Get DRIVING TIPS Guide for Toyota Supra 2 Door Fifth Generation (2020-2025)

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Safety information

WARNING

Things to remember

when driving

Due to new parts and compo-

nents, safety and driver assis-

tance systems can react with a

delay. There is a risk of an acci-

dent. After installing new parts or

with a new vehicle, drive conser-

vatively and intervene early if nec-

essary. Observe the break-in

procedures of the respective parts

and components.

Vehicle features and

options

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.

Engine, transmission, and

axle drive

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

Do not exceed the maximum

engine and road speed:

 For gasoline engine 4,500

Breaking-in period

General information

rpm and 100 mph/160 km/h.

Avoid full load or kickdown

under all circumstances.

Moving parts need to begin

working together smoothly.

From 1,200 miles/2,000 km

The engine and vehicle speed

can gradually be increased.

The following instructions will

help you to achieve a long vehi-

cle life and good efficiency.

Tires

During break-in, do not use the

Launch Control, refer to page

128.

Tire traction is not optimal due to

manufacturing circumstances

when tires are brand-new; they

achieve their full traction poten-

tial after a break-in time.

Drive conservatively for the first

200 miles/300 km.

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Brake system

Ice on window glass

Brake discs and brake pads only

reach their full effectiveness

after approx. 300 miles/500 km.

Drive moderately during this

break-in period.

NOTICE

The window will be lowered

slightly when pulling on the door

handle. In the event of frost, the

window may freeze up and not be

lowered. There is a risk of dam-

age to property. When pulling on

the door handle, make sure that

the window is lowered. If neces-

sary, remove snow and ice from

the window. Do not open the door

with force.

Following part replace-

ment

Observe the break-in proce-

dures again, if components

mentioned above are replaced.

Hot exhaust gas system

WARNING

General driving notes

Closing the trunk lid

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High temperatures can occur

underneath the body, for instance

caused by the exhaust gas sys-

tem, while driving. Contact with

the exhaust gas system can

cause burns. There is a risk of

injury. Do not touch the hot

exhaust gas system, including the

exhaust pipe.

Safety information

WARNING

An open trunk lid protrudes from

the vehicle and can endanger

occupants and other traffic partici-

pants or damage the vehicle in

the event of an accident, braking

or evasive maneuvers. In addi-

tion, exhaust fumes may enter the

car's interior. There is a risk of

injury or risk of damage to prop-

erty. Do not drive with the trunk lid

open.

WARNING

If combustible materials, such as

leaves or grass, come in contact

with hot parts of the exhaust gas

system, these materials can

ignite. There is a risk of fire and

injuries. Do not remove the heat

shields installed and never apply

undercoating to them. Make sure

that no combustible materials can

come in contact with hot vehicle

parts in driving operation, idle or

during parking.

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Mobile communication

devices in the vehicle

During strong wind

WARNING

Vehicle electronics and mobile

phones can influence one

another. There is radiation due to

the transmission operations of

mobile phones. There is a risk of

injury or risk of damage to prop-

erty. If possible, in the car's inte-

rior use only mobile phones with

direct connections to an exterior

antenna in order to exclude

mutual interference and deflect

the radiation from the car's inte-

rior.

When the vehicle is being blown

by crosswinds, drive at a lower

speed and grip the steering

wheel stronger than normal.

The vehicle is especially sus-

ceptible to crosswinds when

exiting a tunnel or underpass,

when driving on a bridge or

embankment, or when passing

or being passed by a truck or

other large vehicle.

Driving in inclement

weather

When visibility is poor due to

fog

When it is raining

When visibility is poor due to

fog, even if it is daytime, turn the

low beam headlights on to make

your vehicle more visible to

other vehicles, etc. Drive with

caution at a low speed, using

the centerline, guardrails, tail-

lights of a preceding vehicle,

etc., as guide.

 During a rain storm or when

the road surface is wet, the

road surface may be slippery

and visibility may be reduced.

In this case, turn the low

beam headlights on to make

your vehicle more visible to

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other vehicles, etc. Increase

the distance between your

vehicle and preceding vehi-

cles and drive safely at a

lower speed than normal,

avoiding sudden accelera-

tion, braking or steering oper-

ations.

only.

 Drive through water only if it is

not deeper than maximum 9.8

inches/25 cm.

 Drive through water no faster

than walking speed, up to 3

mph/5 km/h.

 Use the rear defroster and air

conditioning system to pre-

vent the windows from fog-

ging up.

Safety information

NOTICE

When driving too quickly through

too deep water, water can enter

into the engine compartment, the

electrical system or the transmis-

sion. There is a risk of damage to

property. When driving through

water, do not exceed the maxi-

mum indicated water level and the

maximum speed for driving

 Hydroplaning is more likely to

occur when driving on ruts or

through large puddles.

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Hydroplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a

wedge of water can form

between the tires and road sur-

face.

through water.

Braking safely

This phenomenon is referred to

as hydroplaning. It is character-

ized by a partial or complete

loss of contact between the tires

and the road surface, ultimately

undermining your ability to steer

and brake the vehicle.

General information

The vehicle is equipped with an

Antilock Braking System ABS as

a standard feature.

Perform an emergency stop in

situations that require such.

Steering is still responsive. You

can still avoid any obstacles with

a minimum of steering effort.

Driving through water

General information

Pulsation of the brake pedal and

sounds from the hydraulic cir-

cuits indicate that the Antilock

Braking System ABS is in its

active mode.

