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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
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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