2019 TOYOTA SUPRA automatic transmission

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The Auto Start/Stop is also deacti-
vated in the SPORT drive mode of
the Sport mode switch.
■General
With automatic engine stop, the
vehicle can be parked safely, for
example in order to leave it.
■Automatic transmission
1Press the start/stop button.
Drive-ready state is switched off.
Standby state is switched on.
Selector lever position P is auto-
matically engaged.
2Apply the parking brake.
In certain situations the Auto
Start/Stop is deactivated automati-
cally for safety reasons, for exam-
ple if the absence of the driver is
detected.
The Auto Start/Stop no longer shuts
down the engine automatically. A
vehicle message is shown. It is
possible to keep driving. Have the
system checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The parking brake is used to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling when it
is parked. Sport mode switch
Parking the vehicle during auto-
matic engine stop
Automatic deactivation
General
Malfunction
Parking brake
Principle
Safety notes
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start mov-
ing and rolling away. There is a dan-
ger of accidents. Before leaving the
vehicle, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
Observe the following to ensure that
the vehicle is secured against rolling
away:
●Apply the parking brake.
●Turn the front wheels towards the
kerb on upward or downward gradi-
ents.
●Additionally secure the vehicle on
upward or downward gradients, for
example with a chock.
WARNING
Unsupervised children or pets in the
vehicle can set the vehicle in motion
and endanger themselves or other
road users, for example by the follow-
ing actions:
●Pressing the start/stop button.
●Release the parking brake.
●Opening and closing doors or win-
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■General
Use during the journey serves as
an emergency brake.
Pull and hold the switch. Vehicle brakes strongly for as long as the
switch is pulled.
A vehicle message is shown.
Apply the parking brake when the
vehicle is stationary.
1Switch on drive-ready state.
2 Automatic transmission:
press the switch with the brake
pedal depressed or selector
lever position P engaged.
LED and indicator lamp turn off.
The parking brake is released.
The parking brake is automatically
released on driving off.
LED and indicator lamp turn off.
If the parking brake fails or malfunc-
tions:
After getting out, secure the vehicle
to prevent it from rolling away, for
example with a chock.
WARNING
●Engaging selector lever position N.
●Operating vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injury.
Do not leave children or pets unsu-
pervised in the vehicle. When leaving
the vehicle, take the remote control
with you and lock the vehicle.
Overview
Parking brake
Engaging
When the vehicle is stationary
Pull the switch.
The LED is illuminated.
The indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster is illumi-
nated red. The parking
brake is engaged.
While the vehicle is in motion
The indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster is illumi-
nated red, a signal sounds
and the brake lights illumi-
nate.
Releasing
Releasing manually
Automatic release
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1Switch on standby state.
2Press wiper lever down and hold
until the wipers stop in an
approximately vertical position.3Lift the wipers completely away
from the windscreen.
After folding the wipers in, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
1Folding in the wipers completely
onto the windscreen.
2Switch on standby state and
press and hold the wiper lever
down again.
3The wipers move back to the
rest position and are operational
once again.
The Automatic transmission com-
bines the functions of changing
gear manually if required. Safety notes
WARNING
If the wipers start moving when they
are folded away from the windscreen,
parts of the body may become
trapped or the vehicle may be dam-
aged. There is a danger of injury or
damage to property. Make sure that
the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are folded away from the wind-
screen, and that the wipers are in
contact with the windscreen when
switching on.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the wind-
screen, switching them on may cause
the wiper blades to tear off and the
wiper motor to overheat. There is a
danger of damage to property. Defrost
the windscreen before switching on
the wipers.
Folding out the wipers
Folding in the wipers
Automatic transmission
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Selector lever position for all nor-
mal driving. All gears for forward
driving are selected automatically.
Only engage selector lever posi-
tion R when the vehicle is station-
ary.
In selector lever position N, the
vehicle can be pushed or can roll
without power from the engine, for
example in car washes, see page
145.
Selector lever position for parking
the vehicle, for example. In selector
lever position P, the transmission
blocks the drive wheels.
Only engage selector lever posi-
tion P when the vehicle is station-
ary.
■P is engaged automatically
Selector lever position P is auto-
matically engaged in the following
situations, for example:
After switching off drive-ready
state if selector lever position R,
D or M is engaged.
After switching off standby state
if selector lever position N is
engaged.
If, while the vehicle is at a stand-
still and selector lever position D,
M or R is engaged, the driver's
seat belt is unfastened, the
driver's door is opened and the
brake pedal is not depressed.
Apply the brakes until you are
ready to drive off, otherwise the
vehicle will move when a drive posi-
tion is selected.
The selector lever will only move
from position P to another selector
lever position if drive-ready state is
switched on and the brake pedal is
depressed.
Where applicable, selector lever
position P can only be changed
once all technical requirements are
fulfilled. Safety note
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start mov-
ing and rolling away. There is a dan-
ger of accidents. Before leaving the
vehicle, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away, for example by applying
the parking brake.
Selector lever positions
D drive position
R Reverse
N neutral
P Park
Engaging selector lever posi-
tions
General
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Irrespective of standby state, selec-
tor lever position P is engaged
automatically after approximately
35 minutes.
If there is a fault, it may not be pos-
sible to change the selector lever
position.
Unlock the transmission lockout
electronically if necessary, see
page 147.
Kick-down enables you to achieve
maximum performance.
Press the accelerator pedal down
beyond the regular full-throttle posi-
tion; resistance will be felt.
The gears can be changed manu-
ally in manual operation.Press the selector lever out of
selector lever position D to the left.
The gear selected appears on the
instrument cluster, for example 1M.
To shift down: press the selector
lever forwards.
To shift up: pull the selector lever
backwards.
Press the selector lever to the right.
D is shown in the instrument clus-
ter.
Shift paddles on steering wheel
enable fast gear shifting without
taking hands off steering wheel.
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automati-
cally engaged when standby state is
switched off. There is a danger of
damage to property. Do not switch off
standby state in car washes.
Kick-down
Manual operation
Principle
Activating manual operation
Shifting gears
Exiting manual operation
Shift paddles
Principle

