4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level isbetween the MIN and MAX marks,the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the MIN
mark, add enough oil to raise the
level within the MIN-MAX range.
•Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by a service technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
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F
Floor mats ...................................75
Fluid capacities .........................294
Fuel ............................................276calculating fuel economy .......280
cap ...........................................278
capacity ...................................294
choosing the right fuel ...........278
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................283
detergent in fuel .....................280
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................276, 278, 280
filter, specifications ........280, 293
fuel pump shut-off switch .....232
improving fuel economy ........280
octane rating ...................279, 297
quality ......................................279
running out of fuel .................280
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................276
Fuses ..................................233 –234
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................75
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............278
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................280
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................232
Head restraints .................112, 116
Headlamps ...................................45 aiming ........................................48 autolamp system .......................45
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............46
flash to pass ..............................47
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................45
Heating heating and air conditioning
system .................................34, 36
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................75
Hood ..........................................264
I
Ignition ...............................217, 297
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................165
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................285
Instrument panel ........................66 cleaning ...................................260
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................47
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......241
K
Keyless entry system ...............105 autolock ...........................104, 107
Keys ...........................................109 positions of the ignition .........217
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