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The memory buttons are on the
driver's seat.
1Set the desired position.
2 Press the button. The let-
tering in the button is illumi-
nated.3Press the desired button 1 or 2
while the lettering is illuminated.
A signal sounds.
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
The saved position is called up.
The operation is cancelled when
you press a seat adjustment switch
or press one of the memory buttons
again.
Adjusting the seat position on the
driver's side is interrupted after a
short time during the journey.
Press the button
once for each temperature level. Safety notes
WARNING
Using the memory function while driv-
ing may cause the seat or steering
wheel to move unexpectedly. You
could lose control of the vehicle.
There is a danger of accidents. Only
call up the memory function when the
vehicle is at standstill.
WARNING
There is a risk of entrapment when
the seats are being moved. There is a
danger of injury or damage to prop-
erty. Before making any adjustment,
make sure that the area of movement
of the seat is clear.
Overview
Saving
Recalling
Seat heating
Overview
Seat heating
Switching on
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If the engine was not switched off
automatically when the vehicle
came to a stop, it can be switched
off manually:
Rapidly press the brake pedal
from the current position.
Engaging the selector lever in
position P.
If all the operating requirements
have been met, the engine is shut
down.
The air flow rate of the air condi-
tioning system is reduced when the
engine is not running.
■General
The engine is not shut down auto-
matically in the following situations:On steep downward gradients.
Brake not pressed strongly
enough.
High outside temperature and
operation of the automatic air
conditioning.
Interior not heated or cooled to
the desired temperature.
Where there is a risk of conden-
sation when the automatic air
conditioning is switched on.
Engine or other parts not at oper-
ating temperature.
Engine cooling is required.
Sharp steering angle or steering
operation.
Vehicle battery is heavily dis-
charged.
At high altitudes.
Bonnet is unlocked.
Park Assistant is activated.
Stop-and-go traffic.
Automatic transmission: selector
lever position in N or R.
After reversing.
Use of fuel with high ethanol
content.
■Automatic transmission
For driving off, the engine automati-
cally starts under the following con- Automatic transmission: manual
engine stop
Air conditioning system when the
vehicle is parked
Displays in the instrument cluster
The display in the revolu-
tioncounter indicates that-
the Auto Start Stop
functionis ready for auto-
maticallystarting the
engine
The display indicates that
the preconditions for an
automatic engine stop are
not met.
Functional limitations
Engine start
Operating requirements
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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
Automatic transmission: via selec-
tor lever position
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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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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
Starting with Launch Control
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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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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.
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Items displayed may differ depend-
ing on the specifications of the vehi-
cle.
The on-board computer shows vari-
ous vehicle related data, for exam-
ple average values, in the
instrument cluster.Press the button on the turn indica-
tor lever.
Information is displayed in the
instrument cluster. Press the button
repeatedly to display further infor-
mation.
The following information can be
displayed using the on-board com-
puter:
• Kilometres and trip odometer.
• Current drivable range
• Consumption display.
• Average consumption and aver-
age speed.
It is possible to select whether
some items of information from the
on-board computer can be called
up in the instrument cluster:
Via Toyota Supra Command:
1"My vehicle"
2"System settings" Display
Displaying and using the list
ButtonFunction
To change the entertain-
ment source.
Press the button again to
close the list currently dis-
played.
Display the last calls list.
Turn the knurled wheel to
select the desired setting.
Press the knurled wheel
to confirm the setting.
The most recently dis-
played list can be dis-
played again by turning
the knurled wheel on the
steering wheel.
On-board computer in the
instrument cluster
Principle
Calling up information
Overview of the information
Selecting information for the
onboard computer