Use and Care Manual

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PRODUCT CARE
2. To check the oil level, remove the dipstick (a), wipe it clean,
replace it without re-threading the dipstick, and pull it out
again, check to see if the level is too low and add new oil to
the full level on the dipstick (a) (Figure 20).for the location
of dipstick.
a
Figure 20
3. After the new filter has been replaced, the engine oil
normally decreases a little. Make sure that the engine oil
does not leak through the seal and check the oil level on the
dipstick. Add oil if necessary.
4. See Figure 21 for oil recommendations.
SAE 0W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 20W-50
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40
Figure 21
CAUTION
Only use engine oil with API Service Classification of SJ or
Higher and JASO-MA Grade.
5. The engine oil capacity is 2.22 quarts (2.1 L).
Checking & Adding Engine Coolant
CAUTION
Do not remove radiator cap while coolant is hot. When
cool, slowly rotate to the first stop and allow sufficient
time for excess pressure to escape before removing the
cap completely.
1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface, remove the hood panel, set
the parking brake and shut off the engine.
a
a
Figure 18
If the door is not latching properly, the latches (a)can be
adjusted. Loosen the two bolts (b) securing the latch (a), position
the latch (a) so that the door closes and latches properly, then
re-tighten the two bolts (b) (Figure 19).
a
b
b
Figure 19
Checking & Refilling Fuel
CAUTION
Do not smoke while refueling. Be sure to stop the engine
before refueling.
1. Turn the key switch to ON, check the amount of fuel by the
fuel gauge.
2. Fill fuel tank when fuel gauge shows 1/4 or less fuel in
the tank.
3. The fuel tank holds approximately 7.4 gallons (28 L) of fuel.
Checking & Adding Oil
IMPORTANT! If oil level is low, do not run the engine.
1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface with engine off, remove the
seat and engine access panel to access the engine.