TABLE OF CONTENTS4
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10684U5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ..... 312
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters .................... 321
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 323• Interior lights ................. 324
• Personal lights .............. 325
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features...... 326• Glove box...................... 327
• Console box .................. 327
• Bottle holders ................ 328
• Cup holders .................. 329
Luggage compartment features ........................... 330
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 336 • Sun visors ..................... 336
• Vanity mirrors................ 336
• Power outlet .................. 337
• Assist grips ................... 338 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 340
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................. 344
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 347
General maintenance ........ 350
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 354
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 355
Hood .................................. 358
Positioning a floor jack....... 360
Engine compartment ......... 361
Tires................................... 376
Tire inflation pressure ........ 386
Wheels............................... 390
Air conditioning filter .......... 393
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 397
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 401
Headlight aim (vehicles with front fog lights)................. 405
Light bulbs ......................... 407
5Interior features6Maintenance and care
17Pictorial index
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10684UMulti-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 99
If a warning messages or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . .
. . . P. 444
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Headlight switch
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . P. 204
Front fog lights
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215, 218
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 373
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 422
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 358
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Seat heaters
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 321
Multimedia system
*4
Trip information/past record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 107
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
*3: If equipped
*4: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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5Interior features
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10684U5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ..... 312
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters .................... 321
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 323• Interior lights ................. 324
• Personal lights .............. 325
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 326 • Glove box...................... 327
• Console box .................. 327
• Bottle holders ................ 328
• Cup holders .................. 329
Luggage compartment features ........................... 330
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 336 • Sun visors ..................... 336
• Vanity mirrors................ 336
• Power outlet .................. 337
• Assist grips ................... 338
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Interior features
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Heated steering wheel/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 steering wheel and seats when the hea ter is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or ove rheating:
• 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 sea t 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.
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Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
■Operation condition
Vehicles without a smart key system
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
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) lights
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 IGNIT ION ON
mode.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
3466-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discol or the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasol ine,
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 perio ds 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 wate r comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio syste m 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 to uch the lens.
( P. 225)
■ 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 da mpened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the w indow in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
4948-1. 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
534Alphabetical index
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Care................................... 340, 344Aluminum wheels.................. 341
Exterior ................................. 340
Interior................................... 344
Seat belts .............................. 345
Cargo capacity ......................... 177
Cargo hooks............................. 330
Chains....................................... 307
Child restraint system ............... 57 Fixed with a LATCH system ... 69
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 63
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 48
Points to remember ................ 57
Riding with children................. 56
Types of child restraint system installation method ............... 59
Using an anchor bracket ......... 72 Child safety ................................ 56
Airbag precautions.................. 37
Battery precautions....... 372, 468
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Power window lock switch .... 157
Power window precautions ... 160
Rear door child-protectors .... 124
Removed wireless remote control
battery precautions............. 400
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 32
Seat heater precautions ....... 321
Child-protectors ...................... 124
Cleaning ........................... 340, 344 Aluminum wheels ................. 341
Exterior ................................. 340
Interior .................................. 344
Seat belts.............................. 345
Condenser................................ 366
Console box ............................. 327
Consumption screen............... 107
Continuously variable transmission.......................... 190 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 193
M mode................................. 191
Cooling system........................ 365 Engine overheating............... 470
Cruise control .......................... 266
Cup holders ............................. 329
Curtain shield airbags............... 34
Customizable features ............ 500
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