To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the
scheduled maintenance information
for the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•
If the oil level is within the lower and upper holes/lines, the oil level is
acceptable.
DO NOT ADD OIL.
•
If the oil level is below the lower hole/line, engine
oil must be added
to raise the level within the normal operating range.
•
If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer to
Adding engine oil
in this chapter.
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