Toyota Supra (2020 year). Manual in english — part 3

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Brake system

Braking system
impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle
checked immediately
by your Toyota dealer.

Yellow lights

Anti-lock Braking System
ABS

Braking force boost
may not be working.
Avoid abrupt braking.
Take the longer brak-
ing distance into
account.
Have the system imme-
diately checked by your
Toyota dealer.

VSC Vehicle Stability Con-
trol System

The indicator light
flashes: VSC controls
the drive and braking
forces. The vehicle is
stabilized. Reduce
speed and modify your
driving style to the driv-
ing circumstances.
The indicator light lights
up: VSC has malfunc-
tioned.
Have the system imme-
diately checked by a
dealer’s service center
or another qualified ser-
vice center or repair
shop.
VSC, refer to page 193.

VSC Vehicle Stability Con-
trol System is deactivated or
Traction mode is activated

VSC is deactivated or
Traction mode is acti-
vated.
VSC, refer to page 193,
and Traction mode,
refer to page 195.

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Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

The indicator light lights
up: the Tire Pressure
Monitor reports a low
tire inflation pressure or
a flat tire. Follow the
information in the vehi-
cle message.
The indicator light
flashes and then con-
tinuously lights up: no
flat tire or loss of tire
inflation pressure can
be detected.



Interference caused
by systems or
devices with the
same radio fre-
quency: after leaving
the area of the inter-
ference, the system
automatically
becomes active
again.



A wheel without TPM
wheel electronics is
mounted: have it
checked by your Toy-
ota dealer as needed.



Malfunction: have the
system checked by
your Toyota dealer.

Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page 274.

Steering system

Steering system may
not be working.
Have the system
checked by your Toyota
dealer.

Emissions



The warning light
lights up:

Emissions are deterio-
rating. Have the vehi-
cle checked as soon
as possible.



The warning light
flashes under certain
circumstances:

This indicates that
there is excessive mis-
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle
speed and have the
system checked imme-
diately; otherwise, seri-
ous engine misfiring
within a brief period
can seriously damage
emission control com-
ponents, in particular
the catalytic converter.
Socket for Onboard
Diagnosis, refer to page
296.

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The current fill level of the fuel
tank is displayed.

Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Information on refueling, refer to
page 256.

Green lights

Turn signal

Turn signal switched
on.
Unusually rapid flash-
ing of the indicator light
indicates that a turn sig-
nal bulb has failed.
Turn signal, refer to
page 118.

Parking lights

Parking lights are
switched on.
Parking lights/low
beams, refer to page
151.

Low beams

Low beams are
switched on.
Parking lights/low
beams, refer to page
151.

Lane departure warning

The indicator light lights
up: the system is acti-
vated. A lane marking
was detected on at
least one side of the
vehicle and warnings
can be issued.
Lane departure warn-
ing, refer to page 181.

Automatic high-beam

Automatic high-beam is
switched on.
High beams are
switched on and off
automatically depend-
ing on the traffic situa-
tion.
Automatic high-beam,
refer to page 153.

Blue lights

High beams

High beams are
switched on.
High beams, refer to
page 119.

Fuel gauge

Concept

General information

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Always avoid engine speeds in
the red warning field. In this
range, the fuel supply is reduced
to protect the engine.

Depending on the vehicle equip-
ment, the shift point indicators
on the tachometer indicate the
maximum shift point at which
the best possible acceleration
can be achieved.

When the selected driving mode
is sport mode, a shift light will be
displayed.

1

Select SPORT using the
sport mode switch.

2

Activate manual mode of the
transmission.

• Successive orange illumi-

nated fields indicate the
upcoming shift moment.

• The field lights up red. Do not

wait any further to shift.

When the maximum speed is
reached, the entire display
flashes red and the supply of
fuel is interruptedin order to pro-
tect the engine.

Display

An arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol
shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler
flap is on.

Indicator light In the
instrument cluster

The yellow indicator
light illuminates, once
the fuel reserve is
reached.

Tachometer

Shift lights

Concept

Functional requirement

Switching on shift lights

Display

Standby state and
drive-ready state

The letters OFF in the
tachometer indicate
that drive-ready state is
switched off and
standby state is
switched on.

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For further information, see Idle
state, standby state, and
drive-ready state, refer to page
42.

If the indicator drops to
+37°F/+3°C or lower, a signal
sounds.
A vehicle message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice
on roads.

The time is displayed in the
instrument cluster. Setting the
time and time format, refer to
page 61.

The range indicates the dis-

The letters READY in
the tachometer indicate
that the Auto Start/Stop
function is ready to
start the engine auto-
matically.

Engine coolant tempera-
ture

Display



When the engine
temperature is low:
Only the segments in
the low temperature
range will be illumi-
nated. Drive with
moderate engine
speed and vehicle
speed.



When the engine
temperature is nor-
mal: All segments to
the middle tempera-
ture range will be illu-
minated.



When the engine
temperature is high:
All segments to the
high temperature
range will be illumi-
nated. A warning
message will also be
displayed.

Check the coolant
level, refer to page 293.

Indicator light In the
instrument cluster

A red indicator light is
displayed.

External temperature

General information

Safety information

WARNING

Even at temperatures above

+37°F/+3°C there can be a risk of

icy roads, for instance on bridges

or shady sections of road. There

is a risk of an accident. Modify

your driving style to the weather

conditions at low temperatures.

Time

Range

Concept

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tance that can still be covered
with the current fuel level.

The estimated range available
with the remaining fuel is perma-
nently displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
With a low remaining range, a
vehicle message is briefly dis-
played. With a dynamic driving
style, for instance taking curves
aggressively, the engine func-
tion is not always ensured.
The vehicle message appears
continuously below a range of
approx. 30 miles/50 km.

The function displays the ser-
vice requirements and the corre-
sponding maintenance scopes.

After switching on drive-ready

state, the instrument cluster
briefly displays available driving
distance or time to the next
scheduled maintenance.

More information on the type of
service required may be dis-
played on the Control Display.
Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My vehicle"

2

"Vehicle status"

3

"Service required"

Required maintenance procedures

and legally mandated inspections

are displayed.

4

Select an entry to call up
detailed information.

General information

Safety information

NOTICE

With a driving range of less than

30 miles/50 km the engine may

no longer have sufficient fuel.

Engine functions are not ensured

anymore. There is a risk of dam-

age to property. Refuel promptly.

Service requirements

Concept

General information

Display

Detailed information on ser-
vice requirements

Symbols

Symbols

Description

No service is currently
required.

The deadline for sched-
uled maintenance or a
legally mandated
inspection is approach-
ing.

The service deadline
has already passed.

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Enter the dates for the manda-
tory vehicle inspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's
date and time are set correctly.
Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My vehicle"

2

"Vehicle status"

3

"Service required"

4

"Date:"

5

Select the desired setting.

The system recommends the
most efficient gear for the cur-
rent driving situation.

Depending on the design and
country version, the gear shift
indicator may be active in the
manual mode of the automatic
transmission.

Suggestions to shift gear up or
down are displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift
indicator, the engaged gear is
displayed.

Speed Limit Info shows the cur-
rently valid maximum permitted
speed in the instrument cluster
and the Head-up Display.

The camera in the area of the
interior mirror detects traffic
signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign
posts.
Traffic signs with extra symbols
are considered and compared
with the vehicle's onboard data.
The traffic sign will then be
either displayed or ignored
depending on the situation in the
instrument cluster and the
Head-up Display.
The system takes into account
any information that is stored in
the navigation system and also
displays speed limits present on
routes without signs.

Entering appointment dates

Gear shift indicator

Concept

General information

Displaying

Example

Description

Efficient gear is set.

Shift into efficient gear.

Speed Limit Info

Speed Limit Info

Concept

General information

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The camera is installed near the
interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of
the interior mirror clean and
clear.

Depending on the vehicle equip-
ment, Speed Limit Info is dis-
played permanently in the
instrument cluster or via Toyota
Supra Command.

1

"My vehicle"

2

"System settings"

3

"Displays"

4

"Instrument panel"

5

"Road signs"

If the detected speed limit has
been exceeded, the indicator
light will flash.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My vehicle"

2

"System settings"

3

"Displays"

4

"Instrument panel"

5

Select desired setting:



"Warn when speeding": acti-
vating/deactivating the flash-

Safety information

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal

judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk

of an accident. Adjust driving style

to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.

Overview

Camera

Displaying Speed Limit
Info

General information

Display via Toyota Supra
Command

Display

Speed Limit Info

Current speed limit.

Speed Limit Info not
available.

Settings

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ing of the Speed Limit Info
display in the instrument clus-
ter and Head-up Display
when the currently valid
speed limit is exceeded.



"Excess speed display": the
speed limit that is detected by
the Speed Limit Info is dis-
played with a marking in the
speedometer in the instru-
ment cluster.

