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Toyota Supra (1998 year). Instruction - part 10

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—Positioning the jack

—Raising your vehicle

CAUTION

Never get under the vehicle when the

vehicle is supported by the jack

alone.

5. Position the jack at the correct jack

6. After making sure that no one is in

point as shown.

the vehicle, raise it high enough so

that the spare tire can be installed.

Make sure the jack is positioned on a

level and solid place.

Remember you will need more ground

clearance when putting on the spare tire

than when removing the flat tire.

To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle

into the jack

(it is a loose fit) and turn it

clockwise. As the jack touches the vehicle

and begins to lift, double−check that it is

properly positioned.

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—Changing wheels

—Reinstalling wheel nuts

7. Remove the wheel nuts and change

Before putting on wheels, remove any cor-

8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger

tires.

rosion on the mounting surfaces with a

tight.

wire brush or such. Installation of wheels

Lift the flat tire straight off and put it

Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them

without good metal−to−metal contact at the

aside.

as much as you can by hand. Press back

mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to

on the tire back and see if you can tight-

Roll the spare wheel into position and

loosen and eventually cause a wheel to

en them more.

align the holes in the wheel with the bolts.

come off while driving. Therefore after the

Then lift up the wheel and get at least the

first

1600 km (1000 miles), check to see

top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle

that the wheel nuts are tight.

the tire and press it back over the other

bolts.

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—Lowering your vehicle

—Reinstalling wheel ornament

CAUTION

When lowering the vehicle, make sure

all portions of your body and all oth-

er persons around will not be injured

as the vehicle is lowered to the

ground.

9. Lower the vehicle completely and

10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.

tighten the wheel nuts.

Put the wheel ornament into position and

Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to

then tap it firmly with the side or heel of

lower the vehicle.

your hand to snap it into place.

Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten

the nuts. Do not use other tools or any

CAUTION

additional leverage other than your hands,

such as a hammer, pipe or your foot.

Take due care in handling the orna-

Make sure the wrench is securely en-

ment to avoid unexpected personal

injury.

gaged over the nut.

Tighten each nut a little at a time in the

order shown. Repeat the process until all

the nuts are tight.

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If your vehicle needs to be

—After changing wheels

towed—

11. Check the air pressure of the re-

If towing is necessary, we recommend

placed tire.

you to have it done by your Toyota

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

Adjust the air pressure to the specification

vice. In consultation with them, have

designated in Part

8. If the pressure is

your vehicle towed using either

(a) or

lower, drive slowly to the nearest service

(b).

station and fill to the correct pressure.

Only when you cannot receive a towing

Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation

service from a Toyota dealer or

valve cap as dirt and moisture could get

commercial tow truck service, tow your

into the valve core and possibly cause air

vehicle carefully in accordance with the

leakage. If the cap is missing, have a new

instructions given in

”—Emergency

one put on as soon as possible.

towing” in this chapter.

12. Restow all the tools, jack and flat

Proper equipment will help ensure that

tire securely.

your vehicle is not damaged while being

As soon as possible after changing

towed. Commercial operators are generally

wheels, tighten the wheel nuts to the

aware of the state/provincial and local

torque specified in Part

8 with a torque

laws pertaining to towing.

wrench, have a technician repair the flat

Your vehicle can be damaged if it is

tire and replace the spare tire with it.

towed incorrectly. Although most operators

know the correct procedure, it is possible

CAUTION

to make a mistake. To avoid damage to

your vehicle, make sure the following few

Before driving, make sure all the

precautions are observed. If necessary,

tools, jack and flat tire are securely

show this page to the tow truck driver.

in place in their storage location to

reduce the possibility of personal in-

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

jury during a collision or sudden

Use a safety chain system for all towing,

braking.

and abide by the state/provincial and local

laws. The wheels and axle on the ground

must be in good condition. If they are

damaged, use a towing dolly.

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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

From rear—Place the ignition key in the

”ACC” position.

From front—

D Manual transmission:

NOTICE

We recommend using a towing dolly

z When lifting wheels, take care to

under the rear wheels. If you do not

ensure adequate ground clearance

use a towing dolly, release the parking

for towing at the opposite end of

brake and put the transmission in neu-

the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the

tral.

bumper and/or underbody of the

D Automatic transmission:

towed vehicle will be damaged dur-

Use a towing dolly under the rear

ing towing.

wheels.

z Do not tow with the key removed or

in the

”LOCK” position, as the

NOTICE

steering lock mechanism is not

(c) Towing with sling type truck

strong enough to hold the front

Never tow a vehicle with an automatic

wheels straight while towing.

NOTICE

transmission from the front with the

rear wheels on the ground, as this

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-

may cause serious damage to the

(b) Using flat bed truck

ther from the front or rear. This may

transmission.

cause body damage.

