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CONTROLS
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
General
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• Orange segments lighting up
successively indicate when an
upshift is due.
• Segments illuminate red. Latest
point to upshift.
When the maximum permissible
engine speed is reached, the entire
display flashes red and the fuel
supply is limited to protect the
engine.
For more information, see Idle
state, standby state and
drive-ready state, see page 44.If the display drops to +3 °C/+37 °F
or lower, a signal sounds.
A vehicle message is shown.
There is an increased risk of black
ice. Display
Standby state and
drive-ready state
OFF in the revolution
counter indicates that the
drive-ready state is
switched off and the
standby state is switched
on.
The letters READY in the
revolution counter indicate
that the Auto Start Stop
function is ready for auto-
matic engine starting.
Engine coolant temperature
Display
When the engine tem-
perature is low: Only the
segments in the low
temperature range will
be illuminated. Drive
with moderate engine
speed and vehicle
speed.
When the engine tem-
perature is normal: All
segments to the middle
temperature range will
be illuminated.
When the engine tem-
perature is high: All seg-
ments to the high
temperature range will
be illuminated. A warn-
ing message will also be
displayed.
Checking the coolant
level, see page 312.
Outside temperature
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MOBILITY
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.
1Filler neck for washing fluid
2Starting assistance, negative battery terminal
3Starting assistance, positive battery terminal
4Oil filler neck
5Additional coolant tank cooling
6Engine coolant tank
7Vehicle identification number
Engine compartment
Vehicle equipment
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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
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MOBILITYNOTE:
Replace both the engine oil and oil filter when the engine oil warning light
appears, even if 18 months have not passed or when driven less than
15000 km (9000 miles) since the last oil change.
17Coolant level and
coolant compositionII36
18Brake lines and the
brake line connectionsII36
19
Vehicle underbody
and all other visible
components
II36
20Steering componentsII36
21Road safety and per-
forming a test driveII36
22Micro filterRRR36
SERVICE INTER-
VA L :ODOMETER READING
MONTHS(Odometer read-
ing or months,
whichever comes
first.)x1000
km153045607590
x1000
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Supra Owner's ManualAlphabetical Index
Driving information, running in ... 266
Driving lights control, automatic 171
Driving on racing tracks .............. 271
Driving path lines, rear-view camera
..................................................... 244
Driving Stability Control Systems215
Driving through water .................. 270
Drying air, see Cooling function . 251
E
Electrical power window switches 93
Electronic oil measurement......... 309
Electronic Stability Programme, ESP,
see VSC ....................................... 216
Emergency assistance, see Break-
down assistance ........................ 336
Emergency braking function when
parking, Parking Sensors with
emergency braking function ..... 239
Emergency release, fuel filler flap
..................................................... 277
Emergency running properties, tyres
..................................................... 284
Emergency services, see Breakdown
assistance ................................... 336
Emergency unlocking, transmission
lockout ........................................ 147
Emergency wheel ......................... 303
Engine compartment .................... 305
Engine coolant .............................. 312
Engine oil ...................................... 308
Engine oil change ......................... 312
Engine oil filler neck .................... 310
Engine oil grades for topping up 311
Engine oil level, checking electroni-
cally ............................................. 309
Engine oil temperature................. 158
Engine start, starting assistance 343
Engine, automatic start-stop func-
tion............................................... 134
Entering letters and numbers........ 54
Entry comparison, navigation ....... 48
ESP, Electronic Stability Programme,
see VSC ....................................... 216Exhaust gas particle filter ............ 267
Exhaust system ............................ 267
Exhaust, see Exhaust system ..... 267
Exterior lights when unlocking ..... 75
Exterior lights with the vehicle
locked ............................................ 77
Exterior mirror, automatic parking
function ....................................... 105
Exterior mirror, automatically dim-
ming ............................................. 105
Exterior mirrors............................. 104
Exterior mirrors, malfunction ...... 105
External start, see Starting assis-
tance ............................................ 343
Extinguisher, see Fire extinguisher
..................................................... 342
Eye for towing ............................... 347
Eyes, see Lashing eye in the boot
..................................................... 262
F
Failure notification, see Vehicle mes-
sages ........................................... 152
False alarm, see Avoiding false
alarms ............................................ 93
Fan run-on, see Exhaust gas particle
filter.............................................. 267
Fastening seat belts, see Seat belts
....................................................... 98
Fatigue warning function ............. 213
Fault display, see Vehicle messages
..................................................... 152
Favourites buttons, Toyota Supra
Command ...................................... 57
Filler neck for engine oil .............. 310
Filter, see Microfilter/activated car-
bon filter ...................................... 255
Fire extinguisher ........................... 342
Flank protection without Surround
View ............................................. 240
Flat tyre message, TPM ................ 294
Flat tyre warning lamp, TPM ........ 294
Flat tyre, continuing a journey .... 296