2023 TOYOTA SUPRA parking brake

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required level.
 Where there is a risk of win-
dow condensation when the
automatic air conditioning is
switched on.
 Engine or other parts not at
operating temperature.
 Engine cooling is required.
 The wheels are at a sharp
angle or the steering wheel is
being turned.
 Vehicle battery is heavily dis-
charged.
 At higher elevations.
 The hood is unlocked.
 The parking assistant is acti-
vated.
 Stop-and-go traffic.
 Selector lever position in N or
R.
 After driving in reverse.
 Use of fuel with high ethanol
content.
Manual transmission
The engine starts automatically
under the following precondi-
tions:
 By releasing th e clutch pedal.
Automatic transmission
The engine starts automatically under the following precondi-
tions:

By releasing the brake pedal.
After the engine starts, acceler-
ate as usual.
After the engine switches off
automatically, it will not start
again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met:
 The driver's safety belt is
unbuckled and the driver's
door is open.
 The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for
a varied length of time.
The engine can only be started
via the Start/Stop button.
Even if driving off was not
intended, the deactivated
engine starts up automatically in
the following situations:
 Excessive warming of the
car's interior when the air con-
ditioning is switched on.
 Excessive cooling of the car's
interior when the heating is
switched on.
 Where there is a risk of win-
dow condensation when the
Starting the engine
Functional requirements
Driving off
Safety mode
System limits

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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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press the switch while the
brake is pressed or selector
lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
The parking brake is released
automatically when you drive
away.
The LED and indicator light go
out.
In the event of a failure or mal-
function of the parking brake:
Secure the vehicle against roll-
ing away, for instance with a
wheel chock, after existing the
vehicle.
To reestablish parking brake
functionality after a power fail-
ure:
1Switch on standby state.
2 Pull the switch while
stepping on the brake pedal
or selector lever position P is
set and then push.
This process may take a few
seconds. Any sounds associ-
ated with this are normal. When driving and during opera-
tion of the turn signals or hazard
warning system, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors, so that the
signal lights on the exterior mir-
ror are easy to see.
Press the lever past the resis-
tance point.
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The triple turn signal duration
can be adjusted.
Via Toyota Supra Command:
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"My Vehicle"
Automatic release
Malfunction
After a power failure
The indicator light is no
longer illuminated as
soon as the parking
brake is ready for oper-
ation again.
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mir-
ror
Using turn signals
Triple turn signal activa-
tion

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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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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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In some situations, the vehicle is
to roll without its own power for
a short distance, for instance in
a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
1Switch on drive-ready state
while pressing on the brake
pedal.
2 If necessary, release the
parking brake.
3 Depress the brake pedal.
4 Touch the selector lever lock
and engage selector lever
position N.
5 Switch off drive-ready state.
In this way, standby state remains
switched on, and a vehicle mes-
sage is displayed.
The vehicle can roll.
Irrespective of standby state, the
selector lever position P is auto-
matically engaged after approx.
35 minutes.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to change the
selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the trans-
mission lock, if needed, refer to
page 135.
Kickdown is used to achieve
maximum driving performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at
the full throttle position.
Manual gear-shifting is possible
in manual mode.
Press the selector lever to the
left from selector lever position
D.
The engaged gear is displayed
in the instrument cluster, for
instance 1M.
Rolling or pushing the
vehicle
General information
Engaging selector lever
position N
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is auto-
matically engaged when standby
state is switched off. There is a
risk of damage to property. Do not
switch standby state off in vehicle
washes.
Kickdown
Manual mode
Concept
Activating manual mode

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CONTROLSElectronically unlock the trans-
mission lock to maneuver vehi-
cle from a danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the
starter can spin the engine.
Before unlocking the transmis-
sion lock, set the parking brake
to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing away.
1Press and hold down brake
pedal.
2 Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter must audibly
start. Hold the Start/Stop but-
ton pressed.
3 With your free hand, press
the button on the selector
lever, arrow 1, and press the
selector lever into selector
lever position N and hold,
arrow N, until selector lever position N is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
A vehicle messag
e is displayed.
4Release Start/Stop button
and selector lever.
5 Release brake, as soon as
the starter stops.
6 Maneuver the vehicle from
the danger area and secure it
against moving on its own.
For additional information, see
the chapter on tow-starting and
towing, refer to page 326.
Launch Control enables opti-
mum acceleration on surfaces
with good traction under dry sur-
rounding conditions.
The use of Launch Control
causes premature component
wear since this function rep-
resents a very heavy load for
the vehicle.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The selector lever posi-
tion is displayed, for
example P.
Electronic unlocking of
the transmission lock
General information
Engaging selector lever
position N
Launch Control
Concept
General information
1
R
N