towing TOYOTA SUPRA 2023 User Guide

3275-1. MOBILITY
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MOBILITY
A broken-down vehicle can be
towed or pushed.
Follow the following instructions:
Make sure that the standby
state isswitched on; other-
wise, the low beams, tail
lights, turn signals, and wipers
may be unavailable.
 Do not tow the vehicle with
the rear axle tilted, as the
front wheels could turn.
 When the engine is stopped,
there is no power assistance.
Consequently, more effort
needs to be applied when
braking and steering.
 Larger steering wheel move-
ments are required.
 The towing vehicle must not
be lighter than the vehicle
being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control han-
dling.
 Do not exceed a towing
speed of 30 mph/50 km/h.
 Do not exceed a towing dis-
tance of 30 miles/50 km.
Additional information:
Rolling or pushing the vehicle,
refer topage 130. The vehicle should only be
transported on a loading plat-
form.
The vehicle is not permitted to
be towed.
Towing or pushing the vehi-
cle
Tow truck
Automatic transmission:
transporting the vehicle
General information
Safety information
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged
when towing the vehicle with a
single lifted axle. There is a risk of
damage to property. The vehicle
should only be transported on a
loading platform.
NOTICE
The vehicle can become dam-
aged when lifting and securing it.
There is a risk of damage to prop-
erty.
●Lift the vehicle using suitable
means.

3285-1. MOBILITY
To remove a broken-down vehi-
cle from the hazardous area,
push it for a short distance at a
speed of no more than 6 mph/10
km/h.
For rolling or pushing the vehi-
cle, refer to page 133.
The vehicle should only be
transported on a loading plat-
form.
Switch on the hazard warning
system, depending on local reg-
ulations.
If the electrical system has
failed, clearly identify the vehicle
being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear
window.
The tow fittings used should be
on the same side on both vehi-
cles.
Should it prove impossible to
avoid mounting the tow bar at
an offset angle, please follow
the following:

Maneuvering capability is lim-
ited going around corners.
 The tow bar will generate lat-
eral forces if it is secured with
an offset.
NOTICE
●Do not lift or se cure the vehicle
by its tow fitting, body parts, or
suspension parts.
Pushing the vehicle
Tow truck
Towing other vehicles
General information
Safety information
WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle
weight of the towing vehicle is
lighter than the vehicle to be
towed, the tow fitting can tear off
or it will not be possible to control
the vehicle's response. There is a
risk of an accident. Make sure
that the gross v ehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is heavier than
the vehicle to be towed.
NOTICE
If the tow bar or tow rope is
attached incorrectly, damage to
other vehicle pa rts can occur.
There is a risk of damage to prop-
erty. Correctly a ttach the tow bar
or tow rope to the tow fitting.
Tow bar

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MOBILITY
Observe the following notes
when using the tow rope:
Use nylon ropes or straps,
which will enable the vehicle
to be towed without jerking.
 Make sure the tow rope is not
twisted when fastening.
 Check the fastening of the
tow fitting and tow rope in reg-
ular intervals.
 Do not exceed a towing
speed of 30 mph/50 km/h.
 Do not exceed a towing dis-
tance of 3 miles/5 km.
 When starting to tow the vehi-
cle, make sure that the tow
rope is taut.
The screw-in tow fitting should
always be carried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed
in at the front or rear of the vehi-
cle. The tow fitting is found in the
onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to
page 311.
Observe the following notes
when using the tow fitting:

Use only the tow fitting pro-
vided with the vehicle.
 Turn the tow fitting at least 5
turns clockwise and screw it
in as far as it will go. If neces-
sary, tighten with a suitable
object.
 After use, unscrew the tow fit-
ting counter clockwise.
 Use the tow fitting for towing
on paved roads only.
 Avoid lateral loading of the
tow fitting, for instance do not
lift the vehicle by the tow fit-
ting.
 Check the attachment of the
tow fitting in regular intervals.
Tow rope
Tow fitting
General information
Safety information
NOTICE
If the tow fitting is not used as
intended, there may be damage
to the vehicle or to the tow fitting.
There is a risk of damage to prop-
erty. Follow the notes on using the
tow fitting.

360Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C button, see Air conditioning............................................... 235
ABS, Antilock Brake System . 199
ACC, see Dynamic radar cruise control with fu ll-speed range
............................................... 209
Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control..................... 135
Accessories and parts ............... 6
Activated charcoal filter ........ 238
Active Guard, see Toyota Supra Safety .................................... 176
Adaptive brake assist ............ 199
Adaptive variable suspension ............................................... 231
Additional coolant tank cooling, Capacity ................................ 342
Additives, engine oil types .... 304
Air circulation, see Recircu- lated-air mode....................... 236
Air conditioning ...................... 235
Air distribution, manual ......... 237
Air flow, automa tic air condition-
ing .......................................... 237
Air outlets, see Ventilation .... 238
Air pressure, tires .................. 270
Airbags .................................... 164
Airbags, indicator and warning light........................................ 166
Alarm system ............................ 95
Alarm, unintentional................. 96
All-season tires, see Winter tires ............................................... 281
Antilock Brake System, ABS . 199
Anti-slip control, see VSC ..... 200
Anti-theft protection, locking .. 82
Anti-theft protection, see Lug bolt lock ................................ 296
Apple CarPlay, connection to the vehicle ..................................... 76 Approved axle load ................341
Approved total weight ............341
Assistance when driving off, see
Hill-start assist control.........200
Assistance with breakdown ..322
AUTO program, automatic air conditioning ........ ..................236
Auto Start/Stop function ........ 119
Automatic air conditioning ....233
Automatic cruise control with Stop & Go ..............................209
Automatic Curb Monitor, exte- rior mirror .............................. 110
Automatic deactivation, front-seat passenger airbags...............................................175
Automatic headlight control ..157
Automatic high-beam .............160
Automatic locking ....................94
Automatic transmission.........131
Automatic transmission, Fluid ...............................................342
Automatic transmission, see Automatic transm ission.......131
Automatic unlocking ................94
Automatic vehicle wash .........331
Autonomous Emergency Brak- ing ..........................................196
Axle loads, weights ................341
B
Backrest curvature, see Lumbar support ................ ..................103
Backrest tilt .............................102
Backrest, seats .........................99
Backrest, width .......................103
Bar for tow-starting/towing....328
Battery, changing, remote con- trol of the vehicle ....................84
Battery, disposing of ..............314
Battery, vehicle .. .....................313

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Being towed, see Tow-starting and towing ............................ 326
Belts, see Safety belts ........... 103
Beverage holder, see Cup hold- ers .......................................... 252
Blind spot monitor ................. 191
Bluetooth connection .............. 72
Bottle holder, see Cup holders ............................................... 252
Brake assist ............................ 199
Brake assist, adaptive ........... 199
Brake discs, breaking in, see Brake system ........................ 259
Brake lights, see Lights and bulbs...................................... 312
Brake pads, breaking in, see Brake system ........................ 259
Brake system .......................... 259
Brake, Fluid ............................. 342
Braking, information .............. 261
Break recommendation, see Driver attention control ....... 197
Breakdown assistance .. 322, 323
Break-in ................................... 258
Brightness, Control Display .... 65
Bulb replacement, see Lights and bulbs .............................. 312
Bulbs, replacing, see Lights and bulbs...................................... 312
Button, SOS, see Intelligent emergency call ..................... 323
Button, Start/Stop................... 119
Buttons on the steering wheel 38
Bypassing, see Jump-starting ............................................... 325
C
Cable for tow-starting/towing 329
California Proposition 65 Warn-ing .............................................. 6
Calling up mirror adjustment .. 94
Calling up seat adjustment...... 94 Calling up steering wheel adjust-
ment .........................................94
Camera lenses, care ...............336
Camera, rearview camera ......225
Camera-based assistance sys- tems, see Toyota Supra Safety...............................................176
Camera-based cruise control, see Dynamic ra dar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range .....209
Cameras, see Sensors of the vehicle .....................................42
Can holder, see Cup holders .252
Car seats, see Transporting chil- dren safely............................. 114
Car wash..................................331
Car washing ............................330
Care of displays, screens ......337
Care, Head-up Display ...........337
Care, see Washing the vehicle ...............................................330
Care, vehicle ...........................332
Cargo area ...............................253
Cargo area, loading, see Stowing and securing cargo ..............254
Cargo straps, see Lashing eyes in the cargo area ...................254
Cargo, stowing and securing 254
Carpet, care .............................336
CarPlay, connection to the vehi- cle ............................................76
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas system .............259
CBS Condition Based Service ...............................................309
CC, see Cruise cont rol ...........205
Center console..........................40
Central locking system ............88
Central screen, see Control Dis- play ..........................................51
Changes, technical, see For Your Own Safety ................................5

