- Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
- Check the oil level before starting the engine, or switch the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
- Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.
- Reinstall the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
- Remove the dipstick again to check the oil level.
Note:
If the oil level is between the maximum and minimum marks, the oil level is acceptable. Do not add oil.
- If the oil level is at the minimum mark, immediately add oil.
- Reinstall the dipstick. Make sure it is fully seated.
Note:
The oil consumption of new engines reaches its normal level after approximately
3000 mi (5,000 km).
Adding Engine Oil
WARNING:
Do not add engine oil when the engine is hot. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running. |
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that the vehicle warranty may not cover.
- Clean the area surrounding the engine oil filler cap before you remove it.
- Remove the engine oil filler cap.
- Add engine oil that meets our specifications.See
Capacities and Specifications
.
- Reinstall the engine oil filler cap.Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong resistance.
Note:
Do not add oil further than the maximum mark.Oil levels above the maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note:
Immediately soak up any oil spillage with an absorbent cloth.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
WARNING:
If it illuminates when you are driving do not continue your journey, even if the oil level is correct. Have your vehicle checked. |
It illuminates when you switch the ignition on. If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the engine oil level. If the oil level is sufficient, this indicates a system malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. | |