ESP TOYOTA SUPRA 2023 Workshop Manual

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Infrequent use of the brakes.
 Aggressive, acidic, or alka-
line cleaning agents.
Corrosion buildup on the brake
discs will cause a pulsating
effect on the brakes in their
response - generally this cannot
be corrected.
When using the automatic air
conditioning, condensation
water develops and collects
underneath the vehicle.
Higher mechanical and thermal
loads during racetrack operation
lead to increased wear. This
wear is not covered by the war-
ranty. The vehicle is not
designed for use in motor sports
competition.
Have vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer before and after
driving on a racetrack. 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.
The vehicle contains advanced
technologies for the reduction of
consumption and emission val-
ues.
The fuel consumption depends
on various factors, such as driv-
ing style, road conditions, main-
tenance or environmental
factors.
Carrying out certain measures,
such as a moderate driving style
and regular maintenance, can
influence fuel consumption and
the environmental impact.
Condensation water under
the parked vehicle
Driving on racetracks
Saving fuel
Vehicle features and
options
Reducing fuel consump-
tion
General information

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vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted
while coasting.
Switch off the engine during lon-
ger stops, for instance at traffic
lights, railroad crossings or in
traffic congestion.
The Auto Start/Stop function of
the vehicle automatically
switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and
then restarted rather than leav-
ing the engine running con-
stantly, fuel consumption and
emissions are reduced. Sav-
ings can begin within a few sec-
onds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is
also determined by other fac-
tors, such as driving style, road
conditions, maintenance or envi-
ronmental factors.
Functions such as seat heating
and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and
increase fuel consumption,
especially in city and
stop-and-go traffic.
Switch off these functions if they
are not needed.
Have the vehicle maintained
regularly to achieve optimal
vehicle efficiency and service
life. Toyota recommends that
maintenance work be performed
by Toyota.
For information on the Mainte-
nance System, refer to page
308.
Switch off the engine
during longer stops
Switching off the engine
Auto Start/Stop function
Switch off any functions
that are not currently
needed
Have maintenance carried
out

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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.
The tire characteristics and tire
inflation pressure influence the
following:
• The service life of the tires.
• Road safety.
• Driving comfort.
• Fuel consumption.The tire inflation pressure table,
refer to page 273, contains all
tire inflation pressure specifica-
tions for the specified tire sizes
at the ambient temperature. The
tire inflation pressure values
apply to tire sizes approved by
the manufacturer of the vehicle
for the vehicle type.
To identify the correct tire infla-
tion pressure, please note the
following:
If the tire's speed code cannot
be found, then the tire inflation
pressure for the corresponding
tire size applies.
• Tire sizes of your vehicle.
• Maximum permitted driving
speed.
Wheels and tires
Vehicle features and
options
Tire inflation pressure
General information
Safety information
WARNING
A tire with too little or no tire infla-
tion pressure may heat up signifi-
cantly and sustain damage. This
will have a negative impact on
aspects of handling, such as
steering and braking response.
There is a risk of an accident.
Regularly check the tire inflation
pressure, and correct it as
needed, for instance twice a
month and before a long trip.
Tire inflation pressure
specifications
In the tire inflation pressure
table

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245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on
ZR tires
Maximum tire load is the maxi-
mum permissible weight for
which the tire is approved.
Locate the maximum tire load
on the tire sidewall and the
Gross Axle Weight Rating –
GAWR – on the certification
label on the driver door B-pillar.
Divide the tire load by 1.1. It
must be greater than one-half of
the vehicle’s Gross Axle Weight
Rating – GAWR. Note, front vs.
rear GAWR and tire loads,
respectively.
Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/h
R = up to 106 mph/170 km/h
S = up to 112 mph/180 km/h
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/hV = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 3820
xxxx: manufacturer code for the
tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
3820: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the
guidelines of the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation.
Regardless of the tire tread,
replace tires at least every 6
years.
You can find the manufacture
date of the tire on the tire's side-
wall.
Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between tread shoulder
Tire identification marks
Tire size
Maximum tire load
Speed letter
Tire Identification Number
Tire age
Recommendation
Manufacture date
DesignationManufacture date
DOT … 382038th week, 2020
Uniform Tire Quality Grad-
ing

