2023 TOYOTA SUPRA automatic transmission

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CONTROLS
switch.
■General information
During an automatic engine
stop, the vehicle can be
switched off permanently, for
instance when leaving it.
■Manual transmission
1 Press the Start/Stop button.
 Drive-ready state is switched
off.
 Standby state is switched on.
2 Shift into first gear or reverse.
3 Set the parking brake.
■Automatic transmission
1 Press the Start/Stop button.
 Drive-ready state is switched
off.
 Standby state is switched on.
 Selector lever position P is
engaged automatically.
2 Set the parking brake.
In certain situations, the Auto
Start/Stop function is deacti-
vated automatically for safety
reasons, for instance if no driver
is detected. The Auto Start/Stop function no
longer switches off the engine
automatically. A vehicle mes-
sage is displayed. It is possible
to continue driving. Have the
system checked by your Toyota
dealer.
The parking brake is used to
prevent the vehicle from rolling
when it is parked.
Switching off the vehicle
during an automatic engine
stop
Automatic deactivation
General information
Malfunction
Parking brake
Concept
Safety information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin
to move and possibly roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle
is secured against rolling away,
follow the following:
●Set the parking brake.
●On uphill grades or on a down-
hill slope, turn the front wheels
in the direction of the curb.
●On uphill grades or on a down-
hill slope, also secure the vehi-
cle, for instanc e with a wheel
chock.

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■General information
To use as emergency brake
while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The
vehicle brakes hard while the
switch is being pulled.
A vehicle message is displayed.
If the vehicle is slowed down to
a speed of approx. 2 mph/3
km/h the parking brake is set.
1 Switch on drive-ready state.
2 Manual transmission:
press the switch while the
brake pedal is pressed.
Automatic transmission:
WARNING
Unattended children or animals in
the vehicle can cause the vehicle
to move and endanger them-
selves and traffic, for instance due
to the following actions:
●Pressing the Start/Stop button.
●Releasing the parking brake.
●Opening and closing the doors
or windows.
●Engaging selector lever position
N.
●Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or inju-
ries. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle.
Take the remote control with you
when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Overview
Parking brake
Setting
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light in the
instrument cluster illumi-
nates red. The parking
brake is set.
While driving
The indicator light in the
instrument cluster illumi-
nates red, a signal
sounds, and the brake
lights illuminate.
Releasing
Releasing manually

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3Wipers return to their resting
position and are ready again
for operation.
1–6: forward gears.
 R: reverse gear.
Depending on the motorization,
the RPM during a shifting opera-
tion is adjusted automatically as
required for harmonious gear
changing.
Select only when the vehicle is
stationary.
In some situations, the vehicle is
to roll without its own power, for
instance in a car wash, or be
pushed.
1 Turn on standby state.
2 Press on the clutch pedal
and shift out of a forward
gear or reverse.
3 Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
Safety information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin
to move and possibly roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle
is secured against rolling away,
follow the following:
●Set the parking brake.
●On uphill grades or on a down-
hill slope, turn the front wheels
in the direction of the curb.
●On uphill grades or on a down-
hill slope, also secure the vehi-
cle, for instance with a wheel
chock.
NOTICE
When shifting to a lower gear,
excessive RPM can damage the
engine. There is a risk of damage
to property, among other poten-
tial damage. When shifting into
5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift
lever to the right.
Shift pattern
General information
Reverse gear
Rolling or pushing the vehi-
cle

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CONTROLS
The Automatic transmission
combines the functions of man-
ual shifting, if needed.
Selector lever position for nor-
mal vehicle operation. All gears
for forward travel are activated
automatically.
Engage selector lever position R
only when the vehicle is station-ary.
The vehicle may be pushed or
roll without power, for instance
in vehicle washes, refer to page
133, in selector lever position N.
Selector lever position, for
instance for parking the vehicle.
The transmission blocks the
drive wheels in selector lever
position P.
Engage selector lever position P
only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
■P is engaged automatically
Selector lever position P is
engaged automatically in situa-
tions such as the following:
 After the drive-ready state is
switched off and selector
lever position R, D or M is
engaged.
 After the standby state has
been switched off when selec-
tor lever position N is
engaged.
 If the driver's safety belt is
unbuckled, the driver's door is
opened, and the brake pedal
is not pressed while the vehi-
cle is stationary and selector
lever position D, M or R is
engaged.
Automatic transmission
Concept
Safety information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin
to move and possibly roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle
is secured against rolling away,
follow the following:
●Set the parking brake.
●On uphill grades or on a down-
hill slope, turn the front wheels
in the direction of the curb.
●On uphill grades or on a down-
hill slope, also secure the vehi-
cle, for instance with a wheel
chock.
Selector lever positions
Drive mode D
Reverse R
Neutral N
Parking position P

