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Toyota C-HR (2023 year). Manual in english - page 3

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WARNING

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SRS airbag precautions

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Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seat toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.

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Vehicles  without  SRS  driver’s  knee
airbag: Do not attach anything to or lean
anything  against  areas  such  as  the
dashboard or steering wheel pad.
These  items  can  become  projectiles
when the SRS driver and front passen-
ger airbags deploy.
Vehicles with SRS driver’s knee airbag:
Do  not  attach  anything  to  or  lean  any-
thing  against  areas  such  as  the  dash-
board,  steering  wheel  pad  and  lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These  items  can  become  projectiles
when  the  SRS  driver,  front  passenger
and driver’s knee airbag deploy.

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Do not attach anything to areas such as
a  door,  windshield,  side  door  glass,
front  or  rear  pillar,  roof  side  rail  and
assist  grip.  (Except  for  the  speed  limit
label:

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P. 705)

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SRS airbag precautions

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Vehicles with SRS driver’s knee airbag: If a vinyl cover is put on the area
where the SRS driver’s knee airbag will deploy, be sure to remove it.

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Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side
airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the SRS airbags.
Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly,
disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, result-
ing in death or serious injury.

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Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS
airbag components or the front doors.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

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Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS
airbags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.

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If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or side window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to
do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.

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If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.

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Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags

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Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, and side pil-
lars, roof side rails, front door panels, front door trims, or front door speak-
ers

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Modifications to the front door panel (such as making a hole in it)

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Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment

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Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or
winches

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Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system

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Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios (RF-trans-
mitter) and CD players

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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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Slight abrasions, burns, bruising, etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags,
due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.

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A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.

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Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails,
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

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The windshield may crack.

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The hybrid system will be stopped and fuel supply to the engine will be
stopped. (

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P. 123)

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For eCall subscribers, if any of the following situations occur, the system is
designed to send an emergency call to the response center, notifying them
of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an
agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emer-
gency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to communi-
cate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to
dispatch the necessary emergency services. (

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P. 96)

• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear-end collision.

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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)

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The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the
set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 20 -
30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following
situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,

which can move or deform on impact

• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in

which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck

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Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt
pretensioners will activate.

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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)

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The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding
to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehicle
colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle
orientation at an approximate speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).

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Both SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe
frontal collision.

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Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than
a collision

The SRS front airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a
serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are
shown in the illustration.

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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front
airbags)

The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal
collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward
deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

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Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface

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Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

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Landing hard or falling

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Collision from the side

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Collision from the rear

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Vehicle rollover

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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags
(SRS side and curtain shield airbags)

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is
subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the
side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

The SRS side airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side
collision.

The SRS curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side
or low-speed frontal collision.

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Collision from the side to the vehicle
body other than the passenger compart-
ment

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Collision from the side at an angle

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Collision from the front

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Collision from the rear

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Vehicle rollover

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Collision from the rear

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Vehicle rollover

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When to contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer

In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer as soon as possible.

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Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

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The  front  of  the  vehicle  is  damaged  or
deformed,  or  was  involved  in  an  acci-
dent  that  was  not  severe  enough  to
cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.

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A  portion  of  a  door  or  its  surrounding
area is damaged, deformed or has had a
hole  made  in  it,  or  the  vehicle  was
involved  in  an  accident  that  was  not
severe  enough  to  cause  the  SRS  side
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

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Vehicles  without  SRS  driver’s  knee
airbag:
The pad section of the steering wheel or
dashboard  near  the  front  passenger
airbag  is  scratched,  cracked,  or  other-
wise damaged.
Vehicles with SRS driver’s knee airbag:
The  pad  section  of  the  steering  wheel,
dashboard  near  the  front  passenger
airbag or lower portion of the instrument
panel  is  scratched,  cracked,  or  other-
wise damaged.

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The surface of the seats with the SRS
side airbag is scratched, cracked, or oth-
erwise damaged.

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The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-
lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding)
containing the SRS curtain shield
airbags inside, is scratched, cracked, or
otherwise damaged.

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Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may lead
to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.

