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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 five minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom 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
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
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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.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level from low to full on
the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Oil grade ILSAC multi-grade engine oil
Items Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is
inoperative ........................... 49
If the engine will not start...... 529
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................ 530
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 532
If the warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 504
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 504
If you have a flat tire .... 515, 516
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 531
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 500
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 539
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 496
If your vehicle overheats ...... 536
Engine Compartment........................ 438
Engine switch ....................... 167
Hood ..................................... 434
How to start the engine ................................ 167
Identification number ............ 543
If the engine will not start...... 529
Ignition switch ....................... 167
Overheating .......................... 536 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................546
Checking ...............................444
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................226
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................174
Engine immobilizer system.....111
Engine oil
Capacity ................................545
Checking ...............................439
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................226
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................442
Event data recorder .................502
Floor mat...................................401
Fluid Brake .....................................446
Power steering ......................448
Washer ..................................453
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............486
Switch....................................190
Wattage .................................549
Front automatic air conditioning system..............246E
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Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 237
Trailer towing ........................ 229
Traction control ....................... 215
TRAC ........................................ 215
Trays......................................... 380
Trip information display ......... 181
Trip meter................................. 174
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Switch ................................... 172
Wattage ................................ 549
Valet key..................................... 26
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 384
Wattage ................................ 549
Vanity mirrors .......................... 384
Vehicle identification number................................... 543
Vehicle stability control .......... 215
VSC ........................................... 215 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................504
Seat belt reminder .................507
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........505
Brake assist system ..............505
Brake system ........................504
Charging system .... ...............505
Dynamic laser cruise control master warning light............507
Engine oil pressure ...............505
Low fuel level ........................507
Low washer fluid ...................507
Malfunction indicator lamp ....505
Master warning light ..............507
Open door .............................507
Pretensioners ........................505
Seat belt reminder light .........507
SRS airbags ..........................505
Third seat warning light ......... 507
Tire pressure warning light ....507
Vehicle stability control system ................................505
Washer Checking ...............................453
Preparing and checking before winter .......................226
Switch............................191, 193
Washing and waxing ...............418
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