ENGINE COMPARTMENT
To ensure 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.
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CAUTION! |
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Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. |
To ensure proper lubrication of your vehicle's engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals. The best time to check the oil level is before starting the engine after it has been
parked overnight. When checking oil after oper- ating the engine, first ensure the engine is at full operating temperature, then wait for
30 minutes after engine shutdown to check the oil.
Engine Oil Dipstick
1 — ADD Range 2 — Full Mark
3 — SAFE Range
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Add oil only when the level on the dipstick is below the “ADD” mark. The total capacity from the ADD mark to the Full mark is 2 qts (1.9L).
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CAUTION! |
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Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. |
Never operate the engine with oil level below the “ADD” mark or above the upper “SAFE” mark.
The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not radiator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper blades clean. This will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers.
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WARNING! |
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Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. |
After the engine has warmed up, operate the defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possi- bility of smearing or freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Windshield washer solution used with water as directed on the container, aids cleaning action, reduces the freezing point to avoid line clogging, and is not harmful to paint or trim.
Your vehicle is equipped with a mainte- nance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic maintenance required.
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