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Important points while driving

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Keep the back door closed.

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If  you  smell  exhaust  gases  in  the  vehicle  even  when  the  back  door  is
closed,  open  the  side  windows  and  have  the  vehicle  inspected  at  any
authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  authorized  repairer,  or  any  reliable
repairer as soon as possible.

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When parking

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If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the hybrid system.

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Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

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Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or
where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the
hybrid system is operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehi-
cle.

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Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Airbag manual on-off system

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“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indi-
cator

The  “PASSENGER AIR  BAG”  and
“ON”  indicator  light  turns  on  when
the airbag system is on, and about
after  60  seconds  they  go  off  (only
when  the  power  switch  is  in  ON
mode).

Airbag manual on-off switch

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: If equipped

This system deactivates the front passenger airbag.
Only deactivate the airbag when using a child restraint system
on the front passenger seat.

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Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and turn it to the “OFF”
position.

The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the power switch is in
ON mode).

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“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information

If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that there is a malfunction
in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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The “OFF” indicator does not illuminate when the airbag manual on-off
switch is set to “OFF”.

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The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to “ON” or “OFF”.

Deactivating the airbags for the front passenger

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WARNING

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When installing a child restraint system

For safety reasons, always install a child restraint system in a rear seat. In
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as
long as the airbag manual on-off system is set to “OFF”.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of the airbag
deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.

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When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger
seat

Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to “ON”.
If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.

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Riding with children

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It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc.

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Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally. (

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P. 195, 275)

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Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door,
seats, etc.

Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.

WARNING

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
side windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Child restraint systems

Points to remember................................................................. P. 60
When using a child restraint system ....................................... P. 62
Child restraint system compatibility for each seating position
(Except for Reunion and Latin American countries

) .............. P. 66

Child restraint system compatibility for each seating position
(For Reunion).......................................................................... P. 74
Child restraint system compatibility for each seating position
(For Latin American countries

) .............................................. P. 81

Child restraint system installation method .............................. P. 89

• Fixed with a seat belt ..........................................................  P. 90
• Fixed with an ISOFIX lower anchorage...............................  P. 92
• Using a top tether anchorage..............................................  P. 94

: Guadelope, Martinique and F. Guiana

Before installing a child restraint system in the vehicle, there are
precautions that need to be observed, different types of child
restraint systems, as well as installation methods, etc., written in
this manual.

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Use a child restraint system when riding with a small child that
cannot properly use a seat belt. For the child’s safety, install the
child restraint system to a rear seat. Be sure to follow the installa-
tion method that is in the operation manual enclosed with the
restraint system.

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The use of a Toyota genuine child restraint system is recom-
mended, as it is safer to use in this vehicle. Toyota genuine child
restraint systems are made specifically for Toyota vehicles. They
can be purchased at a Toyota dealer.

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Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regula-
tions for child restraint systems.

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Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

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Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of
the child.

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Note that not all child restraint systems can fit in all vehicles.
Before using or purchasing a child restraint system, check the com-
patibility of the child restraint system with seat positions.
(

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P. 66, 74, 81)

Points to remember

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When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must  be  properly  restrained,  using  a  seat  belt  or  child  restraint  system
which is  correctly  installed.  For  installation details,  refer  to  the  operation
manual  enclosed  with  the  child  restraint  system.  General  installation
instruction is provided in this manual.

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Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the weight and size of the child, installed on the rear seat. Accord-
ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.

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Holding a child in your or someone else’s arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the
windshield or between the holder and the interior of the vehicle.

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Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not properly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving, or an accident.

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If the vehicle were to receive a strong impact from an accident, etc., it is
possible that the child restraint system has damage that is not readily visi-
ble. In such cases, do not reuse the restraint system.

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Depending on the child restraint system, installation may be difficult or
impossible. In those cases, check whether the child restraint system is
suitable for installment in the vehicle. (

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P. 66, 74, 81) Be sure to install

and observe the usage rules after carefully reading the child restraint sys-
tem fixing method in this manual, as well as the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.

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Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas-
senger compartment.

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If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment.

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