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:
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the
engine oil and filter.
The oil life system ...
Removing and Replacing the
Floor Mats
1. Pull up on the rear of the floor
mat to unlock the retainer and
remove.
2. Reinstall by lining up the floor
mat retainer opening over the
carpet retainer and snap into
position.
3. Ma ...
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If is pressed and the horn
sounds, an attempted break-in has
occurred while the system was
armed.
If the alarm has been activated, the
THEFT ATTEMPTED message will
appear on the DIC. See A ...