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corresponding jump-starting
connection on the donor vehicle.
3Connect the second terminal
clamp to the battery's positive
terminal or to the corresponding
jump-starting connection on the
vehicle to be started.
4Connect a terminal clamp on the
negative/– jump lead to the neg-
ative terminal of the battery or
the corresponding engine or
body earth connection on the
donor vehicle.
5Connect the second terminal
clamp to the negative terminal of
the battery or to a corresponding
engine or body earth connection
on the vehicle to be started.
Do not use spray products sold as
starting aids.
1Start the engine of the donor
vehicle and allow it to run for a
few minutes at a slightly
increased idle speed.
2Start the engine of the vehicle to
be started as normal.
If an initial attempt to start the engine
fails, wait several minutes until the dis-
charged battery has been recharged
somewhat.
3Allow both engines to run for a
few minutes.
4Disconnect the jump leads in
reverse order to connection.
Check the battery and have it recharged if necessary.
Do not have the vehicle towed.
Starting the engine
Tow-starting and towing
Safety note
WARNING
Due to system limitations, individual
functions may not work properly when
tow-starting/towing with activated
Toyota Supra Safety Systems. There
is a danger of accidents. Switch off all
Toyota Supra Safety Systems before
tow-starting/towing.
Automatic transmission:
transporting the vehicle
General
Safety notes
NOTICE
If the vehicle is towed with one axle
raised, the vehicle can be damaged.
There is a danger of damage to prop-
erty. Only have the vehicle trans-
ported on a truck bed.
NOTICE
The vehicle may be damaged when
raising and securing it.
There is a danger of damage to prop-
erty.
●Raise the vehicle with suitable
equipment.
●Do not raise or secure the vehicle
by its towing eye, body parts or sus-
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To remove a broken-down vehicle
from a dangerous area, it can be
pushed for a short distance.
Roll or push, see page 145, the
vehicle.
Only have the vehicle transported
on a truck bed.
Switch on the hazard warning
lights, depending on local regula-
tions.
If the electrical system of the vehi-
cle being towed has failed, the vehi-
cle must be made identifiable to
other road users, for instance by
placing a sign or the warning trian-
gle in the rear window.The towing eyes of both vehicles
should be on the same side.
If it is impossible to avoid attaching
the tow bar at an angle, note the
following:
Tow bar clearance may be lim-
ited when cornering.
The tow bar will generate lateral
forces if it is attached at an
angle.
Ensure that the towing rope is taut
when the towing vehicle drives off.
Use nylon ropes or straps, which
will enable the vehicle to be towed
without jerking. Pushing the vehicle
Towing truck
Towing other vehicles
General
Safety notes
WARNING
If the gross vehicle weight of the tow-
ing vehicle is less than that of the
vehicle to be towed, the towing eye
can be pulled off, or the vehicle may
no longer be controllable. There is a
danger of accidents. Make sure that
the gross vehicle weight of the towing
vehicle is greater than the weight of
the vehicle to be towed.
NOTICE
If the tow bar or the towing rope is not
attached correctly, other vehicle parts
can be damaged. There is a danger
of damage to property. Attach the tow
bar or towing rope to the towing eye
correctly.
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Always keep the screw-on towing
eye on board the vehicle.
The towing eye can be screwed
into the front or rear end of the vehi-
cle.
The towing eye is located in the
on-board toolkit, see page 326.
Only use the towing eye supplied
with the vehicle and make sure
that it is screwed in fully and is
tight.
Only use the towing eye for tow-
ing on paved roads.
Avoid cross-loads on the towing
eye, for example do not raise the
vehicle by the towing eye.Press the marking on the edge of
the cover to push it out.
For covers which have an opening
instead of a marking, pull the cover
out by the opening.
Do not attempt to tow-start the vehi-
cle.
If necessary, start the engine using
starting assistance, see page 343.
Have the cause of the starting diffi-
culties rectified by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Towing eye
General
Safety note
NOTICE
If the towing eye is not used as
intended, the vehicle or towing eye
may be damaged. There is a danger
of damage to property. Observe the
notes on using the towing eye.
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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.
Regularly remove foreign bodies,
for example leaves, from the area
below the windscreen with the bon-
net raised.
Wash the vehicle frequently espe-
cially in winter. Very high levels of
dirt and road salt can cause dam-
age to the vehicle.Maximum temperature:
60°C/140°F.
Minimum distance to sensors,
cameras, seals: 30 cm, approxi-
mately 12 in.
General care
Vehicle equipment
Washing the vehicle
General
Steam-jet cleaners and
high-pressure cleaners
Safety note
NOTICE
When cleaning with high-pressure
cleaners, excessive pressure or
excessive temperatures can damage
various components. There is a dan-
ger of damage to property. Ensure a
sufficient distance and do not spray
for an extended period of time. Com-
ply with the instructions for the
high-pressure cleaner.
Distances and temperature
Automatic car washes
Safety notes
NOTICE
If high-pressure washers are used,
water may penetrate the area around
the windows. There is a danger of
damage to property. Avoid high pres-
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■Safety note
■General
In a car wash, the vehicle must be
able to roll freely.
Roll or push the vehicle, see page
145.
Some car washes require you to
get out of the vehicle. It is not possi-
ble to lock the vehicle from the out-
side in selector lever position N. If an attempt is made to lock the vehi-
cle, a signal sounds.
Ensure that the remote control is
located in the vehicle.
Switch on drive-ready state, see
page 45.
Do not rub wet headlights dry and
do not use abrasive or corrosive
cleaning agents.
