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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 the 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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automatic air conditioning is
switched on.



The steering wheel is turned.



Change from selector lever
position D to N or R.



Change from selector lever
position P to N, D, or R.



Vehicle battery is heavily dis-
charged.



Start of an oil level measure-
ment.

Depending on the vehicle equip-
ment and country-specific ver-
sion, the vehicle features a
variety of sensors for assessing
the traffic situation. The Auto
Start/Stop function uses this
information to adapt to various
traffic situations in a proactive
manner.
For instance, this applies to the
following situations:



If a situation is detected in
which the stopping time is
expected to be very short, the
engine is not switched off
automatically. A message
appears on the Control Dis-
play, depending on the situa-
tion.



If a situation is detected in
which the vehicle needs to
drive off immediately, the
engine is started automati-

cally.

The function may be restricted if
the navigation data is invalid,
outdated or not available, for
example.

The engine is not automatically
switched off.
The engine is started during an
automatic engine stop.

Press the button.

The Auto Start/Stop function is
also deactivated in selector
lever position M.

The Auto Start/Stop function is
also deactivated in SPORT driv-
ing mode of the Sport mode

Additional functions Auto
Start/Stop

Activating/deactivating the
system manually

Concept

Using the button

Via selector lever position

Via the Sport mode switch

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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

Press the Start/Stop button.



Drive-ready state is switched
off.



Standby state is switched on.

Shift into first gear or reverse.

Set the parking brake.

■

Automatic transmission

Press the Start/Stop button.



Drive-ready state is switched
off.



Standby state is switched on.



Selector lever position P is
engaged automatically.

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 instance 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.

Switch on drive-ready state.

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

●

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:

Switch on standby state.

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:

"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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"Vehicle settings"

"Exterior lighting"

"One-touch turn signal"

Select the desired setting.

Press the lever to the resistance
point and hold it there for as
long as you want the turn signal
to flash.

Push the lever forward or pull it
backward.

High beams on, arrow

The high beams light up when the
low beams are switched on.

High beams off/headlight
flasher, arrow

Do not use the wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may
damage the wiper blades or

cause them to become worn
more quickly.
The wipers can be operated in
the standby state.

Signaling briefly

High beams, headlight
flasher

Washer/wiper system

General information

Safety information

WARNING

If the wipers start moving in the

folded away state, body parts can

be jammed or damage may occur

to parts of the vehicle. There is a

risk of injury or risk of damage to

property. Make sure that the vehi-

cle is switched off when the wip-

ers are in the folded away state

and the wipers are folded in when

switching on.

NOTICE

The wiper blades can wear out or

become damaged prematurely

when wiping on a dry window for

a longer period of time. The wiper

motor can overheat. There is a

risk of damage to property, among

other potential damage. Do not

use the wipers when the window

is dry.

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the

windshield, the wiper blades can

be torn off and the wiper motor

can overheat when switching on.

There is a risk of damage to prop-

erty, among other potential dam-

age. Defrost the windshield prior

to switching the wipers on.

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Press the lever up until the
desired position is reached.



Resting position of the wipers,
position



Rain sensor, position



Normal wiper speed, position



Fast wiper speed, position

When travel is interrupted with
the wiper system switched on:
when travel continues, the wip-
ers resume at their previous
speed.

Press the lever down.



Turn off: press the lever down

until it reaches the 0 position.



Flick wipe: press the lever
down from the 0 position.

The lever automatically returns to
its 0 position when released.

The rain sensor automatically
controls the time between wipes
depending on the intensity of the
rainfall.

The sensor is located on the
windshield, directly in front of
the interior mirror.

Turn on window wiper sys-
tem

Turn off the window wiper
system and flick wipe

Rain sensor

Concept

General information

Safety information

NOTICE

If the rain sensor is activated, the

wipers can accidentally start mov-

ing in vehicle washes. There is a

risk of damage to property. Deac-

tivate the rain sensor in vehicle

washes.

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Press the lever up once from its
standard position, arrow

Wiping is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is
illuminated.
In frosty conditions, wiper oper-
ation may not start.

Press the lever back into the
standard position.

Turn the thumbwheel to adjust
the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Upward: high rain sensor sensi-
tivity.

Downward: low rains sensor
sensitivity.

Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid
on the windshield and activates
the wipers briefly.

Activating

Deactivating

Adjusting the rain sensor
sensitivity

Windshield washer system

Safety information

WARNING

The washer fluid can freeze onto

the window at low temperatures

and obstruct the view. There is a

risk of an accident. Only use the

washer systems, if the washer

fluid cannot freeze. Use washer

fluid with antifreeze, if needed.

