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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Coolant Reserve Tank
Radiator Cap
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap
Battery
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engi ne oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turn ing the engine off before you check the
oil. 1.Remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its
hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the
level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks. Add oil if necessary.1Oil Check
If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly
add oil being careful not to overfill.
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
5. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
6. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
7. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter gasket.
8. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
9. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.9 US qt (3.7 L)
10. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
11. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
12. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Oil Filter
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Index
Fluid ....................................................... 397
Foot Brake .............................................. 365
Indicator (Amber) ...................................... 72
Indicator (Red) .................................. 72, 453
Parking Brake.......................................... 363
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 72
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 72
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 134
Bulb Replacement .................................... 399
Back-Up Light ......................................... 404
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights........... 405
Fog Lights ............................................... 401
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 401
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 400
Headlights .............................................. 399
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 405
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 406
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 403
Side Turn Signal, Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 402
Bulb Specifications ................................... 466
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 69
Cargo Floor Box ....................................... 155
Carrying Cargo ................................. 315, 317
CD Player .......................................... 191, 214
Certification Label ................................... 468
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 399
Charging System Indicator ................ 75, 451Child Safety
................................................. 57
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 108
Child Seat .................................................... 57
Booster Seats ............................................. 68
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 59
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 60
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.......................................................... 64
Larger Children .......................................... 67
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 59
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 108
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 427
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 425
Climate Control System ............................ 165
Synchronized Mode ................................. 172
Clock ............................................................ 94
Coat Hook ................................................. 157
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 434, 467
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 333
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 338
Creeping ................................................. 333
Fluid ........................................................ 396
Kickdown ................................................ 333
Operating the Shift Lever ........... 21, 335, 337
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 448
Shifting ........................................... 334, 336
Controls ....................................................... 93
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 394
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 395
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 394 High Temperature Indicator ....................... 77
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 77
Overheating ............................................ 449
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 333
Cruise Control ........................................... 344
Indicator.................................................... 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 153
Customer Service Information ................. 476
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 131
Dead Battery ............................................. 446
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 164, 168
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 469
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 127
Rearview Mirror....................................... 138
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 390
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 127
Display Setup .................................... 188, 210
Door Mirrors ............................................. 139
Doors ........................................................... 96
Auto Door Locking .................................. 109
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 109
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ........ 34, 78
Keys .......................................................... 96
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside .............................................. 105
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