2023 TOYOTA C-HR Owners Manual

2793-5. 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
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental op eration,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power win dows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts c aught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recomme nded to use
the window lock switch. ( P. 275)
● When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key (P. 186) and
operating the power windows, operate the power window after che cking 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 o perate side
window by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power window .
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental opera tion, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
● Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a side window is being operated.

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed 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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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 282
Cargo and luggage ............ 293
Trailer towing ..................... 294
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ....... 303
EV drive mode ................... 310
Hybrid transmission
(2ZR-FXE engine) ........... 313
Hybrid transmission
(M20A-FXS engine) ......... 317
Turn signal lever ................ 322
Parking brake .................... 323
Brake Hold ......................... 328
4-3. Operating the
lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 331
Automatic High Beam ........ 336
Fog light switch .................. 341
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 343
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 346
4-4. Refueling
Opening the
fuel tank cap .................... 348
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 353
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ..... 367
LTA
(Lane Tracing Assist)....... 385
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 400
Dynamic radar cruise
control with
full-speed range ............... 408
Cruise control..................... 425
Driving mode select ........... 430
Speed limiter ...................... 432
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ......... 435
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 454
RCTA (Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert) ..................... 467
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) .............................. 475
Parking Support Brake
function (static objects) .... 483
Parking Support Brake
function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ... 487
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System).... 490
GPF (Gasoline Particulate
Filter) system .................. 529
Driving assist systems ....... 530
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
driving tips ....................... 538
Winter driving tips .............. 541

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Driving the vehicle
P. 3 0 3
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 313,
317)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 324)
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released
automatically when shifting the shift lever to any position oth er than P.
( P. 323)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( P. 313, 317)
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
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With the shift lever in D. depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 324), and shift the shift lever to P
( P. 313, 317).
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually .
(P. 324)
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. 324)
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 531)
■ For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that Hybrid Electric Vehicles are similar to conve ntional vehi-
cles, and it is necessary to refrain from activities such as su dden accelera-
tion. ( P. 538)
■ 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 rain,
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.
■ Restraining hybrid system output (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system 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 hybrid system out-
put may be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D/B, D/B to R, N to R, P to D/B,
or P to R with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning messa ge
appears on the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display, read the message and follow t he instruc-
tion.
• 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 RC (P. 532)
to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become ab le to escape
from the mud or fresh snow.

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■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following prec autions is recom-
mended:
● For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1600 km (1000 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 767)
■ Eco-friendly driving
 P. 166
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creepi ng.

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the b rake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an ac cident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving t he
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there i s no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
Even though the vehicle is equipped with the acoustic vehicle a lerting sys-
tem, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still n ot notice the
vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. Thes e hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearb y.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or bra king control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will m ake it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop t he vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P. 669
● Use engine braking (shift lever to B) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 314, 318)
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.