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:
When “CHECK DISC” is displayed
Press the eject button to unload the discs. Check that the disc is not damaged
or scratched, and also check that the disc is inserted correctly. This message may
appear when using some CD-RW discs ...
ON
This is the normal operating position after
the engine is started. ...
Defroster button
Defroster button
To defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows, press the defroster
button “”. When the “”
button is
pressed, the indicator light on the button
illuminate ...
