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Maintenance and care
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
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■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
■ Recommended viscosity
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy, and good
starting in cold weather.
*: If SAE 5W-30 oil is not avail-able, SAE 10W-30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 5W-30 at
the next oil change.
Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel
Outside temperature

420 Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case ofBlown fuse............................. 320
If the engine will not start ...... 372
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 373
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 375
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 350
If a warning light turns on ...... 350
If you have a flat tire ............. 360
If you lose your keys ............. 374
If you think something is wrong .................................. 346
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 381
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 341
If your vehicle overheats ....... 378
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 340
Engine Compartment ........................ 290
Engine switch ........................ 120
Exhaust gas .......................... 116
Hood...................................... 289
How to start the engine ......... 120
Identification number ............. 386
If the engine will not start ...... 372
Ignition switch........................ 120
Immobilizer system .................72
Overheating........................... 378
Warning light ......................... 350
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 388
Checking ............................... 295
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 182
Temperature gauge............... 131
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 131
Engine immobilizer system.......72 Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 387
Checking ............................... 291
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 182
Warning light ................. 351, 353
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 294
Engine switch........................... 120
Event data recorder ................. 348
Floor mat .................................. 262
Fluid Brake..................................... 296
Washer.................................. 302
Four-wheel drive system
Four-wheel drive control lever .................................... 156
Front--wheel drive control
lever .................................... 158
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 90
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 353
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer ...................... 353
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 43
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 334
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage................................. 393
Front turn signal lights Lever ..................................... 127
Replacing light bulbs ............. 334
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage................................. 393
Fuel Capacity ................................ 386
Fuel gauge ............................ 131
Fuel pump shut off system .... 347
Gas station information ......... 432
Information ............................ 394E
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Key reminder ........................ 355
Seat belt reminder ................ 353
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 351
Airbag system....................... 351
Anti-lock brake system ......... 351
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature........................ 351
Brake system........................ 350
Charging system .... .............. 351
Driver’s seat belt................... 353
Electronic engine control system................................ 351
Engine oil replacement ......... 353
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 351
Front passenger’s seat belt .. 353
Low brake fluid ..................... 350
Low engine oil pressure ....... 351
Low fuel level........................ 353
Low tire inflation pressure .... 353
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 351
Open door ............................ 353
Seat belt ............................... 353
Seat belt pretensioner system................................ 351
SRS ...................................... 351
SRS airbag system............... 351
Tire pressure ........................ 353
Tire pressure warning system................................ 353
Unengaged “Park” ................ 351
Washer Checking .............................. 302
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 182
Switch ........................... 141, 143
Washing and waxing............... 274
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 178
Load limits ............................ 181
Weight .................................. 384 Wheels ......................................313
Window glasses ..................41, 66
Window lock switch ...................66
Windows
Power windows .......................66
Rear window defogger ..........204
Washer ..........................141, 143
Windshield wipers ...........141, 143
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............318
Wireless remote control ..........30
Winter driving tips ...................182
WMA disc ..................................222W