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The system is switched on each
time drive-ready state is
switched on.
After travel has begun, the sys-
tem monitors certain aspects of
the driver's behavior, so that
decreasing alertness or fatigue
can be detected.
This procedure takes the follow-
ing criteria into account:
Personal driving style, for
instance steering behavior.
Driving conditions, for
instance length of trip.
Starting at approx. 43 mph/70
km/h, the system is active and
can also display a recommenda-
tion to take a break.
The Driver attention control is
active automatically with each
switching on of drive-ready state
and can thus display a break
recommendation.
The break recommendation can
also be switched on or off and
adjusted via Toyota Supra Com-
mand.
Via Toyota Supra Command:
1 "My Vehicle"
2 "Vehicle settings" 3
"Driver attention control"
4 Select desired setting:
"Standard": the break recom-
mendation is made with a
defined value.
"Sensitive": the break recom-
mendation is issued earlier.
"Off": no break recommenda-
tion is made.
If the driver becomes less alert
or fatigued, a message is dis-
played in the Control Display
with the recommendation to
take a break.
During the display, the following
settings can be selected:
"Do not ask again"
"Places to stop"
"Remind me later"
The break recommendation is
repeated after 20 minutes.
After a break, another recom-
mendation to take a break can-
not be displayed until after
approximately 45 minutes.
The function may be limited in
the following situations and may
be output an incorrect warning
or no warning at all.
When the clock is set incor-
rectly.
Function
Break recommendation
Settings
Display
System limits
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When the vehicle speed is
mainly below about 43
mph/70 km/h.
With a sporty driving style,
such as during rapid accelera-
tion or when cornering fast.
In active driving situations,
such as when changing lanes
frequently.
When the road surface is
poor.
In the event of strong side
winds.
The system is reset approx. 45
minutes after parking the vehi-
cle, for instance in the case of a
break during longer trips on
highways. This chapter describes all stan-
dard, country-specific and
optional features offered with
the series. It also describes fea-
tures and functions that are not
necessarily available in your
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related
functions and systems. When
using these functions and sys-
tems, the applicable laws and
regulations must be observed.
ABS prevents locking of the
wheels during braking.
The vehicle maintains its steer-
ing power even during full brake
applications, which increases
the active safety.
ABS is operational every time
you start the engine.
Situations which the ABS can-
not operate sufficiently:
When entering a curve at an
excessively high rate of speedDriving stability con-
trol systems
Vehicle features and
options
Anti-lock Braking System
ABS
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In this case, even if the ABS oper-
ates, it cannot operate sufficiently
to avoid a possible dangerous situ-
ation. The driver is solely responsi-
ble for understanding their
surroundings and driving at a safe
speed.
When you apply the brakes rap-
idly, the system automatically
produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces
the braking distance to a mini-
mum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the
capabilities provided by the Anti-
lock Brake System ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on
the brake pedal for the duration
of the emergency stop.
In combination with Dynamic
radar cruise control, this system
ensures that the brakes respond
even more rapidly when braking
in critical situations.This system supports driving off
on uphill grades.
1
Hold the vehicle in place with
the foot brake.
2 Release the foot brake and
drive off without delay.
After the foot brake is released,
the vehicle is held in place for
approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load-
ing, the vehicle may roll back
slightly.
Within the physical limits, the
system helps to keep the vehicle
on a steady course by reducing
engine speed and by braking
the individual wheels.
VSC detects the following unsta-
ble driving conditions, for
instance:
Fishtailing, which can lead to
oversteering.
Brake assist
Adaptive brake assist
Hill-start assist control
Concept
Driving off
VSC Vehicle Stability Con-
trol System
Concept
General information
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Loss of traction of the front
wheels, which can lead to
understeering.
When VSC is deactivated, driv-
ing stability is reduced during
acceleration and when driving in
curves.
To increase vehicle stability,
activate VSC again as soon as
possible.
When VSC is deactivated, VSC
OFF is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
Safety information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal
judgment in assessing the traffic
conditions. Based
on the limits of
the system, it cannot inde-
pendently react to all traffic situa-
tions. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch traffic closely and
actively intervene where appropri-
ate.
WARNING
When driving with a roof load, for
instance with roof-mounted lug-
gage rack, the vehicle's center of
gravity is higher, which increases
the risk of the vehicle tipping in
critical driving situations. There is
a risk of accidents or risk of dam-
age to property. Do not deactivate
VSC Vehicle Stability Control Sys-
tem when driving with roof load.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
VSC OFF
Deactivating/activating
VSC
General information
Deactivating VSC
Hold the button down until
VSC OFF is displayed in
the instrument cluster and
the VSC OFF indicator
light is illuminated.
