2023 TOYOTA SUPRA transmission

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Manual transmission
The engine is switched off auto-
matically during a stop under the
following conditions:
Neutral is engaged and the
clutch pedal is snot pressed.
 The driver's safety belt is
buckled or the driver's door is
closed.
Automatic transmission
The engine is switched off auto-
matically during a stop under the
following conditions:
 The selector lever is in selec-
tor lever position D.
 The brake pedal remains
pressed while the vehicle is
stationary.
 The driver's safety belt is
buckled or the driver's door is
closed.
If the engine was not switched
off automatically when the vehi-
cle stopped, the engine can be
switched off manually:
 Press the brake pedal force-
fully again from the current
pedal position.
 Engage selector lever posi-
tion P. If all functional preconditions are
fulfilled, the engine switches off.
The air flow from the air condi-
tioner is reduced when the
engine is switched off.
■General information
The engine is not switched off
automatically in the following sit-
uations:
 In case of a steep downhill
grade.
 Brake not engaged strongly
enough.
 The external temperature is
high and automatic air condi-
tioning is running.
 The car's interior has not yet
been heated or cooled to the
Engine stop
Functional requirements
Manual engine stop
Air conditioner when the
engine is switched off
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The display in the
instrument cluster indi-
cates that the Auto
Start/Stop function is
ready for automatically
starting the engine.
The display indicates
that the conditions for
an automatic engine
stop have not been
met.
Functional limitations

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CONTROLS
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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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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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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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