Checking engine oil leve
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be within the range1 . If the
oil level is below2 , remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill3 .
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by the warranty.
See also:
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range 1 when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The en ...
Instrument panel
1. Vent
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch
3. Control panel and Vehicle Information
Display switches
4. Instrument brightness control
5. Driver supplemental air bag/Hor ...
Maintenance precautions
When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle.
The following are general precaution ...