overheating TOYOTA C-HR 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

15Pictorial index
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10684UWindshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Precautions for winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1. . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 478
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 482
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 376
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 449
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 358
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 358
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 478
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470
Camera
*2
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Front turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Parking lights/daytime running lights (LED type). . . . . . . . P. 204
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Tail lights/side marker lights/turn signal lights. . . . . . P. 195, 204
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 407, Watts: P. 483)
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

982. Instrument cluster
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
■ The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature ma y not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 k m/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entr ance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● If “  ” is displayed continuously, the system may be malfunctioning. Ta k e
your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ Adjusting the clock
The clocks can be adjusted on the audio system screen.
Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Instrument panel light control
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge
enters the red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the v ehicle in a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely . (P. 470)

1714-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is parked
● 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 acci dentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
● Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do n ot place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or da shboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
cle.
● Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coate d with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunligh t may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running .
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the park ing brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an acci dent.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or i mmediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an acc ident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is park ed in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicl e, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.

1874-2. Driving procedures
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Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When the “Smart Key System Malfu nction. See Owner’s Manual.” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 397
■ Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine swi tch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.
● If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning t he engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turni ng the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the eng ine.
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
P. 462
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumsta nces.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious in jury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lo ck or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activ ation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, res ulting in
death or serious injury.

1984-2. Driving procedures
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■Parking brake operation
●When the engine switch is not in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart
key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key syst em), the
parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch .
● When the engine switch is not in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart
key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key syst em),
automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) is not a vailable.
■ Automatic release function
The parking brake is automatical ly released when slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
The parking brake will be released automatically under the foll owing condi-
tions:
● The driver’s door is closed.
● The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
● Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.
● The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illumi-
nated.
If the automatic release function does not operate, manually re lease the park-
ing brake.
■ If “EPB Frequently Operated, Wait a Minute.” is displayed on th e
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.
■ If “EPB Activation Incomplete.” or “EPB Unavailable.” is displa yed 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 malfuncti oning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

2004-2. Driving procedures
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WARNING
■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.
■ Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the parking brake switch. Objects m ay interfere
with the switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly operate.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the shift lever to P, set t he parking brake
and make sure that the vehicle does not move.
■ When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages .
■ When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to bra ke components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediat ely if this
occurs.

3034-5. Using the driving support systems
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Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems
After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:
● Vehicles without a smart key system: When the engine switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position
Vehicles with a smart key system: When the engine switch is tur ned off
● If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on wh en vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-e nabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■ Operating conditions of Active Cornering Assist
The system operates when the following occurs:
●TRAC/VSC can operate
● The driver is attempting to accelerate while turning
● The system detects that the vehicle is drifting to the outer si de
● The brake pedal is released
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the s ystem from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an exten ded period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should thi s occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The
EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■ Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assi st control will
operate:
● The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline).
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● The parking brake is not engaged.
■ Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
● The shift lever is shifted to P or N.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● The parking brake is engaged.
● 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released.

4707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 9 6 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced (f or
example, the vehicle speed does not increase).
● Steam comes out f rom under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition ing sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks. Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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534Alphabetical index
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Care................................... 340, 344Aluminum wheels.................. 341
Exterior ................................. 340
Interior................................... 344
Seat belts .............................. 345
Cargo capacity ......................... 177
Cargo hooks............................. 330
Chains....................................... 307
Child restraint system ............... 57 Fixed with a LATCH system ... 69
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 63
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 48
Points to remember ................ 57
Riding with children................. 56
Types of child restraint system installation method ............... 59
Using an anchor bracket ......... 72 Child safety ................................ 56
Airbag precautions.................. 37
Battery precautions....... 372, 468
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Power window lock switch .... 157
Power window precautions ... 160
Rear door child-protectors .... 124
Removed wireless remote control
battery precautions............. 400
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 32
Seat heater precautions ....... 321
Child-protectors ...................... 124
Cleaning ........................... 340, 344 Aluminum wheels ................. 341
Exterior ................................. 340
Interior .................................. 344
Seat belts.............................. 345
Condenser................................ 366
Console box ............................. 327
Consumption screen............... 107
Continuously variable transmission.......................... 190 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 193
M mode................................. 191
Cooling system........................ 365 Engine overheating............... 470
Cruise control .......................... 266
Cup holders ............................. 329
Curtain shield airbags............... 34
Customizable features ............ 500
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Eco Driving Indicator ................ 95
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 301 Warning light ......................... 435
Electronic key .......................... 112
Battery-saving function ......... 135
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 462
Replacing the battery ............ 397
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ... 434
If a warning light turns on...... 434
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 444
If the battery is discharged.... 465
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 462
If the engine will not start ...... 460
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ......................... 425
If you have a flat tire ............. 449
If you think something is wrong .............................. 432
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 473
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 423
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 426
If your vehicle overheats ....... 470 Emergency flashers ................ 422
Engine ...................................... 478
ACCESSORY mode ............. 184
Compartment ........................ 361
Engine switch ............... 180, 183
Hood ..................................... 358
How to start the engine ........................ 180, 183
Identification number ............ 477
If the engine will not start ...... 460
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 180, 183
Overheating .......................... 470
Engine coolant......................... 365
Capacity................................ 480
Checking............................... 365
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 306
Warning light......................... 437
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 96
Engine immobilizer system ...... 84
Engine oil ................................. 362 Capacity................................ 478
Checking............................... 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 306
Engine switch .................. 180, 183
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 301
Warning light......................... 435
Event data recorder (EDR).......... 9
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