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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

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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 at least 5 minutes 

for the oil to return to the oil pan.

4. Remove the engine cover.

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

reinsert it fully.

6. Pull it out again and examine the level.

It

’

s OK between L and F.

But if it

’

s near or below L, add enough 

oil to bring the level to F.

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.

Engine cover

Full

Low

OK

Don

’

t add engine oil over F. This may 

cause engine damage.

L (US qt, Imp qt)

1.7 (1.8, 1.5)

NOTE

Verify that the engine cover is securely 
installed.

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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