2021 TOYOTA C-HR key

1613-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
● When using the wireless remote control, key or mechanical key ( P. 112)
and operating the power windows, operate the power window after check-
ing to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of
their body parts caught in the side window. Also do not let a child operate
side window by the wireless remote control, key or mechanical key. It is
possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power win-
dow.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the j am protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets jamm ed just
before the side window is fully closed. Be careful not to get a ny part of
your body jammed in the side window.
■ Catch protection function
● Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.
● The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the side window is fully opened. Be careful not to get a ny part of
your body or clothing caught in the side window.

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Driving the vehicle ............. 164
Cargo and luggage ........... 174
Vehicle load limits ............. 177
Trailer towing..................... 178
Dinghy towing ................... 179
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 180
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 183
Continuously variable transmission .................... 190
Turn signal lever................ 195
Parking brake .................... 196
Brake Hold ........................ 201
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 204
Automatic High Beam ....... 209
Fog light switch ................. 214
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 215
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 218 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................... 220
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5... 224
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 231
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 246
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 261
Driving mode select .......... 281
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 283
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) .................... 292
Driving assist systems ...... 300
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 306

1654-1. Before driving
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With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 197), and shift the shift lever to P.
(  P. 190)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart key sys tem: Turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system : Press the engine switch to stop
the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
With the brake pedal depress ed, shift the shift lever to D.
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually .
(  P. 197)
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator peda l
to accelerate the vehicle.
Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released ma n-
ually. ( P. 197)
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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1804-2. Driving procedures
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “S TART” position to start the engine.
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. The key
can be removed only when the
shift lever is in P.
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
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1814-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 190)
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 84)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key. Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.
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When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.

1834-2. Driving procedures
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and message will be displayed on the multi-information display .
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is completely
started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Performing the following opera tions when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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1854-2. Driving procedures
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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the park ing brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “ACCESSORY” and “Turn Power Off.” are displayed on
the multi-information display and then press the engine switch
once.
Check that “ACCESSORY” and “Turn Power Off.” on the multi-infor -
mation display are off.
■ Automatic engine shut off feature
●The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the
engine when the shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended
period.
● The engine will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has
been left running while the shift lever is in P.
● The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake
pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other than P.
● After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch
(P. 123) from the inside or the mechanical key ( P. 462) from the outside,
the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The tim er for the auto-
matic engine shut off feature will be re-enabled if the driver’ s door is
opened.
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P
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Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minut es or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off .
However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave
the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for
long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 116
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 136
■ Notes for the entry function
P. 137
■ If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 84)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
● Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P.
■ Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
“Push ENGINE Switch while Turning The
Steering Wheel in Either Direction.” will be
displayed on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the engine switch while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.