2019 TOYOTA SUPRA Owners Manual

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Saving fuel ........................272

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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.
Moving parts must adapt to one
another.
The following notes will help to
maximise the vehicle's lifetime and
efficiency.
Do not use Launch Control, see
page 148, when running in.Do not exceed the maximum
engine revs and speed:
With petrol engines, 4500 rpm
and 160 km/h, approximately
100 mph.
Generally avoid kick-down and driv-
ing under full load.
Engine and road speeds can be
gradually increased.
Due to the manufacturing process,
new tyres do not provide maximum
grip immediately.
Drive moderately for the first 300
km, 200 miles.
Driving precautions
Vehicle equipment
Running in
General
Safety note
WARNING
New parts and components can
cause safety and Driver Assistance
Systems to respond with a delay.
There is a danger of accidents. After
new parts have been installed or if the
vehicle is new, drive moderately and
intervene at an early stage if neces-
sary. Please comply with running-in
procedures for the corresponding
parts and components.
Engine, gearbox and differ-
ential
Up to 2000 km, 1200 miles
From 2000 km, 1200 miles
onwards
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Brake discs and pads only achieve
their full effectiveness after approxi-
mately 500 km, 300 miles. Drive
moderately during this running-in
period.
Please comply with the running-in
procedures again if the compo-
nents previously referred to are
renewed.
The exhaust gas particle filter col-
lects soot particles. The soot parti-
cles are burned at high
temperatures to clean the exhaust
gas particle filter as necessary.
The cleaning process takes a few
minutes, during which the following
may occur:
Engine temporarily runs a bit
roughly.
A slightly higher engine speed is
required to achieve the usual
power output.
A small amount of smoke from
the exhaust, even after stopping
the engine. Brake system
After fitting new parts
General driving information
Closing the boot lid
Safety note
WARNING
When open, the boot lid protrudes
above the vehicle, and in the event of
an accident, braking or evasive
manoeuvres, it can endanger vehicle
occupants and other road users, or
damage the vehicle. Exhaust fumes
may also enter the passenger com-
partment. There is a danger of injury
or damage to property. Do not drive
with the boot lid open.
Hot exhaust system
WARNING
During vehicle operation, high tem-
peratures may occur under the vehi-
cle body, for example due to the
exhaust system. If flammable materi-
als, for example leaves or grass,
come into contact with hot parts of the
exhaust system, these materials can
catch fire. There is a danger of injury
or damage to property. Never remove
the heat shields fitted here or apply
under seal to them. Make sure that
when driving, idling or parking, no
flammable materials can come into
contact with hot vehicle parts. Do not
touch the hot exhaust system.
Exhaust gas particle filter
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Noise, for example caused by
the radiator fan running, even
some minutes after stopping the
engine.
It is normal for the radiator fan to
keep running for several minutes,
even after short trips.
Various driver profiles ensure that
the exhaust gas particle filter is
self-cleaning. If, in addition to the
self-cleaning function, the exhaust
gas particle filter needs to be
actively cleaned while driving, a
vehicle message is displayed.
Proceed as follows the next time
you drive outside of built-up areas
for around 30 minutes:
Deactivate Cruise Control sys-
tems.
Take your foot off the accelerator
repeatedly and allow the vehicle
to roll in overrun mode, see page
273.
If possible, drive at alternating
speeds.Cleaning the exhaust gas
particle filter while drivingRadio signals
WARNING
Certain vehicle functions may be
affected by interference from high-fre-
quency radio signals. Such signals
originate from various transmitter sys-
tems, for example, from air traffic bea-
cons or relay stations for mobile
telecommunications.
We recommend you consult any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer should you experience any
difficulties in this regard.
Mobile communication in the
vehicle
WARNING
There is a possibility of reciprocal
interference between the vehicle elec-
tronics and mobile radio devices.
Radiation is generated when mobile
radio devices are transmitting. There
is a danger of injury or damage to
property. If possible, only use mobile
radio devices, for example mobile
telephones, in the interior if they are
connected directly to an external
antenna in order to eliminate recipro-
cal interference and to dissipate the
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When visibility is poor due to fog,
even if it is daytime, turn the low
beam headlights on to make your
vehicle more visible to other vehi-
cles, etc. Drive with caution at a low
speed, using the centerline, guard-
rails, taillights of a preceding vehi-
cle, etc., as guide.
When the vehicle is being blown by
crosswinds, drive at a lower speed
and grip the steering wheel
stronger than normal.
The vehicle is especially suscepti-
ble to crosswinds when exiting a
tunnel or underpass, when driving on a bridge or embankment, or
when passing or being passed by a
truck or other large vehicle.