The system may not be fully
functional and may provide
incorrect information in the fol-
lowing situations:



In heavy fog, wet conditions,
or snowfall.



When signs are fully or par-
tially concealed by objects,
stickers or paint.



When driving very close to the
vehicle in front of you.



When driving toward bright
lights or strong reflections.



When the windshield in front
of the interior mirror is fogged
over, dirty or covered by a
sticker, etc.



If the camera has overheated
and been temporarily
switched off due to exces-
sively high temperatures.



In the event of incorrect
detection by the camera.



If the speed limits or road data

stored in the navigation sys-
tem are incorrect.



If the speed limits vary with
the time of day and the day of
the week.



In areas not covered by the
navigation system.



When roads differ from the
navigation, such as due to
changes in road routing.



In case of electronic traffic
signs.



When passing buses or trucks
with traffic signs applied to
them.



If the traffic signs are
non-conforming.



When signs that are valid for
a parallel road are detected.



In the presence of coun-
try-specific signs and road
configurations.



During calibration of the cam-
era immediately after vehicle
delivery.

The display can be operated
when necessary.



Entertainment source.



Current audio source.



List of most recent telephone
calls.

System limits

Selection lists

Concept

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If necessary, the corresponding
menu will open on the Control
Display.

Items displayed may differ
depending on the specifications
of the vehicle.

The Onboard Computer dis-
plays different vehicle data in

the instrument cluster, such as
average values.

Press and hold the button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the
instrument cluster. Pressing the
button repeatedly displays addi-
tional information.

The following information can be
displayed on the Onboard Com-
puter:



Miles and trip miles.



Current drivable range.



Consumption display.



Average consumption and
average speed.

For some information of the
Onboard Computer, it is possi-
ble to set whether it can be
called up in the instrument clus-
ter.

Display

Displaying and using the
list

Button

Function

Change the entertain-
ment source.
Pressing the button
again will close the cur-
rently displayed list.

Show list of most
recent telephone calls.

Turn the thumbwheel
to select the desired
setting.
Press the thumbwheel
to confirm the setting.
The currently selected
list can be displayed
again in the instrument
cluster by turning the
thumbwheel.

Onboard Computer in the
instrument cluster

Concept

Calling up information

Information at a glance

Adjusting information for
Onboard Computer

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Via Toyota Supura Command:

1

"My vehicle"

2

"System settings"

3

"Displays"

4

"Instrument panel"

5

"Onboard info"

6

Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the
driver profile currently used.

■

Displaying/resetting miles

■

Display

■

Concept

The range indicates the dis-

tance that can still be covered
with the current fuel level.

■

General information

The estimated range available
with the remaining fuel is perma-
nently displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
With a low remaining range, a
vehicle message is briefly dis-
played. With a dynamic driving
style, for instance taking curves
aggressively, the engine func-
tion is not always ensured.
The vehicle message appears
continuously below a range of
approx. 30 miles/50 km.

■

Safety infomation

■

Display

■

Concept

The current consumption dis-

Information in detail

Odometer and trip odometer

• Press the knob to dis-

play the trip miles.

When the drive-ready
state is switched off,
miles and trip miles are
displayed.
• Keep the knob

pressed down to
reset the trip miles.

Current drivable range

NOTICE

With a driving range of less than

30 miles/50 km the engine may

no longer have sufficient fuel.

Engine functions are not ensured

anymore. There is a risk of dam-

age to property. Refuel promptly.

Consumption display

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plays the current consumption
of fuel. Check whether you are
currently driving in an efficient
and environmentally friendly
manner.

■

General information

The current fuel consumption is
displayed on the instrument
cluster as a bar display.

■

Display

■

General information

Average speed and average
consumption are calculated for
the distance traveled since the
last reset in the Onboard Com-
puter.
Periods in which the vehicle is
parked with the engine manually
stopped are not included in the
calculation of the average
speed.

■

Resetting average values

Press and hold the button on the
turn signal lever.

■

Display

The Onboard Computer dis-
plays different vehicle data on
the Control Display, such as
average values.

Two types of Onboard Com-
puter are available on the Con-
trol Display:



"Onboard info": average val-
ues, such as the consump-

Average speed and average
consumption

Onboard Computer on the
Control Display

Concept

General information

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tion, are displayed. The
values can be reset individu-
ally.



"Trip computer": the values
deliver an overview of a cer-
tain distance and can be reset
as often as necessary.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Driving information"

3

"Onboard info" or "Trip com-
puter"

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Driving information"

3

"Onboard info"

4

"Consumption" or "Speed"

5

"OK"

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Driving information"

3

"Trip computer"

4

Move the Controller to the
left, if needed.

•

"Reset": all values are

reset.

•

"Automatic reset": all val-

ues are reset approx. 4 hours
after the vehicle has come to
a standhill.

5

If necessary, "OK"

Depending on the vehicle speci-
fications, the current power out-
put and torque can be displayed
on the control display.

The following information is dis-
played:



Torque.



Power.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My vehicle"

2

"Sport displays"

A speed limit can be set that
when reached will cause a

Calling up the Onboard
Computer or trip computer

Resetting the Onboard
computer

Resetting the trip com-
puter

Sport displays

Concept

Display on the Control Dis-
play

Overview

Displays

Speed warning

Concept

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warning to be issued.

The warning is repeated if the
vehicle speed exceeds the set
speed limit again, after it has
dropped below it by 3 mph/5
km/h.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Speed warning"

4

"Warning at:"

5

Turn the Controller until the
desired speed is displayed.

6

Press the Controller.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Speed warning"

4

"Speed warning"

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Speed warning"

4

"Select current speed"

The status can be displayed and
actions performed for several
systems.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My vehicle"

2

"Vehicle status"



"Tire Pressure Monitor":

Status of the Tire Pressure
Monitor, refer to page 274.



"Engine oil level": Elec-

tronic engine oil level check,
refer to page 289.



"vehicle messages": Vehi-

cle messages are stored in
the background and can be
displayed on the Control Dis-
play. Displaying stored vehi-
cle messages, refer to page
132.



"Service required": Dis-

playing service requirements,
refer to page 139.



"Remote maintenance

Call": service request.

General information

Configuring the speed
limit warning

Activating/deactivating the
speed warning

Setting your current speed
as the speed warning

Vehicle status

General information

Opening the vehicle status

Information at a glance

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This system projects important
information into the driver's field
of vision, for instance the speed.
The driver can get information
without averting his or her eyes
from the road.

Read the information for clean-
ing the Head-up Display, refer to
page 320.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My vehicle"

2

"System settings"

3

"Displays"

4

"Head-up display"

5

"Head-up display"

The following information is dis-
played on the Head-up Display:



Speed.



Navigation instructions.



Vehicle messages.



Selection list in the instrument
cluster.



Driver assistance systems.

Some of this information is only
displayed briefly as needed.

Various views are available for
the Head-up Display.
Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My vehicle"

2

"System settings"

3

"Displays"

4

"Head-up display"

5

Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the
driver profile currently used.

The brightness is automatically
adjusted to the ambient bright-
ness.
The basic setting can be
adjusted manually.
Via Toyota Supra Command:

Head-up Display

Concept

General information

Overview

Switching on/off

Display

Overview

Selecting the view

Setting the brightness

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1

"My vehicle"

2

"Toyota Supura Command
settings"

3

"Displays"

4

"Head-up display"

5

"Brightness"

6

Turn the Controller until the
desired brightness is set.

7

Press the Controller.

When the low beams are
switched on, the brightness of
the Head-up Display can be
additionally influenced using the
instrument lighting.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My vehicle"

2

"System settings"

3

"Displays"

4

"Head-up display"

5

"Height"

6

Turn the Controller until the
desired height is reached.

7

Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the
driver profile currently used.
The height of the Head-up Dis-
play can also be stored using
the memory function, refer to
page 105.

The Head-up Display view can

be rotated.
Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My vehicle"

2

"Toyta Supra Command set-
tings"

3

"Displays"

4

"Head-up display"

5

"Rotation"

6

Turn the Controller until the
desired setting is selected.

7

Press the Controller.

The visibility of the displays in
the Head-up Display is influ-
enced by the following factors:



Seat position.



Objects on the cover of the
Head-up Display.



Sunglasses with certain polar-
ization filters.



Wet roads.



Unfavorable light conditions.

If the image is distorted, have
the basic settings checked by
your Toyota dealer.

The windshield is part of the
system.
The shape of the windshield
makes it possible to display a
precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents

Adjusting the height

Setting the rotation

Visibility of the display

Special windshield

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double images from being gen-
erated.
For this reason, it is strongly
suggested to have the special
windshield replaced by your
Toyota dealer if necessary.

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 light switch element is
located next to the steering
wheel.