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To shift down: press the
selector lever forward.
 To shift up: pull the selector
lever rearwards.
Push the selector lever to the
right.
D is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
The shift paddles on the steer-
ing wheel allow you to shift
gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
■Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suit-
able engine and road speeds.
■Short-term manual mode
In selector lever position D,
actuating a shift paddle switches
into manual mode temporarily.
After conservative driving in
manual mode without accelera-
tion or shifting via the shift pad-
dles for a certain amount of
time, the transmission switches
back to automatic mode. It is possible to switch into auto-
matic mode as follows:

Pull and hold right shift pad-
dle.
 In addition to the briefly pulled
right shift paddle, briefly pull
the left shift paddle.
■Continuous manual mode
In selector lever position M,
actuating a shift paddle switches
into manual mode permanently.
 Shifting up: pull the right shift
paddle.
 Shifting down: pull left shift
paddle.
 Downshifting to the lowest
possible gear: keep the left
shift paddle pulled.
The selected gear is briefly dis-
played in the instrument cluster,
followed by the current gear.
Shifting
Ending the manual mode
Shift paddles
Concept
General information
Shifting

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Do not use Launch Control
during the break-in, refer to
page 258, period.
Do not steer the steering wheel
when driving off with Launch
Control.
Launch Control is available
when the engine is at operating
temperature. The engine is at
operating temperature after an
uninterrupted trip of at least 6
miles/10 km.
1Switch on drive-ready state.
2 Press the sport button.
SPORT will be dis played on the
instrument cluster, indicating sport
mode has been selected.
3 Press the button.
TRACTION will be displayed on the
instrument cluster and the VSC
OFF indicator la mp will illuminate.
4Select the D selector lever
position.
5 Firmly depress the brake
pedal with your left foot.
6 Fully depress and hold the
accelerator pedal at the kick-
down position.
A flag symbol will be shown in the
instrument cluster.
7The engine speed will be
adjusted for launching. Release the brake pedal
within 3 seconds.
After Launch Control has been
used, the transmission must
cool down for approx. 5 minutes
before Launch Control can be
used again. Launch Control
adjusts to the surrounding con-
ditions, when used again.
To increase vehicle stability,
activate VSC Vehicle Stability
Control System again as soon
as possible.
An experienced driver may be
able to achieve better accelera-
tion values in VSC OFF mode.
The Sport mode button influ-
ences the driving dynamics
properties of the vehicle.
The following systems are
affected, for instance:
 Engine characteristics.
 Automatic transmission.
Functional requirements
Start with launch control
Repeated use during a trip
After using Launch Control
System limits
Sport mode button
Concept
General information

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Always avoid engine speeds in
the red warning field. In this
range, the fuel supply is reduced
to protect the engine.
Depending on the vehicle equip-
ment, the shift position indica-
tors on the instrument cluster
indicates the maximum shift
point at which the best possible
acceleration can be achieved.
Depending on the equipment
and nationalmarket version, the
Shift lights are active in the sport
mode of the Automatic transmis-
sion and with manual transmis-
sion.
When the selected driving mode
is sport mode, a shift light will be
displayed.
Automatic transmission:
1Select SPORT using the
sport mode switch.
2 Activate manual mode of the
transmission. • Successive orange illumi-
nated fields indicate the
upcoming shift moment.
• The field lights up red. Do not wait any further to shift.
When the maximum speed is
reached, the entire display
flashes red and the supply of
fuel is interrupted in order to
protect the engine.
For further information, see Idle
state, standby state, and
drive-ready state, refer to page
Tachometer
Shift lights
Concept
General information
Functional requirement
Switching on shift lights
Display
Standby state and
drive-ready state
The lettering OFF in
the instrument cluster
indicates that
drive-ready state is
switched off and
standby state is
switched on.
The lettering READY in
the instrument cluster
indicates that the
drive-ready state is
switched on.

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Via Toyota Supra Command:
1"My vehicle"
2 "Vehicle status"
3 "Service required"
4 "Date:"
5 Select the desired setting.
The gear shift indicator recom-
mends the optimal gear for the
current driving situation and
supports an efficient driving
style.
Depending on the vehicle equip-
ment and country version, the
gear shift indicator is active in
the manual mode of the auto-
matic transmission and with
manual transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or
down are displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift
indicator, the engaged gear is
displayed. Suggestions to shift gear up or
down are displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift
indicator, the engaged gear is
displayed.
The display can be operated
when necessary.

Entertainment source.
 Current audio source.
 List of most recent telephone
calls.
If necessary, the corresponding
menu will open on the Control
Display.
Gear shift indicator
Concept
General information
Manual transmission: dis-
playing
ExampleDescription
Efficient gear is set.
Shift into efficient gear.
Automatic transmission:
displaying
ExampleDescription
Efficient gear is set.
Shift into efficient gear.
Selection lists
Concept