check oil TOYOTA C-HR 2017 Owners Manual

15Pictorial index
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 278
Precautions for winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer*3) . . . . . . . . . . . P. 570
Precautions for using a car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 602
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 285
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 285
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 764
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 631
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 772
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 631
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 710, 730
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 615
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 615
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 765
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 756
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights/
turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255, 265
Front fog lights*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255
Stop lights/tail lights/turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255, 265
Tail lights (LED type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244, 250
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 661, Watts: P. 773)
*1: Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
*2: Vehicles with monochrome display
*3: If equipped
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2214-1. Before driving
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Driving
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NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 710, 730)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, tran-
saxle, transfer (AWD models), rear differential (AWD models), etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft (AWD models), bearings and
suspension joints (where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings,
etc.

6017-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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■ Automatic car washes
● Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
● Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■ High pressure car washes
● Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
■ Note for a smart entry & start system (if equipped)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
● Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
● Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. ( P. 173)
■ Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
● Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■ Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

6197-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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 off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain 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.
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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6207-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 765
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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6227-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer, service station or auto parts store for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

6777-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● 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.
● 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.
● 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.
● 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.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

7088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■ If the following messages are shown (AWD models only)
The system may be an overheated. Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the
vehicle in a safe place.
• “AWD System Overheated 2WD Mode Engaged”
• “AWD System Overheated Switching to 2WD Mode”
■ If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed. (The indicator will
not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the message should be reset. ( P. 621)
■ If “Oil Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer.” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After the engine oil is
changed and the message has been reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After changing
the engine oil, the message should be reset. ( P. 621)
■ If “A New Key has been Registered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is
shown (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
This message will be displayed each time the driver's door is opened when
the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately one week after a
new electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key regis-
tered, ask any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer to check if an unknown electronic key (other than those in
your possession) has been registered.

7659-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 for Downsized Turbo Gaso-
line Engines” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 for Downsized Turbo Gaso-
line Engines” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and vis-
cosity.
Oil grade:
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 for Downsized Turbo Gaso-
line Engines” or API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-
Conserving” or SN “Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil
Viscosity grade:
SAE 0W-20 and 5W-30
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference*)
With filter 3.95 L (4.17 qt., 3.48 Imp.qt.)
Without filter 3.65 L (3.86 qt., 3.21 Imp.qt.)

800Alphabetical index
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Eco Driving Indicator....... 118, 134
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ....................................... 463
Warning light ......................... 694
Electronic key .......................... 144
Battery-saving function ......... 173
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 747
Replacing the battery ............ 652
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ...... 693
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 704
If the battery is discharged .... 750
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 747
If the engine will not start ...... 745
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 693
If you have a flat tire...... 710, 730
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 691
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 759
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 681
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 683
If your vehicle overheats ....... 756
Emergency flashers ................ 680
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 710
Engine....................................... 764
ACCESSORY mode ............. 238
Compartment ........................ 618
Engine switch................ 233, 236
Hood ..................................... 615
How to start the
engine......................... 233, 236
Identification number ............ 764
If the engine will not start ...... 745
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 233, 236
Overheating .......................... 756
Engine coolant ......................... 623
Capacity ................................ 768
Checking ............................... 623
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 470
Warning light ......................... 698
Engine coolant temperature
gauge...................................... 119
Engine immobilizer system ...... 87
Engine oil ................................. 619
Capacity ................................ 765
Checking ............................... 619
Oil level warning light ............ 693
Oil pressure warning light ..... 693
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 470
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 621
Engine switch .................. 233, 236
EPS (Electric Power
Steering)................................. 463
Warning light ......................... 694
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