Toyota C-HR (2019 year). Instruction — part 22

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and
possible death or serious injury.

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Handling of the battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.

●

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. (

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General maintenance

Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem
you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota
dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the connections.

(

P. 358)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the correct level?

(

P. 356)

Engine coolant

Is the engine coolant at the correct level?

(

P. 354)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the correct level?

(

P. 351)

Exhaust system

There should not be any fumes or strange sounds.

Radiator/condenser

The radiator and condenser should be free of for-
eign objects.

(

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient washer fluid?

(

P. 362)

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Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator pedal

• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly

(without uneven pedal effort or catching).

Continuously

variable

transmission

“Park”

mechanism

• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is

in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?

Brake pedal

• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-

ance from the floor?

(

P. 467)

• Does the brake pedal have the correct

amount of free play?

(

P. 467)

Brakes

• The vehicle should not pull to one side when

the brakes are applied.

• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to

the floor when the brakes are applied.

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Head restraints

• Do the head restraints move smoothly and

lock securely?

Indicators/buzzers

• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-

erly?

Lights

• Do all of the lights come on?

Parking brake

• Does the parking brake switch operate nor-

mally?

• When parked on a slope and the parking

brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.

Seats

• Do the seat controls operate properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct

amount of free play?

• There should not be any strange sounds com-

ing from the steering wheel.

Items

Check points

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Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors operate smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-

erly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage

after the vehicle has been parked.

Tires

• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?

• The tires should not be damaged or exces-

sively worn.

• Have the tires been rotated according to the

maintenance schedule?

• The wheel nuts should not be loose.

Windshield wipers/rear
window wiper

• The wiper blades should not show any signs

of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.

• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/

rear window without streaking or skipping.

WARNING

■

If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)

programs

The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the
emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and
may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the
vehicle.

● When the battery is disconnected or discharged

Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may
not be completely set.

● When the fuel tank cap is loose

The malfunction indicator lamp illuminates, indicating a temporary
malfunction, and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.

An OBD system error code will not be cleared unless the vehicle is
driven 40 or more times.

Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of the emission control system.

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:

When the malfunction indicator lamp remains on after several
driving trips

If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test

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Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.

Items

Parts and tools

Battery condition
(

P. 358)

• Warm water

• Baking soda

• Grease

• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid level
(

P. 356)

• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703; FMVSS

No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704 brake fluid

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)

Engine

coolant

level (

P. 354)

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high

quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.

• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)

Engine oil level
(

P. 351)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)

Fuses (

P. 390)

• Fuse with same amperage rating as original

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Light bulbs
(

P. 394)

• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-

nal

• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver

• Wrench

Radiator and con-
denser (



Tire

inflation

pressure

(

P. 375)

• Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air source

Washer fluid
(

P. 362)

• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-

ter use)

• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.

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When working on the engine compartment

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.

●

Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc., right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

●

Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.

Items

Parts and tools

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WARNING

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When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles without a smart key system: Be sure the engine switch is off. With
the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may automat-
ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. (

Vehicles with a smart key system: Be sure the engine switch is off. With the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automat-
ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. (

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Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.,
from getting in your eyes.

NOTICE

■

If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.

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Hood

Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Move the auxiliary catch lever
to side direction and lift the
hood.

Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.

Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

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WARNING

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Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

■

After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely preventing it from falling
down onto your head or body.

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the hood to
bend.

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Positioning a floor jack

◆

Front

◆

Rear

When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual
provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause
injury.

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Engine compartment

Washer fluid tank (

P. 362)

Engine coolant reservoir

(

P. 354)

Fuse boxes

(

P. 390)

Engine oil filler cap

(

P. 352)

Engine oil level dipstick

(

P. 351)

Battery

(

P. 358)

Brake fluid reservoir

(

P. 356)

Electric cooling fan
Condenser

(

Radiator

(

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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.

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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 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
with its protruding area (

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

3
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