When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications.
Notice: Do not add too much oil.
Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine. If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range, i.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the engine oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when through.
See also:
Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires
Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires.
These numbers can be found on the Certification label or see Vehicle Load
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Liftgate
Manual Liftgate Operation
For vehicles without keyless access, unlock the vehicle before opening the
liftgate.
Press the touch pad located in the handle of the liftgate, above the license
plat ...
Oil Life Remaining
If the vehicle has this display,
it shows the estimated oil life
remaining. If you see 99% Oil Life
Remaining on the display, that
means that 99% of the current oil
life remains.
When the o ...