When driving through water, fol-

low the following:

 Deactivate Auto Start/Stop

function.

In certain braking situations, the

 Drive through calm water

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perforated brake discs can emit

functional noises. However,

functional noises have no effect

on the performance and opera-

tional reliability of the brake.

Hills

■ General information

Drive long or steep downhill gra-

dients in the gear that requires

least braking effort. Otherwise,

the brakes may overheat and

reduce brake efficiency.

Objects in the area around

the pedals

You can increase the engine's

braking effect by shifting down,

going all the way to first gear, if

needed.

WARNING

Objects in the driver's floor area

can limit the pedal distance or

block a depressed pedal. There is

a risk of an accident. Stow objects

in the vehicle such that they are

secured and cannot enter into the

driver's floor area. Use floor mats

that are suitable for the vehicle

and can be safely attached to the

floor. Do not use loose floor mats

and do not layer several floor

mats. Make sure that there is suf-

ficient clearance for the pedals.

Ensure that the floor mats are

securely fastened again after they

were removed, for instance for

cleaning.

■ Safety information

WARNING

Light but consistent brake pres-

sure can lead to high tempera-

tures, brakes wearing out and

possibly even brake failure. There

is a risk of an accident. Avoid

placing excessive stress on the

brake system.

WARNING

In idle state or with the engine

switched off, safety functions, for

instance engine braking effect,

braking assistance and steering

assistance, may not be available.

There is a risk of accident. Do not

attempt to drive in idle state or

with the engine switched off.

Driving in wet conditions

When roads are wet, salted, or

in heavy rain, gently press the

brake pedal every few miles.

Ensure that this action does not

endanger other traffic.

Brake disc corrosion

The heat generated during brak-

ing dries brake discs and brake

pads and protects them against

corrosion.

Corrosion on the brake discs

and contamination on the brake

pads are increased by the fol-

lowing circumstances:

In this way braking efficiency will

be available when you need it.

 Low mileage.

 Extended periods when the

vehicle is not used at all.

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 Infrequent use of the brakes.

Saving fuel

 Aggressive, acidic, or alka-

line cleaning agents.

Vehicle features and

options

Corrosion buildup on the brake

discs will cause a pulsating

effect on the brakes in their

response - generally this cannot

be corrected.

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.

Condensation water under

the parked vehicle

When using the automatic air

conditioning, condensation

water develops and collects

underneath the vehicle.

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Driving on racetracks

Higher mechanical and thermal

loads during racetrack operation

lead to increased wear. This

wear is not covered by the war-

ranty. The vehicle is not

Reducing fuel consump-

tion

General information

designed for use in motor sports

competition.

The vehicle contains advanced

technologies for the reduction of

consumption and emission val-

ues.

Have vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer before and after

driving on a racetrack.

Fuel consumption depends on a

number of different factors.

Carrying out certain measures,

such as a moderate driving style

and regular maintenance, can

influence fuel consumption and

the environmental impact.

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Remove unnecessary

cargo

Drive away without delay

Do not wait for the engine to

warm-up while the vehicle

remains stationary. Start driving

right away, but at moderate

engine speeds.

Additional weight increases fuel

consumption.

Remove attached parts fol-

lowing use

This is the quickest way of

warming the cold engine up to

operating temperature.

Attached parts on the vehicle

impair the aerodynamics and

increase the fuel consumption.

Look well ahead when

driving

Closing the windows

Driving smoothly and proactively

reduces fuel consumption.

Open windows increase air

resistance and therefore lead to

greater fuel consumption.

Avoid unnecessary acceleration

and braking.

By maintaining a suitable dis-

tance to the vehicle driving

ahead of you.

Tires

General information

Tires can affect consumption in

various ways, for instance tire

size may influence consump-

tion.

Avoid high engine speeds

Driving at low engine speeds

lowers fuel consumption and

reduces wear.

If necessary, observe the vehi-

cle's gear shift indicator, refer to

page 140.

Check the tire inflation pres-

sure regularly

Check and, if needed, correct

the tire inflation pressure at least

twice a month and before start-

ing on a long trip.

Use coasting conditions

When approaching a red light,

take your foot off the accelerator

and let the vehicle coast to a

halt.

Low tire inflation pressure

increases rolling resistance and

thus raises fuel consumption

and tire wear.

For going downhill take your foot

off the accelerator and let the

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vehicle roll.

require a lot of energy and

increase fuel consumption,

especially in city and

The flow of fuel is interrupted

while coasting.

stop-and-go traffic.

Switch off these functions if they

are not needed.

Switch off the engine

during longer stops

Have maintenance carried

out

Switching off the engine

Switch off the engine during lon-

ger stops, for instance at traffic

lights, railroad crossings or in

traffic congestion.

Have the vehicle maintained

regularly to achieve optimal

vehicle efficiency and service

life. Toyota recommends that

maintenance work be performed

by Toyota.

Auto Start/Stop function

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The Auto Start/Stop function of

the vehicle automatically

switches off the engine during a

stop.

For information on the Mainte-

nance System, refer to page

301.

If the engine is switched off and

then restarted rather than leav-

ing the engine running con-

stantly, fuel consumption and

emissions are reduced. Sav-

ings can begin within a few sec-

onds of switching off the engine.

In addition, fuel consumption is

also determined by other fac-

tors, such as driving style, road

conditions, maintenance or envi-

ronmental factors.

Switch off any functions

that are not currently

needed

Functions such as seat heating

and the rear window defroster

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