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Toyota C-HR Hybrid (2017 year). Manual - part 13

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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 brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.

• 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 the

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 is no engine

noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.

●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot

parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid

system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,

however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more

difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the 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. 587

●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. 232)

●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.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■ When driving on slippery road surfaces

● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine

speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

● After driving through a puddle, depress the brake pedal to make sure that

the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the

brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet

and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.

■ When shifting the shift lever

●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while a forward driving position is

selected, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.

Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

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●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the

hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system dis-

engaged.

● Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.

Shifting the shift lever to any position other than P or N may lead to unex-

pected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and

result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■ If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators)

Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as

possible.

Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads

and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.

■ When the vehicle is stopped

●Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.

If the shift lever is in any position other than P or N, the vehicle may accel-

erate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is

illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary.

● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

● Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause

the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible

material is nearby.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■ When the vehicle is parked

●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in

the vehicle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the

interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s

electrical components.

●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a

place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when

luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

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●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place

containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.

Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-

cle.

●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a

metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause

the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the hybrid

system and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not

set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.

●Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the “READY” indicator is illuminated

or immediately after turning the hybrid system off.

Doing so may cause burns.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■ When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the

shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or

fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in

a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle,

leading to death or a serious health hazard.

■ When braking

● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause

one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the

parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

● If the electronically controlled assist function does not operate, do not fol-

low other vehicles closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require

braking.

In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be

depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.

Have your brakes fixed immediately.

●The brake system consists of 2 or more individual hydraulic systems; if

one of the systems fails, the other(s) will still operate. In this case, the

brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking

distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

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NOTICE

■ When driving the vehicle

●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain the hybrid system output.

●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

■ When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so

may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if

the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.

■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for

an extended period of time.

Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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■ If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-

cle.

●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

●The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat tire: P. 612, 632

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NOTICE

■ When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may

cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:

●Engine stalling

●Short in electrical components

● Engine damage caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be

sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer check the following:

●Brake function

●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid

transmission, etc.

● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-

ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precau-

tions, cargo capacity and load.

WARNING

■ Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:

●Receptacles containing gasoline

●Aerosol cans

■ Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,

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may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or pas-

sengers, possibly causing an accident.

● Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.

●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than

the seatbacks.

●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed

directly behind the front seats.

●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)

• On the luggage cover

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.

●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed

for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop-

erly fastened.

■ Load and distribution

●Do not overload your vehicle.

●Do not apply loads unevenly.

Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control

which may cause death or serious injury.

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Trailer towing

 For Guadeloupe and Martinique

Toyota does not recommend

towing a trailer with your vehi-

cle.

Toyota also does not recom-

mend the installation of a tow

hitch or the use of a tow hitch

carrier for a wheelchair,

scooter, bicycle, etc. Your

vehicle is not designed for

trailer towing or for the use of

tow hitch mounted carriers.

 Except for Guadeloupe and Martinique

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehi-

cle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, per-

formance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. Your safety

and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment

and cautious driving habits. For your safety and the safety of

others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer.

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in

accordance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating con-

ditions.

Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction

caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.

Ask your local authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details before towing,

as there are additional legal requirements in some countries.

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◆ Weight limits

Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass),

MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible

drawbar load before towing. (P. 666)

◆ Towing hitch/bracket

Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your

vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable quality

may also be used.

Important points regarding trailer loads

■ Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load

Total trailer weight

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Weight of the trailer itself plus

the trailer load should be within

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the maximum towing capacity.

Exceeding this weight is danger-

ous. (P. 666)

When towing a trailer, use a fric-

tion coupler or friction stabilizer

(sway control device).

Permissible drawbar load

2

Allocate the trailer load so that the drawbar load is greater than 25 kg

(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing capacity. Do not let the drawbar load

exceed the indicated weight. (P. 666)

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■ Information tag (manufacturer’s label)

1

Gross vehicle mass

The combined weight of the driver, passengers, luggage, towing hitch,

total curb mass and drawbar load should not exceed the gross vehicle

mass by more than 100 kg (220.5 lb.). Exceeding this weight is danger-

ous.

Maximum permissible rear axle capacity

2

The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maximum per-

missible rear axle capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding this weight is

dangerous.

The values for towing capacity were derived from testing conducted at

sea level. Take note that engine output and towing capacity will be

reduced at high altitudes.

 Type A

 Type B

WARNING

■ When the gross vehicle mass or maximum permissible axle capacity is

exceeded

Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or

serious injury.

●Add an additional 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended

tire inflation pressure value. (P. 674)

●Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up

areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is the lower.

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Installation positions for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball

1

519 mm (20.4 in.)

2

519 mm (20.4 in.)

4

3

894 mm (35.2 in.)

4

559 mm (22.0 in.)

5

379 mm (14.9 in.)

6

387 mm (15.2 in.)

7

43.6 mm (1.7 in.)

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NOTICE

■ When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum

Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that

area.

When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to

corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-

age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching a

steel bracket.

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WARNING

Follow all the instructions described in this section.

Failure to do so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■ Trailer towing precautions

When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.

(P. 213)

■ To avoid accident or injury

● Vehicles with a compact spare tire:

Do not tow a trailer when the compact spare tire is installed on your vehi-

cle.

● Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit:

Do not tow a trailer when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency

tire puncture repair kit.

●Do not use the following systems when trailer towing.

• Cruise control*

• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range*

• LDA (Lane-Departure Alert with steering control)*

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)*

• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*

*: If equipped

■ Vehicle speed in towing

Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.

■ Before descending hills or long declines

Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while

descending steep or long downhill grades.

■ Operation of the brake pedal

Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.

Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.

NOTICE

■ Do not directly splice trailer lights

Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system

and cause a malfunction.

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