2021 TOYOTA C-HR sport mode

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Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light turns on when the system is operating.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: Depending on the operating condition, the color and illuminati ng/flashing
state of the light change.
Indicators and symbols displayed on the multi-information dis-
play
IndicatorsPages
*1, 2, 3Brake hold operated indicator P. 201,
436
*1Brake hold standby indicator P. 201
*4LTA indicatorP. 246,
436
Cruise control indicator P. 266
Cruise control “SET” indicator P. 266
Radar cruise control indicator P. 266
“SPORT” indicator P. 281
“ECO MODE” indicator P. 281
Eco Driving Indicator Light P. 95
Low outside temperature indicator P. 96

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■Eco Driving Indicator Light
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in the following c onditions:
● The shift lever is in anything other than D.
● The vehicle is being driven in “SPORT” mode ( P. 281)
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
During Eco-Friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on. When the acceleration exceeds
Zone of Eco driving, and when the vehicle
is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light availability can
be customized. The default setting is on.
(
P. 502)
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r esult in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota de aler.

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■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 301)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the r ain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properl y.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
● When the brake pedal is depressed suddenly and vehicle speed is reduced
sharply
■ Restraining the engine out put (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
● A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating.
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
● When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine o utput may
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to
R (D includes M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning mes-
sage appears on the multi-information display. If a warning mes sage is
shown on the multi-information display, read the message and fo llow the
instruction.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the veh icle is in
reverse.
●
While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate T RAC (
P. 3 0 1 )
to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become ab le to escape
from the mud or fresh snow.

1914-2. Driving procedures
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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for
normal driving.
*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable eng ine braking
forces by operating the shift lever.
P. 281
To enter 7-speed spor t sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the sh ift lever
to M position. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift
lever, allowing you to drive in the gear step of your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the shift lever is operated.
The selected gear step, from M1 to
M7, will be displayed in the meter.
However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be auto-
matically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*2
( P. 191)
Selecting a driving mode
Changing gear steps in the M position
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1924-2. Driving procedures
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■Gear step functions
●You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force tha n a higher
gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.
■ If the 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode indicator does not come
on even after shifting the shift lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the continuously variable tr ansmission
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same m anner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position
● The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the ve hicle is
stopped.
● After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.
● When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.
■ When driving with dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of e nabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise contro l will not be
canceled.
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
( P. 281)
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting ope ration may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting ma y not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)
P. 166
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart key system), and the brake pedal is bein g depressed.

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Driving
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal while
pressing the button on the shift knob, there may be a problem with the shift
lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer i mmediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensu re that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system).
Depress the brake pedal.
■ G AI-SHIFT
G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear for sporty dri ving according
to driver’s input and driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates a utomatically
when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode.
(Selecting normal mode or shifting the shift lever to the M pos ition cancels
this function.) Remove the cover.
Remove the cover using flathead
screwdriver. To prevent damage to the
cover, tip the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button
while pressing the button on the shift
knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.
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2824-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving modes
●
“NORMAL” mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel economy, quietness, and
dynamic performance. Suitable for city driving.
● “SPORT” mode
Controls the transmission and eng ine to provide quick, powerful
acceleration. This mode also chan ges the steering feel, making it
suitable for when agile driving response is desired, such as wh en
driving on roads with many curves.
When sport mode is selected, the “SPORT” indicator will illumin ate
on the multi-information display.
● “ECO” mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly manner and
improve fuel economy through moderate throttle characteristics
and by controlling the operation of the air conditioning system
(heating/cooling).
When Eco mode is selected, the “ECO MODE” indicator will illumi -
nate on the multi-information display.
While the air conditioning is being used, the system automatically
switches to air conditioning eco mode ( P. 317), allowing for driving
that leads to even better fuel economy.
■ Canceling driving modes
●Select another drive mode. Also, “SPORT” mode will be canceled automati-
cally when the engine switch is turned off.
● “NORMAL” mode and “ECO” mode will not be canceled automatically until
another drive mode is selected, even if the engine switch is tu rned off.

543Alphabetical index
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Snow tires ................................ 306
Spare tire .................................. 449Inflation pressure .................. 482
Storage location .................... 450
Spark plug ................................ 480
Specifications .......................... 476
Speedometer .............................. 96
Sport mode............................... 281
Steering lock
Column lock release ..... 181, 186
Steering wheel ......................... 151
Adjustment ............................ 151
Audio switches
*
Meter control switches .......... 100
Telephone switches
*
“TRIP” switch .......................... 97
Stop lights ................................ 417
Storage feature ........................ 326
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 473
Sun visors ................................ 336 Switches
Audio remote control
switches
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Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 209
Brake hold switch ................. 201
Cruise control switch ............ 266
Door lock switches................ 123
Emergency flashers switch ... 422
Engine switch ............... 180, 183
Fog light switch ..................... 214
Fuel filler door opener switch ................................. 222
Heated steering wheel .......... 321
Ignition switch ............... 180, 183
Light switches ....................... 204
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 254
Meter control switches .......... 100
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 154
Parking brake switch ............ 196
Power door lock switch ......... 123
Power window switches........ 157
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 315
Seat heater switches ............ 321
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
“TRIP” switch .......................... 97
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch ................................. 266
VSC off switch ...................... 301
Window lock switch .............. 157
Windshield wiper and washer switch..................... 215
*: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.