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—Emergency towing

Towing in this manner may be done only

Before towing, release the parking brake

on hard−surfaced roads for a short dis-

and put the transmission in neutral (manu-

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

al) or

”N”

(automatic). The key must be

wheels, axles, drive train, steering and

in

”ACC” (engine off) or ”ON” (engine run-

brakes must all be in good condition.

ning).

CAUTION

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing ve-

If the engine is not running, the pow-

hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic

er assist for the brakes and steering

driving maneuvers which would place

will not work so steering and braking

excessive stress on the emergency

will be much harder than usual.

towing eyelet and towing cable or

chain. The eyelet and towing cable or

If towing is necessary, we recommend

chain may break and cause serious

you to have it done by your Toyota

injury or damage.

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

vice.

NOTICE

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-

Use only a cable or chain specifically

rarily towed by a cable or chain se-

intended for use in towing vehicles.

cured to either emergency towing eyelet

Securely fasten the cable or chain to

under the front of the vehicle or the

the towing eyelet provided.

left emergency towing eyelet under the

rear of the vehicle. Use extreme caution

when towing vehicles.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer

it and operate the brakes.

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If you cannot shift automatic

transmission selector lever

If you lose your keys

Many Toyota dealers can make a new

key if you can give them the key num-

ber.

See the suggestion given in

”Keys” in

Chapter 1−2.

If your keys are locked in the vehicle and

you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota

dealers can still open the door for you,

using their special tools. If you must

break a window to get in, we suggest

breaking the smallest side window be-

cause it is the least expensive to replace.

Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from

the glass.

If you cannot shift the selector lever

3.

Insert the screwdriver or equivalent

out of

”P” position to other positions

into the hole to push down the shift

even though the brake pedal is de-

lock override button. You can shift

pressed, use the shift lock override but-

out of ”P” position only while push-

ton as follows:

ing the button.

1. Turn the ignition key to

”LOCK”

4.

Shift into

”N” position.

position. Make sure the parking

5.

Insert the cover.

brake is on.

6.

Start the engine. For your safety,

2. Pry up the cover with a flat−bladed

keep the brake pedal depressed.

screwdriver or equivalent.

Be sure to have the system checked by

your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Washing and waxing your

Toyota

D High pressure water or steam is effec-

Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-

Washing your Toyota

tive for cleaning the vehicle’s underside

ter and dirt can accumulate under the

Keep your vehicle clean by regular

and wheel housings. Pay particular

floor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-

washing.

attention to these areas as it is difficult

casionally check under the mats to make

The following cases may cause weakness

to see all the mud and dirt. It will do

sure the area is dry. Be particularly care-

to the paint or corrosion to the body and

more harm than good to simply wet the

ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-

parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-

mud and debris without removing them.

ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should be

sible.

The lower edge of doors, rocker panels

transported in proper containers. If a spill

and frame members have drain holes

or leak should occur, immediately clean

D When driving in a coastal area

which should not be allowed to clog

and dry the area.

D When driving on a road sprinkled with

with dirt as trapped water in these

Use mud shields on your wheels. If you

antifreeze

areas can cause corrosion.

drive on salted or gravel roads, mud

D When having stuck of coal tar, tree

D Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-

shields help protect your vehicle. Full−size

sap, bird droppings and carcass of an

oughly when winter is over.

shields, which come as near to the ground

insect

as possible, are the best. We recommend

See ”Washing and waxing your Toyota” for

D When driving in the areas where there

that the fittings and the area where the

more tips.

are a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron

shields are installed be treated to resist

Check the condition of your vehicle’s

dust and chemical substance

corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will be

paint and trim. If you find any chips or

happy to assist in supplying and installing

D When the vehicle becomes remarkably

scratches in the paint, touch them up im-

the shields if they are recommended for

dirty with dust and mud

mediately to prevent corrosion from start-

your area.

Hand−washing your Toyota

ing. If the chips or scratches have gone

Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated

through the bare metal, have a qualified

Work in the shade and wait until the

garage or a roofed place. Do not park

body shop make the repair.

vehicle body is not hot to the touch.

your vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-

lated garage. If you wash your vehicle in

CAUTION

the garage, or if you drive it in covered

with water or snow, your garage may be

When cleaning under floor or chassis,

so damp it will cause corrosion. Even if

be careful not to injure your hands.

your garage is heated, a wet vehicle can

corrode if the ventilation is poor.

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1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-

4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle

Waxing your Toyota

move any mud or road salt from the

using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not

Polishing and waxing is recommended

underside of the vehicle or in the

rub or press hard—you might scratch

to maintain the original beauty of your

wheel wells.

the paint.

Toyota’s finish.