Lights

Vehicle features and
options

Lights and lighting

Switches in the vehicle

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The low beams are switched on
and off automatically depending
on the ambient brightness, for
instance in tunnels, in twilight or
if there is precipitation.

A blue sky with the sun low on
the horizon can cause the lights

to be switched on.
If the low beams are switched
on manually, the automatic
headlight control is deactivated.

The LED in the button lights up.

The automatic headlight control
cannot serve as a substitute for
your personal judgment of light-
ing conditions.
For example, the sensors are
unable to detect fog or hazy
weather. In these situations,
switch the light on manually.

If the driver's door is opened
when the drive-ready state is
switched off, the exterior lighting
is automatically switched off.

Symbol

Function

Lights off.

Daytime running lights.

Parking lights.

Automatic headlight

control.

Adaptive light functions.

Low beams.

Instrument lighting.

Right roadside parking

light.

Left roadside parking

light.

Automatic headlight con-
trol

Concept

General information

Activating

Press the button on the
light switch element.

The indicator light in the
instrument cluster is
illuminated when the
low beams are
switched on.

System limits

Parking lights, low beams
and roadside parking
lights

General information

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The parking lights can only be
switched on in the low speed
range.

The vehicle is illuminated on all
sides.
Do not use the parking lights for
extended periods; otherwise,
they might drain the battery and
it would then be impossible to
switch on drive-ready state.

After the drive-ready state is
switched on, the automatic
headlight control will be acti-
vated.

The low beams illuminate when
drive-ready state is switched on.

Press the button again to switch
on the low beams when the
standby state is switched on.

Depending on the country vari-
ant, the low beams can be
switched off in the low speed
range.

When the vehicle is parked, a
one-sided roadside parking light
can be switched on.

Parking lights

General information

Switching on

Press the button on the
light switch element.

The indicator light in the
instrument cluster lights
up.

Switching off

Press the button on the
light switch element or
switch on the
drive-ready state.

Low beams

Switching on

Press the button on the
light switch element.

The indicator light in the
instrument cluster lights
up.

Switching off

Press the button on the
light switch element.

Roadside parking lights

Button

Function

Right roadside
parking light
on/off.

Left roadside
parking light
on/off.

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Depending on the equipment,
the exterior lighting of the vehi-
cle can be set individually.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Exterior lighting"

4

Select desired setting:



"Welcome lights"

When unlocking the vehicle, indi-
vidual light functions are switched
on for a limited time.

The low beams stay lit for a par-
ticular time if the high beams are
switched on after standby state
is switched on.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Exterior lighting"

4

"Pathway lighting"

5

Select the desired setting.

The daytime running lights light
up when drive-ready state is
switched on.

In some countries, daytime run-
ning lights are mandatory, so it
may not be possible to deacti-
vate the daytime running lights.
Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Exterior lighting"

4

"Daytime running lamps"

The setting is stored for the
driver profile currently used.

The Automatic high-beam
detects other traffic participants
early on and automatically
switches the high beams on or
off depending on the traffic situ-
ation.

The Automatic high-beam

Welcome lights

General information

Activating/deactivating

Headlight courtesy delay
feature

General information

Setting the duration

Daytime running lights

General information

Activating/deactivating

Automatic high-beam

Concept

General information

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ensures that the high beams are
switched on, whenever the traf-
fic situation allows. In the low
speed range, the high beams
are not switched on by the sys-
tem.
The system responds to light
from oncoming traffic and traffic
driving ahead of you, and to
ambient lighting, for instance in
towns and cities.
The high beams can be
switched on and off manually at
any time.

1

Press the button on the

light switch element.

The LED in the button lights up.

2

Press and hold the button on
the turn signal lever.

The headlights are automatically
switched between low beams
and high beams.

Driving interruption with acti-
vated Automatic high-beam: the
Automatic high-beam remains
activated when driving contin-
ues.
The Automatic high-beam is
deactivated when manually
switching the high beams on
and off, refer to page 119.
To reactivate the Automatic
high-beam, press the button on
the turn signal lever.

Press and hold the button on the
turn signal lever.

The sensitivity of the Automatic
high-beam can be adjusted.

Activating

The indicator light in the
instrument cluster is
illuminated when the
low beams are
switched on.

The blue indicator light
in the instrument clus-
ter lights up when the
system switches on the
high beams.

Deactivating

Sensitivity of the Auto-
matic high-beam

General information

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Pull the turn signal lever for
approximately 10 seconds. The
system responds more sensi-
tively.
A vehicle message is displayed.

Pull the turn signal lever again
for approx. 10 seconds. The
sensitivity of the Automatic
high-beam is reset to the factory
settings.

The Automatic high-beam can-
not serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of
when to use the high beams. In
situation that require this, there-
fore switch off manually.
The system is not fully functional
in the following situations, and
driver intervention may be nec-
essary:



In very unfavorable weather

conditions, such as fog or
heavy precipitation.



When detecting poorly-lit road
users such as pedestrians,
cyclists, horseback riders and
wagons; when driving close to
train or ship traffic; or at ani-
mal crossings.



In tight curves, on hilltops or
in depressions, in cross traf-
fic or half-obscured oncoming
traffic on highways.



In poorly-lit towns and cities
or in the presence of highly
reflective signs.



When the windshield in front
of the interior mirror is fogged
over, dirty or covered with
stickers, etc.

The parking lights or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.

WARNING

If adjustments have been made or

the sensitivity has been modified,

oncoming traffic may be momen-

tarily blinded. There is a risk of an

accident. If adjustments have

been made and the sensitivity has

been modified, make sure that

oncoming traffic is not momentar-

ily blinded. Switch off the high

beams manually if required.

Adjusting the sensitivity

Resetting the sensitivity

System limits

Instrument lighting

Functional requirement

Settings

Adjust the brightness
with the thumbwheel.

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Depending on the equipment
version, interior lights, footwell
lights, entry lights and door entry
lighting are automatically con-
trolled.

To switch off permanently: press
the button and hold for approx. 3
seconds.

Interior lights

General information

Overview

Buttons in the vehicle

Interior lights

Reading lights

Switching the interior
lights on/off

Press the button.

Switching the reading
lights on/off

Press the button.

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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.

Safety

Vehicle features and
options

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1

Knee airbag

2

Front airbag, driver

3

Front airbag, front passenger

4

Curtain shield airbag

5

Side airbag

Front airbags help protect the
driver and the front passenger
by responding to frontal impacts
in which safety belts alone
would not provide adequate pro-
tection.

In a lateral impact, the side air-
bag supports the side of the
body in the chest, lap, and head
area.

The knee airbag supports the
legs in a frontal impact.

The curtain shield airbag sup-
ports the head in the event of a
side-on crash.

Airbags

Front airbags

Side airbag

Knee airbag

Curtain shield airbag

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Airbags are not triggered in
every impact situation, for
instance in less severe acci-
dents or rearend collisions.



Keep a distance from the air-
bags.



Always grasp the steering
wheel on the steering wheel
rim. Hold your hands at the 3
o'clock and 9 o'clock posi-
tions, to keep the risk of injury
to your hands or arms as low
as possible when the airbag is
triggered.



Make sure that the front pas-
senger is sitting correctly, i.e.,
keeps his or her feet and legs
in the floor area and does not
support them on the dash-
board.



Make sure that occupants

keep their heads away from
the side airbag.



There should be no addi-
tional persons, animals or
objects between an airbag
and a person.



Dashboard and windshield on
the front passenger side must
stay clear - do not attach
adhesive labels or coverings
and do not attach brackets or
cables, for instance for GPS
devices or mobile phones.



Do not apply adhesive materi-
als to the airbag cover panels,
do not cover them or modify
them in any way.



Do not use the cover of the
front airbag on the front pas-
senger side as a storage
area.



Do not attach slip covers, seat
cushions or other objects to
the front passenger seat that
are not specifically suited for
seats with integrated side air-
bags.



Do not hang pieces of cloth-
ing, such as jackets, over the
backrests.



Never modify either the indi-
vidual components or the wir-
ing in the airbag system. This
also applies to steering wheel
covers, the dashboard, and
the seats.



Do not remove the airbag sys-
tem.

Protective effect

General information

Information on optimum
effect of the airbags

WARNING

If the seat position is incorrect or

the deployment area of the air-

bags is impaired, the airbag sys-

tem cannot provide protection as

intended and may cause addi-

tional injuries due to triggering.

There is a risk of injuries or dan-

ger to life. Follow the information

on achieving the optimum protec-

tive effect of the airbag system.

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Even when you follow all
instructions very closely, injury
from contact with the airbags
cannot be fully ruled out in cer-
tain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise
may lead to short-term and, in
most cases, temporary hearing
impairment in sensitive occu-
pants.
Vehicle modifications for a per-
son with disabilities may affect
the air bag system; contact the
Toyota dealer for further infor-
mation.
Warnings and information on the
airbags are also found on the
sun visors.

