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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0300.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0296.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0296.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 301. 5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0308.
6. Battery - North America 0309.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0301.
8. Positive (+) Battery Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump
Starting - North America 0356. 9. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 306.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0318.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0356.
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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0300.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0296.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0296.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 301.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0308.
6. Battery - North America 0309.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0301.
8. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0356.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 306.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0318.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0356.Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0298.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0293 for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the
oil level.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
engine oil level on steep grades
or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when
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including the pressure cap, is hot.
Wait for the cooling system and
pressure cap to cool.
If No Steam Is Coming from
the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
.Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
. Stops after high-speed driving.
. Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the
highest fan speed. Open the
windows as necessary. 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off
the road, shift to P (Park) or
N (Neutral), and let the
engine idle.
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge is no longer in the
overheated area, the vehicle can be
driven. Continue to drive the vehicle
slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a
safe distance from the vehicle in
front. If the warning does not come
back on, continue to drive normally
and have the cooling system
checked for proper fill and function.
If the warning continues, pull over,
stop, and park the vehicle
right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle the
engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine until it
cools down.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid is
needed, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions before
use. If operating the vehicle in an
area where the temperature may fall
below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
the tank is full. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0293 for
reservoir location.
