could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.
These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before
starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding one quart of oil
when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.NOTE:Fill engine oil one quart at a time.
Engine Oil Dipstick
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 301
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Vanity Mirrors........................... 81
Variance, Compass....................... 196
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................... 253
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage.......................229,334
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 214
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 303
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 288
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 369
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 169
Washers, Windshield..................126,312
Washing Vehicle......................... 325
Waxing and Polishing..................... 325
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 264
Wheel Bearings......................... 324Wind Buffeting.......................31,159
Window Fogging........................ 229
Windows
Power............................... 29
Windshield Defroster...................71,226
Windshield Washers...................... 126
Fluid............................... 312
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 312
Windshield Wipers....................... 126
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 312
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 127
Wipers, Rain Sensitive.................... 128
INDEX 389
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