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Toyota C-HR Hybrid (2017 year). Manual - part 25

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Hybrid vehicle driving tips

For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the fol-

lowing points:

◆ Using Eco drive mode

When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accel-

erator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly

than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air

conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be minimized, improving

the fuel economy. (P. 328)

◆ Use of Hybrid System Indicator

The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the Hybrid System

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Indicator within Eco area. (P. 127)

◆ Shift lever operation

Shift the shift lever to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving in

heavy traffic, etc. Shift the shift lever to P when parking. When

using the N, there is no positive effect on fuel consumption. In the

N, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gener-

ated. Also, when using the air conditioning system, etc., the hybrid

battery (traction battery) power is consumed.

◆ Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation

● Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and

deceleration. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make

more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) without

having to use gasoline engine power.

● Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes

hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel con-

sumption. Battery power can be restored by driving with the

accelerator pedal slightly released.

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◆ When braking

Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A

greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-

ing down.

◆ Delays

Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at

traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports

before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving

in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to

move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator

pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.

◆ Highway driving

Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-

ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the

accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of elec-

trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.

◆ Air conditioning

Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help

reduce excessive gasoline consumption.

In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-

lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air

conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.

In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out

until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel.

Fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the

heater.

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◆ Checking tire inflation pressure

Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper

tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.

Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on

dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-

priate for the season.

◆ Luggage

Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-

ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause

poor fuel economy.

◆ Warming up before driving

Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically

when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, fre-

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quently driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly

warm up, which can lead to excess fuel consumption.

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Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before

driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-

ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.

Preparation for winter

● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-

tures.

• Engine oil

• Engine/power control unit coolant

• Washer fluid

● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-

tery.

● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire

chains for the front tires*.

Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match

the size of the tires.

*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on 18 inch tires.

Before driving the vehicle

Perform the following according to the driving conditions:

● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.

Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away

the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.

● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,

remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in

front of the windshield.

● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-

mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the

tires or on the brakes.

● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before

getting in the vehicle.

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When driving the vehicle

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and

the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-

ditions.

When parking the vehicle

● Park the vehicle and shift the shift lever to P and block the wheel

under the vehicle without setting the parking brake. The parking

brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If the vehi-

cle is parked without setting the parking brake, make sure to block

the wheels. Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may

cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an

accident.

● If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm

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that the shift lever cannot be moved out of P*.

*: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any

other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be

shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the

vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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Selecting tire chains

 16-inch and 17-inch tires

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain

size is regulated for each tire size.

Side chain

1

3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter

2

10 mm (0.39 in.) in width

3

30 mm (1.18 in.) in length

Cross chain

4

4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter

5

14 mm (0.55 in.) in width

6

25 mm (0.98 in.) in length

 18-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

Regulations on the use of tire chains

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-

tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing

chains.

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■ Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

● Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear

tires.

● Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after

driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).

● Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

WARNING

■ Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or

serious injury.

●Use tires of the specified size.

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● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-

ified for the snow tires being used.

●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

■ Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,

and may cause death or serious injury.

●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being

used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.

● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting

operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-

trol is maintained.

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5-1. Basic Operations

Audio system types

 Vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system

Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” or “Multimedia

Owner’s Manual”.

 Vehicles without a navigation system or multimedia system

CD player with AM/FM radio

■ Using cellular phones

Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular

phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is

operating.

NOTICE

■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the hybrid

system stopped.

■ To avoid damaging the audio system

Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

: If equipped

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Steering wheel audio switches

Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on

the steering wheel.

Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or

navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with

the audio system or navigation system.

Operating the audio system using the steering wheel switches

1

Volume switch

• Press: Increases/decreases

volume

• Press and hold: Continuously

increases/decreases volume

2

Radio mode:

• Press: Select a radio station

• Press and hold: Seek

up/

5

down

CD, MP3/WMA disc, Bluetooth®, iPod or USB mode:

• Press: Select a track/file/song

• Press and hold: Select a folder or album

(MP3/WMA disc,

Bluetooth® or USB)

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“MODE” switch

• Turns the power on, selects audio source

• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current opera-

tion. To cancel the mute or pause, press and hold the switch

again.

WARNING

■ To reduce the risk of an accident

Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

: If equipped

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5-1. Basic Operations

AUX port/USB port

Connect an iPod, USB memory device or portable audio player

to the AUX port/USB port as indicated below. Press the “MODE”

button to select “iPod”, “USB” or “AUX”.

Connecting using the AUX port/USB port

● iPod

Open the cover and connect an

iPod using an iPod cable.

Turn on the power of the iPod if

it is not turned on.

● USB memory

Open the cover

and connect

the USB memory

device.

Turn on the power of the USB

memory device if it is not turned

on.

● Portable audio player

Open the cover and connect the portable audio player.

Turn on the power of the portable audio player if it is not turned on.

WARNING

■ While driving

Do not connect a device or operate the device controls.

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Optimal use of the audio system

The sound quality, volume balance and ASL settings can be

adjusted.

1

Displays the

“SETUP” menu/

Selecting the mode

Changes the following settings

2

• Sound quality and volume bal-

ance P. 422

The sound quality and balance

setting can be changed to pro-

duce the best sound.

• Automatic Sound Levelizer

P. 423

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Using the audio control function

■ Changing sound quality modes

1

Press the tune/scroll knob.

2

Turn the knob to select “Sound Setting”.

3

Press the knob.

4

Turn the knob as corresponds to the desired mode.

“BASS”, “TREBLE”, “FADER”, “BALANCE”, or “ASL” can be selected.

5

Press the knob.

■ Adjusting sound quality

Turning the tune/scroll knob adjusts the level.

Sound

Mode

Turn to the

Turn to the

Level

quality mode

displayed

left

right

Bass*

“BASS”

-5 to 5

Low

High

Treble*

“TREBLE”

-5 to 5

Front/rear volume

“FADER”

F7 to R7

Shifts to rear

Shifts to front

balance

Left/right

volume

“BALANCE”

L7 to R7

Shifts to left

Shifts to right

balance

*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.

Press the knob or

(“BACK”) to return to the sound setting

menu.

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■ Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)

When ASL is selected, turn the tune/scroll knob to change the

amount of ASL.

“LOW”, “MID”, “HIGH”, or “OFF” can be selected.

ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to

vehicle speed.

Press the knob or

(“BACK”) to return to the sound setting

menu.

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5-3. Using the radio

Radio operation

Press the “MODE” button until “AM” or “FM” is displayed.

1

AM/FM mode button

4

Station selectors

2

Tune/scroll knob

5

Power/volume knob

Adjusting the frequency

Press: Turning the audio sys-

3

Seeking the frequency

tem on or off

Turn: Adjusting the volume

Setting station presets

Search for the desired stations by turning the tune/scroll knob or

1

pressing the “<” or “>” button of “SEEK TRACK”.

2

Press and hold a desired station selector button until you hear a

beep.

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