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Toyota C-HR (2023 year). Manual in english - page 16

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Parking brake operation

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When the power switch is not in ON mode, the parking brake cannot be
released using the parking brake switch.

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When the power switch is not in the ON mode, automatic mode (automatic
brake setting and releasing) is not available.

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Automatic release function

The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
The parking brake will be released automatically under the following condi-
tions:

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The driver’s door is closed.

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The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.

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Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.

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The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illumi-
nated.

If the automatic release function does not operate, manually release the park-
ing brake.

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If “EPB Frequently Operated, Wait a Minute.” is displayed on the
multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the
system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain
from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1
minute.

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If “EPB Activation Incomplete.” or “EPB Unavailable” is displayed on the
multi-information display

Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after
operating the switch several times, the system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Parking brake indicator light and parking brake lamp

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Depending on the power switch position/mode, the parking brake indicator
light and parking brake lamp will turn on and stay on as described below:
ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.

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When the power switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking
brake indicator light and parking brake lamp will stay on for about 15 sec-
onds. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Changing the mode

When changing the automatic mode on/off, the message will be shown on the
multi-information display and the buzzer sounds.

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Parking the vehicle

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.
“EPB Applied.” is displayed on the multi-information display.

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Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

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If the brake system warning light comes on

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Usage in winter time

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WARNING

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When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that
may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the parking brake switch. Objects may interfere
with the switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly operate.

NOTICE

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When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake
and make sure that the vehicle does not move.

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When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.

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When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear. Have the vehicle inspected by contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately if this
occurs.

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Brake Hold

Turns the brake hold system on

The  brake  hold  standby  indicator
(green)  comes  on.  While  the  sys-
tem is holding the brake, the brake
hold  operated  indicator  (yellow)
comes on.

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Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:

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The driver’s door is not closed.

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The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is
enabled, the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will
go off. In addition, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is
holding the brake, a warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown
on the multi-information display. The parking brake will then be set automati-
cally.

The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift
lever in D, S (M20A-FXS engine) or N with the system on and the
brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with
the shift lever in D or S (M20A-FXS engine) to allow smooth start
off.

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Brake hold function

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If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the
system has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automat-
ically. In this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the
multi-information display.

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To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress
the brake pedal and press the button again.

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The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a
steep incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the
brakes. A warning buzzer will sound and the multi-information display will
inform the driver of this situation. If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

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When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding
the brakes

Perform any of the following operations to release the parking brake.

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Depress the accelerator pedal. (The parking brake will not be released auto-
matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

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Operate the parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed. Make
sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off. (

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When an inspection at your Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator (green) does not illuminate even when
the brake hold switch is pressed with the brake hold system operating condi-
tions met, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected at
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

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If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” is
displayed on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.

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Warning messages and buzzers

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If the brake hold operated indicator flashes

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WARNING

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When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a steep incline exercise caution. The
brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.

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When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has
been exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

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When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for
a long period of time. Turning the power switch off while the system is hold-
ing the brake may release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to
move. When operating the power switch, depress the brake pedal, shift the
shift lever to P and set the parking brake.

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Headlight switch

Operating the

switch turns on the lights as follows:

The headlights, daytime
running lights (

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and  all  the  lights  listed
below  turn  on  and  off
automatically.
(When the power switch
is in ON mode)
The  front  position,  tail,
license plate and instru-
ment  panel  lights  turn
on.
The  headlights  and  all
lights  listed  above  turn
on.

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

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With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

This system allows the headlights to be turned on for 30 seconds
when the power switch is off.

Pull the lever toward you and
release it with the light switch is in

after turning the power

switch off.

The lights are turned off in the fol-
lowing situations.

• The power switch is turned to

ON mode.

• The light switch is turned on.
• The light switch is pulled toward you and then released.

Turning on the high beam headlights

Extended headlight lighting system

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The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.

Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights

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Guide to dial settings

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at
intersections and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of
the light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the
degree of the tire’s angle as controlled by steering input.

AFS operates at speeds of 10 km/h (6 mph) or higher.

Manual headlight leveling dial (if equipped)

Occupancy and luggage load conditions

Dial position

Occupants

Luggage load

Driver

None

Driver and front passenger

None

All seats occupied

None

1.5

All seats occupied

Full luggage loading

Driver

Full luggage loading

3.5

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)

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Daytime running light system

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system is
started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch in

(Illuminate brighter than the front position lights.) Daytime running lights are
not designed for use at night.

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Headlight control sensor

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Automatic light off system

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When the light switch is in

: The headlights and front fog

lights (if equipped) turn off automatically if the power switch is turned off.

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When the light switch is in

: All lights turn off automatically if the power

switch is turned off.

To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light
switch to

once and then back to

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Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message appears when the power switch is turned off
or turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the
lights are turned on.

The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that  blocks  the  sensor  is  affixed  to  the
windshield.
Doing  so  interferes  with  the  sensor
detecting  the  level  of  ambient  light  and
may  cause  the  automatic  headlight  sys-
tem to malfunction.

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Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles without manual headlight
leveling dial)

The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.

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12-volt battery-saving function

In the following conditions, the remaining lights will go off automatically after
20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle 12-volt battery from being dis-
charged:

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The headlights and/or tail lights are on.

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The power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.

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The light switch is in

This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:

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When the power switch is turned to ON mode.

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When the light switch is operated.

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When a door is opened or closed.

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If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features:

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P. 779)

NOTICE

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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Automatic High Beam

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: If equipped

The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle front camera to
assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of vehicles
ahead, etc., and automatically turns the high beam on or off as
necessary.

WARNING

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Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if
necessary.

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To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

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Push the lever away from you
with the headlight switch in the

position.

Press the Automatic High Beam switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will come on when the headlights are
turned on automatically to indicate that the system is active.

Activating the Automatic High Beam system

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Left-hand drive vehicles

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Right-hand drive vehicles

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Switching to low beam

Pull the lever to the original
position.

The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to
activate the Automatic High
Beam system again.

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Switching to high beam

Press the Automatic High Beam switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will turn off and the high beam indi-
cator will turn on.
Press the switch to activate the Automatic High Beam system again.

Turning the high beam on/off manually

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Left-hand drive vehicles

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Right-hand drive vehicles

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High beam automatic turning on or off conditions

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When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be auto-
matically turned on (after approximately 1 second):
• Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

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If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be automat-
ically turned off:
• Vehicle speed drops below approximately 30 km/h (19 mph).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

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Front camera detection information

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The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-
tions:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road
• When vehicles ahead vehicles have no lights

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The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights
without using the headlights is detected.

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House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to
remain on.

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The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high
beam on or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead
• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface,

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage

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The high beam may be turned on or off when the driver does not expect it.

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Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.

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In  the  situations  shown  below,  the  system  may  not  be  able  to  accurately
detect  surrounding  brightness  levels.  This  may  cause  the  low  beams  to
remain on  or  the  high  beams  to  cause problems for pedestrians,  vehicles
ahead or  other parties. In these cases,  manually  switch  between the high
and low beams.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The front camera is deformed or dirty.
• The front camera temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights

or fog lights.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are

changing color, or are not aimed properly.

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

darkness.

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or

roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel tracks, etc.).

• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding

road.

• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or

a mirror.

• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a

truck.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in

an abnormal manner.

• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-

tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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If “Headlight System Malfunction. Visit Your Dealer.” is displayed on the
multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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