1998 TOYOTA SUPRA instrument panel

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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1- 7
Car audio system
and Air conditioning system
Car audio system
Reference
Using your audio system:
some basics
Using your audio system:
controls and features
Car audio system operating hints
Air conditioning system
Controls
Air flow selector settings
Operating tips
Instrument panel vents
Type 1: AMF M ETR radio/compact disc
player/compact disc auto changer controller
Type 2: AMF M ETR radio/cassette player/compact
disc player/compact disc auto changer controller This section describes some of the basic
features on Toyota audio systems. Some
information may not pertain to your sys-
tem.
Your audio system works when the ignition
key is in the ºACCº or ºONº position.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
Push ºPWR´VOLº or ºPWR/VOLº to turn
the audio system on and off.
Push ºAM´FMº, ºTAPEº or ºCDº to turn on
that function without pushing ºPWR´VOLº
or ºPWR/VOLº.
You can turn on each player by inserting
a cassette tape or compact disc.
You can turn off each player by ejecting
the cassette tape or compact disc. If the
audio system was previously off, then the
entire audio system will be turned off
when you eject the cassette tape or com-
pact disc. If the another function was pre-
viously playing, it will come on again.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS
Push ºAM´FMº, ºTAPEº or ºCDº if the sys-
tem is already on but you want to switch
from one function to another.
Car audio systemÐ
ÐReference
ÐUsing your audio system:
some basics

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ºAUTOº button
For automatic operation of the air condi-
tioning, press the ºAUTOº button. An indi-
cator light will illuminate to show that the
automatic operation mode has been se-
lected.
In the automatic operation mode, the air
conditioning selects the most suitable air
intake, fan speed and air flow according
to the temperature.
You may use manual controls if you want
to select your own settings.
To turn off the automatic operation, press
the ºOFFº button.
Fan speed selector
Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed
'to
the right to increas, to the left to de-
crease.
In automatic operation, you do not have
to adjust the fan speed unless you desire
another fan speed mode.
Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperatureÐ
to the right to warm, to the left to cool.
ºOFFº button
Push the button to turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Air flow selector
Press the buttons to select the vents used
for air flow.
In automatic operation, you do not have
to select the air flow unless you desire
another air flow mode.
1. PanelÐ Air flows mainly from the
instrument panel vents.
2. Bi- levelÐ Air flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. FloorÐ Air flows mainly from the floor
vents.
4. Floor/WindshieldÐ Air flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents. 5. WindshieldÐ
Air flow mainly from the
windshield vent.
Pressing the button once again returns the
air flow mode to the last one used.
Pressing the windshield air flow button
turns on the defroster- linked air condition-
ing. At this time, the ºA/Cº button indicator
comes on regardless of whether or not the
ºA/Cº button is pressed in. This is to
clean up front view more quickly.
For details about air flow selector settings,
see the illustration after ºA/Cº button.

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Defogging and defrosting '
The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
Temperature ' To w a r d s high
temperature to heat; low temperature to
cool
Air intake ' FRESH (outside air)
Air flow ' WINDSHIELD
Pressing the windshield air flow button
turns on the defroster- linked air condition-
ing. At this time, the ºA/Cº button indicator
comes on regardless of whether or not the
ºA/Cº button is pressed in. This is to
clean up front view more quickly.
On humid days, do not blow cold air
on the windshield 'the difference be-
tween the outside and inside tempera-
tures could make the fogging worse. '
The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
Temperature ' To w a r d s high
temperature
Air intake ' FRESH (outside air)
Air flow ' WINDSHIELD
Pressing the windshield air flow button
turns on the defroster- linked air condition-
ing. At this time, the ºA/Cº button indicator
comes on regardless of whether or not the
ºA/Cº button is pressed in. This is to
clean up front view more quickly.
To heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose floor/
windshield air flow. ÐInstrument panel vents

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If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the instrument panel vents. The instrument
panel vents may be opened or closed as
shown.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1- 8
Other equipment
Clock
Cigarette lighter and ashtray
Glovebox
Auxiliary box
Luggage cover
Traction control system
Floor mat
Clock
The digital clock indicates the time with
the ignition key at the ºACCº or ºONº
position. To reset the hour, depress the
ºHº button. To reset the minutes, de-
press the ºMº button. To adjust the
time to a full hour, depress the º:00º
button.
For example, if the º:00º button is de-
pressed when the time is between
1:01±1:29, the time will change to 1:00. If
the time is between 1:30±1:59, the time
will change to 2:00.
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time in-
dication will be reduced.
Once the electrical power source has
been disconnected from the clock, the
time is automatically set to 1:00 (one
o'clock).

