Checking the oil level

AT models

1) Yellow handle


1) Yellow handle

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


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 to bring the level up to the upper level.

CAUTION

Be careful not to spill front differential gear 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:

Display selection (type C audio)
Select an item to be displayed using the same method as when a CD is played. Refer to “Display selection (type A, B and C audio)”. Each time you briefly press the button, the indication chan ...

Security indicator light
Refer to “Security indicator light”. ...

All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models)
This light illuminates when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes. It flashes if the vehicle is driven w ...