Activating VSC
Press the button.
VSC OFF and the VSC
OFF indicator light go out.
Display
In the instrument cluster
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excessively high rate of speed
In this case, even if the VSC oper-
ates, it cannot operate sufficiently
to avoid a possible dangerous situ-
ation. The driver is solely responsi-
ble for understanding their
surroundings and driving at a safe
speed.
Traction mode is a version of the
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
System where forward momen-
tum is optimized. The system ensures maximum
headway on special road condi-
tions or loose road surfaces, for
instance unplowed snowy
roads, but with somewhat lim-
ited driving stability.
When Traction mode is acti-
vated, the vehicle has maximum
traction. Driving stability is lim-
ited during acceleration and
when driving in curves.
You may find it useful to briefly
activate Traction mode in the
following situations:
When driving in slush or on
uncleared, snow-covered
roads.
When driving off from deep
snow or loose ground.
When driving with snow
chains.
Indicator/warning lights
The indicator light lights
up: VSC is deactivated.
The indicator light flashes:
VSC controls the drive
and braking forces.
The indicator light lights
up: VSC has malfunc-
tioned.
Situations which the VSC
cannot operate sufficiently
Traction mode
Concept
General information
Overview
Button in the vehicle
VSC OFF
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If Traction mode is activated,
TRACTION is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
In certain situations, the VSC is
activated automatically:
If Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range is
activated.
On a braking intervention by
the Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems.
The vehicle has a flat tire.
*: if equipped
The active differential step-
lessly locks the rear axle
depending on the driving condi-
tions. This provides optimal
power transfer in all driving con-
ditions by helping prevent wheel
spin at either rear wheel.
The driver is responsible adapt-
ing his or her driving style to the
situation.
Activating/deactivating
Traction mode
Activating Traction mode
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in
the instrument cluster and
the indicator light for VSC
OFF lights up.
Deactivating Traction mode
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the VSC
OFF indicator light go out.
Display
Display in the instrument
cluster
Indicator/warning lights
The indicator light lights
up: Traction mode is acti-
vated.
Automatic program
change
Active differential*
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This chapter describes all stan-
dard, country-specific and
optional features offered with
the series. It also describes fea-
tures and functions that are not
necessarily available in your
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related
functions and systems. When
using these functions and sys-
tems, the applicable laws and
regulations must be observed.
*: if equipped
Using this system, a desired
speed can be adjusted using the
buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the
desired speed. The system
accelerates and brakes auto-
matically as needed.
The system can be activated
starting at 20 mph/30 km/h.
Depending on the vehicle set-
tings, the characteristics of the Cruise Control may change.
Driver assistance sys-
tems
Vehicle features and
options
Cruise control*
Concept
General information
Safety information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal
judgment in assessing the traffic
conditions. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot inde-
pendently react to all traffic situa-
tions. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch traffic closely and
actively intervene where appropri-
ate.
WARNING
The use of the system can lead to
an increased risk of accidents in
the following situations, for
instance:
●On winding roads.
●In heavy traffic.
●On slippery roads, in fog, snow,
or wet conditions, or on a loose
road surface.
There is a risk of accidents or risk
of damage to property. Only use
the system if driving at constant
speed is possible.
WARNING
The desired speed can be incor-
rectly adjusted or called up by
mistake. There is a risk of an acci-
dent. Adjust the desired speed to
the traffic conditions. Watch traf-
fic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
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The indicator will come on.
Cruise control is active. The cur-
rent speed is maintained and
stored as desired speed.
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
System is switched on, if neces-
sary.The displays go out. The stored
desired speed is deleted.
The system is automatically
interrupted in the following situa-
tions, for example:
When the driver applies the
brakes.
When selector lever position
D is disengaged.
Traction mode is activated or
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
System is deactivated.
If VSC Vehicle Stability Con-
trol System intervenes.
Overview
Buttons on the steering
wheel
ButtonFunction
Cruise control on/off,
refer to page 200.
Press the button with
the system interrupted:
Continue cruise control
with the last setting,
refer to page 202.
When active, press the
button: Pause cruise
control, refer to page
200.
Store current speed.
Rocker switch:
Set speed, refer to
page 201.
Switching cruise control
on/off
Switching on
Press the button on the
steering wheel.
Switching off
Press the button on the
steering wheel.
Pausing cruise control
Interrupting manually
When active, press the
button.
Interrupting automatically