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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
(Black Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Loop) Engine Oil Fill Cap
Battery
Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank
Radiator Cap
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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 minu tes after turning the engine off before you check the
oil. 1.Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
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
8. Pour the recommended engine oil into the engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
9. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and start the engine.
10. Run the engine for a few minutes, and th en check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
11. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes , and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.
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Index
Dead Battery............................................. 512
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 535
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 141
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 153
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 454
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 140
Door Mirrors ............................................. 154
Doors ......................................................... 115
Auto Door Locking .................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 127
Door Open Message .................................. 29
Keys ........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 12, 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 118
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 122
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 474
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 44
Driving ....................................................... 337
Automatic Transmission ........................... 350
Braking .................................................... 402
Cruise Control ......................................... 356
Shifting Gear ........................................... 351
Starting the Engine .................................. 344
Driving Position Memory System ............. 150
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 483E
Elapsed Time............................................. 101
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 520
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 520
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 393
Emergency ................................................ 527
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 537
Engine ....................................................... 534
Coolant ................................................... 458
Jump Starting .......................................... 512
Oil ........................................................... 453
Remote Engine Start................................ 346
Starting ................................................... 344
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 137
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 452
Engine Coolant ......................................... 458
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 459
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 458
Overheating ............................................ 516
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil ................................................. 453
Adding .................................................... 455
Checking................................................. 454
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 446
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 518
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 453
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 137e-pretensioners
.......................................... 32
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 74
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 180
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 155
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 486
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 154
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Features.................................................... 191
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 483
Oil .......................................................... 456
Flat Tire ..................................................... 491
Floor Mats ................................................ 485
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 460
Brake ...................................................... 461
Engine Coolant ....................................... 458
Windshield Washer ................................. 461
Foot Brake ................................................ 404
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 375
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 176
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 177
Front Seats ................................................ 156
Adjusting ................................................ 156
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 359
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