TABLE OF CONTENTS4
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10526U5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ..... 290
Seat heaters ...................... 298
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 300• Interior lights ................. 301
• Personal lights .............. 302
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 303 • Glove box...................... 304
• Console box .................. 304
• Bottle holders ................ 305
• Cup holders .................. 306
Luggage compartment features ........................... 307
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 313 • Sun visors ..................... 313
• Vanity mirrors................ 313
• Clock ............................. 314
• Power outlet .................. 315
• Assist grips ................... 316
• Steering wheel audio switches ........................ 317
• Using the
microphone ................... 318 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 320
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 324
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 327
General maintenance ........ 330
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 334
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 335
Hood .................................. 338
Positioning a floor jack....... 340
Engine compartment ......... 341
Tires................................... 353
Tire inflation pressure ........ 363
Wheels............................... 367
Air conditioning filter .......... 370
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................. 373
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 377
Light bulbs ......................... 381
5Interior features6Maintenance and care
15Pictorial index
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10526UMulti-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 89
If a warning messages or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 176
Headlight switch
Headlights/front parking lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195, 198
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 396
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 133
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 293
Seat heaters
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
*3: If equipped
289
5Interior features
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10526U5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ..... 290
Seat heaters ...................... 298
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 300• Interior lights ................. 301
• Personal lights .............. 302 5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 303 • Glove box...................... 304
• Console box .................. 304
• Bottle holders ................ 305
• Cup holders .................. 306
Luggage compartment features ........................... 307
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 313 • Sun visors ..................... 313
• Vanity mirrors................ 313
• Clock ............................. 314
• Power outlet .................. 315
• Assist grips ................... 316
• Steering wheel
audio switches .............. 317
• Using the
microphone ................... 318
2985-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Seat heaters∗
∗: If equipped
Seat heaters heat the front seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.
2995-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 seg-
ments lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) →
Off
The level indicator (amber) light up
during operation.
■ Operation condition
Vehicles without a smart key system
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
Operating instructions
3266-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(→P. 206)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use a glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
4688-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
503Alphabetical index
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Care................................... 320, 324Aluminum wheels.................. 321
Exterior ................................. 320
Interior................................... 324
Seat belts .............................. 325
Cargo capacity ......................... 159
Cargo hooks............................. 307
Chains....................................... 286
Child restraint system ............... 55 Fixed with a LATCH system ......... ......................... 67
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 61
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 46
Points to remember ................ 55
Riding with children................. 54
Types of child restraint system installation
method ................................. 57
Using an anchor bracket ......... 70 Child safety ................................ 54
Airbag precautions.................. 35
Battery precautions....... 351, 442
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 28
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Power window lock switch .... 140
Power window precautions ... 143
Rear door child-protectors .... 109
Removed wireless remote control
battery precautions............. 376
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 31
Seat belt precautions .............. 30
Seat heater precautions ....... 298
Child-protectors ...................... 109
Cleaning ........................... 320, 324 Aluminum wheels ................. 321
Exterior ................................. 320
Interior .................................. 324
Seat belts.............................. 325
Clock......................................... 314
Condenser................................ 346
Console box ............................. 304
Continuously variable transmission.......................... 171 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 174
M mode................................. 172
Cooling system........................ 345 Engine overheating............... 443
Cruise control .......................... 236
Cup holders ............................. 306
Curtain shield airbags............... 33
Customizable features ............ 474
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