2020 TOYOTA C-HR towing

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If your vehicle is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle m ay be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergen cy
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes . The
vehicle’s wheels, drivetrain, axles, steering and brakes must b e in
good condition.
Only the front towin g eyelets may be used.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

4157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 437)
Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Emergency towing procedure
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Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being to wed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON ” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 1 9 1
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes a nd steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. ( P. 437)
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc., which
place excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing
eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people, and cause serious damage.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and ca nnot be oper-
ated.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and ca nnot be oper-
ated.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle fro m the rear
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is n ot strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re ar.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

4617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, ma ke sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

523Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system .................................... 204
Deck board ............................... 316
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ................................ 301
Rear window ......................... 301
Windshield ............................ 301
Dimensions .............................. 464
Dinghy towing .......................... 177
Display Multi-information display ......... 97
Warning message ................ 431
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 341
Door lock
Back door.............................. 125
Side doors............................. 118
Smart key system ......... 118, 125
Wireless remote control ........ 118
Key........................................ 119 Doors
Back door ............................. 125
Door lock ....................... 118,125
Door windows ....................... 155
Open door warning
buzzer ........................ 123, 126
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 152
Rear door child-protector ...... 122
Side doors ............................ 118
Drive information....................... 98
Driving ...................................... 162 Break-in tips.......................... 165
Correct posture ....................... 24
Procedures ........................... 162
Winter drive tips .................... 292
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Tachometer ................................ 94
Tail lights .................................. 202Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs............. 403
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 81
Tire inflation pressure ............. 372 Maintenance data ................. 470
Warning light ......................... 424
Tire information ....................... 475 Glossary................................ 482
Size ....................................... 478
Tire identification number ..... 477
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 480
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 363 Initializing .............................. 363
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 363
Registering ID codes ............ 365
Warning light ......................... 424
Tires .......................................... 362 Chains................................... 293
Checking ............................... 362
If you have a flat tire ............. 436
Inflation pressure .................. 470
Replacing .............................. 436
Rotating tires......................... 362
Size ....................................... 470
Snow tires ............................. 292
Spare tire .............................. 436
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 363
Warning light ......................... 424 Tools ......................................... 437
Top tether strap ......................... 57
Total load capacity .................. 175
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 177
Emergency towing ................ 412
Towing eyelet ....................... 415
Trailer towing ........................ 176
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 222 Automatic High Beam ........... 207
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 242
PCS (Pre-Collision system)......... ...................... 228
Traction Control (TRAC).................................... 286
Transmission ........................... 188
Continuously variable transmission ....................... 188
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 191
M mode................................. 189
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 286
Trip meters ................................. 94
Turn signal lights .................... 193
Replacing light bulbs........... 395, 396, 400, 403
Turn signal lever ................... 193
Wattage ................................ 471
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