TOYOTA SUPRA 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

2413-1. CONTROLS
Supra Owner's Manual
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CONTROLS
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.
Safety information
WA R N I N G
Breakable objects, such as glass
bottles or glasses, can break in
the event of an accident or a brak-
ing or evasive maneuver. Broken
glass can be scattered in the car's
interior. There is a risk of injury or
risk of damage to property. Do not
use any breakable objects while
driving. Only stow breakable
objects in closed storage com-
partments.
Cup holders
Safety information
WA R N I N G
Unsuitable containers in the cup
holder may damage the cup hold-
ers or thrown into the car's inte-
rior, such as in the event of an
accident, braking or evasive
maneuver. Spilled liquids can dis-
tract from the traffic conditions
and lead to an accident. Hot
drinks can damage the cup holder
or lead to scalding. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to prop-
erty. Do not force objects into the
cup holder. Us
e lightweight,
unbreakable, and sealable con-
tainers. Do not transport hot bev-
erages.
Cargo area
Vehicle features and
options
Loading
Safety information
WA R N I N G
High gross weigh t can overheat
the tires, damage them internally
and cause a sudden drop in tire
inflation pressure. Driving charac-
teristics may be negatively
impacted, reducing lane stability,
lengthening the braking distances
and changing the steering
response. There is a risk of an
accident. Pay attention to the per-
mitted load capacity of the tires
and never exceed the permitted
gross weight.

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1Locate the statement “The
combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs” on your vehicle’s plac-
ard.
2 Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle. 3
Subtract the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kg or XXX
lbs.
4 The resulting figure equals
the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX”
amount equals 1,400 lbs and
there will be five 150 lbs pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs (1,400–750 (5 x 150)
= 650 lbs).
5 Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6 If your vehicle will be towing
a trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual
to determine how this
reduces the available cargo
and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.
WA R N I N G
Loose objects or devices with a
cable connection to the vehicle,
for instance mobile phones, can
be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the
event of an accident or during
braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is a risk of injury. Secure
loose objects or devices with a
cable connection to the vehicle in
the car's interior.
WA R N I N G
Improperly stowed objects can
shift and be thrown into the car's
interior, for instance in the event
of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuvers. Vehicle
occupants can be hit and injured.
There is a risk of injury. Stow and
secure objects a nd cargo prop-
erly.
NOTICE
Fluids in the cargo area can
cause damage. There is a risk of
damage to propert y. Make sure
that no fluids leak in the cargo
area.
Steps for Determining Cor-
rect Load Limit

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The maximum load is the sum of
the weight of the occupants and
the cargo.
The greater the weight of the
occupants, the less cargo that
can be transported.
 Cover sharp edges and cor-
ners on the cargo.
 Heavy cargo: stow as far for-
ward and as low as possible,
ideally directly behind the
cargo partition.
 Smaller and lighter cargo:
secure with ratchet straps or
with a cargo net or draw
straps.
 Larger and heavy cargo:
secure with cargo straps. Attach load securing aids, such
as lashing straps, tensioning
straps, draw straps or cargo
nets, to the lashing eyes in the
cargo area.
There are four lashing eyes in
the cargo area for securing
cargo.
A multi-function hook is located
on the left and right side in the
cargo area.
Load
Stowing and securing
cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo
area
General information
Lashing eyes
Multi-function hook
General information

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A tensioning strap is available
on the right side trim for fasten-
ing small objects.
Small objects can be stowed in
the net on the left side. To trans-
port larger objects, slide the net
down. Grab the top of the net as
close as possible to the edge
next to the holder. At first, a
resistance must be overcome.A storage compartment is avail-
able on the right side of the
cargo area.
Unlock the cover of the right
side panel, arrow
1, and fold up,
arrow 2.
Safety information
WA R N I N G
Improper use of th
e multi-function
hooks can lead to a risk of objects
flying about during braking and
evasive maneuvers, for example.
There is a risk of injury and risk of
damage to property. Only hang
lightweight objects, such as shop-
ping bags, from the multi-function
hooks. Only transport heavy lug-
gage in the carg o area if it has
been appropriately secured.
Tensioning strap
Net
Storage compartment on
the right side
General information
Opening

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DRIVING TIPS
DRIVING TIPS
.4-1. DRIVING TIPSThings to remember when driving........................ 246
Saving fuel .................. 251

2464-1. DRIVING TIPS
Supra Owner's Manual
4-1.DRIVING TIPS
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.
Moving parts need to begin
working together smoothly.
The following instructions will
help you to achieve a long vehi-
cle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the
Launch Control, refer to page
127.Do not exceed the maximum
engine and road speed:

For gasoline engine 4,500
rpm and 100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown
under all circumstances.
The engine and vehicle speed
can gradually be increased.
Tire traction is not optimal due to
manufacturing circumstances
when tires are brand-new; they
achieve their full traction poten-
tial after a break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Things to remember
when driving
Vehicle features and
options
Breaking-in period
General information
Safety information
WA R N I N G
Due to new parts and compo-
nents, safety and driver assis-
tance systems ca n react with a
delay. There is a risk of an acci-
dent. After installing new parts or
with a new vehicle, drive conser-
vatively and intervene early if nec-
essary. Observe the break-in
procedures of the respective parts
and components.
Engine, transmission, and
axle drive
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Tires