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and maximum section width.
E.g.: Treadwear 200; Traction
AA; Temperature A
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger vehicle tires must
conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to
these grades
The treadwear grade is a com-
parative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test
course. E.g., a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half, 1
g, times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, from high-
est to lowest, are AA, A, B, and
C.Those grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor trac-
tion performance.
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydro-
planing, or peak traction charac-
teristics.
The temperature grades are A,
the highest, B, and C, represent-
ing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high tempera-
ture can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all
passenger vehicle tires must
meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades Band A represent
higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Tr a c t i o n
Temperature

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Winter and all-season tires with
better cold weather performance
than summer tires.
Do not drive with a tire tread of
less than 0.12 in/3 mm, other-
wise there is an increased risk
of hydroplaning.
Do not drive with a tire tread of
less than 0.16 in/4 mm, as such
tires are less suitable for winter
operation.Distributed over the tire circum-
ference are the tire manufac-
turer's wear indicators with a
height of at least 0.06 in/1.6
mm, which serve as an indicator
of tire tread wear.
The positions of the wear indica-
tors are marked on the tire side-
wall with TWI, Tread Wear
Indicator.
Irrespective of the wear indica-
tors, observe the statutory regu-
lations on the minimum tread
depth.
Inspect your tires regularly for
damage, foreign objects lodged
in the tread, and tread wear.
Driving over rough or damaged
road surfaces, as well as debris,
curbs and other obstacles can
cause serious damage to
wheels, tires and suspension
parts. This is more likely to
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire
is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, under-
inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
M+S
Tire tread
Summer tires
Winter tires
Minimum tread depth
Tire damage
General information

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occur with low-profile tires,
which provide less cushioning
between the wheel and the
road. Be careful to avoid road
hazards and reduce your speed,
especially if your vehicle is
equipped with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or
other vehicle malfunctions:
• Unusual vibrations.
• Unusual tire or running noises.
• Unusual handling such as a strong tendency to pull to the
left or right.
• Uneven wear pattern, e.g., increased wear in the area of
the tire shoulder.
Damage can be caused by the
following situations, for instance:
• Driving over curbs.
• Road damage.
• Tire inflation pressure too low.
• Vehicle overloading.
• Incorrect tire storage. Have mounting and wheel bal-
ancing carried out by your Toy-
ota dealer.
The following properties are rec-
ommended and approved by the
manufacturer of the vehicle for
the approved wheels and tires
per vehicle type and special
equipment:
• Wheel and tire combinations.
• Rim designs.
• Tire sizes.
• Tire brands.
You can ask your Toyota dealer
about the approved wheels and
tires for the vehicle and the spe-
cial equipment.
Safety information
WARNING
Damaged tires can lose tire infla-
tion pressure, which can lead to
loss of vehicle control. There is a
risk of an accident. If tire damage
is suspected while driving, imme-
diately reduce speed and stop.
Have wheels and tires checked.
For this purpose, drive carefully to
the nearest your Toyota dealer.
Have vehicle towed or trans-
ported as needed. Do not repair
damaged tires, but have them
replaced.
WARNING
Tires can become damaged by
driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs
or road damage, at high speed.
Larger wheels have a smaller tire
crosssection. The smaller the tire
cross-section, the
higher the risk
of tire damage. There is a danger
of accidents and property dam-
age. If possible, avoid driving over
objects or road conditions that
may damage tires, or drive over
them slowly and carefully.
Changing wheels and
tires
Mounting and wheel bal-
ancing
Approved wheels and tires
General information

