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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) Engine Oil Fill Cap
12-Volt Battery
Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank
Radiator Cap
Inverter Coolant
Filler Tank
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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.
Turn off the power system. You can check the oil level without the engine having
run beforehand. If the engine has been running, wait approximately three minutes
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
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
7. 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)
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
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 510
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 511
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 510
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 85
Overheating............................................. 567
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 512
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ....... 386
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 474
Cup Holders ............................................... 189
Customized Features ................................ 297
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 159
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 564
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 207
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 589
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 156
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 506
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 155
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ......................................................... 129
Auto Door Locking .................................. 142
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 142
Door Open Message .................................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 129 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ........................................ 18, 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ........................................... 131
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 137
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 524
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 52
Driving ...................................................... 373
Braking ................................................... 452
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 386
Shifting Gear ........................................... 387
Turning on the Power.............................. 380
Driving Position Memory System ............ 169
Dual Clutch Transmission
Creeping ................................................. 386
Fluid ........................................................ 513
Kickdown ................................................ 386
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 389
Shifting ................................................... 387
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 532
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 117
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 77
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 77, 571
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 84, 571 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............ 441
Emergency ................................................ 581
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 591
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 588
Coolant .................................................. 510
Jump Starting ......................................... 564
Oil .......................................................... 505
Remote Engine Start ............................... 382
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 504
Engine Coolant ........................................ 510
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 511
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 510
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 85
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 85
Overheating ............................................ 567
Engine Oil ................................................. 505
Adding ................................................... 507
Checking ................................................ 506
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 498
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 569
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 505
e-pretensioners .......................................... 40
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 84
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 72
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 199
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 535
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173
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