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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
n 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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nAdding 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.)
Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel

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Alphabetical index
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 293
If the warning light turns on .. 293
If you have a flat tire ............ 303
If you lose your keys............. 317
If you think something is wrong ................................. 289
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 324
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 283
If your vehicle overheats ...... 321
Engine Compartment........................ 228
Engine switch ....................... 106
Hood ..................................... 225
How to start the engine ........ 106
Identification number ............ 330
If the engine will not start...... 314
Ignition switch ....................... 106
Immobilizer system................. 58
Overheating .......................... 321
Specifications ....................... 331
Warning light ........................ 294
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 333
Checking .............................. 234
Indicator................................ 122
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 141
Type ..................................... 333
Warning light ........................ 294
Engine immobilizer system ...... 58
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 332
Checking .............................. 229
Grade ................................... 332
Initializing the maintenance
data .................................... 232
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 141
Warning light ........................ 294
Engine switch .......................... 106 Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................232
EPS EPS .......................................135
Warning light .........................294
Event data recorder .................291
Floor mat...................................207
Fluid Automatic transmission .........334
Brake .....................................235
Clutch ....................................335
Warning light .................293, 296
Washer ..................................240
Fog lights Indicator ................................128
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................128
Wattage .................................337
Front fog lights Indicator ................................128
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................128
Wattage .................................337
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................296
Front seats Adjustment ..............................34
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................337
Front turn signal lights Indicator ................................113
Lever .....................................113
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................113
Wattage .................................337
Fuel Capacity ................................331
Fuel pump shut off system ....290
Gas station information .........376
Gauge ...................................117
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Alphabetical index
Power door lock switch........... 26
Power window switch ............. 52
Turn signal lights .................. 113
Window lock switch ................ 53
Wiper and washer ................ 129
Tachometer .............................. 117
Tail lights Indicator................................ 126
Replacing light bulbs ............ 270
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 337
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 60
Engine immobilizer system..... 58
Theft prevention labels ........... 62
Theft prevention labels ............. 62
Tire inflation pressure ............ 248
Tire information Glossary ............................... 348
Size ...................................... 345
Tire identification number ..... 344
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 346
Tires
Chains .................................. 141
Checking .............................. 242
If you have a flat tire ............. 303
Identification number ............ 341
Inflation pressure .......... 248, 336
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 243
Information ........................... 341
Replacing ..................... 242, 303
Rotating tires ........................ 242
Size ...................................... 336
Snow tires............................. 141
Spare tire .............................. 303
Tire pressure warningsystem........................ 242, 296
Warning light ........................ 296
Tools......................................... 303
Total load capacity .................. 140 Towing
Dinghy towing................153, 154
Emergency towing.................283
Trailer towing.................144, 145
Trip meter .................................120
Trunk ...........................................31
Trunk light Wattage .................................337
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................113
Lever .....................................113
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................113
Wattage .................................337
Vanity mirrors...........................201
Vehicle identification number ...................................329
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................293
Seat belt reminder .................296
Warning lights ABS .......................................294
Airbag system .......................294
Anti-lock brake system ..........294
Brake system ........................293
Charging system .... ...............294
Driver’s seat belt ...................296
Electric power steering system ................................294
Electronic engine control system ................................294
Engine oil replacement..........296
EPS system...........................294
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........294
Front passenger’s seat belt ...296
High engine coolant temperature ........................294
Low brake fluid ......................293
Low engine oil pressure ........294
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 220
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 221
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 221
Hood................................... 225
Positioning a floor jack ....... 226
Engine compartment .......... 228
Tires ................................... 242
Tire inflation pressure......... 248
Wheels ............................... 252
Air conditioning filter ........... 254
Key battery ......................... 257
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 259
Light bulbs .......................... 270
5-1. Essential information....... 282 Emergency flashers ........... 282
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 283
If you think something is wrong ............................ 289
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 290
Event data recorder............ 291 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 293
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 293
If you have a flat tire ........... 303
If the engine will not start .... 314
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 316
If you lose your keys ........... 317
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 318
If your vehicle overheats..... 321
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 324
6-1. Specifications ................... 328 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 328
Fuel information .................. 338
Tire information................... 341
6-2. Customization ................... 354 Customizable features ........ 354
Items to initialize ................. 356
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................. 358
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 359
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners