TOYOTA C-HR 2023 Owners Manual

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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when no t in use.
■ 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 accid ent resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep downhills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a stee p hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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Driving mode select
■Changing the driving mode
To select the drive mode, perform operations on the multi-infor mation
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.
■Driving modes
● “NORMAL” mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel economy, quietness, and
dynamic performance. Suitable for city driving.
● “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 wh en
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 automatica lly
switches to air conditioning eco mode ( P. 552), allowing for driving
that leads to even better fuel economy.
■ 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.
● However, “NORMAL” mode and “ECO” mode will not be canceled automati-
cally until another drive mode is selected, even if the power s witch is turned
off.
■ Switching the drive mode when in EV drive mode
 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.
■ Exceeding the set speed
In the following situations, the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed and dis-
play characters will be highlighted:
■ Automatic speed limiter cancellation
The set speed is automatically canceled in any of the situation s:
● 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
● 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 aga in, 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 a uthorized
repairer, or any r eliable 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 situati ons.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and co uld 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 p edal 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 outsi de rear view
mirror indicator on the detected side will illuminate. If the t urn signal lever
is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view mir ror indicator
flashes.
BSM OFF indicator
Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor is disabled.
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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 cha nged to
ON mode, the BSM function will be enabled automatically.)
■ The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the out side rear view mirror indicator may be dif-
ficult to see.
■ 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 s ensor area of
bumper ( P. 448).
Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the s ensor area
bumper should return it to normal.
Also, the sensor may not function normally when used in extreme ly hot or
cold weather.
■ 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 vehic le
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorize d repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 786)
Turning the BSM function on/off
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■ Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

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