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Exchanging wheels/tires ....... 279
Exhaust gas system ............... 259
Exhaust, see Exhaust gas sys-tem ......................................... 259
Exterior lighting during unlock- ing ............................................ 81
Exterior lighting with the vehicle locked ...................................... 83
Exterior mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor .................................. 110
Exterior mirror, automatic dim- ming feature.......................... 109
Exterior mirrors ...................... 108
Exterior mirrors, malfunction 109
External start .......................... 325
External temperature ............. 146
Eyelet for towing .................... 329
Eyes, see Lashing eyes in the cargo area ............................. 254
F
Failure message, see Vehicle messages .............................. 139
False alarm, see Avoiding unin- tentional alarms...................... 96
Fan, see Air flow ..................... 237
Fastening safety belts, see Safety belts ........................... 103
Filler neck for engine oil ........ 303
Flat tire message, TPM .......... 292
Flat tire warning light, TPM ... 292
Flat tire, changing wheels ..... 296
Flat tire, repairing ................... 282
Flat tire, see Tire Pressure Moni- tor TPM .................................. 287
Flooding .................................. 261
Floor carpet, care ................... 336
Floor mats, care ..................... 336
Fog, removing from the windows ............................................... 237
Fold-away position of the wipers ............................................... 129 Foot brake ...............................261
For Your Own Safety ..................5
Front airbags...........................164
Front collision mitigation.......178
Front fog lights, see Lights and
bulbs ......................................312
Front lights, see Lights and bulbs ......................................312
Front seats ................................99
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation.........175
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator light ........................175
Fuel ..........................................300
Fuel cap ...................................268
Fuel filler flap ..........................268
Fuel filler flap, unlocking manu- ally .........................................269
Fuel gauge...............................144
Fuel quality..............................300
Fuel recommendation ............300
Fuel, tank capacity .................341
Fuses .......................................314
G
Garage door opener, see Inte- grated Universal Remote Con-
trol ..........................................241
Gasoline ..................................300
Gear change, Automatic trans- mission ..................................131
Gear shift indicator.................148
General driving notes.............259
General settings .......................63
Glare shield, see Sun visor....245
Go function .............................209
Go function, ACC ....................209
GPS geolocation, vehicle posi- tion ...........................................64