Have the system checked.

The airbags are not designed to
be used in place of the seat
belts.
The SRS front airbags and SRS
knee airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts, not

Functional readiness of
the airbag system

Safety information

WARNING

Individual components can be hot

after triggering of the airbag sys-

tem. There is a risk of injury. Do

not touch individual components.

WARNING

Improperly executed work can

lead to failure, malfunction or

unintentional triggering of the air-

bag system. In the case of a mal-

function, the airbag system might

not trigger as intended despite the

accident severity. There is a risk

of injuries or danger to life. Have

the airbag system checked,

repaired, dismantled and

scrapped by your Toyota dealer.

Display in the instrument
cluster

When drive-ready state is
switched on, the warning
light in the instrument
cluster lights up briefly and
thereby indicates the func-
tion readiness of the entire
airbag system and the belt
tensioners.

Malfunction



Warning light does not
come on when
drive-ready state is
switched on.



The warning light lights
up continuously.

SRS front airbag/SRS knee
airbag

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be used in place of them, to
increase their effectiveness as
an occupant protection device.

SRS is an acronym for Supplemen-
tal Restraint System

In the event of a collision, the
seat belts restrain the occupants
in their seats, but if the impact of
the collision is especially
severe, there is danger of an
occupant’s head and chest con-
tacting the steering wheel, dash-
board and windshield. In this
case, the SRS front airbags and
SRS knee airbags deploy
(inflate), instantly creating an air
cushion to help reduce the
impact on the occupants and
restrain them from contacting
the steering wheel, etc. with
their head, chest and knees.
The SRS front air bags and SRS
knee airbags deploy only when
an impact exceeding a certain
threshold is detected. In a colli-
sion, even if the impact is
severe enough to cause the
vehicle body to deform, the SRS
airbags may not deploy if the
impact of the collision is suffi-
ciently dispersed by the crash
structures of the vehicle body. If
the force of the collision does
not cause the airbags to deploy,
the seatbelts will protect the
occupants.
When an airbag deploys, as it
will inflate nearly instantly, it may
impact an occupant and cause

an injury, or the loud noise emit-
ted by ignition or deployment
may cause temporary partial
loss of hearing. Also, as an air-
bag and nearby parts will be
extremely hot after the airbag
deploys, touching them may
cause burns. For these reasons,
deployment of the airbags is not
entirely risk free. Therefore, in
order to reduce this risk, the air-
bags are designed to only
deploy when additional reduc-
tion of the impact applied to the
occupants in a collision is nec-
essary.

WARNING

Wear the seatbelt correctly and sit

with the correct posture.

If you sit with your head too close

to the steering wheel, when the

SRS front airbag deploys, it may

apply a very large impact to your

body. Sit in the driver’s seat with

the correct posture and keep an

appropriate distance away from

the steering wheel.

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When the vehicle is involved in
a frontal collision which exceeds
a threshold equivalent to collid-
ing with a concrete wall which
does not move or deform

When an impact which exceeds
a threshold is applied to the
vehicle at an angle of 30
degrees or less of the front left

WARNING

Do not position the passenger’s

seat too close to the dashboard or

rest your feet on the dashboard,

as doing so may lead to a serious

injury if the SRS airbags deploy.

Sit in the passenger’s seat with

the correct posture and keep an

appropriate distance away from

the dashboard.

WARNING

Do not attach anything to or lean

anything against areas near the

SRS airbags.

Do not install or attach anything,

such as a sticker to areas such as

the steering wheel pad and near

the SRS knee airbags. Also, do

not attach any accessories, such

as an air freshener, to the passen-

ger’s side instrument panel or

place anything on the floor in front

of the seat. If anything is attached

to or left in these areas, they may

prevent an airbag from deploying

or become a projectile when the

airbags deploy.

The SRS front airbags and
SRS knee airbags will deploy
when

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or right corner of the vehicle (A)

When an impact which exceeds
a threshold is applied to the
underside of the vehicle

When the vehicle collides with a
curb

When the vehicle falls into a
deep hole or ditch

When the vehicle is jumped and
lands hard

When the vehicle is involved in
a frontal collision with parked
vehicle with approximately the
same mass

When the vehicle is involved in
an underride collision with a
truck

The SRS front airbags and
SRS knee airbags may
deploy when

The threshold for the SRS
front airbags and SRS knee
airbags to deploy will
increase considerably when

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When the vehicle collides with a
power pole or tree

When the vehicle collides with
an object which deforms or
moves easily, such as a guard-
rail

When the vehicle is involved in
a rear-end collision

When the vehicle is involved in
a side collision

When the vehicle is involved in
a rollover

When a severe impact is applied
to front of the vehicle while slid-
ing

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When a severe impact is applied
to the front of the vehicle in a
side collision



When a subsequent collision
occurs after the SRS front air-
bags or SRS knee airbags
have operated



When only a small impact is
applied to the front of the
vehicle in a collision



When the SRS airbag warn-
ing light is illuminated

The airbags are not designed to
be used in place of the seat

belts.
The SRS side airbags and SRS
curtain shield airbags are
designed to deploy and protect
the torso and head of occupants
when a severe impact is applied
to the side of the vehicle.
In the event of a side collision,
the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain shield airbag on that side
deploys (inflates), instantly cre-
ating an air cushion to help
reduce the impact on the occu-
pants and restrain them from
contacting the door window,
door, etc. with their head and
torso. When an airbag deploys,
as it will inflate nearly instantly, it
may impact an occupant and
cause an injury, or the loud
noise emitted by ignition or
deployment may cause tempo-
rary partial loss of hearing. Also,
as an airbag and nearby parts
will be extremely hot after the
airbag deploys, touching them
may cause burns. For these rea-
sons, deployment of the airbags
is not entirely risk free. There-
fore, in order to reduce this risk,
the airbags are designed to only
deploy when additional reduc-
tion of the impact applied to the
occupants in a collision is nec-
essary.
If the force of the collision does
not cause the airbags to deploy,
the seatbelts will protect the
occupants.

The SRS front airbags and
SRS knee airbags will not
deploy when

SRS side airbag/SRS cur-
tain shield airbag

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When the vehicle is involved in
a severe side collision

When a severe impact is applied
to the bottom of the vehicle,
such as when driving over a
large object in the road

WARNING

Do not install seat covers which

are not designed for use with this

vehicle, or attach a cushion or any

other accessory to either front

seat or hang anything on either

front seatback. Do not place

objects around the side of either

front seat. Refer to P.158 for the

installation position of the SRS

side airbags.

WARNING

Do not lean against the door or

door window.

Also, do not install a cup holder or

any other accessories near the

SRS side airbags.

If anything is attached to or left in

the deployment area of an SRS

side airbag, the airbag may be

prevented from deploying or the

object may become a projectile

when the airbag deploys, possibly

leading to injury. Also, if an occu-

pant is leaning into this area, the

airbag may strike and injure the

head or arm of the occupant when

deploying.

When using a cup holder, use the

use the existing cup holders in the

vehicle. Do not place anything but

appropriately sized containers

into the cup holders. Refrain from

placing hot drinks or glass con-

tainers in the cup holders as they

may cause burns or other injuries

in the event of a collision or sud-

den braking.

The SRS side airbags and
SRS curtain shield airbags
will deploy when

The SRS side airbags and
SRS curtain shield airbags
may deploy when

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When severe impact is applied
to a wheel or tire, or the suspen-
sion of the vehicle

When the vehicle is involved in
a side collision in an area away
from the cabin (engine compart-
ment, luggage compartment,
etc.)

When the vehicle is involved in
an offset angle side collision



When a subsequent collision
occurs after a SRS side air-
bag or SRS curtain shield air-
bag has operated



When only a small impact is
applied to the side of the vehi-
cle in a collision



When the SRS airbag warn-
ing light is illuminated



When the majority of the initial
force of an impact is applied
only to a door

The explosive power that acti-
vates driver's/front-seat passen-
ger airbags very much depends
on the positions of the
driver's/front passenger seat.
To maintain the accuracy of this
function over the long term, cali-
brate the front seats as soon as
a respective message appears

The threshold for the SRS
side airbags and SRS curtain
shield airbags to deploy will
increase considerably when

The SRS side airbags and
SRS curtain shield airbags
will not deploy when

Strength of the driver's
and front-seat passenger
airbag

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on the Control Display.

A corresponding message
appears on the Control Display.

1

Press the switch and move
the respective seat all the
way forward, until it stops.

2

Press the switch forward
again. The seat still moves
forward slightly.

3

Readjust the seat to the
desired position.

