Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the
top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Fluid Check.......................... .669
Master Cylinder ....................... .669
Parking ............................. .505
Warning Light ........................ .303
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................467
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........109
Bulb Replacement ..................... .690, 691
Bulbs, Light .............................114
Camera, Rear ........................... .249
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .698
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .640
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................666
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............110,568
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .284
Cargo Area Features ...................... .282
Cargo Compartment ...................... .282
Light ............................... .283Cargo Light
............................ .283
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .286
Car Washes ............................ .674
Cellular Phone .......................... .415
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............697
Certification Label ........................ .573
Chains, Tire ............................ .553
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .531
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .634
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............110
Checks, Safety ............................110
Child Restraint ............................84
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................88
Child Restraints .........................84
Child Seat Installation ....................104
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......100
Infants And Child Restraints ................86
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....99
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