5-7 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
85Z03-03E
Engine OilIf the oil pressure light appears on the
instrument cluster, it means you need to
check your engine oil level right away.
For more information, see “Oil Pressure
Light” in section 3.
You should check your engine oil level reg-
ularly; this is an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil
every time you get fuel. In order to get an
accurate reading, the oil must be warm
and the vehicle must be on level ground.Use the engine oil dipstick to check the oil
level. The dipstick’s handle will be a yellow
ring. See “Engine Compartment Overview”
in this section for the location of the engine
oil dipstick.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several
minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If
you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show
the actual level.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a
paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all
the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip
down and check the level.
When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is at or below the MIN mark, then
you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil.
But you must use the right kind. This sec-
tion explains what kind of oil to use. For
engine oil crankcase capacity, see “Capac-
ities and Specifications” in this section.
CAUTION
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine
has so much oil that the oil level gets
above the upper mark that shows the
proper operating range, your engine
could be damaged.
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Checking Things Under the Hood:
8-3 INDEX
85Z03-03E I
Identification Numbers
........................................................7-1
If a Tire Goes Flat
................................................................5-39
Ignition Positions ................................................................2-12
Infants and Young Children
................................................1-17
Instrument Panel Cluster
....................................................3-18
Instrument Panel Overview (Sedan)
..................................3-1
Instrument Panel Overview (Wagon) .................................3-2
Interior Lamps
......................................................................3-10
JJump Starting
......................................................................5-20
KKeys
......................................................................................2-1
LLap-Shoulder Belt
................................................................1-11
Leaving Your Vehicle
..........................................................2-6
License Plate Lamps ...........................................................5-27
Liftgate (Wagon)
..................................................................2-8
Loading Your Vehicle
..........................................................4-17
Lockout Protection
..............................................................2-6
Loss of Control
....................................................................4-7
Low Fuel Warning Light
......................................................3-25
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children
(LATCH System)
..................................................................1-23
Luggage Compartment Cover (Wagon only)
....................2-25
Luggage Compartment Lamp
.............................................5-26
MMaintenance
.........................................................................6-2
Maintenance Recommended under Normal Driving
Conditions
............................................................................6-2Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving
Conditions
........................................................................... 6-6
Maintenance Record
........................................................... 6-10
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
............................................... 3-22
Manual Lumbar
................................................................... 1-2
Manual Rearview Mirror
..................................................... 2-21
Manual Seats (With Sliding Storage Tray)
........................ 1-1
Manual Seats (Without Sliding Storage Tray)
.................. 1-1
Manual Transmission Fluid
................................................ 5-11
Manual Transmission Operation
....................................... 2-16
Manual Windows
................................................................. 2-8
Mirrors
.................................................................................. 2-21
NNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA)
............................................................................... 7-4
New Vehicle Break-In
.......................................................... 2-12
OOff-Road Recovery
............................................................. 4-6
Oil Pressure Light ............................................................... 3-24
Older Children
..................................................................... 1-16
On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data
Recorders
............................................................................ 7-3
Outlet Adjustment
............................................................... 3-17
Outside Convex Mirror
....................................................... 2-22
Outside Heated Mirrors ...................................................... 2-22
Outside Manual Mirror ........................................................ 2-21
Outside Power Mirrors ....................................................... 2-21
PParking Brake
...................................................................... 2-17
Parking Over Things That Can Burn
................................. 2-19
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
.................. 2-19
