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

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

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The power windows can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

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Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the side window and the window
frame while the side window is closing, side window movement is stopped
and the side window is opened slightly.

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Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the door and side window while the
side window is opening, side window movement is stopped.

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When the side window cannot be opened or closed

When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates
unusually and the side window cannot be opened or closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.

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Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in ON mode, within 4 seconds of the
jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously
operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-
touch opening direction so that the side window can be opened and closed.

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If the side window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the side window.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pulling  the
switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  direction,  and  hold  it  there  for  approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After  the  side  window  is  completely  opened,  continue  holding  the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pushing  the
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the  side  window  is  completely  closed,  continue holding  the
switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning. If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened,
have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Door lock linked window operation

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The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

(

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P. 744)

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The power windows can be opened and closed using the wireless remote
control.

(

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P. 192)

: These settings must be customized at any authorized Toyota retailer or

Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Power window open reminder function

The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.

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Customization

Some functions can be changed. (



P. 779)

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

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Closing the windows

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The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. (



P. 275)

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When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key (



P. 186) and

operating the power windows, operate the power window after checking to
make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their
body parts caught in the side window. Also do not let a child operate side
window by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.

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When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

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Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a side window is being operated.

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WARNING

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

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Jam protection function

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Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

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The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the side window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of
your body jammed in the side window.

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Catch protection function

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Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.

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The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the side window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of
your body or clothing caught in the side window.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle .............282
Cargo and luggage ............293
Trailer towing .....................294

4-2. Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch.......303
EV drive mode ...................310
Hybrid transmission

(2ZR-FXE engine) ...........313

Hybrid transmission

(M20A-FXS engine).........317

Turn signal lever ................322
Parking brake ....................323
Brake Hold.........................328

4-3. Operating the

lights and wipers

Headlight switch ................331
Automatic High Beam........336
Fog light switch..................341
Windshield wipers and

washer.............................343

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................346

4-4. Refueling

Opening the

fuel tank cap ....................348

4-5. Using the driving support

systems

Toyota Safety Sense .........353
PCS

(Pre-Collision System).....367

LTA

(Lane Tracing Assist).......385

RSA (Road Sign Assist).....400
Dynamic radar cruise

control with
full-speed range...............408

Cruise control.....................425
Driving mode select ...........430
Speed limiter......................432
BSM

(Blind Spot Monitor).........435

Toyota parking

assist-sensor ...................454

RCTA (Rear Crossing

Traffic Alert) .....................467

PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) ..............................475

Parking Support Brake

function (static objects)....483

Parking Support Brake

function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ...487

S-IPA (Simple Intelligent

Parking Assist System)....490

GPF (Gasoline Particulate

Filter) system ..................529

Driving assist systems .......530

4-6. Driving tips

Hybrid Electric Vehicle

driving tips .......................538

Winter driving tips ..............541

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Driving the vehicle

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P. 303

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (

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P. 313,

317)
Release the parking brake. (



P. 324)

If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released
automatically when shifting the shift lever to any position other than P.
(



P. 323)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. (

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P. 313, 317)

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:

Starting the hybrid system

Driving

Stopping

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With the shift lever in D. depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (

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P. 324), and shift the shift lever to P

(

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P. 313, 317).

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually.
(



P. 324)

Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released man-
ually. (



P. 324)

Parking the vehicle

Starting off on a steep uphill

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When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate. (

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P. 531)

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For fuel-efficient driving

Keep in mind that Hybrid Electric Vehicles are similar to conventional vehi-
cles, and it is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden accelera-
tion. (

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P. 538)

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Driving in the rain

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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.

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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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Restraining hybrid system output (Brake Override System)

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When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.

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A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating.

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Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)

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When the following unusual operation is performed, the hybrid system out-
put may be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D/B, D/B to R, N to R, P to D/B,

or P to R with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message
appears on the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instruc-
tion.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in

reverse.

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While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRC (



P. 532)

to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape
from the mud or fresh snow.

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Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:

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For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.

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For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.

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For the first 1600 km (1000 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (

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P. 767)

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Eco-friendly driving

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P. 166

WARNING

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

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When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

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WARNING

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

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When driving the vehicle

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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.

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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.
Even though the vehicle is equipped with the acoustic vehicle alerting sys-
tem, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the
vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy.

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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.

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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. 669

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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. 314, 318)

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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.

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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.

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

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Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

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Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

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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.

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When shifting the shift lever

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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When the vehicle is stopped

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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When the vehicle is parked

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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When braking

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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.

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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.

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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

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When driving the vehicle

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Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the hybrid system output.

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Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

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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.

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Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

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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.

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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.

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It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

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The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

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The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat tire:

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P. 697, 727

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