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Toyota C-HR (2023 year). Manual in english - page 22

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WARNING

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To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake

Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.

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Situations unsuitable for cruise control

Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.

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In heavy traffic

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On roads with sharp bends

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On winding roads

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On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow

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On steep downhills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

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When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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Driving mode select

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Changing the driving mode

To select the drive mode, perform operations on the multi-information
display.

Press “



” or “



” of the meter control switches and select

Press “



” or “



” of the meter control switches, and select “Drive

Mode”.
Press “



” or “



” of the meter control switches, and select drive

mode.

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Driving modes

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“NORMAL” mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel economy, quietness, and
dynamic performance. Suitable for city driving.

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“SPORT” mode
Controls the hybrid system to provide quick, smooth and quick
acceleration. This mode also changes the steering feel, making it
suitable for when agile driving response is desired, such as when
driving on roads with many curves.

When sport mode is selected, the “SPORT” indicator will illuminate
on the multi-information display.

In response to driving conditions, one of 3 drive modes can be
selected.

Select the drive mode

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“ECO” mode
Helps  the  driver  accelerate  in  an  eco-friendly  manner  and
improve  fuel  economy  through  moderate  throttle  characteristics
and  by  controlling  the  operation  of  the  air  conditioning  system
(heating/cooling).

When Eco mode is selected, the “ECO MODE” indicator will illumi-
nate on the multi-information display.
While the air conditioning is being used, the system automatically
switches to air conditioning eco mode (



P. 552), allowing for driving

that leads to even better fuel economy.

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When canceling “ECO” mode/ “SPORT” mode

●

Select the drive mode again. Also, “SPORT” mode will be canceled auto-
matically when the power switch is turned off.

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However, “NORMAL” mode and “ECO” mode will not be canceled automati-
cally until another drive mode is selected, even if the power switch is turned
off.

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Switching the drive mode when in EV drive mode

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P. 312

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Speed limiter



A desired maximum speed can be set using the cruise control switch.
The speed limiter prevents vehicle speed from exceeding the set
speed.

Indicator
Speed limiter switch
Set speed

Press the switch to activate the
speed limiter.

Press the switch once more to
deactivate the speed limiter.

Accelerate or  decelerate  to the
desired  speed  and  push  the
lever  down  to  set  the  desired
maximum speed.

If the lever is pushed down while
the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h
(20 mph), the set speed will be
30 km/h (20 mph).



: If equipped

Summary of functions

Setting the vehicle speed

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Increase speed
Decrease speed

Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set speed
can be made by lightly pushing the
lever up or down and releasing it.

Cancel

Pull the lever towards you to can-
cel the speed limiter.

Resume

To resume use of the speed limiter,
push the lever up.

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Exceeding the set speed

In the following situations, the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed and dis-
play characters will be highlighted:

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Automatic speed limiter cancellation

The set speed is automatically canceled in any of the situations:

●

Cruise control is activated.

●

When the VSC system and/or TRC system is turned off by pressing the
VSC off switch.

Adjusting the speed setting

Canceling and resuming the speed limiter

●

When fully depressing the accelerator
pedal

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When driving down a hill (a buzzer also
sounds)

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If the “Check Speed Limiter System.” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display

Stop in a safe place, turn the power switch off and back on again, and then
set the speed limiter. If the speed limiter cannot be set, the system may be
malfunctioning. Even though the vehicle can be driven normally, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

WARNING

■

To avoid operating the speed limiter by mistake

Keep the speed limiter switch off when not in use.

■

Situations unsuitable for speed limiter

Do not use the speed limiter in either of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause a
serious or fatal accident.

●

On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow

●

On steep hills

●

When towing a trailer or emergency towing

NOTICE

When a warning is issued using the meter display and buzzer after exceed-
ing the set speed limit on a steep decline, depress the brake pedal to decel-
erate.

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)



The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar sensors
installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and right side
to assist the driver in confirming safety when changing lanes.

Outside rear view mirror indicators

When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors
or approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot, the outside rear view
mirror indicator on the detected side will illuminate. If the turn signal lever
is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator
flashes.

BSM OFF indicator

Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor is disabled.



