towing TOYOTA C-HR 2020 (in English) Owner's Manual

4187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle fro m the rear
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is n ot strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re ar.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

4617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, ma ke sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

523Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system .................................... 204
Deck board ............................... 316
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ................................ 301
Rear window ......................... 301
Windshield ............................ 301
Dimensions .............................. 464
Dinghy towing .......................... 177
Display Multi-information display ......... 97
Warning message ................ 431
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 341
Door lock
Back door.............................. 125
Side doors............................. 118
Smart key system ......... 118, 125
Wireless remote control ........ 118
Key........................................ 119 Doors
Back door ............................. 125
Door lock ....................... 118,125
Door windows ....................... 155
Open door warning
buzzer ........................ 123, 126
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 152
Rear door child-protector ...... 122
Side doors ............................ 118
Drive information....................... 98
Driving ...................................... 162 Break-in tips.......................... 165
Correct posture ....................... 24
Procedures ........................... 162
Winter drive tips .................... 292
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Tachometer ................................ 94
Tail lights .................................. 202Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs............. 403
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 81
Tire inflation pressure ............. 372 Maintenance data ................. 470
Warning light ......................... 424
Tire information ....................... 475 Glossary................................ 482
Size ....................................... 478
Tire identification number ..... 477
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 480
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 363 Initializing .............................. 363
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 363
Registering ID codes ............ 365
Warning light ......................... 424
Tires .......................................... 362 Chains................................... 293
Checking ............................... 362
If you have a flat tire ............. 436
Inflation pressure .................. 470
Replacing .............................. 436
Rotating tires......................... 362
Size ....................................... 470
Snow tires ............................. 292
Spare tire .............................. 436
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 363
Warning light ......................... 424 Tools ......................................... 437
Top tether strap ......................... 57
Total load capacity .................. 175
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 177
Emergency towing ................ 412
Towing eyelet ....................... 415
Trailer towing ........................ 176
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 222 Automatic High Beam ........... 207
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 242
PCS (Pre-Collision system)......... ...................... 228
Traction Control (TRAC).................................... 286
Transmission ........................... 188
Continuously variable transmission ....................... 188
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 191
M mode................................. 189
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 286
Trip meters ................................. 94
Turn signal lights .................... 193
Replacing light bulbs........... 395, 396, 400, 403
Turn signal lever ................... 193
Wattage ................................ 471
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