Toyota C-HR (2019 year). Manual - part 26

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License plate lights

Open the back door and
remove the cover.

To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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Side turn signal lights

Insert  a  flathead  screwdriver
and  release  the  claw  for  the
outside  rear  view  mirror
cover.

To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.

Release the cover claws
spanning over the entire
perimeter.

Release the claw of the bot-
tom part of the cover and
then remove the cover.

Claw

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Insert a flathead screwdriver
and remove the lens to the
outside.

Remove the socket from the
side turn signal light housing.

Remove the bulb.

Replace the bulb and install
the socket to the side turn
signal light housing.

Align the grooves of the socket
to the side turn signal light hous-
ing.

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Install the lens.

Insert the claw of the lens.
Attach the lens.

Arrange the wire harness on the
back side of the lens.

Insert the claw of the cover.

Attach the claw on the bot-
tom part of the cover.

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Attach the cover claws span-
ning over the entire perime-
ter.

Finally, confirm that the outside
claw is securely fitted.

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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Parking lights/daytime running lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer mirror illumination (if equipped)

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LED light bulbs
The following lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burns
out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

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Parking lights/daytime running lights

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Stop/tail lights

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High mounted stoplight

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Outer mirror illumination (if equipped)

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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:

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Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

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Water has built up inside the headlight.

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When replacing light bulbs
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WARNING

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Replacing light bulbs

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Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

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Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.

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Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

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Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.

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To prevent damage or fire

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Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers .......... 408
If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an
emergency ...................... 409

7-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If your vehicle needs to

be towed ......................... 411

If you think something is

wrong .............................. 418

Fuel pump shut off

system ............................ 419

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 420

If a warning message is

displayed......................... 430

If you have a flat tire.......... 435
If the engine will not

start................................. 446

If the electronic key

does not operate
properly (vehicles with a
smart key system)........... 448

If the vehicle battery is

discharged ...................... 451

If your vehicle

overheats ........................ 455

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ............................... 458

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Emergency flashers

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.

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Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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7-1. Essential information

If your vehicle has to be stopped in an

emergency

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.

Shift the shift lever to N.

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If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:

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Vehicles without a smart key
system: Stop the engine by
turning the engine switch to the
“ACC” position.

Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  sys-
tem: To  stop  the  engine,  press
and  hold  the  engine  switch  for
2 consecutive seconds or more,
or  press  it  briefly  3  times  or
more in succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or
more

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If the engine has to be turned off while driving

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Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.

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Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

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Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.

Towing with a sling-type truck

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

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From the front

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From the rear

Release the parking brake.

Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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If your vehicle is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.

If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45

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Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be dam-
aged.

If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drivetrain, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Only the front towing eyelets may be used.

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

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Take out the towing eyelet. (

P. 436)

Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.

To  protect  the  bodywork,  place  a
rag  between  the  screwdriver  and
the  vehicle  body  as  shown  in  the
illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.

Emergency towing procedure

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Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.

Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:

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While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. (

P. 436)

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