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ditions:
By releasing the brake pedal.
After starting the engine, accelerate
as normal.
After an automatic shut down, the
engine will not restart automatically,
if one of the following conditions is
met:
Driver's seat belt unbuckled and
driver's door open.
Bonnet has been unlocked.
Several indicator lamps illuminate
for various lengths of time.
The engine can only be started
using the start/stop button.
Even if you do not want to drive off,
the engine restarts automatically in
the following situations:
Very high temperature in the
interior when the cooling function
is switched on.
Very low temperature in the inte-
rior when the heating is switched
on.
Where there is a risk of conden-
sation when the automatic air
conditioning is switched on.
The driver applies lock to the
steering wheel.Automatic transmission:
Shift from selector lever position D to N
or R.
Automatic transmission:
Shift from selector lever position P to N,
D or R.
Vehicle battery is heavily dis-
charged.
Start of an oil level measure-
ment.
The engine is not switched off auto-
matically.
During an automatic engine stop,
the engine is started.
Press the button.
The Auto Start/Stop is also deacti-
vated in selector lever position M. Driving off
Safety function
System limits
Manually deactivating/acti-
vating the system
Principle
Using the button
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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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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
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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
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Before the transmission lockout is
released, apply the parking brake
to prevent the vehicle from rolling
away.
1Apply the brakes and keep them
applied.
2Press the start/stop button. The
starter must be heard to start
turning. Press and hold the
start/stop button.
3With your free hand, press the
button on the selector lever,
arrow 1, push the selector lever
to selector lever position N and
hold it there, arrow N, until
selector lever position N is dis-
played in the instrument cluster.
A vehicle message is shown.
4Release the start/stop button
and selector lever.
5Release the brake as soon as
the starter stops.
6Manoeuvre the vehicle out of
the danger area and then
secure it against rolling away.
More information can be found in the Tow-starting and towing chap-
ter, see page 345.
When the ambient conditions are
dry, Launch Control permits opti-
mised acceleration on a road sur-
face that offers plenty of grip.
Use of Launch Control causes pre-
mature component wear, as the
function subjects the vehicle to very
high stresses and loads.
Do not use Launch Control when
running in, see page 266.
When starting with Launch Control,
do not turn the steering wheel.
Launch Control is available when
the engine is at operating tempera-
ture. The engine is at operating
temperature after an uninterrupted
journey of at least 10 km, approx. 6
miles.
1Switch on drive-ready state.
2Press the sport button.
SPORT will be displayed on the instru-
ment cluster, indicating sport mode has
been selected.
Engaging selector lever position N
1
R
N
Launch Control
Principle
General
Operating requirements
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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-
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This chapter describes all standard,
country-specific and special equip-
ment available for the model series.
It may therefore describe equip-
ment and functions which are not
installed in your vehicle, for exam-
ple on account of the optional
equipment selected or the country
specification. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and sys-
tems. Please comply with the rele-
vant laws and regulations when
using the corresponding functions
and systems.
The instrument cluster is a variable
display. When the sport mode
switch is used to change the driving
mode, the instrument cluster dis-
plays change to match the driving
mode.
Changes to the displays in the
instrument cluster can be deacti-
vated via Toyota Supra Command.
The displays in the instrument clus-
ter can sometimes differ from the
illustrations in this Owner's Manual.1Fuel gauge P.157
2Speedometer
3Revolution counter P.157
Status of Sport mode switch
P. 1 4 9
4Time P.159
5Variable displays P.151
6Outside temperature P.158
7Engine coolant temperature
P. 1 5 8
8Vehicle messages P.152
Range P.164
9Gear indicator P.143
10Variable displays P.151
Speed Limit Info P.160
In certain areas of the instrument
cluster, various assistance sys-
tems - for example Cruise Control -
can be displayed. The displays may
vary depending on the equipment
and country specifications.
Displays
Vehicle equipment
Instrument cluster
Principle
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Steering system
The steering system may
be faulty.
Have the system checked
by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota author-
ized repairer, or any relia-
ble repairer.
Emissions
Engine function malfunc-
tioning.
Have the vehicle checked
by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota author-
ized repairer, or any relia-
ble repairer.
Socket for on-board diag-
nosis, see page 317.
Rear fog light
Rear fog light is switched
on.
Rear fog light, see page
176.
Green lights
Turn indicator
The turn indicator is
switched on.
If the indicator lamp
flashes more rapidly than
usual, a turn signal light
has failed.
Turn indicators, see page
139.
Side lights
The side lights are
switched on.
Side lights/low-beam
headlights, see page 172.
Low-beam headlights
Low-beam headlights are
switched on.
Side lights/low-beam
headlights, see page 172.
Lane Departure Warning
Indicator lamp is illumi-
nated: system is switched
on. At least one lane
marking has been
detected and warnings
can be issued on at least
one side of the vehicle.
Lane Departure Warning,
see page 203.