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Supra Owner's Manual3-1. CONTROLS
CONTROLS
■Gearshift
Gear shifting is only carried out at 
the appropriate engine RPM and 
vehicle speed.
■Short-term manual operation
In selector lever position D, operat-
ing a shift paddle causes the sys-
tem to switch to manual operation 
temporarily.
The gearbox reverts to automatic 
operation from manual operation 
after a certain period of time of 
moderate driving without accelera-
tion or gear shifts using the shift 
paddles.
Changing to automatic operation is 
possible as follows:
Pull and hold right shift paddle.
In addition to briefly pulling right 
shift paddle, briefly pull left shift 
paddle.
■Permanent manual operation
In selector lever position M, operat-
ing a shift paddle causes the sys-
tem to switch permanently to 
manual operation (mode).Change up: pull right shift paddle 
briefly.
Change down: pull left shift pad-
dle briefly.
Pull and hold left shift paddle to 
shift to the lowest possible gear.
The gear selected appears briefly 
on the instrument cluster, followed 
by the gear currently in use.
Unlock the transmission lockout 
electronically to manoeuvre the 
vehicle out of a danger area.
Unlocking is possible if the starter 
can turn the engine. General
Shifting gears
Displays in the instrument 
cluster
The selector lever posi-
tion is displayed, for 
example P.
Unlocking the transmission 
lockout electronically
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Supra Owner's Manual4-1. DRIVING HINTS
4-1.DRIV ING HINTS
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
Ty r e s 
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Supra Owner's ManualAlphabetical Index
Flat tyre, see Tyre Pressure Monitor
..................................................... 290
Flat tyre, wheel change ................ 298
Flooding ........................................ 270
Floor carpet, care ......................... 353
Fog lights, see Bulbs and lights . 327
Fold-out position of windscreen wip-
ers ................................................ 142
Foot brake ..................................... 270
Foot mats, care ............................. 353
Front airbags ................................ 179
Front head restraints.................... 103
Front lights, see Bulbs and lights327
Front neck supports, see Head 
restraints ..................................... 103
Front passenger airbags, deactivat-
ing/activating .............................. 188
Front passenger airbags, indicator 
lamp ............................................. 190
Front passenger's mirror, tilting 
down, see Automatic parking func-
tion............................................... 105
Front seats ...................................... 95
Front-end collision warning with City 
braking function ......................... 193
Front-end collision warning with 
light braking function ................ 193
Fuel ................................................ 307
Fuel filler flap ................................ 276
Fuel gauge .................................... 157
Fuel quality ................................... 307
Fuel recommendation .................. 307
Fuel tank cap ................................ 276
Fuel, tank capacity ....................... 358
Fuses ............................................. 329
G
Gearbox, see Automatic transmis-
sion .............................................. 143
General driving information ........ 267
General settings ............................. 61
Glare protection, see Sun visor .. 257
Glove box ...................................... 260
Go function ................................... 225Go function ACC ........................... 225
GPS positioning, vehicle position. 63
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake .... 137
Hazard warning lights .................. 336
Headlight cleaning system, see 
Wiper system .............................. 140
Headlight courtesy delay feature 173
Headlight flasher........................... 139
Headlight glass ............................. 327
Headlights, care ............................ 349
Headlights, see Bulbs and lights 327
Head-Up Display ........................... 168
Head-Up Display, care .................. 354
Head-Up Display, see Memory func-
tion ............................................... 106
Head-Up Display, standard view . 169
Height, vehicle .............................. 356
Help in driving off, see Drive-off 
assistant ...................................... 216
High-beam headlights .................. 139
Hill Start Assist, see Drive-off assis-
tant ............................................... 216
Holder for beverages .................... 261
Horn ................................................. 40
Hot exhaust system ...................... 267
I
Ice warning, see Outside tempera-
ture warning ................................ 158
Identification number, see Vehicle 
identification number ................... 17
Idle state, standby state and 
drive-ready state........................... 44
Important considerations............. 109
Indicator and warning lamps, see 
Vehicle messages....................... 152
Indicator lamp, front passenger 
airbags......................................... 190
Individual settings, see Driver pro-
files ................................................ 86