2021 TOYOTA C-HR checking oil

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”.

3626-3. 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
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3636-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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. 479
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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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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Warning lights............................ 89ABS....................................... 435
Brake hold operated
indicator .............................. 436
Brake Override System......... 438
Brake system ....... ......... 434, 436
Charging system ................... 434
Electric parking brake ........... 436
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 435
Engine oil pressure ............... 434
High engine coolant
temperature warning
light ..................................... 437
Low fuel level ........................ 437
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 435
PCS warning light ................. 436
“RCTA OFF” indicator ........... 435
Seat belt reminder light ......... 437
Slip indicator ......................... 436
SRS ...................................... 435
Tire pressure......................... 437 Warning messages.................. 444
Washer ............................. 215, 218
Checking............................... 373
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 306
Switch ........................... 215, 218
Washing and waxing ............... 340
Weight ...................................... 476
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................. 528
Wheels ...................................... 390
Replacing.............................. 390
Size....................................... 482
Window glasses ...................... 157
Window lock switch ................ 157
Windows................................... 157 Power windows..................... 157
Rear window defogger.......... 315
Windshield wipers ................... 215
Winter driving tips ................... 306
Wireless remote control ......... 113 Battery-saving function ......... 135
Locking/Unlocking ................ 120
Replacing the battery............ 397