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Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine wait
more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, 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
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
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Maintenance and care
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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 by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection→P. 7 5 5
Oil quantity (Low → Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Emergency flashersSwitch ...................................................... 674
Engine Accessory mode ................................. 179
Compartment .................................... 608
Engine switch ........................................ 179
Hood ....................................................... 607
How to start the engine.................... 179
Identification number....................... 753
If the engine will not start ................734
Ignition switch........................................ 179
Overheating..........................................744
Engine compartment cover............. 609
Engine coolant Capacity..................................................757
Checking .................................................615
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 361
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................................... 195
Engine immobilizer system ..................114
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 755
Checking .................................................610
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 361
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 612
Engine switch ........................................... 179
Engine switch light .................................. 511
Event data recorder ............................ 683 Floor mats ................................................556
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 618
Power steering ................................... 620
Washer ...................................................626
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 664
Switch....................................................... 233
Wattage.................................................. 763
Footwell light .............................................511
Four-wheel drive system .....................317
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 140
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light......................................690
Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 64
Driving position memory .................. 79
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ....................... 665
Wattage.................................................. 763
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 666
Switch.........................................................192
Wattage.................................................. 763
Fuel
Capacity ................................................. 754
Fuel gauge.............................................. 195
Fuel pump shut off system............ 682
Gas station information ................. 828
Information ............................................ 764
Refueling.................................................. 109
Fuel door ................................................... 109
Fuel filler door ......................................... 109
Fuel pump shut off system .................682
Fuses .......................................................... 645F
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 705
Open door .............................. 690, 703
Open glass hatch reminder......... 704
Seat belt reminder ............................690
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................................................. 688
Brake system .......................................686
Charging system ............................... 687
Kinetic dynamic suspension system..................................................689
Low fuel level.......................................690
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 687
Master warning light ..........................691
Open door ...........................................690
PCS ......................................................... 688
Seat belt reminder light ..................690
Slip indicator light ............................. 688
SRS airbags ......................................... 688
Tire pressure warning light.............691
Warning messages
Automatic transmission fluid temperature...................................... 700
Automatic transmission system.................................................. 700
Brake system ....................................... 705
Dynamic radar cruise control system...................................... 702, 707
Engine oil maintenance.................. 705
Engine oil pressure........................... 699
Intuitive parking assist ....................... 701
Low washer level............................... 705
Open door ........................................... 703
Open glass hatch .............................. 704 Open moon roof ...............................704
Pre-collision system............... 701, 706
Rear height control air suspension
system ................................................... 701
Smart access system with push button start........................................ 709
Steering lock system ....................... 700
Warning reflector holder ................. 558
Washer Checking ...............................................626
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 361
Switch.......................................................235
Washing and waxing .......................... 588
Weight Cargo capacity .................................. 353
Load limits ............................................ 359
Weight..................................................... 752
Wheels ......................................................638
Wide view front & side monitor...... 279
Window glasses ......................................101
Window lock switch ...............................101
Windows Power windows ..................................... 101
Rear window defogger.................. 404
Washer ...................................................235
Windshield wiper de-icer..................405
Windshield wipers................................ 235
Winter driving tips ................................. 361
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking .............................48
Replacing the battery.......................642
Wireless remote control key ..........48
WMA disc ............................................... 424W
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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