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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G

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Inspecting Engine Oil Level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level 

surface.

2. Warm up the engine to normal 

operating temperature.

3. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the 

oil to return to the oil pan.

4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and 

reinsert it fully.

5. Pull it out again and examine the level.

 It’s OK between L and F.
 But if it’s near at or below L, add 
enough oil to bring the level to F.

6. Make sure the O-ring is positioned 

properly before reinserting the 
dipstick.

The distance between L and F on the 
dipstick represents the following:

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Changing Engine Oil and Filter

Change engine oil and filter according to 
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).

Please act responsibly—protect the 
environment and take used oil to a 
recycling facility. Ask your dealer or a 
service station for information.

Full

Low

OK

2.0-liter engine

2.5-liter engine

Full

Low

OK

Don’t add engine oil over F. This may 
cause engine damage.

L (US qt, Imp qt)

1.0 (1.06, 0.88)

Handling Used Engine Oil:
Continuous contact with used engine 
oil is dangerous. It could cause skin 
cancer. Always wash with soap and 
water immediately after changing oil 
and filter.

CAUTION

WARNING

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