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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 that
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 consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selection P. 448
Oil quantity
(Low Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
1
2
3
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Headlight low beam (halogen bulb)
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
3
4
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Headlight high beam and daytim
e running light (vehicles with
halogen bulbs for low beams)/Headlight high beam (vehicles
with discharge bulbs for low beams)
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
1
2
3
4
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Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the fog lights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner and
the fender liner bolt.
4
5
6
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Remove the fender liner bolt
and partly remove the fender
liner.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.2
3
4
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Partly remove the luggage
trim cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.3
4
5
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Back-up light
Open the trunk lid and
remove the clips. Then partly
remove the trunk panel
cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
3
4
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488Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors....................... 130
Child safety ................................ 5312-volt battery precautions ................. 352, 435
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 158
Power window lock switch .... 152
Power window precautions ... 154
Rear door child-protectors .... 130
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 370
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 57
Seat heater precautions........ 297
Trunk precautions ................. 134
Cleaning ........................... 322, 325 Aluminum wheels.................. 323
Exterior ................................. 322
Interior................................... 325
Seat belts .............................. 326
Clock ......................................... 289
Coat hooks ............................... 301
Compass .................................. 316
Condenser ................................ 347 Console box ............................. 279
Consumption screen............... 102
Coolant ..................................... 345
Capacity................................ 449
Checking............................... 345
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 256
Cooling system........................ 345
Engine overheating............... 436
Hybrid system overheating ... 436
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 211
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 215
Cup holders ............................. 280
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 469