During a rain storm or when the
road surface is wet, the road sur-
face may be slippery and visibil-
ity may be reduced. In this case,
turn the low beam headlights on
to make your vehicle more visi-
ble to other vehicles, etc.
Increase the distance between
your vehicle and preceding vehi-
cles and drive safely at a lower
speed than normal, avoiding
sudden acceleration, braking or
steering operations.
Use the rear defroster and air
conditioning system to prevent
the windows from fogging up.
Hydroplaning is more likely to
occur when driving on ruts or
through large puddles.
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of
water can form between the tyres
and the road. Driving in inclement weather
When visibility is poor due to fog
During strong wind
When it is raining
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This situation, known as aquaplan-
ing, means that the tyre can actu-
ally lose contact completely with
the road surface and the vehicle
can neither be steered, nor the
brakes properly applied.
Please comply with the following
when driving through water:
Only drive through still water.
Only drive through water up to a
max. depth of 25 cm, 9.8 in.
Drive through water at a walking
speed of no more than 5 km/h, 3
mph.
The vehicle is equipped with the
Anti-lock Brake System ABS as
standard.
Perform full braking in situations that require it.
The vehicle remains steerable. Any
obstacles can be avoided by per-
forming steering movements as
smoothly as possible.
A pulsing of the brake pedal and
hydraulic regulating sounds indi-
cate that the Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem ABS is regulating.
In certain braking situations, the
perforated brake discs can cause
functional noise. However, func-
tional noises have no effect on the
efficiency and operational safety of
the brakes.
In damp weather, on gritted roads
and in heavy rain, apply the brakes
lightly every few kilometres/miles. Driving through water
General
Safety note
NOTICE
Driving through excessively deep
water too fast can result in water
entering the engine compartment,
electrical system or transmission.
There is a danger of damage to prop-
erty. When driving through water, do
not exceed the maximum water depth
and speed specified above.
Safe braking
General
Objects in the range of movement
of the pedals
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can
restrict the pedal travel or block a
pedal that has been pressed. There is
a danger of accidents. Stow items in
the vehicle so that they are secure
and cannot get into the driver's
footwell. Only use floor mats that are
suitable for the vehicle and can be
securely fastened to the floor. Do not
use loose floor mats, and do not place
several floor mats on top of one
another. Make sure that there is suffi-
cient space for the pedals. Ensure
that floor mats are securely reat-
tached after having been removed, for
example for cleaning.
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Ensure that you do not obstruct
other road users when doing so.
The heat generated by braking
dries the brake discs and brake
pads and protects them against
corrosion.
This way, brake power is available
immediately, whenever it is needed.
■General
When driving on long or steep
downhill stretches, use the gear in
which the least braking is required.
Otherwise the brake system can
overheat and the braking effect is
reduced.
Engine braking effect can be addi-
tionally increased by manually shift-
ing down, even into first gear, if
applicable.
■Safety notesCorrosion of the brake discs and
contamination of the brake pads
increase in the following circum-
stances:
Low mileage.
Extended periods when the vehi-
cle is not used.
Infrequent use of the brakes.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline
cleaning agents.
Should corrosion form on the brake
discs, the brakes will tend to
respond with a judder effect that
generally cannot be eliminated.
When the automatic air condition-
ing is in operation, condensation
develops and exits underneath the
vehicle.
The higher mechanical and thermal
loads involved in driving on racing Downhill gradients
WARNING
Even slight continuous pressure on
the brake pedal can cause overheat-
ing, brake pad wear or even brake
system failure. There is a danger of
accidents. Avoid excessive loads on
the brake.
WARNING
When idling or with the engine
switched off, safety-relevant func-
tions are restricted or no longer avail-
able, for example the braking effect of
the engine or power assistance for
the braking force and steering. There
is a danger of accidents. Do not drive
at idle speed or with the engine
switched off.
Corrosion of the brake discs
Condensation when vehicle
is parked
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tracks lead to increased wear. This
wear is not covered by the war-
ranty. The vehicle is not conceived
for use in motor sports competi-
tions.
Before and after driving on a racing
track, have the vehicle checked at
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.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 vehicle possesses wide-rang-
ing technologies for reducing con-
sumption and emission levels.
Fuel consumption depends on vari-
ous factors.
A number of measures, such as a
moderate driving style and regular
maintenance, can influence fuel
consumption and reduce the bur-
den on the environment.
Extra weight increases fuel con-
sumption.Saving fuel
Vehicle equipment
Reducing fuel consumption
General
Remove unnecessary loads