Soak impurities such as insect resi-
dues with shampoo and wash off
with water.
Remove ice with a de-icer spray; do
not use an ice scraper.
After the vehicle has been washed,
briefly apply the brakes to dry them
otherwise braking effectiveness
may be temporarily reduced. The
heat generated by braking dries the
brake discs and brake pads and
protects them against corrosion.
Completely remove residues on the
windscreens to avoid affecting visi-
bility due to smearing, and to
reduce wiping noise and wiper
blade wear.
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged if auto-
matic washing bays or car washes
are used incorrectly. There is a dan-
ger of damage to property. Observe
the following notes:
●Textile car washes or systems
using soft brushes are preferable,
to avoid damage to the paintwork.
●Avoid washing bays or car washes
with guide rails higher than 10 cm,
4 in, to avoid damage to the body.
●Note the maximum tyre width of the
guide rail to avoid damage to tyres
and rims.
●Fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid
damaging them.
●Deactivate the wipers and the rain
sensor (if fitted) to avoid damage to
the wiper system.
Entering a car wash with a auto-
matic transmission
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.
Exiting from a car wash
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Regular care promotes driving
safety and preserves your vehicle's
value. Environmental effects in
areas with high air pollution or natu-
ral contaminants, for example tree
resin or pollen, may have an effect
on the vehicle paintwork. Base the
frequency and extent of vehicle
care on such factors.
Immediately remove aggressive
substances, for example spilled
fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings so
as to prevent damage and discol-
ouration of the paintwork.
Vehicle care
Care products
Safety note
WARNING
Cleaning agents can contain hazard-
ous substances or constitute a health
risk. There is a danger of injury. When
cleaning the interior, open the doors
or windows. Use only products that
are intended for cleaning the vehicle's
interior. Observe the notes on the
packaging.
Vehicle paintwork
General
Safety note
WARNING
Work performed incorrectly on the
vehicle paintwork can cause the radar
sensors to fail or malfunction, result-
ing in a safety risk. There is a danger
of accidents or damage to property.
For vehicles with radar sensors, only
have paintwork or paint repairs on the
bumpers carried out by any author-
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota author-
ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration
and corrosion on the body and
components (aluminum wheels
etc.)
Observe the following precautions:
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on
the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contami-
nated with soot, oily smoke, mine
dust, iron powder or chemical sub-
stances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily
soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gas-
oline are spilled on the paint sur-
face
●If the paint is chipped or scratched,
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Only use cleaning and care prod-
ucts that are suitable for vehicles
with matt paintwork.
Working from top to bottom, lib-
erally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside
of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use a
neutral detergent and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Never use wax or abrasive com-
pounds.
Remove dust from the leather at
regular intervals with a cloth or vac-
uum cleaner.
Dust and road dirt will otherwise
become worked into pores and
folds, resulting in considerable
abrasion and causing the leather
surface to become prematurely brit-
tle.
In order to protect against discol-
ouration, for example from clothing,
NOTICE
●To prevent the wheels from corrod-
ing, remove any dirt and store in a
place with low humidity when stor-
ing the wheels.
Matt paintwork
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration
and corrosion on the body and
components (aluminum wheels
etc.)
Observe the following precautions:
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on
the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contami-
nated with soot, oily smoke, mine
dust, iron powder or chemical sub-
stances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily
soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gas-
oline are spilled on the paint sur-
face
●If the paint is chipped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corrod-
ing, remove any dirt and store in a
place with low humidity when stor-
ing the wheels.
●If anything is spilled on a painted
surface, wipe it off as soon as pos-
sible. If spilled washer fluid or alka-
line fluids are left as is, the paint in
the affected areamay deteriorate,
causing blemishing.
●Do not wax or apply coating to the
vehicle. Doing so may cause a
change in the body surface's tex-
ture or irregularities in the paint.
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clean and care for the leather
approximately every two months.
Clean light-coloured leather more
frequently as it has the tendency to
soil faster.
Use leather cleaner, otherwise dirt
and grease will attack the protec-
tive coating of the leather.
Regularly clean the upholstery with
a vacuum cleaner.
In the event of heavy soiling, for
example stains caused by drinks,
use a soft sponge or a lint-free
microfibre cloth with suitable inte-
rior cleaning agents.
Clean the upholstery up to the
seams using wide wiping actions.
Avoid rubbing vigorously.
When cleaning the wheels while
they are installed on the vehicle, only use neutral rim cleaner with a
pH value of between 5 and 9. Do
not use abrasive cleaners or steam
cleaners above 60 °C/140 °F.
Observe the manufacturer's
instructions.
Corrosive, acidic or alkaline
cleaners may destroy the protective
layer of adjacent parts, for example
brake discs.
After cleaning, briefly apply the
brakes to dry them. The heat gen-
erated by braking dries the brake
discs and brake pads and protects
them against corrosion.
Chrome-like surfaces should be
cleaned carefully with plenty of
water, particularly if affected by
road salt, if necessary with added
car shampoo.
The surfaces of rubber parts can be
contaminated or lose their shine
due to environmental influences.
Only use water and suitable care
products for cleaning.
Rubber parts subjected to high
wear and tear should be treated
regularly with rubber care products.
Do not use silicone-based care
products for treating rubber seals,
otherwise these could be damaged
and become a source of noise. Care of upholstery fabrics
General
Safety note
NOTICE
Open Velcro fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers.
There is a danger of damage to prop-
erty. Make sure that any Velcro fas-
teners on your clothing are closed.
Care of special parts
Light alloy wheels
Chrome surfaces
Rubber parts