2. Wash with a mild car−wash soap,

Automatic car wash

Once a month or if the vehicle does not

mixed according to the manufacturer’s

Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-

repel water well, apply wax.

instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and

matic car wash, but remember that the

1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-

keep it wet by dipping it frequently into

paint can be scratched by some type of

fore you begin waxing, even if you are

the wash water. Do not rub hard-let

brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the

using a combined cleaner and wax.

the soap and water remove the dirt.

washing process itself. Scratching reduces

2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If

Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap

paint durability and gloss, especially on

the finish has become extremely weath-

or neutral detergent.

darker colors. Also, automatic car wash

ered, use a car−cleaning polish, fol-

equipment may interfere with and damage

Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not

lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-

the rear spoiler if your vehicle is equipped

scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper

low the manufacturer’s instructions and

with one. The manager of the car wash

faces are soft.

precautions. Be sure to polish and wax

should be able to advise you whether the

Road tar: Remove with turpentine or

the chrome trim as well as the paint.

process is safe for the paint on your ve-

cleaners that are marked safe for painted

hicle or the vehicle body itself.

3. Wax the vehicle again when water

surfaces.

does not bead but remains on the sur-

NOTICE

face in large patches.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the antenna,

NOTICE

Do not use gasoline or strong sol-

make sure it is retracted before driv-

vents, which may be toxic or cause

ing your Toyota through an automatic

Always remove the plastic bumpers if

damage.

car wash.

your vehicle is re−painted and placed

in a high heat paint waxing booth.

3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap can

High temperatures could damage the

cause streaking. In hot weather you

bumpers.

may need to rinse each section right

after you wash it.

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Cleaning the interior

CAUTION

NOTICE

NOTICE

Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline

Do not use dye or bleach on the

Do not wash the vehicle floor with

or window cleaner on the interior.

belts-it may weaken them.

water, or allow water to get onto the

floor when cleaning the vehicle interi-

Carpets

Windows

or or exterior. Water may get into

audio components or other electrical

Use a good foam−type shampoo to

The windows may be cleaned with any

components above or under the floor

clean the carpets.

household window cleaner.

carpet (or mat) and cause a malfunc-

Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove

tion; and it may cause body corro-

NOTICE

as much dirt as possible. Several types of

sion.

foam cleaners are available; some are in

When cleaning the inside of the win-

aerosol cans and others are powders or

dows, be careful not to scratch or

Vinyl interior

liquids which you mix with water to pro-

damage the heater wires on the rear

duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,

window.

The vinyl upholstery may be easily

use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.

cleaned with a mild soap or detergent

Rub in overlapping circles.

and water.

Air conditioning control panel, car au-

Do not apply water-the best results are

dio, instrument panel, console panel,

First vacuum over the upholstery to re-

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as

and switches

move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or

possible. Read the shampoo instructions

soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the

Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.

and follow them closely.

vinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a few

Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-

minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt

Seat belts

warm water then lightly wipe off any dirt.

and wipe off the soap with a clean damp

The seat belts may be cleaned with

cloth. If all the dirt does not come off,

mild soap and water or with lukewarm

repeat the procedure. Commercial foam-

water.

ing−type vinyl cleaners are also available

Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-

which work well. Follow the manufacturer’s

ing, check the belts for excessive wear,

instructions.

fraying, or cuts.

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After cleaning or whenever any part of the

leather gets wet, dry with a soft clean

NOTICE

cloth. Allow the leather to dry in a venti-

NOTICE

lated shaded area.

z Do not use organic substances (sol-

z If a stain should fail to come out

vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline,

with a neutral detergent, apply a

etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.

cleaner that does not contain an

These chemicals can cause discol-

organic solvent.

oring, staining or peeling of the

z Never use organic substances such

surface.

as benzine, alcohol or gasoline, or

z If you use cleaners or polishing

alkaline or acid solutions for clean-

agents, make sure their ingredients

ing the leather as these could

do not include the substances men-

cause discoloring.

tioned above.

z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic

z If you use a liquid car freshener, do

fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the

not spill the liquid onto the ve-

fine grained surface of the leather.

hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con-

z Mildew may develop on soiled leath-

tain the ingredients mentioned

er upholstery. Be especially careful

above. Immediately clean any spill

to avoid oil spots. Try to keep your

using the method mentioned above.

upholstery always clean.

z Long exposure to direct sunlight

Leather Interior

may cause the leather surface to

The leather upholstery may be cleaned

harden and shrink. Keep your ve-

with neutral detergent for wool.

hicle in a shaded area, especially in

Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened

the summer.

with

5% solution of neutral detergent for

z The interior of your vehicle is apt

wool. Then thoroughly wipe off all traces

to heat up on hot summer days, so

of detergent with a clean damp cloth.

avoid placing on the upholstery

items made of vinyl or plastic or

containing wax as these tend to

stick to leather when warm.

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