: If equipped

Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor

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Press “



” or “



” of the meter control switches, select

Press “



” or “



” of the meter control switches, select

Press “



” or “



” of the meter control switches, select

When the BSM function is disabled, the BSM OFF indicator (



P. 435) illu-

minates. (Each time the power switch is turned off and then changed to
ON mode, the BSM function will be enabled automatically.)

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The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-
ficult to see.

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When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable.” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display

Water, snow mud, etc., may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of
bumper (

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P. 448).

Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area
bumper should return it to normal.
Also, the sensor may not function normally when used in extremely hot or
cold weather.

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When “Blind Spot Monitor System Malfunction. Visit Your Dealer.” is
shown on the multi-information display

There may be a sensor malfunction or misaligned. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 786)

Turning the BSM function on/off

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WARNING

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To ensure the system can operate properly

One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of
the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the
Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly.

If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a
strong impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off position, the system may malfunction
and vehicles may not be detected correctly.
In the following situations, have your vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of

them has become disconnected.

●

Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.

●

Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.

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Keep  the  sensor  and  its  surrounding
area on the bumper clean at all times. If
a sensor or its surrounding area on the
rear  bumper  is  dirty  or  covered  with
snow,  the  Blind  Spot  Monitor  may  not
operate and a warning message
(



P. 436) will be displayed.

In  this  situation,  clear  off  the  dirt  or
snow  and  drive  the  vehicle  with  the
operation  conditions  of  the  BSM  func-
tion  (



P. 451) satisfied for approxi-

mately 10 minutes.

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The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehicles
traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence of
such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view mirrors.

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the out-
side rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are
not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

BSM function

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The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

The range of each detection area is:

Approximately 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) from either side of
the vehicle

: The area between the side of the vehicle and 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) from the side

of the vehicle cannot be detected.

Approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) from the rear bumper
Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) to 60 m (197 ft.) from the rear bumper

: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected

vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the out-
side rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.

BSM function detection areas

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The BSM function is operational when

The BSM function is operational when all of the following conditions are met:

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The BSM system is set to on (

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P. 436)

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The shift lever is in a position other than R.

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Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph)

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The BSM function will detect a vehicle when

The BSM function will detect a vehicle present in the detection area in the fol-
lowing situations:

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A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

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You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane slowly.

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Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

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Conditions under which the system will not detect a vehicle

The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:

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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

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Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction

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Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects

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Following vehicles that are in the same lane

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Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your vehicle

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Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle

: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary function which alerts the
driver that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the
Blind Spot Monitor function. The function cannot judge if it is safe to change
lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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Conditions under which the system may not function correctly

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The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situa-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad

weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between

each vehicle

• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle

is changing

• When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same

speed as your vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehicle remains in the detection area
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips

in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and

the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle

• When a bicycle carrier or other accessory is installed to the rear of the

vehicle

• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• Immediately after the BSM system is set to on
• When towing a trailer

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Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase in the following situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc., that

enters the detection area is short

• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips

in the road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane,

and a vehicle traveling in a lane other than the adjacent lanes enters the
detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or spinning
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When a bicycle carrier or other accessory is installed to the rear of the

vehicle

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Toyota parking assist-sensor



: If equipped

The distance from your vehicle to objects, such as a wall, when
parallel parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by
the sensors and communicated via the multi-information display
and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using
this system.

Types of sensors

Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors

Front side sensors
(if equipped)
Rear side sensors
(if equipped)

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This system can be enabled/disabled on the multi-information display.

Press “



” or “



” of the meter control switches, select

Press “



” or “



” of the meter control switches, select

, and

press

to select the desired setting (on/off).

When the Toyota parking assist-sensor function is disabled, the Toyota
parking assist-sensor OFF indicator (



P. 159) illuminates.

Once turned off, the Toyota parking assist-sensor will remain OFF until it

is turned ON again via the

screen of the multi-information display.

(The system will not automatically turn ON even when the hybrid system
is restarted.)

When the sensors detect an objects, such as a wall, a graphic is
shown on the multi-information display depending on the position and
distance to the objects.

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Multi-information display

Front center sensor detection
Front corner sensor detection
Front side sensor detection

(if

equipped)
Rear side sensor detection

(if

equipped)
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection

: The side sensor displays are not shown until a scan of the side areas is

completed.

Enabling/disabling the Toyota parking assist-sensor system

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