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For each tire size, the manufac-
turer of the vehicle recommends
certain tire brands. The tire
brands can be identified by a
star on the tire sidewall.
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.
Safety information
WARNING
Wheels and tires which are not
suitable for your
vehicle can dam-
age parts of the vehicle, for
instance due to contact with the
body due to tolerances despite
the same official size rating.
There is a risk of an accident. The
manufacturer of your vehicle
strongly suggests that you use
wheels and tires that have been
recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle
type.
WARNING
Mounted steel wheels can cause
technical problem s, for instance
unexpected loosening of the lug
bolts and damage to the brake
discs. There is a risk of accident.
Do not mount steel wheels.
WARNING
Incorrect wheel/tire combinations
will have a negative impact on the
vehicle's handling and on the
function of a variety of systems,
such as the Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem or Vehicle S tability Control
System. There is a risk of an acci-
dent. To maintain good handling
and vehicle response, use only
tires with a single tread configura-
tion from a single manufacturer.
The manufacturer of the vehicle
recommends that you use wheels
and tires that have been recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer for your vehicle type.
Following tire damage, have the
original wheel/tire combination
remounted on the vehicle as soon
as possible.
Recommended tire brands
New tires
Retreaded tires
WARNING
Retreaded tires can have different
tire casing structures. With
advanced age the service life can
be limited. There is a risk of acci-
dent. The manufacturer of the
vehicle does not recommend the
use of retreaded tires.

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reset, the wheels on the Control
Display are shown in green.
You may interrupt this trip at any
time. When you continue the
reset resumes automatically.
A low tire inflation pressure may
cause the VSC Vehicle Stability
Control System to be switched
on.
■Message
A symbol with a vehicle mes-
sage appears on the Control
Display.
■Measure
Check the tire pressure and cor-
rect as needed.
■Message
In addition, a symbol with a
vehicle message appears on the
Control Display.
■Measure
1 Reduce the vehicle speed.
Do not exceed a speed of 80
mph/130 km/h.
2 Stop at a filling station, etc.
and check the tire inflation
pressure of all 4 tires as soon
as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure or have
repairs performed as neces-
sary.
Messages: for tires with-
out special approval
General information
Safety information
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or
missing tire inflation pressure
impacts handling, such as steer-
ing and braking response. Do not
continue driving if the vehicle is
equipped with normal tires.
If a tire inflation pressure
check is required
SymbolPossible cause
Inflation was not carried
out according to specifi-
cations, e.g., when the
tire has not been suffi-
ciently inflated or in the
case of a natural steady
tire pressure loss.
If the tire inflation pressure
is too low
A yellow warning light is
illuminated in the instru-
ment cluster.
SymbolPossible cause
There is a tire inflation
pressure loss.

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■Message
In addition, a symbol with the
affected tire appears in a vehicle
message on the Control Display.
■Measure
Reduce your speed and stop
cautiously. Avoid sudden brak-
ing and steering maneuvers.
A low tire inflation pressure may
cause the VSC Vehicle Stability
Control System to be switched
on.
■Message
A symbol with a vehicle mes-
sage appears on the Control
Display.
■Measure
1 Check the tire pressure and
correct as needed.
2 Perform a system reset.
If there is a significant loss
of tire inflation pressure
A yellow warning light is
illuminated in the instru-
ment cluster.
SymbolPossible cause
There is a flat tire or a
major loss in tire infla-
tion pressure.
Messages: for tires with
special approval
General information
Safety information
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or
missing tire inflation pressure
impacts handling, such as steer-
ing and braking response. Do not
continue driving if the vehicle is
equipped with normal tires.
If a tire inflation pressure
check is required
SymbolPossible cause
Inflation was not carried
out according to specifi-
cations, e.g., the tire
has not been suffi-
ciently inflated.
The system has
detected a wheel
change, but no reset
was done.
The tire inflation pres-
sure has fallen below
the level of the last
reset.
No reset was per-
formed for the system.
The system issues a
warning based on the
tire inflation pressures
stored during the last
reset.