The calibration procedure is
completed when the message
on the Control Display disap-
pears.
If the message continues to be
displayed, repeat the calibration.
If the message does not disap-
pear after a repeat calibration,
have the system checked as
soon as possible.

The system reads if the front
passenger seat is occupied by
measuring the human body's
resistance.
Front, knee, and side airbag on
the front passenger's side are
activated or deactivated.

Before transporting a child on
the front passenger seat, refer
to the safety information and
instructions for children on the
front passenger seat, see Chil-
dren.

When transporting older chil-
dren and adults, the front-seat

Calibrating the front seats

WARNING

There is a risk of jamming when

moving the seats. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to prop-

erty. Make sure that the area of

movement of the seat is clear

prior to any adjustment.

Automatic deactivation of
the front-seat passenger
airbags

Concept

General information

Safety information

WARNING

To ensure the front-seat passen-

ger airbag function, the system

must be able to detect whether a

person is sitting in the front pas-

senger seat. The entire seat cush-

ion area must be used for this

purpose. There is a risk of injuries

or danger to life. Make sure that

the front passenger keeps his or

her feet in the floor area.

Malfunction of the auto-
matic deactivation system

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passenger airbags may be
deactivated in certain sitting
positions. In this case, the indi-
cator light for the front-seat pas-
senger airbags lights up.
In this case, change the sitting
position so that the front-seat
passenger airbags are acti-
vated and the indicator light
goes out.
If it is not possible to establish
the desired condition, do not
transport the person in the front
passenger seat.
To enable correct recognition of
the occupied seat cushion.



Do not attach covers, cush-
ions, ball mats or other items
to the front passenger seat
unless they are specifically
determined to be safe for use
on the front passenger seat.



Do not place any electronic
devices on the front passen-
ger seat if a child restraint
system is to be installed on it.



Do not place objects under
the seat that could press
against the seat from below.



No moisture in or on the seat.

The indicator light for the
front-seat passenger airbag in
the roofliner indicates the oper-

ating state of the front-seat pas-
senger airbag.
The light indicates whether the
airbags are either activated or
deactivated.
After drive-ready state is
switched on, the light briefly
lights up and then indicates
whether the airbags are either
activated or deactivated.

The system generally detects
children seated in a child
restraint system, particularly in
child restraint systems required
by NHTSA at the point in time
when the vehicle was manufac-
tured. After installing a child
restraint system, make sure that
the indicator light for the
front-seat passenger airbags
lights up. This indicates that the

Indicator light for the
front-seat passenger air-
bags



The indicator light lights
up when a child is prop-
erly seated in a child
restraint system or when
the seat is empty. The
airbags on the front pas-
senger side are not acti-
vated.



The indicator light does
not light up when, for
instance a correctly
seated person of suffi-
cient size is detected on
the seat. The airbags on
the front passenger side
are activated.

Detected child restraint
systems

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child restraint system has been
detected and the front-seat pas-
senger airbags are not acti-
vated.

Toyota Supra Safety enables
central operation of the driver
assistance system.

Depending on how the vehicle is
equipped, Toyota Supra Safety
consists of one or more systems
that can help prevent an immi-
nent collision.



Approach control warning
with light braking function,
refer to page 172.



Person warning with City light
braking function, refer to page
177.



Lane departure warning, refer
to page 181.



Blind spot monitor, refer to
page 186.

Toyota Supra Safety

Concept

General information

Safety information

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal

judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk

of an accident. Adjust driving style

to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.

WARNING

Indicators and warnings cannot

serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system might not

output warnings or reactions or

these might be output late, incor-

rectly, or without justification.

There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic condi-

tions. Watch traffic closely and

actively intervene where appropri-

ate.

WARNING

Due to system limits, individual

functions can malfunction during

tow-starting/towing with the Toy-

ota Supra Safety systems acti-

vated. There is a risk of an

accident. Switch all Toyota Supra

Safety systems off prior to

tow-starting/towing.

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Some Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems are automatically active
after every departure. Some
Toyota Supra Safety systems
activate according to the last
setting.

The menu for the Toyota Supra
Safety system is displayed.
If all Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems were switched off, all sys-
tems are now switched on.
"Customize Settings": depend-
ing on the equipment version,
the Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems can be individually config-
ured. The individual settings are
activated and stored for the
driver profile currently used. As
soon as a setting is changed on
the menu, all settings of the
menu are activated.

"ALL ON": all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are switched on.
Basic settings are activated for
the sub-functions, for instance
setting for warning time.
"Customized": the Toyota Supra
Safety systems are switched on
according to the individual set-
tings.
Some Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems cannot be individually
switched off.

All Toyota Supra Safety systems

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Toyota Supra Safety

Switching on/off

Button

Status

Indicator lights up
green: all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are
switched on.

Indicator lights up
orange: some Toyota
Supra Safety systems
are switched off or cur-
rently unavailable.

Indicator does not light
up: all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are
switched off.

Press the button:

Press the button repeat-
edly. The following set-
tings are switched
between:

Press and hold this button:

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are switched off.

The system can help prevent
accidents. If an accident cannot
be prevented, the system will
help reduce the impact speed.
The system sounds a warning
before an imminent collision and
activates brakes independently,
if needed.

Depending on the equipment
version, the system is controlled
by the following sensors:



Camera in the area of the
interior mirror.



Radar sensor in the front
bumper.

The system issues a two-phase
warning of a possible risk of col-
lision with vehicles at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.
Time of warnings may vary with
the current driving situation.
With the vehicle approaching
another vehicle intentionally, the
approach control warning and
braking are delayed in order to
avoid false system reactions.

Approach control warning
with light braking function

Concept

General information

Safety information

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal

judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk

of an accident. Adjust driving style

to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.

WARNING

Indicators and warnings cannot

serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system might not

output warnings or reactions or

these might be output late, incor-

rectly, or without justification.

There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic condi-

tions. Watch traffic closely and

actively intervene where appropri-

ate.

WARNING

Due to system limits, individual

functions can malfunction during

tow-starting/towing with the Toy-

ota Supra Safety systems acti-

vated. There is a risk of an

accident. Switch all Toyota Supra

Safety systems off prior to

tow-starting/towing.

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The camera is installed near the
interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of
the interior mirror clean and
clear.

The radar sensor is located in
the lower area of the front
bumper.
Always keep radar sensor clean
and unobstructed.

The system is automatically
active after every driving off.

The menu for the Toyota Supra
Safety system is displayed.
If all Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems were switched off, all sys-
tems are now switched on.
"Customize Settings": depend-
ing on the equipment version,
the Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems can be individually config-
ured. The individual settings are

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Toyota Supra Safety

Camera

With radar sensor

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

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activated and stored for the
driver profile currently used. As
soon as a setting is changed on
the menu, all settings of the
menu are activated.

The following settings are
switched between:
"ALL ON": all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are switched on.
Basic settings are activated for
the subfunctions.
"Customize": the Toyota Supra
Safety systems are switched on
according to the individual set-
tings.
Some Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems cannot be individually
switched off.

All Toyota Supra Safety systems
are switched off.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Toyota Supra Safety"

4

"Front collision warning"

5

Select desired setting:



"Early"



"Medium"



"Late": only acute warnings
are displayed.

The selected time is stored for
the driver profile currently used.

A warning symbol appears in
the instrument cluster and in the
Head-up Display, where avail-
able, if a collision with a
detected vehicle is imminent.

Press the button repeat-
edly.

Press and hold this button.

Button

Status

Indicator lights up
green: all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are
switched on.

Indicator lights up
orange: some Toyota
Supra Safety systems
are switched off or cur-
rently unavailable.

Indicator does not light
up: all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are
switched off.

Setting the warning time

Warning with braking
function

Display

Button

Status

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This warning is provided, for
instance when there is impend-
ing danger of a collision or the
distance to the vehicle ahead is
too small.
If a prewarning is provided,
respond by braking as war-
ranted.

Acute warning is displayed in
case of the imminent danger of
a collision when the vehicle
approaches another object at a
high differential speed.
If an acute warning is issued,
intervene in the situation your-
self. Depending on the driving
situation, the acute warning may
be accompanied by a brief acti-
vation of the braking system.
With the warning time setting
"Late" the brief activation of the

braking system is omitted.
If necessary, the system pro-
vides additional assistance,
such as with an automatic brak-
ing intervention, in a possible
risk of collision.
Acute warnings can also be trig-
gered without previous fore-
warning.

The warning prompts the driver
to react. During a warning, the
maximum required braking force
is used when the brake is actu-
ated. Prerequisite is sufficiently
quick and hard stepping on the
brake pedal.
The system can additionally
assist possibly with automatic
braking intervention if there is a
risk of a collision.
When the vehicle is traveling at
a low speed, the vehicle may
come to a complete stop.
City brake function: the braking
intervention occurs to up to
approx. 53 mph/85 km/h.
With radar sensor: the braking
intervention occurs to up to
approx. 155 mph/250 km/h.
At speeds above approx. 130
mph/210 km/h, the braking inter-
vention occurs as a brief braking
pressure. No automatic delay
occurs.
The braking intervention occurs

Symbol

Measure

Symbol lights up red:
prewarning.
Brake and increase dis-
tance.

