2018 TOYOTA C-HR Owners Manual

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NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your
Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to
purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your
Toyota dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels.

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Air conditioning filter
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws,
and then slowly and fully open
the glove box while supporting
it.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box and
pull toward the seat to detach
the bottom of the glove box.
Do not use excessive force if the
glove box does not detach when
lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward
the seat while slightly adjusting the
height of the glove box.
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the air conditioning filter
and replace it with a new one.
The “ \bUP” marks shown on the fil-
ter should be pointing up.
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■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Schedule maintenance guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the ai r conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.
■ When removing the glove box
Always follow the specified procedure to remove the glove box ( →P. 370). If
the glove box is removed without following the specified procedure, the
hinge of the glove box may become damaged.

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Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery
● Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery
Vehicles without a smart key system: CR1620
Vehicles with a smart key system: CR2032
Vehicles without a smart key system
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Remove the battery cover.
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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Remove the depleted battery
using a small flathead screw-
driver.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Release the lock and take out
the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
Use an appropriate sized flathead
screwdriver. Forceful prying may
deform the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
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Remove the depleted battery.
When removing the cover, if the
battery cannot be seen due to the
electronic key module attaching to
the upper cover, remove the elec-
tronic key module from the cover
so that the battery is visible as
shown in the illustration.
Use an appropriate sized flathead
screwdriver when removing the
battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■Use a CR1620 (vehicles without a sm art key system) or CR2032 (vehicles
with a smart key system) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
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WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
● Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.