Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and allow several minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon after engine shutoff will not provide an accurate oil level reading.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way.
Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
See also:
If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or
heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a
little too hot when the vehicle:
- Climbs a long h ...
Key and Lock Messages
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is
low. The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement”
unde ...
ELECTRONIC KEY ALREADY
KNOWN
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, this message
displays if you try to match a
transmitter that has already been
learned. See the keyless access
information for Remote Keyless
E ...