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Brake discs and brake pads only
reach their full effectiveness
after approx. 300 miles/500 km.
Drive moderately during this
break-in period.
Observe the break-in proce-
dures again, if components
mentioned above are replaced. Brake system
Following part replace-
ment
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid
Safety information
WA R N I N G
An open trunk lid protrudes from
the vehicle and can endanger
occupants and other traffic partici-
pants or damage the vehicle in
the event of an a ccident, braking
or evasive maneu vers. In addi-
tion, exhaust fumes may enter the
car's interior. There is a risk of
injury or risk of damage to prop-
erty. Do not drive with the trunk lid
open.
Hot exhaust gas system
WA R N I N G
During driving o peration, high
temperatures can occur under-
neath the vehic le body, for
instance caused by the exhaust
gas system. If combustible mate-
rials, such as leaves or grass,
come in contact with hot parts of
the exhaust gas system, these
materials can ignite. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. Do not remove the heat
shields installed and never apply
undercoating to them. Make sure
that no combustible materials can
come in contact with hot vehicle
parts in driving operation, idle or
during parking. Do not touch the
hot exhaust gas system.
Mobile communication
devices in the vehicle
WA R N I N G
Vehicle electronics and mobile
phones can influence one
another. There is radiation due to
the transmission operations of
mobile phones. There is a risk of
injury or risk of damage to prop-
erty. If possible, i n the car's inte-
rior use only mobile phones with
direct connections to an exterior
antenna in order to exclude
mutual interference and deflect
the radiation from the car's inte-
rior.

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When visibility is poor due to
fog, even if it is daytime, turn the
low beam headlights on to make
your vehicle more visible to
other vehicles, etc. Drive with
caution at a low speed, using
the centerline, guardrails, tail-
lights of a preceding vehicle,
etc., as guide.
When the vehicle is being blown
by crosswinds, drive at a lower
speed and grip the steering
wheel stronger than normal.
The vehicle is especially sus-ceptible to crosswinds when
exiting a tunnel or underpass,
when driving on a bridge or
embankment, or when passing
or being passed by a truck or
other large vehicle.

During a rain storm or when
the road surface is wet, the
road surface may be slippery
and visibility may be reduced.
In this case, turn the low
beam headlights on to make
your vehicle more visible to
other vehicles, etc. Increase
the distance between your
vehicle and preceding vehi-
cles and drive safely at a
lower speed than normal,
avoiding sudden accelera-
tion, braking or steering oper-
ations.
 Use the rear defroster and air
conditioning system to pre-
vent the windows from fog-
ging up.
 Hydroplaning is more likely to
occur when driving on ruts or
through large puddles.
Driving in inclement
weather
When visibility is poor due to
fog
During strong wind
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On wet or slushy roads, a
wedge of water can form
between the tires and road sur-
face.
This phenomenon is referred to
as hydroplaning. It is character-
ized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires
and the road surface, ultimately
undermining your ability to steer
and brake the vehicle.
When driving through water, fol-
low the following:
 Drive through calm water
only.
 Drive through water only if it is
not deeper than maximum 9.8
inches/25 cm.
 Drive through water no faster
than walking speed, up to 3
mph/5 km/h. The vehicle is equipped with the
Antilock Brake System ABS as a
standard feature.
Perform an emergency stop in
situations that require such.
Steering is still responsive. You
can still avoid any obstacles with
a minimum of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and
sounds from the hydraulic cir-
cuits indicate that the Antilock
Brake System ABS is in its
active mode.
In certain braking situations, the
perforated brake discs can emit
functional noises. However,
functional noises have no effect
on the performance and opera-
tional reliability of the brake.
Hydroplaning
Driving through water
General information
Safety information
NOTICE
When driving too quickly through
too deep water, water can enter
into the engine compartment, the
electrical system or the transmis-
sion. There is a r isk of damage to
property. When driving through
water, do not exc eed the maxi-
mum indicated water level and the
maximum speed for driving
through water.
Braking safely
General information

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When roads are wet, salted, or
in heavy rain, gently press the
brake pedal every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not
endanger other traffic.
The heat generated during brak-
ing dries brake discs and brake
pads and protects them against
corrosion.
In this way braking efficiency will
be available when you need it.
■General information
Drive long or steep downhill gra-
dients in the gear that requires
least braking effort. Otherwise,
the brakes may overheat and reduce brake efficiency.
You can increase the engine's
braking effect by shifting down,
going all the way to first gear, if
needed.
■Safety information
Corrosion on the brake discs
and contamination on the brake
pads are increased by the fol-
lowing circumstances:
 Low mileage.
 Extended periods when the
vehicle is not used at all.
 Infrequent use of the brakes.
 Aggressive, acidic, or alka-
line cleaning agents.
Corrosion buildup on the brake
discs will cause a pulsating
Objects in the area around
the pedals
WA R N I N G
Objects in the dri
ver's floor area
can limit the peda l distance or
block a depressed pedal. There is
a risk of an accident. Stow objects
in the vehicle such that they are
secured and cannot enter into the
driver's floor area. Use floor mats
that are suitable for the vehicle
and can be safely attached to the
floor. Do not use loose floor mats
and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure t hat there is suf-
ficient clearance for the pedals.
Ensure that the floor mats are
securely fastened again after they
were removed, fo r instance for
cleaning.
Driving in wet conditions
Hills
WA R N I N G
Light but consis tent brake pres-
sure can lead to high tempera-
tures, brakes wearing out and
possibly even brake failure. There
is a risk of an accident. Avoid
placing excessive stress on the
brake system.
WA R N I N G
In idle state or with the engine
switched off, safety-relevant func-
tions, for instanc e engine braking
effect, braking force boost and
steering assistance, are restricted
or not available at all. There is a
risk of an accident. Do not drive in
idle state or with the engine
switched off.
Brake disc corrosion