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Add-on parts on the vehicle inter-
fere with its aerodynamic perfor-
mance and increase fuel
consumption.
Open windows increase drag and
consequently fuel consumption.
Tyres can have differing effects on
consumption. For example, con-
sumption can be affected by tyre
size.
Check and, if necessary, correct the
tyre inflation pressures at least
twice a month and before setting off
on a longer journey.
Insufficient tyre inflation pressure
increases rolling resistance and
consequently fuel consumption and
tyre wear.
Do not warm up the engine with the
vehicle at a standstill; it is prefera-
ble to set off straight away, driving
at moderate engine speeds.This brings the cold engine up to
operating temperature as quickly as
possible.
Anticipating the road situation and
adopting a smooth driving style will
reduce fuel consumption.
Avoid accelerating and braking
unnecessarily.
Keep an appropriate distance from
the vehicle ahead.
Driving at low engine speeds
reduces fuel consumption and
wear.
Pay attention to the shift point indi-
cator, see page 160, in the vehicle,
if fitted.
When approaching a red traffic
light, take your foot off the accelera-
tor and allow the vehicle to roll.
On downward stretches, take your
foot off the accelerator and allow
the vehicle to roll.
The fuel supply is interrupted in
overrun mode. Remove add-on parts after
use
Close windows
Ty r e s
General
Checking tyre inflation pressure
regularly
Drive off immediately
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1Switch off compressor.
2Read off the tyre inflation pres-
sure as shown on the tyre pres-
sure indicator.
To be able to continue the journey,
a tyre inflation pressure of at least 2
bar must be reached.
1Unscrew the filler hose of the
sealant container from the tyre
valve.
2Press the red unlocking device.
3Remove the sealant container
from the compressor.
4Pack and store the sealant con-
tainer to avoid soiling the boot.
1Unplug the connector from the
socket in the vehicle interior.
2Drive forwards and backwards
by 10 m, approximately 400
inches, to distribute the sealant
in the tyre.3Screw the connecting hose of
the compressor directly onto the
tyre valve.
4Insert the plug into the socket in
the vehicle interior.
5Switch on the compressor with
standby state switched on or the
engine running.
If the tyre inflation pressure of at least 2
bar is not reached, contact any author-
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota author-
ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the tyre inflation pressure of at least 2
bar is reached, see Minimum inflation
pressure is reached.
6Unscrew the connecting hose of
the compressor from the tyre
valve.
7Unplug the connector from the
socket in the vehicle interior.
8Store Mobility System in the
vehicle. Checking and adjusting the
tyre inflation pressure
Checking
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Tyres with special approval: the
system will not function correctly if
a reset has not been carried out, for
example, a flat tyre is reported in
spite of the correct tyre pressure.
• A wheel without TPM wheel elec-
tronics is fitted, for example
emergency wheel: have the
wheels checked if necessary.
• Malfunction: have the system
checked.
• Fault due to systems or devices
with the same radio frequency:
the system is automatically reac-
tivated upon leaving the field of
interference.
• In the case of tyres with special
approval: the system was unable
to complete the reset. Perform a
system reset again.For run-flat tyres or when using a
flat tyre kit, it is not always neces-
sary to change a wheel immedi-
ately if tyre inflation pressure is lost
due to a flat tyre.
If required, the tools for changing
wheels are available as optional
accessories from any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Reset not carried out
Malfunction
Message
The yellow warning lamp
flashes and is then illumi-
nated continuously. A
vehicle message is
shown. Tyre pressure
losses cannot be
detected.
Measure
Wheel change
General
Safety notes
WARNING
The jack is only intended for raising
the vehicle briefly during a wheel
change. Even if the safety measures
are complied with, there is a risk of
the raised vehicle falling over due
tothe jack slipping. There is a danger
of injury or even death. If the vehicle
is raised with the jack, do not lie
underneath the vehicle and do not
start the engine.
WARNING
Supports such as wooden blocks
under the vehicle jack can prevent it
from achieving its load capacity due
to the restricted height. The load
capacity of the wooden blocks may be
exceeded, causing the vehicle to tip
over. There is a danger of injury or
even death. Do not place supports
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You can fill up with fuels with a
maximum ethanol content of 25 %,
for example E10 or E25.
The engine has knock control. This
means that different petrol grades
can be used.
Super, RON 95.
Unleaded petrol, RON 91.
Engine oil consumption depends on
the driving style and operating con-
ditions.
Therefore check the engine oil level
regularly each time you fill up with
fuel by taking a detailed measure-
ment.
Engine oil consumption can be
increased, for example in the fol-
lowing situations:
• Dynamic driving style.
• Running in the engine. Safety notes
NOTICE
Even small quantities of the wrong
fuel or wrong fuel additives can dam-
age the fuel system and engine. In
addition, the catalytic converter will be
permanently damaged. There is a
danger of damage to property. Do not
use the following fuel or additives with
petrol engines:
• Leaded petrol.
After filling the wrong fuel, do not
press the start/stop button. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
• Metallic additives, for example
manganese or iron.
NOTICE
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel
system and engine. There is a danger
of damage to property. Do not refuel
with fuel with a higher ethanol content
than recommended. Do not refuel
with fuel containing methanol, for
example M5 to M100.
NOTICE
Fuel below the specified minimum
quality can adversely affect engine
function or lead to engine damage.
There is a danger of damage to prop-
erty. Do not refuel with petrol below
the specified minimum quality.
Petrol grade
Minimum grade
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MOBILITY
• Engine idling.
• Use of engine oil grades catego-
rised as unsuitable.
