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Engine Oil
WARNING!
Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine is
hot: you may get burned.
Do not get too close to the radiator
cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury.
Loose clothing might be pulled by
moving parts.
Recommended Oil
Refer to "Fluids And Lubricants" in "Tech-
nical Specifications" for further information.
Inspecting engine oil level
Proceed as follows:
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating
temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait at least five
minutes for the oil to return to the sump.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
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Engine Compartment
1 — Engine Oil Dipstick
2 — Engine Oil Cap
5. Pull the dipstick out again and examine
the level. The level is normal if it is
between Low and Full. If it is near or
below Low, open the engine oil cap and
add enough oil to bring the level to Full.
NOTE:
Do not overfill the engine oil. This may cause
engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
positioned properly before reinserting the
dipstick.
7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Engine Oil Consumption
During the initial period of use the engine oil
consumption conditions should stabilize
after the first 3,000 – 3,500 miles (5,000 –
6,000 km).
Engine Coolant
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do
not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.
Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry
away from the radiator cooling fan when
the hood is raised. The fan starts auto-
matically and may start at any time,
whether the engine is running or not.
When working near the radiator cooling
fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or
turn the ignition to the OFF mode. The
fan is temperature controlled and can
start at any time the ignition is in the ON
mode.
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