Checking the oil level

Non-turbo models
1) Yellow handle

Turbo models
1) Yellow handle
Check the oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again.

1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the level gauge again and check the oil level on it. If it is below the lower level, add oil through the level gauge hole to bring the level up to the upper level.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill manual transmission oil when adding it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
See also:
Rear gate
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked
using any of the following systems.
- Power door locking switch: Refer to
“Power door locking switches”.
- Remote keyless entry system: Refer to
“Rem ...
To hook the top tether
1. Remove the headrest at the windowside
seating position where the child
restraint system has been installed with
the lower anchorages or seatbelt; lift up
the headrest while pressing the r ...
Abbreviation list
You will find several abbreviations in this manual. The meanings of the abbreviations
are shown in the following list.
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