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H
Handbrake, see Parking brake............................................... 123
Hand-held transmitter, alternat- ing code ................................ 243
Hazard warning flashers ........ 322
Head restraints, front ............. 108
Headlight control, automatic . 157
Headlight courtesy delay feature ............................................... 159
Headlight courtesy delay feature, switching on ........................... 84
Headlight flasher .................... 126
Headlight glass ....................... 312
Headlights, see Lights and bulbs
............................................... 312
Head-up Display ..................... 154
Head-up Display, care ............ 337
Head-up Display, see Memory function ................................. 111
Head-up Display, standard view ............................................... 154
Heavy cargo, stowing cargo.. 254
Height, vehicle ........................ 340
High beams ............................. 126
High beams/low beams, see Automatic high-beam .......... 160
Hill start assista nt, see Hill-start
assist control ........................ 200
Hills .......................................... 262
Hill-start assist control .......... 200
Hill-start assist control, see VSC ............................................... 200
Holder for beverages, see Cup holders .................................. 252
HomeLink, see Integrated Uni- versal Remote Control ......... 241
Hood ........................................ 298
Horn ........................................... 38
Hot exhaust gas system ........ 259 Humidity in the headlight, see
Headlight glass .....................312
Hydroplaning ..........................261
I
Ice warning, see External tem- perature .................................146
Icy roads, see External tempera- ture .........................................146
Identification marks, tires ......276
Identification number, see Vehi- cle identification number .......12
Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state .....................46
Indicator and warning lights, see Vehicle messages .................139
Individual air dist ribution.......237
Inflation pressure monitor, see Tire Pressure Monitor TPM ..287
Inflation pressure, tires ..........270
Information ..................................4
Initialize, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM ........................................291
Instrument cluster ..................138
Instrument lighting .................162
Integrated key ...........................86
Integrated Universal Remote Control ...................................241
Intelligent emergency call......323
Intended use ...............................5
Interior equipment ..................241
Interior lights...........................162
Interior lights during unlocking .................................................81
Interior lights wi th the vehicle
locked ......................................83
Interior mirror, automatic dim- ming feature .......................... 110
Interior motion sensor .............96
Intersection warning, see Front collision mitigation ...............178

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RES CNCL button, see Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ................... 209
Reserve warning, see Range 146
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM........................................ 291
Retreaded tires ....................... 280
Reversing lights, bulb replace- ment, see Lights and bulbs . 312
Roadside Assistance, see Break- down assistance .................. 323
Roadside parking lights......... 158
Rolling code hand-held transmit- ter........................................... 243
RON recommended fuel grade ............................................... 301
Roof load capacity ................. 341
Roofliner ................................... 41
Rope for tow-starting/towing 329
Rubber components, care ..... 335
S
Safe braking ............................ 261
Safety belt warni ng for driver's
seat and front passenger seat ............................................... 107
Safety belts ............................. 103
Safety belts, care .................... 336
Safety systems, see Airbags . 164
Safety systems, see Toyota Supra Safety ......................... 176
Saving fuel .............................. 263
Screen Mirroring, connection . 77
Screen, see Control Display .... 51
Screwdriver, see Onboard vehi- cle tool kit ............................. 311
Sealant, see Mobility System 282
Seat heating ............................ 112
Seat, see Memory function .... 111
Seating position for children. 114
Seats, front ............................... 99
Securing cargo ....................... 254 Selection list in i
nstrument clus-
ter ...........................................148
Selector lever, Automatic trans- mission ..................................131
Sensors of the vehicle .............42
Sensors, care ..........................336
Service and warranty .................7
Service requirements .............147
Service requirements, see Condi- tion Based Service CBS .......309
SET button, see Cruise control ...............................................205
SET button, see D ynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed
range ......................................209
Set speed, see Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ......................................209
Settings on Control Display ....63
Settings, locking/unlocking .....93
Shift lever Manual transmission ............130
Shift paddles on the steering wheel .....................................131
Side airbag ..............................164
Side protection .. .....................223
Signaling, horn .........................38
Signals when unlocking, see Confirmation si gnals from the
vehicle .....................................94
Sitting safely .............................99
Sizes, see Dimensions ...........340
Smallest turning radius..........340
SMS text message, supplemen- tary .........................................140
Snow chains............................287
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno- sis ..........................................309
Sockets ....................................245
SOS button, see Intelligent emer- gency call ..............................323