Different vehicle messages are
shown on the Control Display,
depending on the engine oil level.
Electronic oil measurement has two
measurement principles:
• Monitoring.
• Detailed measurement.
When frequently making short trips
or using a dynamic driving style, for
example taking corners at high
speed, regularly perform a detailed
measurement.
■Principle
The engine oil level is electronically
monitored during the journey and
can be shown on the Control Dis-
play.
If the engine oil level is outside its
permissible operating range, a
vehicle message is shown.
■Operating requirements
A current measurement is available
after approximately 30 minutes of
normal driving.
■Displaying the engine oil level
Via Toyota Supra Command:
1"My Vehicle"
2"Vehicle status"
3"Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
■System limits
When frequently making short trips
or using a dynamic driving style, it
may not be possible to calculate a
measurement. In this case, the
measurement for the last, suffi-
ciently long journey is displayed.
■Principle
The engine oil level is checked
when the vehicle is stationary and
is shown on a scale.
If the engine oil level is outside its
permissible operating range, a Safety notes
NOTICE
Too little engine oil causes engine
damage. There is a danger of dam-
age to property. Top up with engine oil
immediately.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the
engine or the catalytic converter.
There is a danger of damage to prop-
erty. Do not top up with too much
engine oil. If there is too much engine
oil, have the engine oil level corrected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Electronic oil measurement
General
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vehicle message is shown.
■General
During measurement, the idle
speed is slightly raised.
■Operating requirements
• Vehicle is standing horizontally.
• Automatic transmission: selector
lever in selector lever position N
or P and accelerator pedal not
pressed.
• Engine is running and is at oper-
ating temperature.
■Carrying out a detailed meas-
urement
Via Toyota Supra Command:
1"My Vehicle"
2"Vehicle status"
3"Engine oil level"
4"Engine oil level measurement"
5"Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and
shown on a scale.
Do not top up engine oil unless a
message is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster. The top-up amount is
specified in the message on the
Control Display.
Only replenish with suitable types
of engine oil, see page 311.
Safely stop the vehicle and switch off drive-ready state before topping
up with engine oil.
Do not top up with too much engine
oil.
The oil filler neck is in the engine
compartment , see page 305. Adding engine oil
General
Safety notes
WARNING
Service products, for example oils,
greases, coolants and fuels, can con-
tain substances that are harmful to
health. There is a danger of injury or
even death. Please comply with the
instructions on the containers. Do not
allow service products to come into
contact with clothing, skin or eyes. Do
not pour service products into other
bottles. Keep service products out of
the reach of children.
NOTICE
Too little engine oil causes engine
damage. There is a danger of dam-
age to property. Top up with engine oil
immediately.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the
engine or the catalytic converter.
There is a danger of damage to prop-
erty. Do not top up with too much
engine oil. If there is too much engine
oil, have the engine oil level corrected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
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Viscosity classes with a high vis-
cosity grade can increase fuel con-
sumption.
Additional information on suitable
oil specifications and viscosity
classes of engine oils can be
obtained from any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The manufacturer of the vehicle
recommends having the engine oil
changed by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Coolant is a mixture of water and
an additive.
Not all commercially available addi-
tives are suitable for the vehicle. Information regarding suitable addi-
tives is available from any author-
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Vehicles with a petrol engine have
two cooling circuits. Always check
the coolant levels of both coolant
tanks and top up if necessary.
The coolant level is shown by Max
marks in the filler neck of the cool-
ant tank.
Depending on the engine version,
the coolant tank is located on the
right or left of the engine compart-
ment, see page 305.
SAE 5W-30.
SAE 0W-40.
SAE 5W-40.
Oil change
NOTICE
Engine oil not changed in time can
lead to increased engine wear and
thus engine damage. There is a dan-
ger of damage to property. Do not
exceed the service date indicated in
the vehicle.
Coolant
General
Viscosity classes
Safety notes
WARNING
If the cooling system is opened when
the engine is hot, coolant can escape
and cause scalding. There is a dan-
ger of injury. Only open the cooling
system when the engine has cooled
down.
WARNING
Additives are harmful to health and
incorrect additives can damage the
engine. There is a danger of injury
and damage to property. Do not allow
additives to come into contact with
clothing, skin or eyes, and do not
swallow them. Only use suitable addi-
tives.
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1Allow the engine to cool down.
2Open the bonnet, see page 306.
3Turn cap on coolant tank slightly
anticlockwise, then allow the
pressure to escape.
4Open cap on coolant tank.
5The coolant level is correct if it is
just below the Max. mark in the
filler neck.
6Tighten cap.
1Allow the engine to cool down.
2Open the bonnet, see page 306.
3Turn cap on coolant tank slightly
anticlockwise, then allow the
pressure to escape.
4Open cap on coolant tank.
5If necessary, slowly top up to the
correct level; do not overfill.
6Tighten cap.
7Have the cause of coolant loss
rectified as soon as possible.
■Disposal
When disposing of coolant and
coolant additives, comply with the
relevant environmental protection
regulations.
All washer jets are supplied from
one tank.
Use a mixture of tap water and
screenwash concentrate for the
windscreen washer system, if nec-
essary with the addition of anti-
freeze.
Recommended minimum fill level: 1
litre, 1.7 Imp. pints. Checking the coolant level
Topping up
Washer fluid
General
Safety notes
WARNING
Some antifreezes can contain toxic
substances, and are flammable.
There is a risk of fire and fatal injury.
Please comply with the instructions
on the containers. Keep antifreezes
away from sources of combustion. Do
not pour service products into other
bottles. Keep service products out of
the reach of children.