light *

*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and

warning buzzers” in Chapter 1–5.

*2: If this light flashes, see “Automatic transmission” in

Chapter 1–6.

*3If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1–6.

Overdrive–off indicator light

Automatic transmission manual mode indicator light *

Automatic transmission indicator lights

MANU

Part 1

Keys

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

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 glovebox.

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 b e locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally 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.

LOCKING WITH KEY Turn the key toward the front of the

vehicle to lock and towards the back to unlock.

Both doors locks and unlock simultaneously with either door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock both doors simultaneously.

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Turn the lock knob forward to lock and

backward to unlock the door.

Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. The door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

To lock both of the doors simultaneously, push the power door lock switch on the LOCK side. Pushing on the UNLOCK side will unlock them.

Side doors

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially 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 vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door.

The power windows work when the ignition swi t c h i s i n t h e “ ‘ O N ‘‘ position. However, if both side doors are closed, they work for 60 seconds even after the ignitionswitchh 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 release it. The window will fully open.To stop the window partway, lightly push the switch up and then release it.

Power windows

OPERATING THE PASSENGER’S WINDOW

Use the switch on the passenger’s door. The driver’s door also has a switch that controls the passenger’s window.

The window moves as long as you hold the switch.

To open: Pull down the switch. To close: Push up the switch. If you push in the window lock button on

the driver’s door, the passenger’s window cannot be operated.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.  Always make sure the head,

hands and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.

 When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervision. Use the window lock button to prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.

 Never leave small children alone

in the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

To open the back door from the outside, insert the key and turn it clockwise.

See ‘‘Luggage storage precautions“‘ in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is securly closed.

Keep the back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

CAUTION

To open the back door from the driver’s seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

Back door–– ––Lock release lever

To open the hood, do the following.

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the auxiliary catch lever 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.

After inserting the rod, make sure it supports the hood security.

CAUTION

Hood

Y our 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 locked, stop the vehicle at once and close the hood.

When closing the hood, be careful not to get your hands caught between the hood and the vehicle body.

CAUTION

NOTICE

Do not press hard on the hood except above the hood locks, or you may deform the hood.

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 terminal is disconnected and then reconnected 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.

Theft deterrent system

SETTING THE SYSTEM

1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” 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 sidedoors, 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 opening any side door. This will cancel the system.

4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle.

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 automatically stop with the starter cirucit cut kepton.

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 conditiions:

 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 “LOCK” to “ACC” position . The alarm will be stopped with the starter circuit cut kept on. Stopping the alarm in this manner will keep the alarm from being reactivated when any of theside doors, back door or hood is opened.

Interrupting the setting

When the system set, the back door can be opened by using the key without setting 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 terminal is disconnected and then reconnected, the system is activated.

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.

FLASHING—The system is set. You need the key to open the side doors, back door and hood.

ON–The system will automatically be set when the time comes. The side doors, back door and hood may be opened without a key.

OFF—The system is inactive. You may open any door, trunk and hood.

TESTING THE SYSTEM

1. Open the windows

2. Set the system as described above. The side doors shoulkd be locked with the key. Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts flashing.

3. Unlock either side door from the in– side. 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 testing on the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.

If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

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.

Fuel tank cap

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 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.

Sport roof–– ––Detaching from vehicle

1. Get the tool bag out of the console box.

In the tool bag, you will find a special kit consisting of:

 Wrench and handle

—For turning the center lock and the front and rear bolts

 Caps

— For covering the front bolts

 Plugs

—For stopping up the rear holes

2. Face the “LOOSEN” 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 doors and windows, and clear the seats.

4. Loosen the bolts in the order shown by turning the wrench counterclockwise. 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 detaching 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 luggage cover. (See “Luggage cover“ in Chapter 1–8.)

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 injury, make sure all four corners of the roof are securely locked in the holders after installation.

CAUTION

NOTICE

To avoid damage the roof panel, do not press on the center of the stowed roof panel and do not put anything on the stowed roof panel.

––Stowing in luggage compartment

1. Lift up the rear edge while pushing the roof fully fowward, 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.

––Reinstalling on vehicle

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 injury, 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 “–Detaching from vehicle” for details.)

Note that all five connections need to be tight to secure the sport roof.

Reverse the wrench handle so the “TIGHTEN“ side faces toward you and turn it clockwise.

Check that t h e r oo f i s c o r r e ctly 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

Part 1

Seats

Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1– 3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

 Seats  Front seats  Fold–down rear seat  Seat heaters  Seat belts  SRS airbags  Child restraint  Tilt steering wheel  Outside rear view mirrors  Anti–glare inside rear view

mirror

While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit wel l back in the seat and properly wear the seat belt provided.

CAUTION

 Do not drive with the occupants

not properly seated such as sitting on top of a folded–down seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

 During driving, do not allow pas-

sengers to stand up or move around between seats. Severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

 Adjustments should not be made

while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 When adjusting the seat, be careful

not to hit the seat against a passenger, luggage or rear seat.

 After adjusting the seat position,

try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

 After adjusting the seatback, exert

body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not put objects under the seats

as they may interfere with the seatlock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 While adjusting t h e 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 lever.

ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Lean forward and pull thelock release

lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk os sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the driver and the passenger 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 seatback.

—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

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ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Move the control switch to the desired

direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.

Do not place anything under the front seats. It might interfere with the seat movement.

ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Move the con trol switch in the desirted

direction.

Releasing the s w i tch will stop the move in that position.

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 maximum protection when the driver and the passenger 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 formal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.

ADJUSTING SEAT CUSHION ANGLE Turn the knob either way.

—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

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