Symbol flashes red and
an acoustic signal
sounds: acute warning.
Brake and make an
evasive maneuver, if
necessary.

Prewarning

Acute warning with braking
function

Braking intervention

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only if vehicle stability has not
been restricted, for instance by
deactivating the VSC Vehicle
Stability Control System.
The driver may cancel the brak-
ing intervention by stepping on
the accelerator pedal or by
actively moving the steering
wheel.
Object detection can be
restricted. Follow the limitations
of the detection range and func-
tional limitations.

The system's detection potential
is limited.

Only objects that are detected
by the system are taken into
account.
Thus, a system reaction might
not come or might come late.
The following situations may not
be detected, for instance:



Slow moving vehicles when
you approach them at high
speed.



Vehicles that suddenly
swerve in front of you, or
sharply decelerating vehicles.



Vehicles with an unusual rear
appearance.



Two-wheeled vehicles ahead
of you.

If the vehicle speed exceeds
approx. 155 mph/250 km/h, the
system is deactivated temporar-
ily. When the vehicle slows
down to below this speed, the
system is reactivated.

The system may not be fully
functional in the following situa-
tions:



In heavy fog, wet conditions,
or snowfall.



In tight curves.



If the driving stability control
systems are limited or deacti-
vated, for instance VSC OFF.

System limits

Safety information

WARNING

The system can react not at all,

too late, incorrectly, or without jus-

tification due to the system limits.

There is a risk of accidents or risk

of damage to property. Follow the

information regarding the system

limits and actively intervene if

needed.

Detection range

Upper speed limit

Functional limitations

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

If the field of view of the cam-
era or the windshield is dirty
or covered in the area of the
interior mirror.



If the camera has overheated
and been temporarily
switched off due to exces-
sively high temperatures.



Depending on the equipment:
if the radar sensors are dirty
or covered.



Up to 10 seconds after the
start of the engine via the
Start/Stop button.



During calibration of the cam-
era immediately after vehicle
delivery.



If there are constant blinding
effects because of oncoming
light, for instance from the sun
low in the sky.

The more sensitive the warning
settings are, for example the
warning time, the more warn-
ings are displayed. Therefore,
there may also be an excess of
premature or unjustified warn-
ings and reactions.

The system can help prevent

accidents involving pedestrians
and cyclists. If an accident can-
not be prevented, the system
will help reduce the impact
speed.
The system sounds a warning in
the city speed range before an
imminent collision and activates
brakes independently, if needed.

The system issues a warning of
a possible risk of collision with
pedestrians and cyclists at
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5
km/h.
The system reacts to pedestri-
ans and cyclists who are within
the detection range of the sys-
tem.
Depending on the equipment
version, the system is controlled
by the following sensors:



Camera in the area of the
interior mirror.



Radar sensor in the front
bumper.

Warning sensitivity

Person warning with City
light braking function

Concept

General information

Detection range

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The detection area in front of the
vehicle is divided into two areas:



Central area, arrow

1

, directly

in front of the vehicle.



Expanded area, arrow

2

, to

the right and left of the central
area.

A collision is imminent if pedes-
trians are located within the cen-
tral area. A warning is issued
about pedestrians who are
located within the extended area
only if they are moving in the
direction of the central area.

The camera is installed near the
interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of
the interior mirror clean and

Safety information

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal

judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk

of an accident. Adjust driving style

to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.

WARNING

Indicators and warnings cannot

serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system might not

output warnings or reactions or

these might be output late, incor-

rectly, or without justification.

There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic condi-

tions. Watch traffic closely and

actively intervene where appropri-

ate.

WARNING

Due to system limits, individual

functions can malfunction during

tow-starting/towing with the Toy-

ota Supra Safety systems acti-

vated. There is a risk of an

accident. Switch all Toyota Supra

Safety systems off prior to

tow-starting/towing.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Toyota Supra Safety

Camera

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clear.

The radar sensor is located in
the lower area of the front
bumper.
Always keep radar sensor clean
and unobstructed.

The system is automatically
active after every driving off.

The menu for the Toyota Supra
Safety system is displayed.
If all Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems were switched off, all sys-
tems are now switched on.
"Customize Settings": depend-
ing on the equipment version,
the Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems can be individually config-

ured. The individual settings are
activated and stored for the
driver profile currently used. As
soon as a setting is changed on
the menu, all settings of the
menu are activated.

The following settings are
switched between:
"ALL ON": all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are switched on.
Basic settings are activated for
the subfunctions.
"Customize": the Toyota Supra
Safety systems are switched on
according to the individual set-
tings.
Some Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems cannot be individually
switched off.

All Toyota Supra Safety systems
are switched off.

With radar sensor

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

Press the button repeat-
edly.

Press and hold this button.

Button

Status

Indicator lights up
green: all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are
switched on.

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If a collision with a pedestrian or
a cyclist is imminent, a warning
symbol appears on the instru-
ment cluster and in the Head-up
Display.

Intervene immediately by brak-
ing or make an evasive maneu-
ver.

The warning prompts the driver
to react. During a warning, the
maximum braking force is used
when the brake is actuated. Pre-
requisite for the brake booster is

sufficiently quick and hard step-
ping on the brake pedal.
If there is a risk of collision, the
system may also assist with
braking.
When the vehicle is traveling at
a low speed, the vehicle may
come to a complete stop.
The braking intervention occurs
only if vehicle stability has not
been restricted, for instance by
deactivating the VSC Vehicle
Stability Control System.
The driver may cancel the brak-
ing intervention by stepping on
the accelerator pedal or by
actively moving the steering
wheel.
Object detection can be
restricted. Follow the limitations
of the detection range and func-
tional limitations.

The system responds to pedes-

Indicator lights up
orange: some Toyota
Supra Safety systems
are switched off or cur-
rently unavailable.

Indicator does not light
up: all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are
switched off.

Warning with braking
function

Display

The red symbol is dis-
played and a signal
sounds.

Alternatively, depending
on the vehicle equipment,
a red warning triangle
lights up in the instrument
cluster.

Braking intervention

Button

Status

System limits

Safety information

WARNING

The system can react not at all,

too late, incorrectly, or without jus-

tification due to the system limits.

There is a risk of accidents or risk

of damage to property. Follow the

information regarding the system

limits and actively intervene if

needed.

Upper speed limit

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trians and cyclists when the
speed of the vehicle is below
approx. 53 mph/85 km/h.

The system's detection potential
is limited.
Thus, a warning might not be
issued or be issued late.
The following situations may not
be detected, for instance:



Partially covered pedestrians.



Pedestrians that are not
detected as such because of
the viewing angle or contour.



Pedestrians outside of the
detection range.



Pedestrians having a body
size less than 32 in/80 cm.

The system may not be fully
functional or may not be avail-
able in the following situations:



In heavy fog, wet conditions,
or snowfall.



In tight curves.



If the driving stability control
systems are deactivated, for
instance VSC OFF.



If the field of view of the cam-
era or the windshield is dirty
or covered in the area of the
interior mirror.



If the camera has overheated

and been temporarily
switched off due to exces-
sively high temperatures.



Depending on the equipment:
if the radar sensors are dirty
or covered.



Up to 10 seconds after the
start of the engine via the
Start/Stop button.



During calibration of the cam-
era immediately after vehicle
delivery.



If there are constant blinding
effects because of oncoming
light, for instance from the sun
low in the sky.



When it is dark outside.

The lane departure warning
alerts when the vehicle is about
to run off the road or exit the
lane.

This camera-based system
warns starting at a minimum
speed.
The minimum speed is coun-
try-specific and is displayed in
the menu for the Toyota Supra
Safety systems.
Warnings are issued by means
of a steering wheel vibration.

Detection range

Functional limitations

Lane departure warning

Concept

General information

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The severity of the steering
wheel vibration can be adjusted.
The system does not provide a
warning if the turn signal is set
before leaving the lane.
If in the speed range up to 130
mph/210 km/h a lane marking is
crossed, the system intervenes
with a brief active steering inter-
vention in addition to vibrating.
The system thus helps keep the
vehicle in the lane.

The camera must detect the

lane markings for the lane
departure warning to be active.

The camera is installed near the
interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of
the interior mirror clean and
clear.

Safety information

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal

judgment in assessing road and

traffic safety. There is a risk of an

accident. Adjust driving style to

traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene

where appropriate. Do not jerk the

steering wheel in response to a

warning.

