2022 TOYOTA SUPRA Owners Manual

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Do not have the vehicle towed.
To remove a broken-down vehicle
from a dangerous area, it can be
pushed for a short distance.
To roll or push the vehicle, see
page 156.
Only have the vehicle transported
on a truck bed.
Switch on the hazard warning lights
in line with local regulations.
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.
Tow-starting and towing
Safety note
WA R N I N G
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.
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-
pension parts.
Pushing the vehicle
Towing truck
Safety notes
NOTICE
Do not start the engine while trans-
porting the vehicle with the front tires secured.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Towing other vehicles
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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.
Note the following if using a towing
rope:
• Use nylon ropes or straps that
will allow the vehi cle to be towed
smoothly.
• Fasten the towing rope so it is
not twisted.
• Check the towing eye and towing
rope fastening regularly.
• Do not exceed a towing speed of
50 km/h, 30 mph.
• Do not exceed a towing distance
of 5 km, 3 miles.
• Ensure that the towing rope is
taut when the towing vehicle
drives off.
Always keep the screw-on towing
eye in 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 339.
Observe the following notes when
using the towing eye:
 Only use the towing eye supplied
with the vehicle.
 Turn the towing eye at least 5
turns clockwise an d screw it in
tight and as far as it will go. If
Safety notes
WA R N I N G
If the gross vehicle weight of the tow-
ing vehicle is less than that of the vehicle being towed, the towing eye
may be pulled off or it may not be pos-
sible to control the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Ma ke sure that the
gross vehicle weight of the towing
vehicle is greater than the weight of
the vehicle being 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.
To w b a r
Towing rope
Towing eye
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necessary, tighten with a suitable
object.
 After use, unscrew the towing
eye in an anticlockwise direction.
 Only use the towing eye for tow-
ing on paved roads.
 Avoid transverse loads on the
towing eye, for example do not
raise the vehicle by the towing
eye.
 Check the towing eye fastening
regularly.
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 357.
Have the cause of the starting diffi-
culties rectified by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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.
Thread for 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 special equip-
ment 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 . Heavy soiling and
road salt can cause damage 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
Safety notes
WA R N I N G
Damages may occur if the fuel filler
flap is open while washing. There is a risk of material damage. Close the
fuel filler flap before washing.
Remove any dirt behind the fuel filler flap with a cloth.
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.
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■Safety note
■General
In a car wash, the vehicle must be
able to roll freely.
To roll or push the vehicle, see
page 156.
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 55.
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 br ake pads and
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-
sure washers.
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
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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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.
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 affect the vehi-
cle paintwork. Take such factors
into consideration when deciding
on the frequency and scope of vehi-
cle care measures.
Immediately remove aggressive
substances, for example spilled
fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings so
as to prevent damage and discol-
ouration of the paintwork.
Perform the following to protect the
vehicle.
 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.
Vehicle care
Care products
Safety note
WA R N I N G
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
Matt paintwork
Safety note
WA R N I N G
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-
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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,
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 atta ck the protec-
tive coating of the leather.
Clean the synthetic leather regu-
larly with a damp microfibre cloth or
vacuum cleaner.
Dust and road dirt will otherwise
become worked into pores and
folds, resulting in considerable
abrasion and causing the surface to
become prematurely brittle.
In case of major contaminations,
use a moist soft sponge or microfi-
bre cloth with a suitable interior
cleaners.
Remove aggressive substances,
for example sunscreen, immedi-
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.
For the matte paintwork, pay attention to the following as well:
●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 area may 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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ately to prevent the synthetic
leather from being altered or dis-
coloured.
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.
Carefully clean parts such as the
radiator grille and door handles with
plenty of water to which a shampoo
may be added, particularly if
exposed to road salt.
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.
The wiper blades are cleaned by
using the window washer system.
Avoid additional manual cleaning of
Care of upholstery fabrics
General
Safety note
NOTICE
Open hook-and-loop fasteners on articles of clothing can damage the
seat covers. There is a danger of
damage to property. Make sure that any hook-and-loop fasteners on your
clothing are closed.
Care of special parts
Light alloy wheels
Chrome-like surfaces
Rubber parts
Wiper blades