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■Gearshift
Gear shifting is only carried out at
the appropriate engine RPM and
vehicle speed.
■Short-term manual operation
In selector lever position D, operat-
ing a shift paddle causes the sys-
tem to switch to manual operation
temporarily.
The gearbox reverts to automatic
operation from manual operation
after a certain period of time of
moderate driving without accelera-
tion or gear shifts using the shift
paddles.
Changing to automatic operation is
possible as follows:
Pull and hold right shift paddle.
In addition to briefly pulling right
shift paddle, briefly pull left shift
paddle.
■Permanent manual operation
In selector lever position M, operat-
ing a shift paddle causes the sys-
tem to switch permanently to
manual operation (mode).Change up: pull right shift paddle
briefly.
Change down: pull left shift pad-
dle briefly.
Pull and hold left shift paddle to
shift to the lowest possible gear.
The gear selected appears briefly
on the instrument cluster, followed
by the gear currently in use.
Unlock the transmission lockout
electronically to manoeuvre the
vehicle out of a danger area.
Unlocking is possible if the starter
can turn the engine. General
Shifting gears
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The selector lever posi-
tion is displayed, for
example P.
Unlocking the transmission
lockout electronically
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3 Press the button.
TRACTION will be displayed on the
instrument cluster and the VSC OFF
indicator lamp will illuminate.
4Select the D selector lever posi-
tion.
5Firmly depress the brake pedal
with your left foot.
6Fully depress and hold the
accelerator pedal at the kick-
down position.
A flag symbol will be shown in the
instrument cluster.
7The engine speed will be
adjusted for launching. Release
the brake pedal within 3 sec-
onds.
Once Launch Control has been
used, the transmission requires
approximately 5 minutes to cool
down before Launch Control can be
used again. Launch Control adapts
to the ambient conditions when
used again.
To support driving stability, re-acti-
vate Vehicle Stability Control, VSC
as soon as possible.
An experienced driver may be able
to achieve better acceleration val-
ues in VSC OFF mode.The sport mode switch influences
the driving dynamics characteristics
of the vehicle.
The following systems are influ-
enced, for example:
Engine characteristics.
Automatic transmission.
Adaptive variable suspension.
Steering.
Display in the instrument cluster.
Cruise Control.
Using again during a journey
After using Launch Control
System limits
Sport mode switch
Principle
General
Overview
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The selected drive mode
is shown in the instru-
ment cluster.

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The current fill level of the fuel tank
is displayed.
The angle of the vehicle may cause
the display to fluctuate.
Notes on refuelling, see page 276.It is vital to avoid engine speeds in
the red warning zone. In this zone,
the fuel supply is interrupted to pro-
tect the engine.
Depending on the equipment, the
shift lights on the revolution counter
indicate the maximum shift point at
which the best possible accelera-
tion can be achieved.
When the selected driving mode is
sport mode, a shift light will be dis-
played.
1Select SPORT using the sport
mode switch.
2Activate manual mode of the
transmission. Automatic high-beam
Automatic high-beamis
switched on.
The high-beam head-
lights are switched on and
off automatically depend-
ing on the traffic situation.
Automatic high-beam, see
page 174.
Blue lights
High-beam headlights
The high-beam head-
lights are switched on.
High-beam headlights,
see page 139.
Fuel gauge
Principle
General
Display
An arrow next to the petrol
pump symbol shows
which side of the vehicle
the fuel filler flap is on.
Revolution counter
Shift lights
Principle
Operating requirements
Switching on Shift Lights