WARNING

Indicators and warnings cannot

serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system might not

output warnings or reactions or

these might be output late, incor-

rectly, or without justification.

There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic condi-

tions. Watch traffic closely and

actively intervene where appropri-

ate.

Functional requirements

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Toyota Supra Safety

Camera

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The lane departure warning acti-
vates automatically after depar-
ture if the function was switched
on at the end of the last trip.

The menu for the Toyota Supra
Safety system is displayed.
If all Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems were switched off, all sys-
tems are now switched on.
"Customize Settings": depend-
ing on the equipment version,
the Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems can be individually config-
ured. The individual settings are
activated and stored for the
driver profile currently used. As
soon as a setting is changed on
the menu, all settings of the
menu are activated.

The following settings are
switched between:
"ALL ON": all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are switched on.
Basic settings are activated for
the subfunctions.

"Customize": the Toyota Supra
Safety systems are switched on
according to the individual set-
tings.
Some Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems cannot be individually
switched off.

All Toyota Supra Safety systems
are switched off.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Toyota Supra Safety"

4

"Lane Departure Warn."

5

Select desired setting:



"Early": the system promptly
issues a warning whenever a

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

Press the button repeat-
edly.

Press and hold this button.

Button

Status

Indicator lights up
green: all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are
switched on.

Indicator lights up
orange: some Toyota
Supra Safety systems
are switched off or cur-
rently unavailable.

Indicator does not light
up: all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are
switched off.

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hazardous situation is
detected.



"Medium": the system meets
the standardized safety
requirements.



"Reduced": some warnings
are suppressed depending on
the situation, for instance
during passing without a turn
signal or when purposely driv-
ing over lane markings in
curves.



"Off": no warnings are issued.

The selected setting is stored for
the driver profile currently used.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Steering wheel vibration"

4

Select the desired setting.

The setting is applied to all Toy-
ota Supra Safety systems and
stored for the driver profile cur-
rently used.

The steering intervention can be
switched on and off separately
for Blind spot monitor and lane
departure warning.
Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Toyota Supra Safety"

4

"Steering intervention"

The selected setting is stored for
the driver profile currently used.

If you leave the lane and if a
lane marking has been
detected, the steering wheel
vibrates in accordance with the
steering wheel vibration setting.
If the turn signal is switched on
before a lane change, a warning
is not issued.

If in the speed range up to 130
mph/210 km/h a lane marking is
crossed, the system intervenes
with a brief active steering inter-
vention in addition to vibrating.
The steering intervention helps
keep the vehicle in the lane. The
steering intervention can be

Setting the force of the steer-
ing wheel vibration

Switching steering interven-
tion on/off

Display in the instrument
cluster

The system illuminates
green: at lane marking
was detected on at least
one side of the vehicle and
warnings can be issued.

Warning function

If you leave the lane

Steering intervention

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noticed on the steering wheel
and can be manually overridden
at any time. During an active
steering intervention, the display
in the instrument cluster will
blink.

In the event of multiple active
steering interventions by the
system within 3 minutes without
the driver's intervention at the
steering wheel, an acoustic
warning will sound. A short
warning signal will sound at the
second steering intervention.
Beginning with the third steering
intervention, an continuous
warning will sound.
In addition, a vehicle message is
displayed.
The warning signal and vehicle
message are an encouragement
to pay closer attention to the
lane.

The warning is canceled in the
following situations:



Automatically after approx. 3
seconds.



When returning to your own
lane.



When braking hard.



When using the turn signal.



If VSC Vehicle Stability Con-

trol System intervenes.

The system may not be fully
functional in the following situa-
tions:



In heavy fog, wet conditions,
or snowfall.



In the event of missing, worn,
poorly visible, merging,
diverging, or multiple lane
markings such as in construc-
tion areas.



When lane markings are cov-
ered in snow, ice, dirt or
water.



In tight curves or on narrow
lanes.



When lane markings are cov-
ered by objects.



When driving very close to the
vehicle in front of you.



If there are constant blinding
effects because of oncoming

Warning signal

End of warning

System limits

Safety information

WARNING

The system can react not at all,

too late, incorrectly, or without jus-

tification due to the system limits.

There is a risk of accidents or risk

of damage to property. Follow the

information regarding the system

limits and actively intervene if

needed.

Functional limitations

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light, for instance from the sun
low in the sky.



If the field of view of the cam-
era or the windshield is dirty
or covered in the area of the
interior mirror.



If the camera has overheated
and been temporarily
switched off due to exces-
sively high temperatures.



Up to 10 seconds after the
start of the engine via the
Start/Stop button.



During calibration of the cam-
era immediately after vehicle
delivery.

A vehicle message may be dis-
played when the system is not
fully functional.

Blind spot monitor detects vehi-
cles in the blind spot or vehicles
approaching from behind in the
adjacent lane. A warning is
issued in various gradations in
these situations.

Two radar sensors in the rear
bumper monitor the area behind
and next to the vehicle when
traveling faster than a minimum
speed.
The minimum speed is shown in
the menu for the Toyota Supra
Safety systems.
The system indicates whether
there are vehicles in the blind
spot, arrow

1

, or approaching

from behind in the adjacent
lane, arrow

2

.

The light in the exterior mirror
lights up dimmed.
Before you change lanes after
setting the turn signal, the sys-
tem issues a warning in the situ-
ations described above.
The light in the exterior mirror
flashes and the steering wheel
vibrates.

Blind spot monitor

Concept

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The radar sensors are located in
the rear bumper.
Always keep the bumper in the
area of the radar sensors clean
and unobstructed.

The Blind spot monitor is auto-
matically activated after depar-
ture if the function was switched
on at the end of the last trip.

The menu for the Toyota Supra
Safety system is displayed.
If all Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems were switched off, all sys-
tems are now switched on.
"Customize Settings": depend-
ing on the equipment version,
the Toyota Supra Safety sys-

Safety information

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal

judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk

of an accident. Adjust driving style

to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.

WARNING

Indicators and warnings cannot

serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system might not

output warnings or reactions or

these might be output late, incor-

rectly, or without justification.

There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic condi-

tions. Watch traffic closely and

actively intervene where appropri-

ate.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Toyota Supra Safety

Radar sensors

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

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tems can be individually config-
ured. The individual settings are
activated and stored for the
driver profile currently used. As
soon as a setting is changed on
the menu, all settings of the
menu are activated.

The following settings are
switched between:
"ALL ON": all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are switched on.
Basic settings are activated for
the subfunctions.
"Customized": the Toyota Supra
Safety systems are switched on
according to the individual set-
tings.
Some Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems cannot be individually
switched off.

All Toyota Supra Safety systems
are switched off.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Toyota Supra Safety"

4

"Blind spot monitor"

5

Select the desired setting.

"Off": with this setting, no warning is

output.

The setting is stored for the
driver profile currently used.

Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Steering wheel vibration"

4

Select the desired setting.

The setting is applied to all Toy-

Press the button repeat-
edly.

Press and hold this button.

Button

Status

Indicator lights up
green: all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are
switched on.

Indicator lights up
orange: some Toyota
Supra Safety systems
are switched off or cur-
rently unavailable.

Indicator does not light
up: all Toyota Supra
Safety systems are
switched off.

Setting the warning time

Setting the force of the steer-
ing wheel vibration

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ota Supra Safety systems and
stored for the driver profile cur-
rently used.

The dimmed light in the exterior
mirror indicates when there are
vehicles in the blind spot or
approaching from behind.

If the turn signal is switched on
while a vehicle is in the critical
zone, the steering wheel
vibrates briefly and the light in
the exterior mirror flashes
brightly.
The warning stops when the
other vehicle has left the critical
area or after deactivation of the
turn signal.

A flashing of the light during

vehicle unlocking serves as sys-
tem self-test.

If the vehicle speed exceeds
approx. 155 mph/250 km/h, the
system is deactivated temporar-
ily.
If the vehicle speed falls below
approx. 155 mph/250 km/h, the
system once again responds
according to the setting.

The system may not be fully
functional in the following situa-
tions:



When a vehicle is approach-
ing at a speed much faster
than your own.



In heavy fog, wet conditions,
or snowfall.



In tight curves or on narrow
lanes.

Warning function

Light in the exterior mirror

Prewarning

Acute warning

Flashing of the light

System limits

Safety information

WARNING

The system can react not at all,

too late, incorrectly, or without jus-

tification due to the system limits.

There is a risk of accidents or risk

of damage to property. Follow the

information regarding the system

limits and actively intervene if

needed.

Upper speed limit

Functional limitations

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

If the bumper is dirty, iced up,
or covered, for instance by
stickers.



If cargo protrudes.

A vehicle message is displayed
when the system is not fully
functional.

Depending on the selected
warning settings, for instance
warning time, more warnings
can be displayed. However,
there may also be an excess of
premature warnings of critical
situations.

