3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual
transmissions).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
•2.3L I4 engine
•3.0L DOHC V6 engine
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level isbetween the MIN-MAX or ADD-FULL marks,the
oil level is acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
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Maintenance and Specifications
227
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................246
detergent in fuel .....................242
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................238, 242–243
filter, specifications ................243
fuel filler door release ..............54
improving fuel economy ........243
octane rating ...................241, 256
quality ......................................241
running out of fuel .................242
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................238
Fuses ..................................184–185
G
Garage door opener ....................46
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............242
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................243
Gauges .........................................19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................21
fuel gauge ..................................21
odometer ...................................21
tachometer ................................21
trip odometer ............................21
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................152
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................152
H
Hazard flashers .........................183
Head restraints .....................70, 73
Headlamps ...................................33aiming ........................................35
bulb specifications ....................38
daytime running lights .............33
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................33
Heating
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................31
Hood ..........................................223
I
Ignition ...............................158, 256
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................111
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................247
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................213
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................35
location of components ............14
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........158
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................38
cargo lamps ...............................35
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