13Pictorial index
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10634UWindshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Precautions for winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 292
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1. . . . . . . . . . . P. 301
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 466
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 362
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 292
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 362
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 344
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 344
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 466
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 457
Camera
*2
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Front turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193
Parking lights/daytime running lights (LED type). . . . . . . . P. 202
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193
Tail lights/side marker lights/turn signal lights. . . . . . P. 193, 202
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 393, Watts: P. 471)
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
3486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to dra in
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully
with its protruding area ( in
the illustration) pointing
towards the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type
of vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Maintenance and care
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil fille r cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may ne ed to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing t he vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selection P. 467
Oil quantity
(Low Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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2
3
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Eco Driving Indicator ................ 93
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 287 Warning light ......................... 422
Electronic key .......................... 110
Battery-saving function ......... 133
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 449
Replacing the battery ............ 383
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 421
If a warning light turns on...... 421
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 431
If the battery is discharged.... 452
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 449
If the engine will not start ...... 447
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..................... 411
If you have a flat tire ............. 436
If you think something is wrong.................................. 419
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 460
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 409
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 412
If your vehicle overheats ....... 457 Emergency flashers ................ 408
Engine ...................................... 466
ACCESSORY mode ............. 182
Compartment ........................ 347
Engine switch ............... 178, 181
Hood ..................................... 344
How to start the engine ........................ 178, 181
Identification number ............ 465
If the engine will not start ...... 447
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 178, 181
Overheating .......................... 457
Engine coolant......................... 351
Capacity................................ 468
Checking............................... 351
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 292
Warning light......................... 424
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 94
Engine immobilizer system ...... 81
Engine oil ................................. 348 Capacity................................ 466
Checking............................... 348
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 292
Engine switch .................. 178, 181
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 287
Warning light......................... 422
Event data recorder (EDR).......... 8
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Warning lights............................ 87ABS....................................... 422
Brake hold operated
indicator .............................. 423
Brake Override System......... 425
Brake system ....... ......... 421, 423
Charging system ................... 421
Electric parking brake ........... 423
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 422
Engine oil pressure ............... 421
High engine coolant
temperature warning
light ..................................... 424
Low fuel level ........................ 423
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 422
PCS warning light ................. 423
“RCTA OFF” indicator ........... 422
Seat belt reminder light ......... 424
Slip indicator ......................... 423
SRS ...................................... 422
Tire pressure......................... 424 Warning messages.................. 431
Washer ............................. 213, 216
Checking............................... 359
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 292
Switch ........................... 213, 216
Washing and waxing ............... 326
Weight ...................................... 464
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................. 516
Wheels ...................................... 376
Replacing.............................. 376
Size....................................... 470
Window glasses ...................... 155
Window lock switch ................ 155
Windows................................... 155 Power windows..................... 155
Rear window
defogger ............................. 301
Windshield wipers ................... 213
Winter driving tips ................... 292
Wireless remote control ......... 111 Battery-saving function ......... 133
Locking/Unlocking ................ 118
Replacing the battery............ 383