1998 TOYOTA SUPRA hood open

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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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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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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
perience a loss of power, or if you hear
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
engine has probably overheated. You
should follow this procedure...
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in ºPº
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-
ply the parking brake. Turn off the air
conditioning if it is being used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running.
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.
3. Visually check to see if the engine drive belt (fan belt) is broken or loose.
Look for obvious coolant leaks from the
radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
However, note that water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.
4. If the engine drive belt is broken or thecoolant is leaking, stop the engine im-
mediately. Call a Toyota dealer for as-
sistance.
5. If the engine drive belt is O.K. and there are no obvious leaks, you may
help the engine cool down more quickly
by running it at about 1500 rpm for a
few minutes with the accelerator pedal
lightly depressed.
6. Check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add coolant to the reservoir while the
engine is running. Fill it about half full.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Serious injury could result from
scalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.
7. After the engine coolant temperaturehas cooled to normal, again check the
coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-
sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-
ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the
system. You s hould have it checked as
soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

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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. Tighten
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. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
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.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. For folding- down
rear seatback, check that the latches lock
securely. Make sure the front headrests
are firmly secured.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam- aged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission ºParkº mecha-
nism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ºPº position and all brakes re-
leased.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See Chapter 7- 3 for additional in-
formation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the ºFULLº and ºLOWº lines on the see-
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Chapter 7- 2 for additional information.

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ÐHeadlights (low beam)
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1. Open the hood.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Release the
clips of the air cleaner and remove the
air cleaner cover.60463F39
2. Unplug the connector while depress- ing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.60473F05
3. Turn the bulb clockwise and remove it. Install a new bulb, turn it counter-
clockwise, then plug in the connec-
tor.
To install a bulb, align the tab of the bulb
socket with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Install the air
cleaner cover securely.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

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ÐHeadlights (high beam)
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1. Open the hood.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Release the
clips of the air cleaner and remove the
air cleaner cover.60463F59
2. Unplug the connector while depress- ing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.60463F42
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. Install a new bulb, turn it
clockwise, then plug in the connec-
tor.
To install a bulb, align the tab of the bulb
socket with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Install the air
cleaner cover securely.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

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ÐFront fog lights
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1. Open the hood.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Release the
clips of the air cleaner and remove the
air cleaner cover.60463F43
2. Turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it.60463F44
3. Disconnect the cords.