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Cigarette lighter and ashtray
To operate the cigarette lighter, press it
in. When it becomes heated, it automat-
ically pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the ºACCº position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
When finished with your cigarette, thor-
oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
vent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, close the
ashtray cover completely.
To remove the ashtray, open the ashtray
cover and pull it out.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always close the ash-
tray cover completely after using.
Glovebox
To open the glovebox door, pull the
lever. To lock the glovebox door, insert
the master key and turn it clockwise.
With the instrument panel lights on, the
glovebox light will come on when the door
is open.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glovebox door closed
while driving.

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Engine exhaust cautions
CAUTION

Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.
It contains carbon monoxide, which
is a colorless and odorless gas. It
can cause unconsciousness or even
death.
Make sure the exhaust system has
no holes or loose connections. The
system should be checked from
time to time. If you hit something,
or notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust, have the system
checked immediately.
Do not run the engine in a garage
or enclosed area except for the
time needed to drive the vehicle in
or out. The exhaust gases cannot
escape, making this a particularly
dangerous situation.
Do not remain for a long time in a
parked vehicle with the engine run-
ning. If it is unavoidable, however,
do so only in an unconfined area
and adjust the heating or cooling
system to force outside air into the
vehicle.
Keep the back door closed while
driving. An open or unsealed back
door may cause exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. If you
must drive with the back door open
to accommodate a large object,
close the windows, open all the
instrument panel vents and have
the heating or cooling system deliv-
er fresh air into the vehicle by turn-
ing the fan to high speed with the
air intake control button in the
OUTSIDE AIR mode.
To allow proper operation of your
vehicle's ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the wind-
shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-
er obstructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes in the
vehicle, drive with the windows
open and the back door closed.
Have the cause immediately located
and corrected.FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Engine oil has the primary functions of
lubricating and cooling the inside of the
engine, and plays a major role in main-
taining the engine in proper working order.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
It is normal that an engine should con-
sume some engine oil during normal
engine operation. The causes of oil
consumption in a normal engine are as
follows.
Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil
is left on the cylinder wall when a pis-
ton moves downwards in the cylinder.
High negative pressure generated when
the vehicle is decelerating sucks some
of this oil into the combustion chamber.
This oil as well as some part of the oil
film left on the cylinder wall is burned
by the high temperature combustion
gases during the combustion process.
Facts about engine oil
consumption

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Brake pad wear limit indicators
The brake pad wear limit indicators on
your disc brakes give a warning noise
when the brake pads are worn to where
replacement is required.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise
while driving, have the brake pads
checked and replaced by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-
tor damage can result if the pads are not
replaced when necessary.
Luggage stowage pr
ecautions
When stowing luggage or cargo in or on
the vehicle, observe the following: Put luggage or cargo in the luggage
compartment when at all possible. Be
sure all items are secured in place.
Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain bal-
ance.
For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.CAUTION
To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during braking,
do not stack anything in the lug-
gage compartment higher than the
seatbacks. Keep luggage or pack-
ages low, as close to the floor as
possible.
Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage compartment. It is not de-
signed for passengers. They should
ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise,
they are much more likely to suffer
serious bodily injury, in the event
of sudden braking or a co llision.
Do not place anything on the lug-
gage cover. Such items may be
thrown about and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden
braking or an accident.
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 specified inPart 8.
If using a roof luggage carrier on
sport roofs, avoid prolonged drivingon rough roads with heavy items onthe roof luggage carrier.