370Alphabetical Index
Special equipment, see Vehicle features and options ................ 4
Speed Limit Assist ................. 218
Speed limit display, see Speed Limit Info ............................... 203
Speed Limit Info ..................... 203
Sport chassis/suspension, see Adaptive variable suspension............................................... 231
Sport displays ........................ 152
Sport mode switch ................. 136
Sport program, Automatic trans- mission.................................. 131
SPORT, see Sport mode switch ............................................... 136
Stability control systems ....... 199
Standard equipment, see Vehicle features and options ................ 4
Standard view, Head-up Display ............................................... 154
Standby state, idle state and drive-ready state .................... 46
Start/Stop button .................... 119
Start/stop, automatic function119
Status control display, tires .. 290
Status information, Toyota Supra Command................................ 50
Status of Owner's Manual ......... 5
Status, vehicle ........................ 153
Steering wheel, adjusting ...... 110
Steering wheel, buttons ........... 38
Steering wheel, see Memory function ................................. 111
Steptronic Sport transmission, see Automatic transmission 131
Storage compartments, locations ............................................... 251
Storage, tires .......................... 281
Storing the vehicle ................. 337
Stowing and securing cargo . 254
Straps for cargo, see Lashing eyes in the cargo area ......... 254 Summer tires, tread ................278
Sun visor .................................245
Supplementary SMS text mes-
sage .......................................140
Suspension settings, see Sport mode switch ..........................136
Switch for driving dynamics, see Sport mode switch ...............136
Switches, see Cockpit ..............38
Symbols and displays ................4
T
Tail lights, see Lights and bulbs ...............................................312
Technical changes, see For Your Own Safety ................................5
Technical data .........................340
Temperature display, see Exter- nal temperature... ..................146
Temperature, automatic air con- ditioning ................................234
Temperature, engine oil .........146
Theft alarm syste m, see Alarm
system .....................................95
Tilt alarm sensor .......................96
Tilt, backrest ...........................102
Tilting the passenger's side mir- ror, see Automatic Curb Moni-
tor, exterior mirror ................ 110
Time ...........................................63
Tire brands, recommended ...280
Tire damage ............................278
Tire identification marks ........276
Tire inflation pres sure ............270
Tire pressure ...........................270
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM ....287
Tire repair kit, s ee Mobility Sys-
tem .........................................282
Tire sealant, se e Mobility System
...............................................282
Tire settings ............................288
Tire tread .................................278

371Alphabetical Index
Tires and wheels .................... 270
Tires, changing ....................... 279
Tool .......................................... 311
Torque display, see Sport dis-plays ...................................... 152
Touchscreen ............................. 56
Tow bar .................................... 328
Tow fitting ............................... 329
Tow rope.................................. 329
Towing ..................................... 326
Tow-starting ............................ 326
Toyota Supra Command .......... 49
Toyota Supra Safety ............... 176
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor.... 287
Traction control ...................... 202
Traction mode ......................... 202
TRACTION, driving dynamics202
Transmission Manual transmission ............ 130
Transmission loc k, electronic
unlocking .............................. 135
Transmission, see Automatic transmission ......................... 131
Transporting children safely . 114
Tread, tires .............................. 278
Triple turn signal activation... 125
Trunk lid .................................... 92
Trunk lid via remo te control .... 83
Trunk lid, emergency unlocking ................................................. 93
Trunk lid, see Trunk lid ............ 92
Trunk, emergency unlocking... 93
Turn signal, indicator light .... 143
Turn signals, bulb replacement, see Lights and bulbs ........... 312
Turning circle .......................... 340
Turning radius lines, rearview camera................................... 227
U
Ultrasonic sensors, see Sensors of the vehicle .......................... 42 Unintentional alarm, avoiding .96
Units of measurement ..............64
Universal remote control .......241
Unlock button, Automatic trans-
mission ..................................131
Unlocking with the remote con- trol ............................................81
Unlocking, automatic ...............94
Unlocking, see Opening and Closing ....................................80
Unlocking, settings ..................93
Updates made after the editorial deadline .....................................5
Upholstery material care........334
USB connection ........................75
USB interface, position in vehicle ...............................................246
Use, intended ..............................5
Used battery, disposing of.....314
V
Vanity mirror ...........................245
Vehicle battery ........................313
Vehicle breakdown, see Break- down assistance ...................322
Vehicle care .............................332
Vehicle care products ............332
Vehicle features and options .....4
Vehicle identification number..12
Vehicle key, see Remote control .................................................80
Vehicle messages ...................139
Vehicle paint............................332
Vehicle position, vehicle location .................................................64
Vehicle Stability Control VSC 200
Vehicle status..........................153
Vehicle storage .......................337
Vehicle wash ...........................331
Vehicle, break-in .....................258
Vehicle, washing .....................330
Vent, see Ventilati on ...............238