In the event of an accident, the
system can bring the vehicle to
a halt automatically without
intervention by the driver in cer-
tain situations. This can reduce
the risk of a further collision and
the consequences thereof.

After coming to a halt, the brake
is released automatically.

It can be necessary to bring the
vehicle in certain situations to a

halt quicker.
To do this, for a short time the
braking pressure applied when
stepping on the brake pedal
must be higher than the braking
pressure achieved by the auto-
matic braking function. This
interrupts automatic braking.

It can be necessary to interrupt
automatic braking in certain situ-
ations, for instance for an eva-
sive maneuver.
Interrupt automatic braking:



By pressing the brake pedal.



By pressing the accelerator
pedal.

The system can detect decreas-
ing alertness or fatigue of the
driver during long, monotonous
trips, for instance on highways.
In this situation, it is recom-
mended that the driver takes a
break.

Displaying warnings

Autonomous Emergency
Braking

Concept

At standstill

Harder vehicle braking

Interrupting automatic
braking

Driver attention control

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The system is switched on each
time drive-ready state is
switched on.
After travel has begun, the sys-
tem monitors certain aspects of
the driver's behavior, so that
decreasing alertness or fatigue
can be detected.
This procedure takes the follow-
ing criteria into account:



Personal driving style, for
instance steering behavior.



Driving conditions, for
instance length of trip.

Starting at approx. 43 mph/70
km/h, the system is active and
can also display a recommenda-
tion to take a break.

The Driver attention control is

active automatically with each
switching on of drive-ready state
and can thus display a break
recommendation.
The break recommendation can
also be switched on or off and
adjusted via Toyota Supra Com-
mand.
Via Toyota Supra Command:

1

"My Vehicle"

2

"Vehicle settings"

3

"Driver attention control"

4

Select desired setting:



"Standard": the break recom-
mendation is made with a
defined value.



"Sensitive": the break recom-
mendation is issued earlier.



"Off": no break recommenda-
tion is made.

If the driver becomes less alert
or fatigued, a message is dis-
played in the Control Display
with the recommendation to
take a break.
During the display, the following
settings can be selected:



"Do not ask again"



"Places to stop"



"Remind me later"

The break recommendation is
repeated after 20 minutes.

After a break, another recom-

Safety information

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal

judgment in assessing one's

physical state. An increasing lack

of alertness or fatigue may not be

detected or not be detected in

time. There is a risk of an acci-

dent. Make sure that the driver is

rested and alert. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions.

Function

Break recommendation

Settings

Display

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mendation to take a break can-
not be displayed until after
approximately 45 minutes.

The function may be limited in
the following situations, for
instance and will either output
an incorrect warning or no warn-
ing at all:



When the clock is set incor-
rectly.



When the vehicle speed is
mainly below about 43
mph/70 km/h.



With a sporty driving style,
such as during rapid accelera-
tion or when cornering fast.



In active driving situations,
such as when changing lanes
frequently.



When the road surface is
poor.



In the event of strong side
winds.

The system is reset approx. 45
minutes after parking the vehi-
cle, for instance in the case of a
break during longer trips on
highways.

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.

ABS prevents locking of the
wheels during braking.
The vehicle maintains its steer-
ing power even during full brake
applications, thus increasing
active safety.
ABS is operational every time
you start the engine.
Situations which the ABS can-
not operate sufficiently:



When entering a curve at an
excessively high rate of speed

System limits

Driving stability con-

trol systems

Vehicle features and
options

Anti-lock Braking System
ABS

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In this case, even if the ABS oper-
ates, it cannot operate sufficiently
to avoid a possible dangerous situ-
ation. The driver is solely responsi-
ble for understanding their
surroundings and driving at a safe
speed.

When you apply the brakes rap-
idly, the system automatically
produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces
the braking distance to a mini-
mum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the
capabilities provided by the Anti-
lock Brake System ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on
the brake pedal for the duration
of the emergency stop.

In combination with Adaptive
Cruise Control, this system
ensures that the brakes respond
even more rapidly when braking
in critical situations.

This system supports driving off
on uphill grades.

1

Hold the vehicle in place with
the foot brake.

2

Release the foot brake and
drive off without delay.

After the foot brake is released,
the vehicle is held in place for
approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load-
ing, the vehicle may roll back
slightly.

Within the physical limits, the
system helps to keep the vehicle
on a steady course by reducing
engine speed and by braking
the individual wheels.

VSC detects the following unsta-
ble driving conditions, for
instance:



Fishtailing, which can lead to
oversteering.

Brake assistant

Adaptive brake assistant

Drive-off assistant

Concept

Driving off

VSC Vehicle Stability Con-
trol System

Concept

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

Loss of traction of the front
wheels, which can lead to
understeering.

When VSC is deactivated, driv-
ing stability is reduced during
acceleration and when driving in
curves.
To increase vehicle stability,
activate VSC again as soon as
possible.

When VSC is deactivated, VSC
OFF is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.

Safety information

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal

judgment in assessing the traffic

situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot inde-

pendently react to all traffic situa-

tions. There is a risk of an

accident. Adjust driving style to

traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.

WARNING

When driving with a roof load, for

instance with roof-mounted lug-

gage rack, the vehicle's center of

gravity is higher, which increases

the risk of the vehicle tipping in

critical driving situations. There is

a risk of accidents or risk of dam-

age to property. Do not deactivate

VSC Vehicle Stability Control Sys-

tem when driving with roof load.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

VSC OFF

Deactivating/activating
VSC

General information

Deactivating VSC

Hold the button down until
VSC OFF is displayed in
the instrument cluster and
the VSC OFF indicator
light is illuminated.

Activating VSC

Press the button.
VSC OFF and the VSC
OFF indicator light go out.

Display

In the instrument cluster

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

When entering a curve at an
excessively high rate of speed

In this case, even if the VSC oper-
ates, it cannot operate sufficiently
to avoid a possible dangerous situ-
ation. The driver is solely responsi-
ble for understanding their
surroundings and driving at a safe
speed.

Traction mode is a version of the
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
System where forward momen-
tum is optimized.

The system ensures maximum
headway on special road condi-
tions or loose road surfaces, for
instance unplowed snowy
roads, but with somewhat lim-
ited driving stability.

When Traction mode is acti-
vated, the vehicle has maximum
traction. Driving stability is lim-
ited during acceleration and
when driving in curves.
You may find it useful to briefly
activate Traction mode in the
following situations:



When driving in slush or on
uncleared, snow-covered
roads.



When driving off from deep
snow or loose ground.



When driving with snow
chains.

Indicator/warning lights

The indicator light lights
up: VSC is deactivated.

The indicator light flashes:
VSC controls the drive
and braking forces.
The indicator light lights
up: VSC has malfunc-
tioned.

Situations which the VSC
cannot operate sufficiently

Traction mode

Concept

General information

Overview

Button in the vehicle

VSC OFF

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If Traction mode is activated,
TRACTION is displayed in the
instrument cluster.

In certain situations, the VSC is
activated automatically:



If Adaptive Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function ACC
is activated.



On a braking intervention by
the Toyota Supra Safety sys-
tems.



The vehicle has a flat tire.

The active differential step-
lessly locks the rear axle
depending on the driving condi-
tions. This provides optimal
power transfer in all driving con-
ditions by helping prevent wheel
spin at either rear wheel.
The driver is responsible adapt-
ing his or her driving style to the
situation.

Activating/deactivating
Traction mode

Activating Traction mode

Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in
the instrument cluster and
the indicator light for VSC
OFF lights up.

Deactivating Traction mode

Press the button again.
TRACTION and the VSC
OFF indicator light go out.

Display

Display in the instrument
cluster

Indicator/warning lights

The indicator light lights
up: Traction mode is acti-
vated.

Automatic program
change

Active differential

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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.

Using this system, a desired
speed can be adjusted using the
buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the
desired speed. The system
accelerates and brakes auto-
matically as needed.

Depending on the vehicle set-
tings, the characteristics of the
Cruise Control may change.

Driver assistance sys-

tems

Vehicle features and
options

Cruise control

Concept

General information

Safety information

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal

judgment in assessing the traffic

situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot inde-

pendently react to all traffic situa-

tions. There is a risk of an

accident. Adjust driving style to

traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.

WARNING

The use of the system can lead to

an increased risk of accidents in

the following situations, for

instance:

●

On winding roads.

There is a risk of accidents or risk

of damage to property. Only use

the system if driving at constant

speed is possible.

●

In heavy traffic.

●

On slippery roads, in fog, snow,

or wet conditions, or on a loose

road surface.

WARNING

The desired speed can be incor-

rectly adjusted or called up by

mistake. There is a risk of an acci-

dent. Adjust the desired speed to

the traffic conditions. Watch traf-

fic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.