NOTICE

When the washer fluid reservoir is

empty, the wash pump cannot

work as intended. There is a risk

of damage to property. Do not use

the washer system when the

washer fluid reservoir is empty.

Cleaning the windshield

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The windshield washer nozzles
are automatically heated while
standby state is switched on.

In the fold-out position, the wip-
ers can be folded out from the
windshield, which is important,
for instance, when changing the
wiper blades or for folding away
under frosty conditions.

Switch on standby state.

Move the wiper lever to the
lowest position and hold it
there until the wipers stop at
a nearly vertical position.

Fold the wipers all the way
away from the windshield.

After the wipers are folded back
down, the wiper system must be
reactivated.

Fold the wipers back down
onto the windshield.

Switch on standby state and
press and hold the wiper
lever down again.

Windshield washer nozzles

Fold-away position of the
wipers

Principle

Safety information

WARNING

If the wipers start moving in the

folded away state, body parts can

be jammed or damage may occur

to parts of the vehicle. There is a

risk of injury or risk of damage to

property. Make sure that the vehi-

cle is switched off when the wip-

ers are in the folded away state

and the wipers are folded in when

switching on.

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the

windshield, the wiper blades can

be torn off and the wiper motor

can overheat when switching on.

There is a risk of damage to prop-

erty. Defrost the windshield prior

to switching the wipers on.

Folding away the wipers

Folding down the wipers

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Wipers 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.

Turn on standby state.

Press on the clutch pedal
and shift out of a forward
gear or reverse.

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
134, 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 prevent the vehicle from
creeping after you select a drive
mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready
to start.

Only when the drive-ready state
is switched on and the brake
pedal is depressed is it possible
to change from selector lever
position P to another selector
lever position.
The selection lever position P
cannot be changed until all tech-
nical requirements are met.

A selector lever lock prevents
the following faulty operation:



Unintentional shifting into
selector lever position R.



Unintentional shifting from
selector lever position P into
another selector lever posi-
tion.

Fasten driver's safety belt.

Press and hold the button to
release the selector lever
lock.

Push the selector lever in the
desired direction, past a
resistance point, if needed.
The selector lever automati-
cally returns to the center
position when released.

Press button P.

Engaging selector lever
positions

General information

Functional requirements

Engaging selector lever
position D, N, R

Engaging selector lever
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.

Switch on drive-ready state
while pressing on the brake
pedal.

If necessary, release the
parking brake.

Depress the brake pedal.

Touch the selector lever lock
and engage selector lever
position N.

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 136.

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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

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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Electronically 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.

Press and hold down brake
pedal.

Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter must audibly
start. Hold the Start/Stop but-
ton pressed.

With your free hand, press
the button on the selector
lever, arrow

, 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 message is displayed.

Release Start/Stop button
and selector lever.

Release brake, as soon as
the starter stops.

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 327.

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

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Do not use Launch Control
during the break-in, refer to
page 260, period.
Do not steer the steering wheel
when driving off with Launch
Control.

Launch Control is available
when the engine is at operating
temperature. The engine is at
operating temperature after an
uninterrupted trip of at least 6
miles/10 km.

Switch on drive-ready state.

Press the sport button.

SPORT will be displayed on the

instrument cluster, indicating sport

mode has been selected.

Press the button.

TRACTION will be displayed on the

instrument cluster and the VSC

OFF indicator lamp will illuminate.

Select the D selector lever
position.

Firmly depress the brake
pedal with your left foot.

Fully depress and hold the
accelerator pedal at the kick-
down position.

A flag symbol will be shown in the

instrument cluster.

The engine speed will be
adjusted for launching.

Release the brake pedal
within 3 seconds.

After Launch Control has been
used, the transmission must
cool down for approx. 5 minutes
before Launch Control can be
used again. Launch Control
adjusts to the surrounding con-
ditions, when used again.

To increase vehicle stability,
activate VSC Vehicle Stability
Control System again as soon
as possible.

An experienced driver may be
able to achieve better accelera-
tion values in VSC OFF mode.

The Sport mode button influ-
ences the driving dynamics
properties of the vehicle.

The following systems are
affected, for instance:



Engine characteristics.



Automatic transmission.

Functional requirements

Start with launch control

Repeated use during a trip

After using Launch Control

System limits

Sport mode button

Concept

General information

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