Page 195 of 548
1954-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10684U
Turn signal lever
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
■ If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.
■ Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be
changed. (Customizable feature P. 506)
Operating instructions
Page 198 of 548

1984-2. Driving procedures
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10684U
■Parking brake operation
●When the engine switch is not in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart
key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key syst em), the
parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch .
● When the engine switch is not in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart
key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key syst em),
automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) is not a vailable.
■ Automatic release function
The parking brake is automatical ly released when slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
The parking brake will be released automatically under the foll owing condi-
tions:
● The driver’s door is closed.
● The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
● Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.
● The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illumi-
nated.
If the automatic release function does not operate, manually re lease the park-
ing brake.
■ If “EPB Frequently Operated, Wait a Minute.” is displayed on th e
multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the
system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain
from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1
minute.
■ If “EPB Activation Incomplete.” or “EPB Unavailable.” is displa yed on
the multi-information display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after
operating the switch several times, the system may be malfuncti oning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Page 199 of 548

1994-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10684U■
Parking brake indicator light and parking brake lamp
●Depending on the engine switch position/mode, the parking brake indicator
light and parking brake lamp will turn on and stay on as descri bed below:
Vehicles without a smart key system
In the “ON” position: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in the “ON” position: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
Vehicles with a smart key system
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
● When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking
brake indicator light and parking brake lamp stay on for about 15 seconds.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Changing the mode
When changing the automatic mode on/off, the message will be sh own on the
multi-information display and the buzzer sounds.
■ Parking the vehicle
P. 165
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking b rake engaged.
“EPB Applied.” is displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
■ If the brake system warning light comes on
P. 436
■ Usage in winter time
P. 307
Page 203 of 548
2034-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10684U
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a steep incline exercise ca ution. The
brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situatio n.
■ When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has
been exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for
a long period of time. Turning the engine switch off while the system is hold-
ing the brake may release the brake, which would cause the vehi cle to
move. When operating the engine switch, depress the brake pedal , shift the
shift lever to P and set the parking brake.
Page 204 of 548
2044-3. Operating the lights and wipers
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10684U
Headlight switch
Operating the switch turns on the lights as follows:
For U.S.A.
The headlights, side
marker, parking lights,
daytime running lights
( P. 206) and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the engine
switch is in the “ON”
position [vehicles with-
out a smart key system]
or IGNITION ON mode
[vehicles with a smart
key system])
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument
panel lights and dayti me running lights (P. 206) turn on.
The headlights and all the li ghts listed above (except day-
time running lights) turn on.
The daytime running lights turn off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
Page 205 of 548

2054-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10684U
For Canada
The headlights, side
marker, parking lights,
daytime running lights
( P. 206) and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the engine
switch is in the “ON”
position [vehicles with-
out a smart key system]
or IGNITION ON mode
[vehicles with a smart
key system])
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument
panel lights and dayti me running lights (P. 206) turn on.
The headlights and all the li ghts listed above (except day-
time running lights) turn on.
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibili ty at
intersections and on curves by automatically adjusting the dire ction of
the light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the
degree of the tire’s angle as controlled by steering input.
AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
Turning on the high beam headlights
AFS (Adaptive Front-light ing System) (if equipped)
Page 206 of 548

2064-3. Operating the lights and wipers
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10684U
■Daytime running light system
●The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking
lights and illuminate brighter than the parking lights. (On som e models:
Using the same lights as the headlights and illuminate darker t han the head-
lights.)
● To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during dayti me driving,
the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following
conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designe d for use at
night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the or “AUTO”
* position
*: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking
brake is set again.
● For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by ope rating the
switch.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running ligh t system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.
■ Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
Page 207 of 548

2074-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10684U■
Automatic light off system
Vehicles without a smart key system
● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” p osition and a
door is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediately if on the
key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to “ON” pos ition, or turn the
light switch to once and then back to or .
If any of the doors is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.
Vehicles with a smart key system
● When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights tur n off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on
the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch to once and then back to or .
If any of the doors is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.
■ Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” posi tion and the
driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a smart key system
A buzzer sounds and a message appears when the engine switch is turned
off or turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
■
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with Adaptive Fro nt-lighting
System)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensur e that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.